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Post by raian13 on Oct 25, 2018 13:34:30 GMT -5
Huh? What is this suppose to mean? Wouldn't a right hander be just as much an offensive weapon as a lefty? This makes no sense what are you trying to say? One of the announcers on tv during UH matches said that If you don't have a lefty on your team, it's harder to block them than a righty? Do you mean a lefty is harder to block than a righty? I am assuming a lefty is more effective in the opposite because it’s easier for them to hit cross court and also supposedly easier to set? Look at how Rado approaches the ball on D sets.
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Post by baytree on Oct 25, 2018 13:43:29 GMT -5
They were making the point that it's harder to know how to deal with a lefty if your team doesn't practice against one. But that doesn't necessarily mean that a lefty opposite is better than a righty opposite or that a lefty will be better offensively than a righty. If all other things are equal, a lefty will have the advantage you mentioned (against teams that don't have a lefty) but other things are never exactly equal. What about a lefty setter vs righty? I would think the lefty has more opportunities offensive wise. I agree. It's easier for a lefty to hide a dump over the net and take a better swing without telegraphing her intent to hit/dump instead of set. All other things being equal, a lefty setter has some advantages over a righty setter. But no team is going to chose a setter mainly on the basis of whether she's a lefty or a righty. There are too many other more important considerations.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 14:29:51 GMT -5
What about a lefty setter vs righty? I would think the lefty has more opportunities offensive wise. I agree. It's easier for a lefty to hide a dump over the net and take a better swing without telegraphing her intent to hit/dump instead of set. All other things being equal, a lefty setter has some advantages over a righty setter. But no team is going to chose a setter mainly on the basis of whether she's a lefty or a righty. There are too many other more important considerations. Agreed. 2 main considerations re: Lefty vs. Righthanded: 1) Familiarity: everyone has to change their approach to D if it's a lefthander; 2) Setting: power arm's away from the net; therefore, w/ their right shoulder nearer to the net, left arm can be disguised for a dump or attack (whereas a righty has to turn towards the net). Talent wins out!
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Post by koavball on Oct 26, 2018 15:21:01 GMT -5
I hope RAMS has Tayli Ikenaga, Moanalua HS 5’5” OH (not a typo) on her radar. She’s only a Sophomore but is a 6-rotation who could be one of the best DS to come from that school. i’d offer Nani Spaar before Danielson or Ikenaga. Maybe Hall should. Spaar reminds me of Amy Ozee, Temple got a good one.. danielson or Ikenaga would make great walk on defensive specialists and maybe earn scholarships down the line.
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Post by HawaiiVB on Oct 26, 2018 15:38:58 GMT -5
I hope RAMS has Tayli Ikenaga, Moanalua HS 5’5” OH (not a typo) on her radar. She’s only a Sophomore but is a 6-rotation who could be one of the best DS to come from that school. i’d offer Nani Spaar before Danielson or Ikenaga. Maybe Hall should. Spaar reminds me of Amy Ozee, Temple got a good one.. danielson or Ikenaga would make great walk on defensive specialists and maybe earn scholarships down the line. I'd give it to Danielson. This girl is a baller. Spaar is okay. her passing last night was suspect. lots of pop-ups. Danielson will be a ds/libero somewhere. She has a very high VB IQ as a junior already. Spaar is a project. There is a calmness from Danielson that other players around her absorb. If you want 6 rotation OH's, I would look to the ILH or possibly Heipua Tautua'a if you want a local girl.
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Post by noblesol on Oct 26, 2018 21:02:48 GMT -5
I don't know if F. Danielson plays beach, but she has a terrific skill set for it. Same for T. Ikenaga, who is just a sophomore. Danielson for UH indoor or beach, yes please. She'd bring a lot to the team, and would quickly push for a spot. She's ready now for D1 backrow duty. Too bad she's just a junior, UH indoor needs her next year.
H. Tautua'a has D1 power and athleticism. A bit undersized but can play big and six rotations. She needs more playing time against good competition. Time in club/USAV is going to be important for her. She's one to watch.
N. Spaar is legit D1 but maybe needs some seasoning, currently alternating between wow and wth. Backrow defense is not her strength, but she can hit bombs out of the backrow. Can she grow her game and steady out? She's just a junior. If she does, she'll make a lot of teams regret not signing her.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 26, 2018 21:37:36 GMT -5
There has been a lot of talk in recent years of a mythical DS with back row hitting powers. Ginger Long from a few years ago and now McKenna Ross. None has come to fruition on a consistent basis. The only players that have been able to hit reliably from the back row were actual full-time outside hitters. Go figure.
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Post by noblesol on Oct 26, 2018 22:08:16 GMT -5
There has been a lot of talk in recent years of a mythical DS with back row hitting powers. Ginger Long from a few years ago and now McKenna Ross. None has come to fruition on a consistent basis. The only players that have been able to hit reliably from the back row were actual outside hitters. Go figure. F. Danielson is 5'8", plays OH. Can hit hard, can hit from all over the court, and has all the shots, but D1 indoor projected as DS/L and wouldn't be expected to hit. She hits backrow for Mililani but mostly out of system. Her defense and passing is top notch and so is her serving. She is the OIA West POY and OIA West first team player. Her team is in the state semi-finals, playing Iolani tonight, match should be underway now. Her VBIQ is very high, Iosia like. Ninja like.
N. Spaar is a 6' OH/Opp. HS junior. Committed to Temple. I doubt they expect her to be a six rotation player but likely will expect her to serve for one rotation in the back. She has a good serve.
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Post by Timeless on Oct 26, 2018 22:22:44 GMT -5
RAMS should not be wasting her time with players under 6'0 unless they are named Danielson...
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Post by ACE on Oct 27, 2018 1:40:01 GMT -5
I know this is about future recruits for Na Wahine, but I was thinking of how awful the recruiting has been the past 4 years... 2015 - Castillo, Granato 2016 - Iosia and Sibley 2017 - Howling and Williams 2018 - Castaneda
Aside from Iosia....seeing these players as they are and as they were, not DI caliber.
Onto 2019....still worried about how competitive Hawaii will be as you can,never tell how a player will be, even with international experience. I can only imagine how good Hawaii can be if they just had 2 or 3 Freshmen that played to the level of Danielson or Willoughby when they were freshmen and how they progressed in 4 yrs.
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Post by ACE on Oct 27, 2018 2:52:26 GMT -5
RAMS should not be wasting her time with players under 6'0 unless they are named Danielson... But Hawaii's "better" teams were on the shorter side. 2009 FF team 5'9 Danielson 5'11 Mafua 5'11 Otineru 6'0 Kaufman 2003 6'0 Willoughby 6'0 Wiggins 5'11 Tank 5'8 Kamanao
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Post by ACE on Oct 27, 2018 2:53:42 GMT -5
RAMS should not be wasting her time with players under 6'0 unless they are named Danielson... But Hawaii's "better" teams were on the shorter side. 2009 FF team 5'9 Danielson 5'11 Mafua 5'11 Otineru 6'0 Kaufman 2003 6'0 Willoughby 6'0 Wiggins 5'11 Tank 5'8 Kamanao Woops **6'0 Duggins (stupid auto correct)
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Post by 808empath on Oct 27, 2018 3:07:37 GMT -5
But Hawaii's "better" teams were on the shorter side. 2009 FF team 5'9 Danielson 5'11 Mafua 5'11 Otineru 6'0 Kaufman 2003 6'0 Willoughby 6'0 Wiggins 5'11 Tank 5'8 Kamanao Woops **6'0 Duggins (stupid auto correct) Who's Tank? You mean Nohea Tano?
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Post by soljah808 on Oct 27, 2018 3:19:20 GMT -5
Robyn needs to keep an eye on Alizaysha Sofi. a 5-11 FR OH from Kapolei. She could be the next outstanding Outside Hitter to come out of Hawaii. Plays more like she is 6-0, or 6-1, cause she has very long arms. Since she is a Freshman, she may likely grow another inch, or two. Has a cannon for an arm. Reminds me a little of that Anae girl who played for Utah, last year. Definitely does not play like a Freshman. Toodie Sopi wants to play for the Bows. Her mom and my sister are besties. I'm dead serious. Robyn needs to snag her real quick. She has a hellava lot of upside. And only a true frosh.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 27, 2018 3:35:01 GMT -5
RAMS should not be wasting her time with players under 6'0 unless they are named Danielson... But Hawaii's "better" teams were on the shorter side. 2009 FF team 5'9 Danielson 5'11 Mafua 5'11 Otineru 6'0 Kaufman 2003 6'0 Willoughby 6'0 Wiggins 5'11 Tank 5'8 Kamanao Wiggins and Tank were awesome! If only I can remember who they were.
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