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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 12:03:58 GMT -5
I feel like Karch wants to invest heavily in KP. It’s good to have choices. Frantti and Bajema added nicely to the mix and err umm Kingdon is still around, I guess.
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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 12:06:37 GMT -5
Also, did anyone predict Frantti making as big of splash as she did?
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Post by jiggs on Jul 3, 2022 12:14:48 GMT -5
Also, did anyone predict Frantti making as big of splash as she did? i dont think anyone did but she did have a good season this year in italy. Her passing was bad but she hit fairly well
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 17:39:06 GMT -5
VNL Position Recaps (also im not looking at stats... so if im wrong, well sorry lol) I will put together stats sometime.
Setters Carlini: Had a nice return to the national team. Offers the best presence at the net and on the floor. Best Moment was the match against Thailand. I think she showed she has the tools to counter Poulter
Hancock: I dont think she did bad, but it wasn't great either. I think she was the least consistent setter (in regards to placement and tempo). Her best attributes are her serving, which was very effective in the VNL and setting the middles.
Poulter: Overall, she played well in her return from action. No one sets the OHs like she does and no one can match the speed. She had shortcomings with the MBs and Opps, but that will have to be worked out. Her defense was quite poor, but she just needs to get up to match speed again.
Finals Predictions: Carlini, Poulter
Opposites
Annie and JT both were both a bit below expectations, but both are obviously #1 and 2 for the team. I think they both compliment each other nicely. JT needs a minute to get back to game speed, given this is her first action since Tokyo.
Finals: JT and Annie
OHs
KRob: Kelsey is the best USA OH. Her passing was outstanding, her offense was way above expectations. I think she can develop into the leader that this team needs in the absence of Larson.
SWP: I think the match against Germany was a nice cap to SWP's VNL. She has proved herself to be the next most reliable passer after KRob and found her offensive groove in the final week. There is no better pin blocker on the team than her and she has a very solid serve as well.
Frantti: Frantti was by far the biggest surprise of the VNL, having a standout Week 2 performance. She showed to be quick and be reliable both in and out of system. She has also been a strong blocker during the VNL.
Bajema and Plummer are both in similar boats for me. Both have shown great offensive potential, but their passer is far below the other three "contenders". I think Bajema is set apart by being a little quicker and better defensively, while Plummer offers a bigger block and better OOS offense.
Finals: Krob, SWP, Frantti, Bajema
Middles
Haleigh: Haleigh was a mixed bag for me. I thought she had a great VNL until the Turkey match... where it was... not great. However, she is still our best MB who just needs to work on her connection with whichever setter is going to be the starter.
Chiaka: We didn't see a lot of Chiaka in the VNL, which is a bit disappointing. I don't think she will be unseated yet, but it would be nice to get that rhythm developed.
Tapp: I thought Tapp had a very good VNL. She definitely showed she has more experience than the two new middles and can be relied upon both attacking wise and at the net. I thought she showed both a great quick attack and slide, being an option for either starter if needed.
Stevenson: Stevenson was a bright spot in this VNL. She has shown the ability to be quick and agile along the net. She was forced to be in the MB2 position for a few games, which was weird but I thought her slide was money when it was on. She will miss the finals though (wedding).
Rettke: I think Rettke is someone who could benefit by moving to MB2 (how blasphemous). In front of the setter she was able to swing over most of the MBs across the net, while her slide was very hit and miss. She doesnt have the height over speed advantage on the slide that she did in the NCAA.She just doesnt have the speed to rebound from running a slide route and then back to the pin if needed. Her footwork on blocking still needs some work, with experience.
Butler: It was a crime she was not involved more.
Dixon: She was there. Did offer good leadership and a veteran presence.
Finals: Haleigh, Chi, Tapp, Rettke
Liberos
JWO: It's Justine's spot. Her performance against Turkey was one of the best for any libero in the VNL. Her setting is next level for a libero. I think with the time over the next few days/weeks she can spend really forming that communication with the OHs and prevent some of the silly errors they had receiving.
Hentz: Obviously L2 going into the rest of the summer. Her defense was very good as was her block coverage. Her reception is still a bit of a liability (as shown in the Germany match), which she needs to go overseas and get as many reps as possible on.
White: I dont think there's any chance she'll be on the finals roster.
Finals: JWO and Hentz.
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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 17:53:41 GMT -5
Chi looked solid in week 1, no?
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 17:54:52 GMT -5
Chi looked solid in week 1, no? chi only played twice in week 2.
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Post by neurovolley on Jul 3, 2022 17:57:59 GMT -5
tbh I need see more outta Frantti. She kinda came outta nowhere but can she actually continue this level of play into the finals and WCH?
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Post by taxidea on Jul 3, 2022 18:06:18 GMT -5
VNL Position Recaps (also im not looking at stats... so if im wrong, well sorry lol) I will put together stats sometime. SettersCarlini: Had a nice return to the national team. Offers the best presence at the net and on the floor. Best Moment was the match against Thailand. I think she showed she has the tools to counter Poulter Hancock: I dont think she did bad, but it wasn't great either. I think she was the least consistent setter (in regards to placement and tempo). Her best attributes are her serving, which was very effective in the VNL and setting the middles. Poulter: Overall, she played well in her return from action. No one sets the OHs like she does and no one can match the speed. She had shortcomings with the MBs and Opps, but that will have to be worked out. Her defense was quite poor, but she just needs to get up to match speed again. Finals Predictions: Carlini, Poulter Opposites Annie and JT both were both a bit below expectations, but both are obviously #1 and 2 for the team. I think they both compliment each other nicely. JT needs a minute to get back to game speed, given this is her first action since Tokyo. Finals: JT and Annie OHsKRob: Kelsey is the best USA OH. Her passing was outstanding, her offense was way above expectations. I think she can develop into the leader that this team needs in the absence of Larson. SWP: I think the match against Germany was a nice cap to SWP's VNL. She has proved herself to be the next most reliable passer after KRob and found her offensive groove in the final week. There is no better pin blocker on the team than her and she has a very solid serve as well. Frantti: Frantti was by far the biggest surprise of the VNL, having a standout Week 2 performance. She showed to be quick and be reliable both in and out of system. She has also been a strong blocker during the VNL. Bajema and Plummer are both in similar boats for me. Both have shown great offensive potential, but their passer is far below the other three "contenders". I think Bajema is set apart by being a little quicker and better defensively, while Plummer offers a bigger block and better OOS offense. Finals: Krob, SWP, Frantti, Bajema MiddlesHaleigh: Haleigh was a mixed bag for me. I thought she had a great VNL until the Turkey match... where it was... not great. However, she is still our best MB who just needs to work on her connection with whichever setter is going to be the starter. Chiaka: We didn't see a lot of Chiaka in the VNL, which is a bit disappointing. I don't think she will be unseated yet, but it would be nice to get that rhythm developed. Tapp: I thought Tapp had a very good VNL. She definitely showed she has more experience than the two new middles and can be relied upon both attacking wise and at the net. I thought she showed both a great quick attack and slide, being an option for either starter if needed. Stevenson: Stevenson was a bright spot in this VNL. She has shown the ability to be quick and agile along the net. She was forced to be in the MB2 position for a few games, which was weird but I thought her slide was money when it was on. She will miss the finals though (wedding). Rettke: I think Rettke is someone who could benefit by moving to MB2 (how blasphemous). In front of the setter she was able to swing over most of the MBs across the net, while her slide was very hit and miss. She doesnt have the height over speed advantage on the slide that she did in the NCAA.She just doesnt have the speed to rebound from running a slide route and then back to the pin if needed. Her footwork on blocking still needs some work, with experience. Butler: It was a crime she was not involved mwore. Dixon: She was there. Did offer good leadership and a veteran presence. Finals: Haleigh, Chi, Tapp, Rettke LiberosJWO: It's Justine's spot. Her performance against Turkey was one of the best for any libero in the VNL. Her setting is next level for a libero. I think with the time over the next few days/weeks she can spend really forming that communication with the OHs and prevent some of the silly errors they had receiving. Hentz: Obviously L2 going into the rest of the summer. Her defense was very good as was her block coverage. Her reception is still a bit of a liability (as shown in the Germany match), which she needs to go overseas and get as many reps as possible on. White: I dont think there's any chance she'll be on the finals roster. Finals: JWO and Hentz. Nice work. Room for debate, of course. Though your predictions are really well reasoned. +1
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Post by neurovolley on Jul 3, 2022 18:35:06 GMT -5
Some random Plummer vs Bajema VNL stats (all taken from VNL website + my math so if they're wrong welp) I didn't feel like doing set averages but they almost played the same amount of sets so idc
Plummer: Successful Pass Percentage: 29%. Best individual match against Serbia passing 50% successful. 6 total errors over 4 matches. 3 aces and 5 blocks. 49% successful attack. Best match against China hitting 62% 26 total digs
Bajema: Successful Pass Percentage: 44%. Best individual match against DR passing 60% successful. 5 total errors over 4 matches. 4 aces and 3 blocks. 47% successful attack. Best match against Belgium hitting 64% 20 total digs
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 18:35:33 GMT -5
USA's week 3 VNL rosters:
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 20:26:08 GMT -5
Preliminary VNL stats - Some of the blocking stats are incorrect. I fixed the ones that I knew. (Also FIVB's attacking stats aren't perfect). In general, should be a decent ball park number. (also my math could be wrong lol)
Outside Hitters Kelsey: 3.89 kps, .342, .11 b/s, .33 aces/set Plummer: 4.0 kps, .383, .42 b/s, .25 aces/set Bajema: 4.36 kps, .359, .21 b/s, .29 aces/set SWP: 3.76 kps, .306, .71 b/s, .43 aces/set Frantti: 4.57 kps, .415, .71 b/s, .07 aces/set
Middles Dixon: 1.29 kps, .395, .21 b/s, .14 aces/set Tapp: 1.38 kps, .367, .64 b/s, .14 aces/set Butler: 2.00 kps, .750, 1.00 b/s, .00 aces/set Washington: 1.71 kps, .255, .57 b/s, .57 aces/set Rettke: 1.43 kps, .250, .50 b/s, .14 aces/set Chiaka: 2.14 kps, .625, .43 b/s, .14 aces/set Stevenson: 1.77 kps, .333, .69 b/s, .00 aces/set
Some caveats * Tapps attacking stats vs Turkey are wrong. *Butler only played three sets
Opposites JT: 4.15 kps, .285, .21 b/s, .43 aces/set Drews: 4.00 kps, .295, .36 b/s, .29 aces/set
Setters Poulter: .45 b/s, .09 aces/set Carlini: .11 b/s, .28 aces/set Hancock: .10 b/s, .50 aces/set
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Post by neurovolley on Jul 3, 2022 20:29:20 GMT -5
Both opposites hitting at a lower % than all of the outsides is not good. I hope they pick it up in the finals
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 20:35:57 GMT -5
Both opposites hitting at a lower % than all of the outsides is not good. I hope they pick it up in the finals part of it is just errors. JT had 9 against Brazil, 6 today against Germany. (it's not broken down to blocked vs out vs net, which I wish it was) She had 4 combined in her other two matches. Drews is more "balanced" she had 5, 4, 4, 4 in her 4 matches. Both had similar kill%, which was around 42-43... I guess thats not great either.
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 20:44:34 GMT -5
I think part of it was just bad connections too.
Hancock had a ton of sets that were behind JT today.
Drews got Zehra'ed a couple times/skyballed a couple.
JT having 9 errors against Brazil with Carlini is weird though. I dont remember what happened there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 20:46:26 GMT -5
Preliminary VNL stats - Some of the blocking stats are incorrect. I fixed the ones that I knew. (Also FIVB's attacking stats aren't perfect). In general, should be a decent ball park number. (also my math could be wrong lol) Outside HittersKelsey: 3.89 kps, .342, .11 b/s, .33 aces/set Plummer: 4.0 kps, .383, .42 b/s, .25 aces/set Bajema: 4.36 kps, .359, .21 b/s, .29 aces/set SWP: 3.76 kps, .306, .71 b/s, .43 aces/set Frantti: 4.57 kps, .415, .71 b/s, .07 aces/set MiddlesDixon: 1.29 kps, .395, .21 b/s, .14 aces/set Tapp: 1.38 kps, .367, .64 b/s, .14 aces/set Butler: 2.00 kps, .750, 1.00 b/s, .00 aces/set Washington: 1.71 kps, .255, .57 b/s, .57 aces/set Rettke: 1.43 kps, .250, .50 b/s, .14 aces/set Chiaka: 2.14 kps, .625, .43 b/s, .14 aces/set Stevenson: 1.77 kps, .333, .69 b/s, .00 aces/set Some caveats * Tapps attacking stats vs Turkey are wrong. *Butler only played three sets OppositesJT: 4.15 kps, .285, .21 b/s, .43 aces/set Drews: 4.00 kps, .295, .36 b/s, .29 aces/set SettersPoulter: .45 b/s, .09 aces/set Carlini: .11 b/s, .28 aces/set Hancock: .10 b/s, .50 aces/set Thank you for doing this. Can we see the digs for the setters and opposites by chance? Do they have that data somewhere?
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