Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Burlington Tonight and What Footwork Belongs for Middle Attack?


Burlington (12-4) comes to the Middle School at 5:30 tonight in a rematch of Freedom Division foes. Melrose won the initial match, highlighted by 20 Sabine Wenzel kills. 


Burlington is one of three ML12 clubs in the MIAA top 16 guaranteed round of 32 home games. 

Lagniappe. What's the best footwork for middle attack? I'm no expert... 


Conversely, watch the final point from last night, focusing on Sadie Jaggers' runup and especially where Leah sets and how it allow Sadie to get a full swing without worry about contacting the net. 

Also, note how she contacts the ball high and spikes OVER the double block. Video using YouTubetrimmer and the WCAT-tv feed. 

The play reminds me of a sectional final match point vs Fenwick (2010?) where Rachel Johnson makes the initial overhead pass to Brooke Bell who finds Athena Ziavras for the winner. 


1) Watch real time then reset and watch at 0.25 speed. There's a lot to see. 
2) Solid deep serve from Grace Gentile
3) Wakefield with a cautious roll shot attack
4) Gigi Albuja gets the ball up 
5) Leah Fowke uses a crossover step to get into position for a perfect set
6) Defense repositions coverage for a possible block
7) Sadie Jaggers finishes 

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