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Post by ndodge on Oct 8, 2021 11:59:13 GMT -5
2 - Is there a substantial argument that this can be the hardest position to play in volleyball? Just asking.... In my opinion, middle blocker is the most difficult position on the court, especially from the physical demands. To be successful, a middle has to be quick laterally in both directions, jump on virtually every attack, and then transition off the net and approach for an attack. This sequence can happen multiple times in a single play — there’s really no time off. Add to that the necessity of being able to read what the other team is doing so you know where to go… it’s hard. That’s not to say the other positions are easy, I just think middle is the hardest. And to be ready to hit and approach to hit time and time again only to be (relatively) rarely set
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Post by vbsam16 on Oct 8, 2021 12:25:13 GMT -5
2 - Is there a substantial argument that this can be the hardest position to play in volleyball? Just asking.... In my opinion, middle blocker is the most difficult position on the court, especially from the physical demands. To be successful, a middle has to be quick laterally in both directions, jump on virtually every attack, and then transition off the net and approach for an attack. This sequence can happen multiple times in a single play — there’s really no time off. Add to that the necessity of being able to read what the other team is doing so you know where to go… it’s hard. That’s not to say the other positions are easy, I just think middle is the hardest. I agree to a certain extent. I think middle is the most physically demanding, but that is offset by only playing 3 rotations and resting for basically half the match. Also, a lot of middles won't transition off the net and approach if the dig is far off the net (which happens often). Setting (depending on how good of a passing team you have) can also be very physically demanding because you're expected to touch the ball every time it's on your side. Not to mention you have to block and then immediately turn around and run to wherever the ball is. I definitely think setting is the most mentally difficult role as well. Being the play maker and knowing your hitters can't perform to their best ability if you mess up is very stressful.
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Post by WMegs55 on Oct 8, 2021 13:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by douglass9 on Oct 8, 2021 17:12:45 GMT -5
Where does Carter Booth fit into this? Has she grown taller since 8th grade?
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Oct 8, 2021 17:47:29 GMT -5
Where does Carter Booth fit into this? Has she grown taller since 8th grade? Nope, still only 6'7".
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Post by lovebugsm on Oct 8, 2021 19:31:40 GMT -5
Where does Carter Booth fit into this? Has she grown taller since 8th grade? Nope, still only 6'7". Weak
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Post by douglass9 on Oct 14, 2021 5:13:15 GMT -5
Have I missed this thread. Alexis Stucky, who is committed to Minnesota, is ranked the No. 16 overall recruit in the Class of 2022 by PrepVolleyball.com.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2021 5:53:37 GMT -5
Have I missed this thread. Alexis Stucky, who is committed to Minnesota, is ranked the No. 16 overall recruit in the Class of 2022 by PrepVolleyball.com. She is committed to Florida, actually.
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Post by gophsstudent on Oct 14, 2021 7:37:38 GMT -5
Have I missed this thread. Alexis Stucky, who is committed to Minnesota, is ranked the No. 16 overall recruit in the Class of 2022 by PrepVolleyball.com. http://instagram.com/p/CCEnpVED2In
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Post by douglass9 on Oct 27, 2021 15:30:44 GMT -5
What is Carter Booth future in Minnesota?
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Oct 27, 2021 16:01:12 GMT -5
What is Carter Booth future in Minnesota? She is good. She could make a contribution right away, although I would guess it might not be as a full time starter until her sophomore year. It depends partly upon whether or not Katie Myers stays another year and also on how well Ellie Husemann and Shea Rubright finish out this season. She has a lot of experience to compete with her freshman year. I'm excited that she is coming to Minnesota.
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Post by craftylefty on Oct 28, 2021 20:17:28 GMT -5
Hoping that Minnesota tries to bring on Naomi Cabello, who is leaving Texas. Would add some nice setter depth.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 20:23:58 GMT -5
Hoping that Minnesota tries to bring on Naomi Cabello, who is leaving Texas. Would add some nice setter depth. Plus, Shaff can hit. Could run a 6-2 since we’ll only have Crowl as oppo next year. Although, I could see Hugh putting Wucherer over there too, maybe Wolf?
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Oct 28, 2021 21:04:50 GMT -5
Hoping that Minnesota tries to bring on Naomi Cabello, who is leaving Texas. Would add some nice setter depth. Plus, Shaff can hit. Could run a 6-2 since we’ll only have Crowl as oppo next year. Although, I could see Hugh putting Wucherer over there too, maybe Wolf? It's been suggested by multiple posters that there's a reasonable possibility that Landfair could be moved to the right, allowing Wenaas and Wucherer to both play on the left.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 21:18:02 GMT -5
Plus, Shaff can hit. Could run a 6-2 since we’ll only have Crowl as oppo next year. Although, I could see Hugh putting Wucherer over there too, maybe Wolf? It's been suggested by multiple posters that there's a reasonable possibility that Landfair could be moved to the right, allowing Wenaas and Wucherer to both play on the left. Totally fine with that option too. I do wonder how Landfair would do as an oppo, though it makes more sense because of the 3, she wouldn’t be a 6 ro player.
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