Sunday, December 22, 2024

Problem Solving

"Defenses can reduce opportunities by closing space or preventing movement in areas where the attacking team can create scoring opportunities. The defense has to disrupt the attacking team so that it’s prevented from implementing the objectives of its game plan." - From Dr. Fergus Connolly, "Game Changer"

Work to understand what creates success in the game. 

Problem solving applies for both individuals and teams. Many slots are wide open from MVB 25. As an individual, what must you do to earn one? Back row players need to improve their digging, passing, serving, playing "out of system" where you are setting hitters. 

"Positive scoring" relies on:

- Serving, under total control of the server.

- Attacking, with attacks from the middles, pins, back row, and setters

- Blocking, with block kills. 

Under the best circumstances, blocking both neutralizes opponent attacks and scores points.  MVB 25 graduates two of its top three 'scorers' in Carol Higonenq and Sofia Papatsoris. Step up and tell yourself, "that is my job. I am winning that role for next season." If unsure about how, consult your coaches. 

Not enough seniority? Age and experience have never prevented young players from leaving their mark on winning. Freshmen have started and been in the rotation. 

Lagniappe. Find ways to attack from different areas. 

Set pipe

Develop the elite athleticism to be able to attack pipe. There are athletes in the system capable of becoming this. 

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