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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 24, 2015 11:17:43 GMT -5
Kind of surprised they chose 4 middles and only 3 outsides. Congrats to all of the athletes, very well deserved! Isn't Stone projected to play outside or opposite in college? So I can see her on the pins rather than in the middle. Or maybe the coaching staff likes her versatility. Stone has gotten pushed to the pins for her HS/club teams, but still plays like a middle (to the point where she runs - and regularly kills - slides from the back row in 180). While USA has moved some players around, I don't know if any of the other middles are real slide attackers, so has a good chance of playing M1.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 11:26:01 GMT -5
Isn't Stone projected to play outside or opposite in college? So I can see her on the pins rather than in the middle. Or maybe the coaching staff likes her versatility. Stone has gotten pushed to the pins for her HS/club teams, but still plays like a middle (to the point where she runs - and regularly kills - slides from the back row in 180). While USA has moved some players around, I don't know if any of the other middles are real slide attackers, so has a good chance of playing M1. I also believe Samedy played opp for top select, so she might be a good option behind the setter too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 11:30:41 GMT -5
Here's some footage of Samedy (top select) playing Hammons (kiva).
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 24, 2015 15:29:23 GMT -5
Here's some footage of Samedy (top select) playing Hammons (kiva). It's kind of hard to watch either of them do anything quality when the passing and setting is so bad.
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Post by hammer on Jul 24, 2015 17:03:09 GMT -5
Plummer's a good passer, right? If she plays as a 6-rotation RS instead of a setter, she will help anchor things. She is a pretty good passer based on what I've seen in Beach Volleyball but it's somewhat different. Haven't seen her in serve receive indoors though. It'd be kinda weird, but if they need her to pass then she can do it Just use Hentz to cover approx. 1/2 the back row and use Plummer to plug holes.
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Post by pacfan on Jul 24, 2015 17:17:39 GMT -5
She is a pretty good passer based on what I've seen in Beach Volleyball but it's somewhat different. Haven't seen her in serve receive indoors though. It'd be kinda weird, but if they need her to pass then she can do it Just use Hentz to cover approx. 1/2 the back row and use Plummer to plug holes. Hahaha...maybe she could "set the pipe" in transition too
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 24, 2015 21:26:54 GMT -5
It's interesting that some of the 2017 players beat out the 2016 players whom many think are game changers, top 10 Senior Ace, or really good. For example, Paige Hammons and Lexi Sun both made it over Alexis Hart, Gia Milana, Mia Sokolowski. And a lot of people have been highly praising Milana. Also, Samedy and Butler beat out Lauren Stivrins. And a lot of people think Stivrins is a top middle in the class. So I think this shows how much talent there is in the 2017 class as well, even though the 2016 is loaded with great players.
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Post by hammer on Jul 24, 2015 22:00:45 GMT -5
Just use Hentz to cover approx. 1/2 the back row and use Plummer to plug holes. Hahaha...maybe she could "set the pipe" in transition too Plummer could just "go on two" from the back row ... who needs the front the row
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 27, 2015 23:45:53 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the friendly matches from July 28- August 3 will be live streamed? I would like to watch these phenomenally talented players!
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Post by rainbowbadger on Jul 28, 2015 5:03:20 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the friendly matches from July 28- August 3 will be live streamed? I would like to watch these phenomenally talented players! Second. BIP, are you folks handling this trip?
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Post by outsider on Jul 29, 2015 8:11:43 GMT -5
It appears the Argentina portion of the trip has been cancelled (Thank you United!). The team will miss four days of practice and competition that this team needs. This snafu will not help the chances of the team at World's.
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Post by bags on Jul 29, 2015 8:23:51 GMT -5
United the official airline of USA Volleyball. FAIL!
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Jul 29, 2015 9:05:29 GMT -5
It appears the Argentina portion of the trip has been cancelled (Thank you United!). The team will miss four days of practice and competition that this team needs. This snafu will not help the chances of the team at World's. How did this happen and what does it mean for the team?
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Post by bags on Jul 29, 2015 9:30:54 GMT -5
All I heard is that they never got out of Colorado Springs and are now scrambling to try to get to Argentina still but it's looking unlikely.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Jul 29, 2015 11:17:36 GMT -5
That is so unfortunate.
Another reason I loathe United.
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