The side started weekend's dominance when they forced Bears to forfeit the game in top four with BDF leading 15-0 on Friday and on Saturday, the army side walloped Rivals 12-0. BDF women are also in the mix as they also forced Bears to forfeit the game in the top three leading 26-0. BDF men coach, Tebogo Makacana, said his players had a good weekend at the National Diamond. He said the players were ready to deliver and they did just that. “I am quite happy with the progress the team is showing so far, especially the young players,” he said.
When asked how the postponement of the games last weekend due to rain affected his plan, Makacana said the decision altered the course of the intended plans. He explained that he had to alter the training programme a little bit to make up for the downtime. He said fortunately they have played all their games, and they have enough time to prepare for the league championship. BDF women side has had a good run this season, winning all their matches, and they are now left with Titans and the rescheduled match against UB Giants. The women’s coach, Mothusi Shalobane, explained that he advised his players that they were going to play Bears, which comprises of young players. “I knew my players were going to outclass Bears players, because they have the experience and expertise. That was not important, what was important was for our opponents to learn from us. When I give a signal, I expect my players to follow it. Those youngsters are the future of softball in this country and we should not undermine them,” he said. Shalobane said he knew that Bears was not going to stop the marauding BDF.
