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Post by donut on Apr 21, 2020 17:04:13 GMT -5
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) In my fantasy, Monica De Gennaro graduated from SEC Champions Vanderbilt in 2009.
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 13:58:13 GMT -5
Rewatching the 2019 NCAA semis and finals and I am noticing that Karch is so inconsistent with what he praises/harps on Hentz for. There was a play that she cheated in probably near the championship logo and she dug it and Karch was like ‘I LOVE how Hentz reads this play and stays balanced while moving into court’ and then a different time harps on her “impatience” because the play took an odd deflection. Confused what he wants from her
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Post by trojansc on Apr 24, 2020 14:10:26 GMT -5
Rewatching the 2019 NCAA semis and finals and I am noticing that Karch is so inconsistent with what he praises/harps on Hentz for. There was a play that she cheated in probably near the championship logo and she dug it and Karch was like ‘I LOVE how Hentz reads this play and stays balanced while moving into court’ and then a different time harps on her “impatience” because the play took an odd deflection. Confused what he wants from her It’s undisciplined if she “cheats” and doesn’t make the play. But it’s a good read if she makes it. (In Karch’s words)
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 14:11:52 GMT -5
Rewatching the 2019 NCAA semis and finals and I am noticing that Karch is so inconsistent with what he praises/harps on Hentz for. There was a play that she cheated in probably near the championship logo and she dug it and Karch was like ‘I LOVE how Hentz reads this play and stays balanced while moving into court’ and then a different time harps on her “impatience” because the play took an odd deflection. Confused what he wants from her It’s undisciplined if she “cheats” and doesn’t make the play. But it’s a good read if she makes it. (In Karch’s words) Ugh this makes sense but the only way she’d be there to make the first play is if she .... cheats... to the middle... of the court
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Post by Hawk Attack on Apr 24, 2020 14:23:32 GMT -5
In an alternate universe where the USA had a professional league we could've seen the likes of Taylor Formico, Caitlin Nolan, & Taylor Whittingham still competing and developing for this spot.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 14:30:53 GMT -5
It’s undisciplined if she “cheats” and doesn’t make the play. But it’s a good read if she makes it. (In Karch’s words) Ugh this makes sense but the only way she’d be there to make the first play is if she .... cheats... to the middle... of the court As inconsistent as Karch is with his praise of defenders, you have to keep in mind that his primary concern with the position is serve receive.
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 14:34:52 GMT -5
Ugh this makes sense but the only way she’d be there to make the first play is if she .... cheats... to the middle... of the court As inconsistent as Karch is with his praise of defenders, you have to keep in mind that his primary concern with the position is serve receive. I agree. All I can see is Hentz’ collegiate playing and Karch’s commentary on her. He really doesn’t have much to say about her SR but these serves are far less tough to handle. I’m just impressed with how high she passes sometimes. That’s just rare to see in the women’s game they’re normally taught to pass somewhat if not significantly lower. Not my belief but still one a lot of ppl hold
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 14:44:21 GMT -5
Karch constantly would say it was a mistake to serve at hentz when opposing teams did it. So I think he thinks her SR is good.
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 14:52:00 GMT -5
Karch constantly would say it was a mistake to serve at hentz when opposing teams did it. So I think he thinks her SR is good. Agreed, so that’s settled. What do you think of his critique on her.. let’s say defensive mindset. He loves her to read but not every play seemingly? Does she not read that.. hard all the time then to please him?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 14:53:50 GMT -5
Karch constantly would say it was a mistake to serve at hentz when opposing teams did it. So I think he thinks her SR is good. Agreed, so that’s settled. What do you think of his critique on her.. let’s say defensive mindset. He loves her to read but not every play seemingly? Does she not read that.. hard all the time then to please him? I agree with the notion that he loved when it worked but then would blast her when she made the wrong read. The only time I ever really saw her read poorly more than a few times In one match was the 2018 final. Foecke was burning her quite badly during some stretches. (I know she ended up with a career high in digs but she definitely was getting burned by foeckes hard cross because she kept cheating in)
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 14:57:45 GMT -5
Agreed, so that’s settled. What do you think of his critique on her.. let’s say defensive mindset. He loves her to read but not every play seemingly? Does she not read that.. hard all the time then to please him? I agree with the notion that he loved when it worked but then would blast her when she made the wrong read. The only time I ever really saw her read poorly more than a few times In one match was the 2018 final. Foecke was burning her quite badly during some stretches. (I know she ended up with a career high in digs but she definitely was getting burned by foeckes hard cross because she kept cheating in) I completely agree. I think Kevin Hambly described it kinda perfectly in an interview before the intermission. He said that Foecke was doing some different things depending on the height of the set and that was throwing his team, including Hentz, off. Deflections are hard tho man. And she reacts and turns and burns quicker than nearly any
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Post by Disc808 on Apr 24, 2020 14:57:57 GMT -5
Rewatching the 2019 NCAA semis and finals and I am noticing that Karch is so inconsistent with what he praises/harps on Hentz for. There was a play that she cheated in probably near the championship logo and she dug it and Karch was like ‘I LOVE how Hentz reads this play and stays balanced while moving into court’ and then a different time harps on her “impatience” because the play took an odd deflection. Confused what he wants from her Yes, I've noticed this in a lot of Stanford matches that Karch commentates on. I think the thing that irks him (and all the haters) is that she does not play with flawless technique or discipline. She has a good platform, great reading ability, makes dynamic movements, etc. However, her type of play comes with weaknesses and some bad habits (IMO, she cheats in too much especially w/ one-on-one blocks... maybe it's cuz she's used to Plummer bouncing balls 13 feet in practice ). I think her "go or you won't know" philosophy certainly works well for those hustle plays but for the routine digs she often just moves too much and could probably reduce her foot movement. She can make dynamic movements without running around all over the place (okay this Is exaggerated lol). On the bright side, at least there's a ton of room for improvement for her and if she can bridge together her good qualities with discipline and control she will be even better.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 15:02:03 GMT -5
I agree with the notion that he loved when it worked but then would blast her when she made the wrong read. The only time I ever really saw her read poorly more than a few times In one match was the 2018 final. Foecke was burning her quite badly during some stretches. (I know she ended up with a career high in digs but she definitely was getting burned by foeckes hard cross because she kept cheating in) I completely agree. I think Kevin Hambly described it kinda perfectly in an interview before the intermission. He said that Foecke was doing some different things depending on the height of the set and that was throwing his team, including Hentz, off. Deflections are hard tho man. And she reacts and turns and burns quicker than nearly any The only other hitters I saw give her real trouble were Alexis Hart, RJP (at BYU) and Rhamat Alhasan
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 15:09:18 GMT -5
Rewatching the 2019 NCAA semis and finals and I am noticing that Karch is so inconsistent with what he praises/harps on Hentz for. There was a play that she cheated in probably near the championship logo and she dug it and Karch was like ‘I LOVE how Hentz reads this play and stays balanced while moving into court’ and then a different time harps on her “impatience” because the play took an odd deflection. Confused what he wants from her Yes, I've noticed this in a lot of Stanford matches that Karch commentates on. I think the thing that irks him (and all the haters) is that she does not play with flawless technique or discipline. She has a good platform, great reading ability, makes dynamic movements, etc. However, her type of play comes with weaknesses and some bad habits (IMO, she cheats in too much especially w/ one-on-one blocks... maybe it's cuz she's used to Plummer bouncing balls 13 feet in practice ). I think her "go or you won't know" philosophy certainly works well for those hustle plays but for the routine digs she often just moves too much and could probably reduce her foot movement. She can make dynamic movements without running around all over the place (okay this Is exaggerated lol). On the bright side, at least there's a ton of room for improvement for her and if she can bridge together her good qualities with discipline and control she will be even better. I agree with NEARLY all of this. What I don’t agree with is your mentality on when to ‘overly’ read, as I’ll put it. I think Out of System, she needs to be WAY more disciplined at the highest level. She’s nearly 5 feet in from her sideline and that’s what people blast OOS or high off the block or shots short. But where I believe she has the most free reign is 1 on 1. Go take a chance and see if that hitter will blast it near you. You’re already way behind in the point. Karch is always saying how his blockers and hitters have to ‘take chances’ and dive one way or the other, see if they get a stuff. Or for hitters, take a chance and take a big swing. That’s what I think Hentz has the leeway to do. Take a risky chance and see if u come up with a dig
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Post by libro on Apr 24, 2020 15:11:52 GMT -5
I completely agree. I think Kevin Hambly described it kinda perfectly in an interview before the intermission. He said that Foecke was doing some different things depending on the height of the set and that was throwing his team, including Hentz, off. Deflections are hard tho man. And she reacts and turns and burns quicker than nearly any The only other hitters I saw give her real trouble were Alexis Hart, RJP (at BYU) and Rhamat Alhasan Ugh. Alhassan killed her. Especially in 2017 semi. That deep middle 5 swing is something she’s gonna have to really focus on improving how to handle. First she has to be remotely deep tho
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