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Post by vbking on Oct 2, 2006 9:39:11 GMT -5
A big deal is being made out of Kristen Richards mediocre performance. There could be a couple of reasons for her problems. First of all, which of the two left side hitters is hitting against the opposing teams setter. If Richard's is matched up against the opposing teams right side hitter, this would account for her average hitting stats. She is not a tall person and this match up could be part of the reason for her performance. This could explain why Barboza's numbers are far more impressive than Richard's numbers. I don't know if this is the case, but if it was, this could explain part of the problem.
Secondly, which middle blocker is in the front court for two rotations with Richards. If it is not Folouke, then she is going to see double blocks all the time.
Perhaps a Stanford fan can shed some light on their lineup.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2006 9:49:14 GMT -5
I watched the Washington match against Stanford and Holly McPeak mentioned numerous times about her having knee pain and asking if it could be bothering her.
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Post by dontknowjack on Oct 2, 2006 11:20:39 GMT -5
she is the L2, so she is with Foluke for 2 rotations.
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Post by Reach on Oct 2, 2006 11:32:15 GMT -5
She isn't jumping as high due to some knee problems that are bothering her alot right now, and on top of that she doesn't get great sets all the time.
Richards is a rythem player and needs to get in a positive grove to be an effective OH - passing, digging and hitting.
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Post by dishdaball on Oct 2, 2006 12:12:32 GMT -5
It's not just her hitting. This weekend she couldn't pass at all. Not sure if we can blame her passing on her knees. Defensively she jumps in front of other players. They actually showed it on the webcast as a highlighted replay. Richards needs to turn her game around if Stanford wants to be a contender in December.
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Post by pumpkin on Oct 2, 2006 16:30:30 GMT -5
Richards, is a low seam HITTER and hits the quick sets BETTER. She doesn't have a very HIGH VERT., And has trouble Adjustting to the HIGH SETS & to OFF THE NET SETS. So she has to resort to the HIGH HANDS SHOT OR THE TOOL SHOT !!!
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Post by pavbfan on Oct 2, 2006 17:22:17 GMT -5
Something that I've noticed this year and last year is that she can hammer kills that seem to always get dug-- more so than any other player I remember watching. Maybe it's because I'm used to watching Stanford liberos that don't make a whole lot of spectacular digs.
And by the way, it's Kristin with an i.
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Post by Chris123 on Oct 2, 2006 17:57:24 GMT -5
I'll bet there are a number of factors why KristIn is not performing to her best, anyone who watched her last year knows that she can be better than anyone else on the team, which is what she was last year.
Just like Fishburn, it seemed like whenever Richards shanked a serve, they would go after her again and then she would miss again. If she is jumping in front of other people to get digs, maybe she is over-trying.
Anyway, enough of the psychoanalysis, she has it in her to be great, hope the coaches can figure out a way to help her all around, physically and mentally, as well as her teammates, who plenty coasted on her talents last year.
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Post by cougvb on Oct 2, 2006 19:20:34 GMT -5
First-I have no idea what is wrong with Kristin. I was sick when Stanford came to Provo so didn't get to see her play, but heard from many that she didn't play well. I'm just throwing this out there: Maybe when you start playing the game at age 7-8, play serious club from 12-18, play 9 months a year in college, train with the natl. team in the summers or play on the beach, your body and your mind wear out. Just a thought
I know she had knee surgery Spring '05, but it seems like she should be healed by now (didn't seem to affect her last year), or maybe this a new injury. Maybe a tired, worn out body injury?
I have felt for some time that Kristin's future with the National Team (if she wants one and they want her), is as a libero. Surprised to hear of her passing/defensive problems this year. I think that's the strongest part of her game.
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Post by vbmypassion on Oct 2, 2006 20:27:04 GMT -5
I think I'm going to get in big trouble with what I have to say here but here goes. It's the setting. Bryn Kehoe has yet to impress me with her setting ablities. Especially at this high level of ball. Stanford will not get back to their championships ways until Dunning bring in a very good setter to go with the great hitters he has.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 2, 2006 20:54:53 GMT -5
I think I'm going to get in big trouble with what I have to say here but here goes. It's the setting. Bryn Kehoe has yet to impress me with her setting ablities. Especially at this high level of ball. Stanford will not get back to their championships ways until Dunning bring in a very good setter to go with the great hitters he has. You're in trouble.
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Post by cyberVBmidwest on Oct 2, 2006 21:49:46 GMT -5
... It's the setting. Bryn Kehoe has yet to impress me with her setting ablities. Especially at this high level of ball... I only have seen the UW - Stanford match and I wasn't impressed with Bryn's setting and choices in that match. I was impressed with her last year. I also wouldn't blame all of Kristin's challenges on the setting...
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Post by cardfan15 on Oct 2, 2006 22:05:42 GMT -5
Kristin Richards is not an out of system player, Barboza is. It seems like in the Stanford games this year, they have been playing out of system quite a bit, with bad passing and bad setting. Once Stanford gets the machine running, they will be fine. More likely than not, Kristin is having some body problems. Kristin cannot hit high, slow outside sets effectively. That is a fact. If those are the kind of sets she is getting, look for her numbers to be low. And maybe her passing woes add more evidence to a knee problem too.
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Post by Murina on Oct 2, 2006 23:36:32 GMT -5
I have felt for some time that Kristin's future with the National Team (if she wants one and they want her), is as a libero. Surprised to hear of her passing/defensive problems this year. I think that's the strongest part of her game. When I last saw Richards in person (a couple of years ago) I thought she could become exactly the type of outside hitter USA needs. I haven't seen her much in the last couple of years though. Sad to hear she is having such bad knee problems. It's also disturbing to hear that she hasn't figured out how to get kills on 2 point passes... I thought that with her control she would figure that out relatively quickly.
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Post by 5100 on Oct 3, 2006 0:14:59 GMT -5
Richards may be a little overrated. She isn't a dominating player and I thought her numbers last year weren't that good to merit first team AA. Also, I've seen her play for the national team and at this point, she doesn't belong there. Houghtelling and Hampton are better fit for the national team, at least in the tournament that I've seen.
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