In the course of preparation of her Women’s National for the forthcoming Eurobasketwhich will be held at the SEF (June 18-29) was mentioned by the federal technician, Petros Prekas, speaking to the EEC Web Radio.
He said in detail:
To prepare for Eurobasket: “We have started preparing for 10 days. We have some significant absences and injuries. We played in Spain two very strong friendly, we made useful conclusions. The children adapted a little to the speed and intensity they will need at Eurobasket. We will continue, we will correct our mistakes and appear as best as possible. ”
For the conclusions of the two friendly in Spain: “We had a big problem with the pace of the game. We played with Spain who has a lot of sports children and they pushed a lot. We had a little problem with the rhythm. We have thought of things and we have to make it until Eurobasket. It will be a difficult situation and it is not just creation through the low-post. Certainly this is our mighty element, but we have to find other ways to score. ”
For the low number of national assists: “It’s a reality. We made a lot of mistakes, we had low creation. The absence of the two Point-Guards, Stamolabra and Chineke plays a very big role. We are trying to find a new way of playing so that we can fill this gap. We have a shortage there and we need to see how we will cover it so that we have the result we want. ”
For new faces in the National: “First of all, we have created a climate in the National and we play together. The new members joined quite quickly and the oldest players helped. We have enough new faces, but also faces who should take responsibility in the game. I think they will do this, because they have the culture and personality to do it. ”
For the importance of tactics for the group: “European basketball is very fast and we have a problem with sports and speed, so we have to play smarter. We need to do things through tactics that will help us get the result. We are trying to find ways smart, because only in this way we will be able to get the result we want. ”
About what awaits the team in the “Vaso Beskakis” tournament (10-12 June): “I think we will be more ready for competition. We played a very strong tournament in Spain and some kids were a little anxious, they didn’t know how to play at this speed, the intensity, the quality. The two Mallorca friendly were very useful. In “Vaso Beskakis” we will have a much better face. We want people to come, to be close to the national team and to play all together in Eurobasket. ”
For the importance that Eurobasket is being done in Greece: “Responsibility comes only to us. The Federation made a great effort to bring it to Piraeus. This already gives us a very great motivation in having a picture that will represent Greek culture. The Federation made very big steps ahead of women’s basketball. We know very well that we need to do our best. Greek women’s basketball is far behind in relation to the European. This is not just about racing, it has to do with the culture and position of the woman in general. Women’s sport in Europe is very developed, perhaps even equal to the male, which is not the case here. I believe that Eurobasket will give everyone an incentive to get involved in women’s basketball, but also to bring young children and young girls to the sport. This is the biggest goal, because this will give a duration and a better future to Greek women’s basketball. ”
For the team’s goal in the event: “We have to be realistic and know that we will play with very strong teams. The first goal is to show a team that will play together and have great energy. From then on, in these matches, we need to see how the other teams on the pitch will be presented, because the national teams are a little .. changing. There is pressure, but we have to manage it and be motivated, not fear. Be a creative anxiety that will give us more power to play loudly in the games. ”
For Greece’s opponents in the group: “Switzerland is a team that plays very fast. It is not in size, it plays very quickly, it tries to hit the first seconds. We need to find a way to control the pace and take advantage of the players in the basket. France is very high level, the 2nd force after the US. They are complete in all positions and play very quickly and aggressively. We need to see how we control the rhythm to cause her a problem. Turkey has a very experienced guard, it has a lot of creation from the guards. They have a tall which is very good shooter and “opens” the stadium and a nautical that is beastly and picks up all the defense in the painter. They have good shooters. It is a very difficult team and we have to really play smart so that we can get the win. ”
On the feelings of Greek women international about Eurobasket: “The girls are looking forward to Eurobasket. What wants attention is not to turn us around. The Greek reality is pressing, toxic and demanding, but we must be objective and not load children with things they cannot do. ”
To support the world in Eurobasket: “I wish people would come to the court and support the National Women’s Team. It will be motivated for us, it will give us more power. But this should not be turned into anxiety and be only motivated and nothing else. I would like to say that we went and played in a tournament that was very difficult for us racing and, although we had very difficult times, the team was together, we never gave up. This is a very good message for Eurobasket. I believe that we will not be loaded with stress and whatever difficulties in front of them we will overcome them with energy and effort. “
Source: Sport Fm
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