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Post by BearClause on Nov 6, 2006 1:01:06 GMT -5
Dig attempts is a bad stat. But we've had this discussion before... I've seen certain players absolutely targeted because they were fairly poor defenders, but their coaches wanted to keep them in the back row for one reason or another. I've seen nights where the setter is the big target. Sometimes you can see a player who has 2.75 digs/game - and that stat doesn't mention the number of times she shanked the ball or dug it out poorly leading to a free ball. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2006 9:21:11 GMT -5
The problem is in defining an attempt. It's just too complicated for it to have any value, given all the different "statisticians" and their subjective observations.
Just as an example: does the libero with more range get penalized because she touches more attacks -- or makes the effort?
The "problem" with most VB stats is that volleyball is a team game -- maybe more so than most team sports. A batting average in baseball and a shooting % in basketball are not completely reflective of the individual's talent, but almost every stat in VB requires a teammate to continue the rally in order for the stat to be valid.
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Post by romeo on Nov 6, 2006 9:53:40 GMT -5
The same could be said for a setter. Does she have more doubles only because she can actually get to and attempt to set balls that other setters just let drop? I know some coaches who get angry when these quick liberos and setters make plays look much easier than they are because they are athletic and quick and in the right place at the right time, but then also make 'mistakes' (by touching balls that other players wouldn't even be near). Just as an example: does the libero with more range get penalized because she touches more attacks -- or makes the effort? |
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