Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Three More Things - Principles

Pick up tips along your life path. The 1970's Baltimore Orioles had a great manager, Earl Weaver and a terrific pitching coach, Ray Miller. Miller oversaw a pitching staff that had four twenty-game winners. This year's Red Sox had one win twelve and another ten.

Miller had three core principles:

1) Work fast.

2) Throw strikes.

3) Change speeds.

What has that got to do with volleyball? 

1) Be efficient. Are you investing or spending time? Focus on what's necessary to contribute to the team and impact winning. 

2) Execute. It's not enough to make the team. Improve daily and seize your opportunity when the chance arrives. 

3) Be versatile. Maybe you're the designated server. You still have to cover an area defensively. If you're a blocker, add more hitting and passing skills. 

Lagniappe. Mamba mentality. Stay aggressive and confident. 

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