Azzi's Shot...

[CTtoSanDiego]

Someone commented in an earlier post that he had watched Azzi in practice or warmups (I can't remember which) dribbling between her legs and launching a few 3 pointers that she swished. Given how she has been shooting lately, maybe she should just practice taking normal 3's..... OR, maybe she should try dribbling between her legs before shooting 3's in games!

 

[uconnfan68]

If there was one player I wouldn't worry about, it would be her.

 

[azfan]

One BYer says she's only off by a few centimeters. Lol
Last 3 games, as we know

2-7
4-13
2-10

 

[kidfrom360]

Azzi’s shot will fall. I don’t think anybody’s scouting reports will be changing anytime soon.

 

[azfan]

Azzi’s shot will fall. I don’t think anybody’s scouting reports will be changing anytime soon.

No doubt, shooters shoot. The question is...........when

 

[Scud49]

I've never worn a knee brace when playing, so I'm not sure how much extra weight that entails- and if it has ever been a factor for anyone to get used to.

 

[kidfrom360]

No doubt, shooters shoot. The question is...........when

That’s the question. She always seems to hit the biggest ones in the biggest moments.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

One BYer says she's only off by a few centimeters. Lol
Last 3 games, as we know

2-7
4-13
2-10

You’re really out here staking your whole reputation on Azzi not regaining her shot this season huh?

 

[Gus Mahler]

Based on eye-balling, it seems as though many of Azzi's misses are short. Maybe she's still not getting her normal lift.

Or, maybe she'll go 6 for 8 tomorrow!

 

[PvP]

I've been very impressed with how quick Azzi has been on defense despite the brace. An athlete is an athlete!

 

[JRRRJ]

I've never worn a knee brace when playing, so I'm not sure how much extra weight that entails- and if it has ever been a factor for anyone to get used to.

Modern braces are made of aluminum, foam and fabric. The one I had 20 years ago weighed about a pound. Fitted well, they inhibit motion very, very little. And most of that little is keeping the knee from moving the way you don't want it to.

 

[maple]

Modern braces are made of aluminum, foam and fabric. The one I had 20 years ago weighed about a pound. Fitted well, they inhibit motion very, very little. And most of that little is keeping the knee from moving the way you don't want it to.

You just made me realize the last time I got fitted for an ACL brace was nearly 20 years ago as well. Once I'd start warming up with it I would forget I had it on. No doubt Azzi's used to hers by now. If anything it helps get rid of a mental block that you might reinjure yourself.

 

[huskeynut]

Not going to worry about Azzi's shot. It will fall.

 

[Kat]

If you looked at a tape of Azzi's missed shots and compared them to her made shots, you'd see that her shooting form does not change. She creates separation, squares up, and shoots with that smooth, fluid stroke. She just missed a few--it happens but it's not going to happen in crunch time.

 

[azfan]

If you looked at a tape of Azzi's missed shots and compared them to her made shots, you'd see that her shooting form does not change. She creates separation, squares up, and shoots with that smooth, fluid stroke. She just missed a few--it happens but it's not going to happen in crunch time.

Fingers crossed.

The BE tournament wasn't crunch time?

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Fingers crossed.

The BE tournament wasn't crunch time?

You do realize Azzi was responsible for. 12 point run that blew the game open in the second half right? Two back to back there’s, a steal, an assist and then another three and we went up by 24. And then she came out and sat most of the rest of the game. So yes it did come back in crunch time

 

[Shenandoah]

Azzi and Jordan Hawkins from the men's team are both have the same issue: Can't throw the ball in the ocean in the 1st half, can't miss in the 2nd.

 

[HuskyNan]

Azzi and Jordan Hawkins from the men's team are both have the same issue: Can't throw the ball in the ocean in the 1st half, can't miss in the 2nd.

Jordan found the ocean just fine in the second half, though

 

[tomcat]

While it's important that Azzi find her touch, it's equally important that her presence changes the whole dynamic of the game, 'cause the other guys can't just pack in the middle. So I'd love to see her get tons of baskets tomorrow, but you just cannot underestimate the Azzi deterrent factor.

 

[Nolefan]

She could go 0-20 and no team will leave her open … she can get hot anytime and hit 3-6 in a row her threat on the floor has helped our bigs

 

[wingsfan055]

Probably more mental than physical. Got to have the Steph Curry mentality - keep shooting!

 

[The deacon]

You do realize Azzi was responsible for. 12 point run that blew the game open in the second half right? Two back to back there’s, a steal, an assist and then another three and we went up by 24. And then she came out and sat most of the rest of the game. So yes it did come back in crunch time

Agreed, hoops, Azzi looked darned good, as did the team, when she ran the point. She's a basketball player, not just a shooter.

 

[Blond D.]

Michael Jordon once went 1 -17 in a game before he started sinking them. He said his philosophy was "when you're on shoot......when you're not on, shoot till you're on." It looks like her problem is her legs or rather her one leg. That one leg isnt giving her the push shes used to and its taking time to get the right feel, the "smooth even" feel that shes used to. It'll come.

 

[Happydad745]

If Geno is not worried, and Azzi is not worried, why should we be worried?

 

[Woof 101]

Jerry Reed a old favorite of mine and a heck of a good guitar player actor etc, said it best. He not singing about basketball at all but the way his words fit the game. Having played, watched the game all my life he says it best. When your hot your hot, when your not your not!
We have to hope Azzi gets hot sooner rather than waiting for next year. Wish her nothing but the best and hope she gets her mojo working. Yikes that reminds me of another song...... I'll let it go for now.

 

[Cuango]

You’re really out here staking your whole reputation on Azzi not regaining her shot this season huh?

?

 

[AzzisBraids]

Even Ferrari's need oil changes, I don't care how many she misses, seeing her attempt this many shots make me happy. When they fall, it's game over.

 

[MilfordHusky]

As a reminder, Azzi won a 3-point contest with her foot in a boot. She'll find her rhythm.

 

[Ardenque]

Michael Jordon once went 1 -17 in a game before he started sinking them. He said his philosophy was "when you're on shoot......when you're not on, shoot till you're on." It looks like her problem is her legs or rather her one leg. That one leg isnt giving her the push shes used to and its taking time to get the right feel, the "smooth even" feel that shes used to. It'll come.

Actually, Dick Barnett, who was a “gunner” on the NY Knicks two championship teams, said virtually the same thing a generation before Jordan. ”If I’m hot I shoot. If I’m not hot I shoot ’til I get hot.”

 

[Skeets]

While it's important that Azzi find her touch, it's equally important that her presence changes the whole dynamic of the game, 'cause the other guys can't just pack in the middle. So I'd love to see her get tons of baskets tomorrow, but you just cannot underestimate the Azzi deterrent factor.

Just being available and sitting on the bench changes the dynamic because the players on the floor can play harder, not worry so much about fouls or needing to go 40 minutes knowing there is more than adequate backfill on the bench. Caroline helps in this regard also.