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Post by werka on Dec 2, 2019 0:58:34 GMT -5
Annie and Karsta have been doing so well in their clubs, establishing themselves as the go-to hitters. Annie scores 46 points in 6 sets (2 games) over the weekend and Karsta with 24 against Scandicci. JT and Busto are 1st and 2nd in their leagues atm respectively. Excited to see how Jordan can shake things up when she goes pro this January. Super excited for our OPPs.
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 2, 2019 17:13:33 GMT -5
I would love to see Annie continue to put up those kinds of numbers against a bigger block. Karsta isn't putting up as big of numbers but she is playing against MUCH stiffer competition in the Italian league than Drews is in Japan and Thompson in the NCAA. Plus Karsta has Lavarini as a coach and I have already seen significant improvements to her blocking, floor defense and especially her serving.
Its basically going to come down to which two look best towards the end of the VNL. I am curious is the coaches have to have their rosters approved and submitted before the VNL finals even start? There is only a two week break between both tournaments.
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Post by toomuchvb on Dec 2, 2019 23:16:23 GMT -5
[JAPAN V.LEAGUE 1] Okayama Seagulls 3-0 Kurobe Aqua Fairies (Lee, Manabat) Simone Lee (OH) - 3 points yikes 3/18 (16.7% attacking) www.vleague.jp/form/b/25394Lee did not play in this match, at least her number is not listed on the Kurobe team roster for this match. Wonder what’s up?
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Post by volleyguy on Dec 2, 2019 23:24:08 GMT -5
I would love to see Annie continue to put up those kinds of numbers against a bigger block. Karsta isn't putting up as big of numbers but she is playing against MUCH stiffer competition in the Italian league than Drews is in Japan and Thompson in the NCAA. Plus Karsta has Lavarini as a coach and I have already seen significant improvements to her blocking, floor defense and especially her serving. Its basically going to come down to which two look best towards the end of the VNL. I am curious is the coaches have to have their rosters approved and submitted before the VNL finals even start? There is only a two week break between both tournaments. Any coaching is going to improve Karsta's block, floor defense and serving. She has so much room for improvement. Hopefully, she is willing to put in the time and effort to get better.
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 2, 2019 23:31:36 GMT -5
It's really hard to see so many American players really shine overseas and then struggle in the USNT gym due to the idiotic system USA uses. Thanks Charles (aka Karchypoo)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 0:39:00 GMT -5
Annie and Karsta have been doing so well in their clubs, establishing themselves as the go-to hitters. Annie scores 46 points in 6 sets (2 games) over the weekend and Karsta with 24 against Scandicci. JT and Busto are 1st and 2nd in their leagues atm respectively. Excited to see how Jordan can shake things up when she goes pro this January. Super excited for our OPPs. 46 points in 2 games?.....I think Neriman and Brankika have scored over 40 in a single game, more than one occasion. Are u new to the V League? Anyone over 6" can and will score easily over 20 points per match at the least. Kadie Rofzen played over there 2 seasons ago and she averaged 20+ per match as a OH. She`s playing in Germany now (low level league) and scores like 10 points per game at the most. I think Rahimova scored over 50 points in a single game,a bunch of times when she played in Japan. U should see Drew`s numbers last season in Turkey against the good teams....Against them she probably score 46 as total for the whole season lol.
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Post by jay on Dec 3, 2019 1:13:01 GMT -5
It's true the V-League does not improve your game just your wallet. Lowe has a great chance to pass Drews because she will be in a much more competitive environment. Lee essentially signaled she will not be searching for improvement in her receiving but in her wallet and that will be reflected in her NT participation. No fault there of course. I think JT will try to make the switch to OH in her professional life since that is where the serious money is overseas.
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Post by Reach on Dec 3, 2019 9:27:04 GMT -5
It's true the V-League does not improve your game just your wallet. Lowe has a great chance to pass Drews because she will be in a much more competitive environment. Lee essentially signaled she will not be searching for improvement in her receiving but in her wallet and that will be reflected in her NT participation. No fault there of course. I think JT will try to make the switch to OH in her professional life since that is where the serious money is overseas. Lee never had a chance.. might as well make some money,
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Post by stanfordvb on Dec 3, 2019 10:20:09 GMT -5
It's true the V-League does not improve your game just your wallet. Lowe has a great chance to pass Drews because she will be in a much more competitive environment. Lee essentially signaled she will not be searching for improvement in her receiving but in her wallet and that will be reflected in her NT participation. No fault there of course. I think JT will try to make the switch to OH in her professional life since that is where the serious money is overseas. Learning to pass serve receive in pro ball when you aren't even a reliable NCAA passer.... idk lol. Thompson struggled putting free balls to target with her platform at vnls, I don't see her switching ever, she doesn't have the backcourt skill
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Post by volleyguy on Dec 3, 2019 10:42:56 GMT -5
It's true the V-League does not improve your game just your wallet. Lowe has a great chance to pass Drews because she will be in a much more competitive environment. Lee essentially signaled she will not be searching for improvement in her receiving but in her wallet and that will be reflected in her NT participation. No fault there of course. I think JT will try to make the switch to OH in her professional life since that is where the serious money is overseas. Everything about this post is wrong. Japan pays well but is not the highest paying and has relatively few foreigners. Some japanese teams still do two practices daily. The only thing that's guaranteed in Japan is that basic skills will improve. Jordan Thompson will do well to switch, but she doesn't have to as long as she can be a point-scoring machine. Some of the highest paid players in the world are opposites.
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Post by Reach on Dec 3, 2019 10:49:50 GMT -5
The Japanese league recruits foreigners to score. They have players who can control the ball and set just about better than anyone else. No need for them to pay for that. What they lack is point scoring machines... They want opposites and big lefts to destroy the ball. That's why you see the same type of player showing up in Japan each season.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 11:00:04 GMT -5
We are approaching a time where you will start to hear about Jordan Thompson's pro prospects. I don't see her Cincinnati team lasting beyond this weekend.
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 3, 2019 16:59:26 GMT -5
We are approaching a time where you will start to hear about Jordan Thompson's pro prospects. I don't see her Cincinnati team lasting beyond this weekend. Due to Foreigner restrictions there are only a hand full of teams in Italy or Turkey she could go. It would be a dream if she landed in one of those top leagues. I’m hoping she doesn’t land in a mid-lower tier league like Germany, France or Poland.
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 3, 2019 17:01:20 GMT -5
Plummer will also be transferring overseas in January if I heard correctly! She might end up playing Opposite due to her size and athleticism.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 17:34:44 GMT -5
Even Thompson playing in Germany will be a major step up from Cincinnati. So, there's that.
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