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Post by joetrinsey on Apr 21, 2020 4:59:18 GMT -5
I remember Fawcett did it during the 2014 WCH. She would serve instead of Glass when unwinding the double-sub and Murphy would be in the front row for Thompson. Other than that, I don’t think they did it much, if at all, after 2014. Don't remember who set - I would have to go look at replays I was actually watching their match against Russia earlier today. Looks like they had Larson setting that rotation during that match.
Correct. Murphy setting would sort of defeat the point, because she'd be in the front row.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Apr 21, 2020 11:41:20 GMT -5
I was actually watching their match against Russia earlier today. Looks like they had Larson setting that rotation during that match. Correct. Murphy setting would sort of defeat the point, because she'd be in the front row.
Incorrect. Murphy did set, initially, and Larson was usually (always?) front row with her. First time we rolled it out against Holland, no transition opp. First time we got a transition against Thailand - 9-12 to 12-12 in the second - Murphy is setting - First one is even a free ball so that was clearly the plan. Next time we run it and get to run offense against Russia at 17-19 to 20-19 in third -https://youtu.be/1_JKMPftOUM?t=1342 - Murphy setting again (first set we unwound dubsub early and second set Fawcett's three serves didn't have the ball on the US side of the net) The next match against Turkey - 16-21 in 1st and again in the third at 18-18 Murphy sets - After that we switch, and Banwarth sets against Bulgaria and Italy (a couple of matches in between the pattern wasn't run). But then we switch again and against Russia in the Third Round they have Harmotto setting (https://youtu.be/hSA--t9jfIA?t=1679 and again later). She was also setting in the Finals against China (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhjskSYBL0and - Fawcett got FBK'd in the semis against Brazil. So clearly there was a lot of attention paid to trying to maximize Fawcett's awesome serving, but they did try Murphy initially. While she is in the front row, I assume we were thinking she had setter training and it's easier to transition set from 2 than 5 or have a middle take it.
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Post by joetrinsey on Apr 21, 2020 11:45:13 GMT -5
Damn... if only we could get somebody who was on the staff to help figure out what they were thinking
EDIT: Just to make clear, I'm making fun of myself a little there. We changed our philosophy a bit with it as we went on. Funny how the memories get changed. Good research on that.
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Post by donut on Apr 21, 2020 12:29:42 GMT -5
One of my favorite substitutions we used to roll out was subbing out KRob in the front row for Easy. We did it in the 2016 Rio Qualifiers, but I don't think we used it frequently otherwise (probably partially due to Easy's injury issues).
Not even sure how productive it was and it obviously didn't last long, but just loved watching Easy get her chances.
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Post by joetrinsey on Apr 21, 2020 12:58:24 GMT -5
I really wish I could be involved in an alternate coaching universe where we had her at full strength for the whole quad. What a smooth hitter... absolutely unblockable when she was in rhythm.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 13:01:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 13:03:41 GMT -5
One of my favorite substitutions we used to roll out was subbing out KRob in the front row for Easy. We did it in the 2016 Rio Qualifiers, but I don't think we used it frequently otherwise (probably partially due to Easy's injury issues). Not even sure how productive it was and it obviously didn't last long, but just loved watching Easy get her chances. My favorite player of all time.
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Post by libro on Apr 21, 2020 14:25:13 GMT -5
Does anyone have opinions on Gabby Curry or Allie Gregory? Maybe not as far as Olympic roster but I think at least Gregory is decent enough to play pro and she can get better playing a little with the B team in the USA NT gym Maybe even Taylor Formico? Where did she go? Still a fan of Allie Gregory and have not heard much negativity
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Post by donut on Apr 21, 2020 14:28:11 GMT -5
I really wish I could be involved in an alternate coaching universe where we had her at full strength for the whole quad. What a smooth hitter... absolutely unblockable when she was in rhythm. In my alternate universe, her and Larson tear up the Rio quad with Akinradewo, Harmotto, Hooker (Fawcett in the wings) and Glass. Only '08-'09ers. Wow, maybe I'll write a fan fiction.
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Post by donut on Apr 21, 2020 14:48:17 GMT -5
Does anyone have opinions on Gabby Curry or Allie Gregory? Maybe not as far as Olympic roster but I think at least Gregory is decent enough to play pro and she can get better playing a little with the B team in the USA NT gym Maybe even Taylor Formico? Where did she go? Still a fan of Allie Gregory and have not heard much negativity Why are you quoting yourself An absence of negativity doesn't equate to positivity. Posters probably don't have anything to say because she's a bit out of the picture right now for the USA NT, AFAIK. Do you want to make a case for her?
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Post by jwvolley on Apr 21, 2020 15:00:46 GMT -5
I really wish I could be involved in an alternate coaching universe where we had her at full strength for the whole quad. What a smooth hitter... absolutely unblockable when she was in rhythm. In my alternate universe, her and Larson tear up the Rio quad with Akinradewo, Harmotto, Hooker (Fawcett in the wings) and Glass. Only '08-'09ers. Wow, maybe I'll write a fan fiction. Who's at libero? (Gotta stick to the era)
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Post by libro on Apr 21, 2020 15:38:45 GMT -5
Still a fan of Allie Gregory and have not heard much negativity Why are you quoting yourself An absence of negativity doesn't equate to positivity. Posters probably don't have anything to say because she's a bit out of the picture right now for the USA NT, AFAIK. Do you want to make a case for her? I just would have liked a case for her, but sure I’ll make one. Allie Gregory has solidity everywhere as a libero. Percentage wise I’m not so sure since NCAA is a little dicey on what counts as digs and they don’t track passing %, but Allie Gregory has always shown strength defensively. Might need to adjust a lot SR but so does every new USA passer
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Post by crosscourt3m on Apr 21, 2020 15:48:25 GMT -5
Why are you quoting yourself An absence of negativity doesn't equate to positivity. Posters probably don't have anything to say because she's a bit out of the picture right now for the USA NT, AFAIK. Do you want to make a case for her? I just would have liked a case for her, but sure I’ll make one. Allie Gregory has solidity everywhere as a libero. Percentage wise I’m not so sure since NCAA is a little dicey on what counts as digs and they don’t track passing %, but Allie Gregory has always shown strength defensively. Might need to adjust a lot SR but so does every new USA passer Didn’t Gregory struggle a couple of times last season holding on to the libero spot to Cerame?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 16:10:45 GMT -5
Gregory was very very good when she was on. Only problem is she could also have very very bad days. If you go and watch the NCAA match vs UCF this past year you’ll see her playing lights out and making outstanding digs.
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Post by libro on Apr 21, 2020 16:10:56 GMT -5
I just would have liked a case for her, but sure I’ll make one. Allie Gregory has solidity everywhere as a libero. Percentage wise I’m not so sure since NCAA is a little dicey on what counts as digs and they don’t track passing %, but Allie Gregory has always shown strength defensively. Might need to adjust a lot SR but so does every new USA passer Didn’t Gregory struggle a couple of times last season holding on to the libero spot to Cerame? Unsure if that was decided by their performance in practice but Cerame started one matched I watched and was switched back to Gregory immediately second set
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