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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 27, 2018 13:14:43 GMT -5
I think they're listening but just not executing or don't know how to execute. I think this comes with players that have an high IQ of the game of basketball. We have to remember Patrick was a big man who was a rim protector. What is this team working on in practice as far as defensive drills. Who is working with them on this? COMMUNICATION is a HUGE key are they on a consistent basis in practice because if they are this would follow over to gamedays. Are they working on close out drills on the perimeter? Do the guards know where they're suppose to be? As a team are they working on charges? Excellent point about communication glide. And not only do players have to communicate on defense, they have to work together as a unit, rotating and helping almost automatically. That is a big reason that experienced squads dominated by seniors and juniors are often the best defensive teams. While we do have 3 juniors, we give a lot of minutes to 3 first year and one second year guys. Yes sir. If we're suppose to be a "unit" and we don't talk to each other how are we going to be successful? Just like in a relationship if you don't communicate/talk to your wife or girlfriend how can the both of you be or get on the same page? I think were people don't understand me is I teach or live life through basketball. I look at is as life situations. Life through basketball. This is how I learned about winning and losing and how to handle life. Through hoops. It's helped me out in my life in tough situations.
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Feb 27, 2018 13:36:17 GMT -5
Our first half play has been fine, but the important second halves have not been so good. Close, but no cigars. Why don't we pick up some cigars in the BET?!!!
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Post by bigskyhoya on Feb 27, 2018 13:46:04 GMT -5
Good kid and all that, but Kaleb should not be a starter on a winning BE program. He doesn't do nearly enough things well.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 27, 2018 14:07:11 GMT -5
You have to play strong team defense with communication and rotation to play a zone. We have not shown any ability to do so. And Mulmore completely lost or left Rousey at least 4 times last night for wide open 3's, not sure how he would be able to neutralize Hauser or anyone else. Right now (with 9 or 10 days left in the season) playing zone, or for that matter pressing, is useful only sporadically, to throw the other team out of rhythm for 2 or 3 possessions. More than that and we give up open 3's (zone) and layups (press). Smh....Every team defense requires strong communication and rotations to be effective. The zone at least could take them out of their rhythm and make them have to think of how to attack... For 2 or 3 possessions, just like I said. Then the offense had time to adjust and know how to attack.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 27, 2018 14:21:41 GMT -5
#Random Always loved this kid he's coaching now. I remember his father passed away when he was still in high school at Montrose. His dad would be proud today.
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