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Post by roy on May 31, 2020 2:39:34 GMT -5
Probably meant more of a 5-2. Some just call it a 6-2. I'm pretty certain Karch calls it a modified 6-2. I've never understood why it was named that way. It seems like "6-2" is referred to anything that doesn't have a single setter playing all the way around. In this case, I would considered it more of a modified 5-1. The team isn't changing any of the hitting positions, just subbing in a different setter on whether she is in the front row or back row. |
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Post by hwnstunner on May 31, 2020 3:49:41 GMT -5
I dunno, the interview Ah Mow had with Spectrum made it sound like a 5-1 with Lang is likely. She mentioned she does appreciate Byrd's work ethnic and that she was making lots of improvements before spring practice got cancelled. And that she told Byrd with Lang coming in, she just needs to continue to work hard. Lang has been on the coaching staff's radar since her freshman year. She's clearly "their" setter. Also, I found it interesting she said they finally got the gap they've wanted amongst setters class-wise (two years apart). I'm sure Byrd could improve, but Lang appears to the be projected starter. I'm not sure how Byrd's serving and defense is, but its strange to me to have a 6-2 offense with a 6-2 setter in the back row unless her defense is solid. I also think with two new setters, a 5-1 would be optimal so the setter can get a feel for her hitters and vice versa.
Libero, I get Hawaii has options with their outsides also playing libero, but its weird to only have two designated backcourt players on a Hawaii team. Weird. Perhaps UH could get some walk ons, but I would personally feel more confident with another libero on UH's roster. One worthy of a scholarship, but Hawaii doesnt have one to give.
I also am not sure if Springborn is a scholarship player. But the last time I questioned that some posters had an issue with my comments. So I'll be mum on that.
If Hawaii does have a schollie to give, I'd like a libero. Or I guess a dynamic outside with some Division I experience that could provide depth this year, but push for playing time next year with Rasmussen and Van Sickle graduating.
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Post by vbsam16 on May 31, 2020 11:09:26 GMT -5
Probably meant more of a 5-2. Some just call it a 6-2. I'm pretty certain Karch calls it a modified 6-2. I've never understood why it was named that way. It seems like "6-2" is referred to anything that doesn't have a single setter playing all the way around. In this case, I would considered it more of a modified 5-1. The team isn't changing any of the hitting positions, just subbing in a different setter on whether she is in the front row or back row. 6-2 refers to there being 6 front row hitting options for for the 6 total rotations on the court. Aka 3 front row hitters when the setter is in the back court for three rotations and 3 front row hitters when the second setter comes in for three rotations. The 2 refers to two setters. The 5 in a 5-1 means there are 3 hitting options for 3 rotations while the setter is in the back row and 2 hitting options when the setter is in the front row, so 3+2 is 5. And the 1 means one setter. If you sub a setter for setter when they move to the front row for more height, then that’s 2 setters with still 5 total hitting options. Thus it being called a 5-2. Hope that makes sense. The major program of late that I can think of running a 5-2 was 2017 Florida I believe. Not a very popular system and I doubt Robyn will run it. |
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Post by babybacksets on Jun 1, 2020 1:23:45 GMT -5
is Byrd a poor defender? I think setter consistency is gonna be key next year, idk how much Robyn is gonna mess around with setting time if she feels like one or the other is going to be her best option. Glad she set up a good Jr/Fr combo that should stick unless UH randomly gets a top setting recruit that’s outside of that frame. I’ve never seen K. Akana play. Is she even that elite of a prep defender or just a local favorite? Because I thought Knuckles was an absolute stud for a freshman and heard they have another quality DS. I have no idea where Akana thinks she fits in to a program known for desire 6 rotation pins, unless she’s got Annika Albrecht potential as a DS. Anyone can understand the USC decommit but idk if she’s a fit for the Nebraska environment outside of the gym. Would be great if she came back if she’s that type of a backrow player. Akana in highschool was money. 6ft quick lateral explosive movement at the net. She can hit from all positions and floor defense is exceptional. Like Van Sickle and Riley, Akana has that all around prototype game and build. She like the other non-starters need game-time experience to build D. 1 confidence. These group of players is exceptional at their positions. From what I saw with the transfers and the new recruits last season, they came in ready to contribute and had that take no prisoners mentality. It should be a fun mix of competition and team building to get to the big dance this season. If they buy into the "One Team, One Goal" mentality, they will be tough to beat. Lol wait are we talking about the same Akana? I’m talking about the younger sister. Is she 6ft as well? |
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Post by raian13 on Jun 1, 2020 1:43:14 GMT -5
Does anybody have a link to the 2020 schedule? All I know is they’re opening the season against Portland State on Aug 28th. I can’t read the rest as I have to sign up for Star Advertiser account, which I don’t want to.
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Post by HawaiiVB on Jun 1, 2020 1:46:37 GMT -5
Akana in highschool was money. 6ft quick lateral explosive movement at the net. She can hit from all positions and floor defense is exceptional. Like Van Sickle and Riley, Akana has that all around prototype game and build. She like the other non-starters need game-time experience to build D. 1 confidence. These group of players is exceptional at their positions. From what I saw with the transfers and the new recruits last season, they came in ready to contribute and had that take no prisoners mentality. It should be a fun mix of competition and team building to get to the big dance this season. If they buy into the "One Team, One Goal" mentality, they will be tough to beat. Lol wait are we talking about the same Akana? I’m talking about the younger sister. Is she 6ft as well? No, she is listed at 5' 10", she is heading to Nebraska. |
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Jun 1, 2020 2:03:00 GMT -5
Does anybody have a link to the 2020 schedule? All I know is they’re opening the season against Portland State on Aug 28th. I can’t read the rest as I have to sign up for Star Advertiser account, which I don’t want to. The 2020 schedule hasn’t been finalized yet. |
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Post by volleyguy on Jun 1, 2020 2:18:56 GMT -5
I've never understood why it was named that way. It seems like "6-2" is referred to anything that doesn't have a single setter playing all the way around. In this case, I would considered it more of a modified 5-1. The team isn't changing any of the hitting positions, just subbing in a different setter on whether she is in the front row or back row. 6-2 refers to there being 6 front row hitting options for for the 6 total rotations on the court. Aka 3 front row hitters when the setter is in the back court for three rotations and 3 front row hitters when the second setter comes in for three rotations. The 2 refers to two setters. The 5 in a 5-1 means there are 3 hitting options for 3 rotations while the setter is in the back row and 2 hitting options when the setter is in the front row, so 3+2 is 5. And the 1 means one setter. If you sub a setter for setter when they move to the front row for more height, then that’s 2 setters with still 5 total hitting options. Thus it being called a 5-2. Hope that makes sense. The major program of late that I can think of running a 5-2 was 2017 Florida I believe. Not a very popular system and I doubt Robyn will run it. A true 6-2 means that you have 6 hitters at any given time and 2 setters at any given time. Or in other words, your setters are also attackers. When Cuba finally switched to a 5-1, they moved their setter to Opposite: www.volleywood.net/volleyball-related-news/volleyball-news-north-america/cuba-uses-a-new-system/ (OK, sorry that it's a volleywood link but it spoke to the point I am making.) That's why it's so difficult for teams to actually execute a true 6-2. Most people make the mistake that it is about having two good setters, rather than 6 good attackers. Karch and Misty (both capable setters and attackers), and obviously, the Cubans were capable of running/participating in a true 6-2, but the key is to find two decent setters who are also capable attackers. |
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Post by babybacksets on Jun 1, 2020 3:45:32 GMT -5
Lol wait are we talking about the same Akana? I’m talking about the younger sister. Is she 6ft as well? No, she is listed at 5' 10", she is heading to Nebraska. That’s who I was asking about, I wasn’t sure if her level of ability. I mean USC and Nebraska are some pretty quality places to commit to but Nebraska has a pretty solid sophomore Libero already, another senior DS who played and they put a focus on having 6 rotation pins so DSing is more of wishful thinking than regular starting. They DS’d their oppo last year I believe. Is the younger Akana THAT level of a backrow player? |
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Post by kolohekeiki on Jun 1, 2020 5:13:46 GMT -5
I would have to agree that Akana's commitment to Nebraska was a bit of a head scratcher. That did not seem like a likely spot that she would have ended up. But nonetheless best of luck to her at Nebraska.
In terms of her capabilities, she is definitely a well-rounded player with a high IQ. I would also confidently say that 5' 10 is a bit of a stretch as I believe she is closer to 5' 8. I would also not quite put her with Brook Van Sickle as Akana does not have the same vert ability as Van Sickle. I would even go out on a limb and say Akana's mom had a better vert than she has, when she played for the Wahine in the mid-90s. Akana is definitely a gamer though and she is the player that willed Kamehameha to the state tournament and was the main contributor in their state title win over Punahou. Akana is the player that Kamehameha looked to in clutch situations and she always came through for the Warriors. I wouldn't put it past her to make an impact at Nebraska, but with what Nebraska has returning I honestly do not see her seeing the floor that often. Of course I'm hoping to be wrong because I would love to see Akana be successful at the next level. I feel that she would have definitely been a front-runner for the libero position if she was to stay home and play for the Wahine. But it seems that currently she had no intention on staying home. We just have to wait and see though as there has been a few great players from Hawai`i that ended up making their way back home to play for the Wahine.
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Post by koavball on Jun 1, 2020 6:01:35 GMT -5
I would have to agree that Akana's commitment to Nebraska was a bit of a head scratcher. That did not seem like a likely spot that she would have ended up. But nonetheless best of luck to her at Nebraska. In terms of her capabilities, she is definitely a well-rounded player with a high IQ. I would also confidently say that 5' 10 is a bit of a stretch as I believe she is closer to 5' 8. I would also not quite put her with Brook Van Sickle as Akana does not have the same vert ability as Van Sickle. I would even go out on a limb and say Akana's mom had a better vert than she has, when she played for the Wahine in the mid-90s. Akana is definitely a gamer though and she is the player that willed Kamehameha to the state tournament and was the main contributor in their state title win over Punahou. Akana is the player that Kamehameha looked to in clutch situations and she always came through for the Warriors. I wouldn't put it past her to make an impact at Nebraska, but with what Nebraska has returning I honestly do not see her seeing the floor that often. Of course I'm hoping to be wrong because I would love to see Akana be successful at the next level. I feel that she would have definitely been a front-runner for the libero position if she was to stay home and play for the Wahine. But it seems that currently she had no intention on staying home. We just have to wait and see though as there has been a few great players from Hawai`i that ended up making their way back home to play for the Wahine. Thanks to Reyes.. |
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Post by koavball on Jun 1, 2020 6:05:50 GMT -5
Luckily UH is still in the running for the Bulgarian hammer but other big time teams are in the mix also. This is where having a beach team could really help and Rado putting in a good word might also.
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Post by vballfreak808 on Jun 1, 2020 7:12:52 GMT -5
Luckily UH is still in the running for the Bulgarian hammer but other big time teams are in the mix also. This is where having a beach time could really help and Rado putting in a good word might also. She is legit. If we get her that would be a huge get for the program |
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Post by windwardboy79 on Jun 1, 2020 10:15:16 GMT -5
Luckily UH is still in the running for the Bulgarian hammer but other big time teams are in the mix also. This is where having a beach time could really help and Rado putting in a good word might also. She is legit. If we get her that would be a huge get for the program Who’s the Bulgarian hammer? |
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Post by skeleton on Jun 1, 2020 12:51:07 GMT -5
Rainbow Wahine volleyball schedule for 2020 season almost completeBy Ferd Lewis May 30, 2020 ANDREW LEE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii women’s head volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow during a game on October 5, 2019, at the Stan Sheriff Center.The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball schedule for the 2020 season is approaching completion, the athletic department said. “We’re about 75% done and hope to have the schedule out within the next few weeks,” said Lois Manin, the department’s Senior Woman Administrator, in a text message. Barring COVID-19 restrictions or other complications, the Rainbow Wahine are expected to open their season Aug. 28 against Portland State in the first of three matches in a four-team tournament at the Stan Sheriff Center, although UH officials declined to immediately confirm it. But Texas A&M’s website said the Aggies will be competing in a tournament here and play UH on Aug. 29. The website listed Portland State and Pepperdine as the other teams in the field. Traditionally, UH’s schedule has been announced in May or April. UH was awaiting the return of some contracts but Manin declined to say if any prospective opponents had pulled out due to COVID-19-related issues of finance or travel. Texas A&M was 23-8 in 2019 and reached the Sweet 16. The Aggies return 11 letterwinners, including All-American Camille Conner and All-SEC freshman team picks Lauren Davis and Treyaunna Rush. UH and Texas A&M last met in 2015, when the Rainbow Wahine swept the Aggies in the second round of the NCAA tournament in College Station, Texas. UH has won six of the last seven meetings.
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