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Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 30, 2004 21:56:30 GMT -5
Here is a short compilation of notes and things to think about for this season. - It will be Dave Shoji's 30th season at the helm of University of Hawaii. The schedule/poster they have printed reflects this and it's kind of the "theme" for media.
- Minnesota's Paula Gentil's name is pronounced: "Jenn- shoe." Gazundheit.
- Back 4 more Appears to be Pepperdine's motto for the season, in reference to their potential 4th WCC crown, and possibly their first Final Four appearance?
- 49-straight match win. USC stays the team to beat this season with this remarkable streak, which coincidentally, is the same number as Idaho
s record home winning streak from 1993-1996.
- Libero's to serve in 2004. UCLA's Chrissie Zartman will probably make the most of this rule change with her incredible jumper. The libero must be designated to serve one rotation in the lineup, though.
- Relaxed net rules. NCAA rulemakers relaxed net violation rules for the 2004 season. So if the guy next to you at UCSB or Long Beach is screaming his head off because the setter is in the net, please do us a favor and let them know that incidental contact with the net is now allowed (at the discretion of the referee's). I can see some inconsistent calls coming already. Examples: A setter may brush the net after a jump serve as long as it's not a quick set, and after the ball is released.
- In what is probably another rule that will end up changing the games' popularity, the "under" rule is also going to be lightened in enforcement in 2004. A player may now land their foot completely on the opponent's side of the net as long as the play is not taking place there, or there is not an opponent in 'immediate' proximity.
- All-Canadian team? There will very probably be at least 3 Canadians on the All American team this season: Sarah Pavan, Nebraska; Stacey Gordon, Ohio State; and Sarah Meek, Idaho. There are a few other Canucks that could make major contributions at the All-Conference level, as well... are we going to have to change the name to All-North-American?
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Post by TheSantaBarbarian on Aug 30, 2004 22:04:22 GMT -5
"Relaxed net rules. NCAA rulemakers relaxed net violation rules for the 2004 season. So if the guy next to you at UCSB or Long Beach is screaming his head off because the setter is in the net, please do us a favor and let them know that incidental contact with the net is now allowed (at the discretion of the referee's). I can see some inconsistent calls coming already. Examples: A setter may brush the net after a jump serve as long as it's not a quick set, and after the ball is released."
Oh, this should go over well. One ref decides that something is okay and the next one decides the same net contact is illegal? I really hope that the cases where net contact is allowed are well defined. Thanks for the rule update. (Not that it will effect me much in terms of UCSB games. Sigh...)
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Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 30, 2004 22:16:17 GMT -5
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Post by Nutter on Aug 30, 2004 22:32:54 GMT -5
These rule changes are just so confusing especially if you're used to watching International VB.
What's the logic, or at least the reason for making the changes? I especially like the one about the relaxed net rules. Oy vay!
How difficult/easy is the transition to new playing rules when you go from HS/Club ball to NCAAs? Then from NCAAs to the National Team/International Teams?
Can't remember if there was a previous discussion about this on the board. If there was, I missed it! Sorry if I'm asking questions that had already been answered or discussed before.
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Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 30, 2004 22:52:51 GMT -5
The incidental contact rule for net play has been around a few years now. Not a big deal, in reality. Chances are if you were involved in some action that caused contact with the net, chances are you were involved in the play. Nobody runs up to the net in the middle of play and touches it just for the hell of it. It would be funny if someone did that, though, just to test the interpretation of the rule.
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Post by sistahsledge on Aug 30, 2004 22:54:04 GMT -5
I always thought that the most important reason for rules regarding touching the net and crossing the centerline was to force players to exercise some control in the part of the court where injuries are most likely to happen. I can already see players being reckless on tight plays at the net (especially the guys) then arguing about it after the play. This rule change will only increase the number of injuries. It would be tragic if this trickles down to the junior level.
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Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 30, 2004 23:02:25 GMT -5
The incidental contact rule for net play has been around a few years now. Not a big deal, in reality. Chances are if you were involved in some action that caused contact with the net, chances are you were involved in the play. Nobody runs up to the net in the middle of play and touches it just for the hell of it. It would be funny if someone did that, though, just to test the interpretation of the rule. Perhaps, it has, but it appeared as being a "Point of Emphasis" in this year's rulebook. |
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Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 30, 2004 23:18:44 GMT -5
Perhaps, it has, but it appeared as being a "Point of Emphasis" in this year's rulebook. I'm sure there was much gnawing and grinding of teeth at all the official's meetings over the course of the summer. Or not. "Point of Emphasis" means one thing in the rulebook, which is not necessarily the same as what it will mean in practical application. |
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Post by hwy101 on Aug 31, 2004 3:16:34 GMT -5
Wonder if the referees pay were increased since they are going to work harder!
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