Just got home from watching the game in Holloway. The second and third sets were really fun to watch. Purdue was hitting on almost all cylinders. Our passing was very good so we were ‘in system’ most of the time during those 2 sets. And it was really nice to watch us with so many offensive weapons. Hudson looked like she’s recovered from whatever ailment she had. Was really impressed with Myers in this match.
Would you explain “coverage on the tip”? It is unclear to me (because I have no real VB experience) what you are referring. Thanks for your thoughts.
Anderson and Colvin had a few great connections but also a few that were off. The funniest one was in set 4 when Taylor set a quick set to the middle and Raven was not at the right spot for her approach. She still reacted quickly enough to spike it, but hit it straight over the scorer’s table. She had a sheepish grin after that one. But there was also one where the ball was tight to the net and Taylor set a quick one handed set to Colvin who hit it with perfect timing for a kill.
I doubt Dave would agree with you on this. He has repeatedly said this summer that tough scheduling is what gets you good seeding in the NCAA and helps you prepare for the brutal Big Ten schedule. He says he is happy that there is not a game they can “take off.”
When they tip it over the block and our defense can’t react. It’s a 50/50 call playing defense. The opposing hitters (espec if they are experienced) are reading the defense a second before the swing. If the defense is hedging the bet on a hard hit they play back a bit. It just seems to me that if you are getting burned on that tip take a step in. That being said- a good hitter will read that and you will eat a ball… Having watched the Kentucky game we seem to have a “whole” in the middle of the floor. I imagine we are heading our bets in others area but teams have taken advantage of that several times. I’m not sure if it’s missed reads or a purposeful game plan. Question Doc since you clearly watch our volleyball team- Ali H. seems to be struggling to me. What do you see? Also why don’t we put Emily Brown in more often to serve for Colvin since we are saving so many subs with Hudson and Chloe? Every time Colvin is in backrow after her serve the opposing hitters target her and we almost always lose the point.
