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Post by badgerbreath on Sept 8, 2014 17:09:59 GMT -5
So some things that stood out from Sheffield's presser.
1) Poor 2nd game against NCU due to players being winded at altitude
2) Poor showing against Florida A&M due to poor showing of fringe players. Partly to do with lack of practice with the starters, but still concerning.
3) Lauren is technically not much different than last year, but is making less predictable decisions. Noted tendencies last year that were common in her setting. Attributes whole team's better hitting percentage to that and faster offence.
4) Ellen has a totally different attitude this year. They can ride her now when they need to, as at NCU.
Overall seemed pretty happy. Need to keep improving week to week.
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Post by bucky415 on Sept 9, 2014 2:05:21 GMT -5
In one piece of bad news, a madison.com article said Kriskova had a setback and will be delayed in returning at least a couple of weeks due to swelling in her knee. At least Bates has been doing pretty well in the front row, and maybe they can find Morales some front row time this weekend to get her in the groove of that if they need to call on her later.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2014 3:13:51 GMT -5
3) Lauren is technically not much different than last year, but is making less predictable decisions. Noted tendencies last year that were common in her setting. ...sure, Kelly.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 9, 2014 7:00:48 GMT -5
In one piece of bad news, a madison.com article said Kriskova had a setback and will be delayed in returning at least a couple of weeks due to swelling in her knee. At least Bates has been doing pretty well in the front row, and maybe they can find Morales some front row time this weekend to get her in the groove of that if they need to call on her later. Well that's no good! I hope she heals up quickly! Link to the article?
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Post by wibadgervbfan on Sept 9, 2014 7:18:35 GMT -5
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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 9, 2014 7:59:40 GMT -5
3) Lauren is technically not much different than last year, but is making less predictable decisions. Noted tendencies last year that were common in her setting. ...sure, Kelly. Here's the full quote from the transcript. www.uwbadgers.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/090814aab.htmlQUESTION: Lauren obviously made a lot of impact last year. What do you see the second time around from her as far as her progression as a setter compared to a freshman?
COACH SHEFFIELD: : We were at the airport yesterday. I showed Lauren her offensive stats. A year ago she had about a hundred. Now she's about 625 according to our stats. I think the media have her at 500 or something. Offensively, she's different.
The plays that she's running, the progressions, what she's seeing on the other side of the net is totally different. She's a very skilled setter. I'm not sure there's a lot of differences as far as that. There are some nuances.
Her and I had a video session early this morning. Her set choices are a lot different. She was a player, when she ran forward, she would set back. When she would run back, she would set forward. When she would be coming off the net, she set quick.
There was some predictability with that, even though she could make some fantastic sets. Where she set was kind of predictable. She's very, very unpredictable right now in a lot of cases. She's speeding up the offense a lot more. That's one reason you're seeing Courtney and Ellen hitting for higher percentages because we're able to run our tempo a lot quicker.----- The way I read this is that she's not technically improved a ton because other than speeding up the offense, which she has done and will likely continue to do as much as the hitters can roll with, there's not a lot of technical improvement to be had. Since she came to Madison, her location has always been good. Her connection with the middles has always been good. Etc. The improvement is in the nuance, the way she runs the offense, being less predictable in her choices, her read of the blockers and the defense, that's where she's improved.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 9, 2014 8:21:48 GMT -5
What is wrong with Morales? Why isn't she playing in the frontrow? She seemed pretty good last year during the entire season. Just isn't playing well in the front row. Lots of errors. Seems she's pressing because there's a healthy competition.
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Post by Wiswell on Sept 9, 2014 8:29:48 GMT -5
3) Lauren is technically not much different than last year, but is making less predictable decisions. Noted tendencies last year that were common in her setting. ...sure, Kelly. Why don't you wait until you have 306 wins as a coach before questioning the coach? And I am 100% sure you haven't seen her play in a match this year, and maybe the coach has. What is wrong with Morales? Why isn't she playing in the frontrow? She seemed pretty good last year during the entire season. She was a big spark, no doubt, we think she's great, but she never had a high hitting %. I would agree she's working hard to try to keep that job. Another article from BH on Morey: badgerherald.com/sports/2014/09/08/morey-feature-cb/#.VA8KvtJ3s-U
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Post by badgerbreath on Sept 9, 2014 9:19:22 GMT -5
Morales is hitting 0.076 so far this year and Bates is at .210, so Deme is losing that competition. It's not just that Bates is doing well. Deme hit 0.182 last year on average. Her game is based on seeing gaps, playing off hands, playing roll shots...basically being diverse to make up for her lack of height. She hasn't shown that diversity this year, or she just hasn't gotten the touch yet - which may be because she is pressing. Lots of errors. I figured with a faster offence she would do better than last year. She should be quick enough to benefit.
I hope she does improve, because I am a little uncomfortable depending solely on a freshman in that position with Kriskova a question mark healthwise. Bates is no doubt doing well and will get better, but she will and does make mistakes.
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Post by Wiswell on Sept 9, 2014 9:26:03 GMT -5
Fricano is also out there as an option, although I think she primarily trained as a RS and is not 6 rotations.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 9, 2014 9:54:26 GMT -5
Morales is hitting 0.076 so far this year and Bates is at .210, so Deme is losing that competition. It's not just that Bates is doing well. Deme hit 0.182 last year on average. Her game is based on seeing gaps, playing off hands, playing roll shots...basically being diverse to make up for her lack of height. She hasn't shown that diversity this year, or she just hasn't gotten the touch yet - which may be because she is pressing. Lots of errors. I figured with a faster offence she would do better than last year. She should be quick enough to benefit. I hope she does improve, because I am a little uncomfortable depending solely on a freshman in that position with Kriskova a question mark healthwise. Bates is no doubt doing well and will get better, but she will and does make mistakes. It's also tougher to read the floor and block when the balls are coming faster. Likely works better for the harder hitter. However, it should mean Deme's splitting the block, but she's not putting it away.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 9, 2014 9:57:53 GMT -5
Why don't you wait until you have 306 wins as a coach before questioning the coach? And I am 100% sure you haven't seen her play in a match this year, and maybe the coach has. What is wrong with Morales? Why isn't she playing in the frontrow? She seemed pretty good last year during the entire season. She was a big spark, no doubt, we think she's great, but she never had a high hitting %. I would agree she's working hard to try to keep that job. Another article from BH on Morey: badgerherald.com/sports/2014/09/08/morey-feature-cb/#.VA8KvtJ3s-UIf we're talking purely setting technique (hand position, body position, release, footwork) I agree with Kelly. Pelc, what specifically in Carlini's technique has changed?
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Post by dorothymantooth on Sept 9, 2014 10:04:58 GMT -5
Why don't you wait until you have 306 wins as a coach before questioning the coach? And I am 100% sure you haven't seen her play in a match this year, and maybe the coach has. She was a big spark, no doubt, we think she's great, but she never had a high hitting %. I would agree she's working hard to try to keep that job. Another article from BH on Morey: badgerherald.com/sports/2014/09/08/morey-feature-cb/#.VA8KvtJ3s-UIf we're talking purely setting technique (hand position, body position, release, footwork) I agree with Kelly. Pelc, what specifically in Carlini's technique has changed? SPRI setters especially Carlini are going to come in with more and better technical training than frankly any collegiate coach could provide. They can definitely get better, but that improvement comes from improved leadership, understanding of the game at that level, understanding how to attack opponents etc.... Sheff is saying as much. Collegiate coaches have a ton to offer these kids in terms of how to play the game, but in terms of technical training to set the ball more accurately, quicker? They couldn't possibly in four years with training restrictions, give them a tenth of the time, reps to improve in that area, let alone the quality and expertise in the training they received.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 9, 2014 10:12:22 GMT -5
If we're talking purely setting technique (hand position, body position, release, footwork) I agree with Kelly. Pelc, what specifically in Carlini's technique has changed? SPRI setters especially Carlini are going to come in with more and better technical training than frankly any collegiate coach could provide. They can definitely get better, but that improvement comes from improved leadership, understanding of the game at that level, understanding how to attack opponents etc.... Sheff is saying as much. Collegiate coaches have a ton to offer these kids in terms of how to play the game, but in terms of technical training to set the ball more accurately, quicker? They couldn't possibly in four years with training restrictions, give them a tenth of the time, reps to improve in that area, let alone the quality and expertise in the training they received. Oh I get that. I am calling Pelc on his implication that Lauren's technique has changed. Wholeheartedly disagree. Placement, speed, decision-making are all a byproduct of technique and made possible by good technique. Lauren's not made changes to the foundation she's had, at least as far as I can see.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2014 10:47:12 GMT -5
I read pelc's post as more of a joking comment, like "suuuure she's not better, Kelly" as though Sheffield is trying to dumb down her talent as to not put unnecessary extra pressure on her to perform.
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