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Post by tamz on Aug 25, 2021 16:25:58 GMT -5
For those interested, this is the second and final stop for KOTC/QOTC this year in the Netherlands. Atmosphere looks amazing as usual. kingofthecourt.com/events/utrecht-2021Last week in Hamburg, Anouk Verge Depre/Laura Ludwig and Kantor/Losiak won. |
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Post by tafit on Aug 26, 2021 4:23:15 GMT -5
Yesterday's phase 1-games not online anymore?
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Post by tamz on Aug 26, 2021 9:46:48 GMT -5
Today’s livestream:
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Post by guest2 on Aug 26, 2021 10:52:38 GMT -5
Love the mixed nations teams!
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Post by beachvolleyball23 on Aug 26, 2021 11:52:24 GMT -5
Does anyone know why Laura and Maggie split for this event? Are they done as a team?
I am so excited for the multi-nation teams to catch hold. This is the kind of dream-team opportunity I've always wanted to see.
Also noticed that Kravcenoka/Graudina split for this, apparently so that Graudina can play AVP (?). I hope there's no problems with that partnership because Latvia doesn't exactly have tons of depth
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Post by tamz on Aug 26, 2021 11:59:31 GMT -5
Does anyone know why Laura and Maggie split for this event? Are they done as a team? I am so excited for the multi-nation teams to catch hold. This is the kind of dream-team opportunity I've always wanted to see. Also noticed that Kravcenoka/Graudina split for this, apparently so that Graudina can play AVP (?). I hope there's no problems with that partnership because Latvia doesn't exactly have tons of depth I wouldn’t look into the partnerships too seriously for this event. They’re just to have some fun. Laura played with Anouk last week in Hamburg. Some players just needed to take time off after the “season”. |
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Post by guest2 on Aug 26, 2021 12:17:19 GMT -5
Does anyone know why Laura and Maggie split for this event? Are they done as a team? I am so excited for the multi-nation teams to catch hold. This is the kind of dream-team opportunity I've always wanted to see. Also noticed that Kravcenoka/Graudina split for this, apparently so that Graudina can play AVP (?). I hope there's no problems with that partnership because Latvia doesn't exactly have tons of depth When I clicked on the livestream for this week's event, Laura was on court with a dark haired, pale-skinned partner and I had it in a small window. For a second I thought it was Kira. Injuries allowing, I would love to see those two try it again. Shame they didnt get a long term dominant run |
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Post by tamz on Aug 27, 2021 17:20:34 GMT -5
Yesterday Joana got injured in a collision during a play. Anouk then teamed up with Marleen van Iersel. It was announced that it was Marleen’s last tournament.
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Post by ajm on Aug 28, 2021 13:37:14 GMT -5
Mengenatti of Italy and Carro of Spain teamed up to win the women’s title, beating Barbara/Carol and the McNamaras in the finals.
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Post by mrknuckle on Aug 28, 2021 15:12:04 GMT -5
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Post by ajm on Aug 28, 2021 15:17:23 GMT -5
Ahman and Hellvig, the young jump setting Swedes won the men’s title. They had one long stretch on the Kings side in the finals where their side out game was absolutely unstoppable.
I don’t know if Hellvig is big enough to be a truly elite blocker but Ahman really plays some incredible defense. They are far and away the most exciting young team in the game today and I really hope they continue to improve and innovate the game.
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Post by mrknuckle on Aug 28, 2021 15:29:12 GMT -5
Ahman is very talented, he could become one of the best defenders soon.
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Post by beachvolleyball23 on Aug 28, 2021 16:16:11 GMT -5
Ahman and Hellvig, the young jump setting Swedes won the men’s title. They had one long stretch on the Kings side in the finals where their side out game was absolutely unstoppable. I don’t know if Hellvig is big enough to be a truly elite blocker but Ahman really plays some incredible defense. They are far and away the most exciting young team in the game today and I really hope they continue to improve and innovate the game. Does anyone know about the swedes depth? if not, and if this is the case, I worry that this could be like Smedins/Samoilovs, or the Chinese men's team at one point, where one player is better but stagnates because they have no other options. I do think Hellvig can get away with less height because of their good ball control and creativity Is he related to former Hawai'i outside Hanna Hellvig? |
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Post by tafit on Aug 28, 2021 17:10:35 GMT -5
It was really a good show, especially the finals.
I also liked the mixed nationality teams & the Swedish youngsters are great to watch.
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Post by ajm on Aug 28, 2021 19:20:37 GMT -5
I was thinking about this event in the context of the other thread where people were complaining that beach volleyball is being taken over by slow plodding bigs. The KOC is a format where undersized teams do succeed and even have an advantage over teams with a huge blocker.
Maybe it’s just the faster pace of play, but the athleticism of the players really stands out. You see many more spectacular plays in a round of KOC than a typical 2 out of 3 sets match. Plus the players always look like they’re having a good time (can you imagine Hyden and Ricardo playing this?)
Yes it’s very gimmicky and the results are probably a bit random. And there’s no continuity of a season or even consistent teams. But for a one-off event, it’s some really good volleyball and I do find it very enjoyable to watch.
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