Top 3 Things You Want Us To Work On In Practice Before The Big Dance Starts.

[Bald Husky]

1- work on 3 point defense
2- work on the full court press
3- continue to give Jana valuable PT
4- Paige to officially play PG to run the show in her last hoorah in Storrs

 

[Geew1992]

Aubrey being healthy and ready to do "Aubrey" things

Aubrey was dancing on tiktok with her family after the BE championship game. I think the knee is okay

 

[BBallF]

I‘m beating a dead horse, but stop KK from making ill advised drives into the paint and immediately turning the over the ball.

I don't know why it hasn't stopped. It makes her a different player off she can shoot a pull up off the drive. I have to assume that it has not been stressed.

 

[Forego]

I‘m beating a dead horse, but stop KK from making ill advised drives into the paint and immediately turning the over the ball.

KK driving into the lane.
What do you mean “beating a dead horse”?

 

[cgshuskie]

Jana to practice not bring the basketball down to her waist after taking a rebound.
Passing the ball into Jana in the Post
KK works on not driving aimlessly to the basket on breakaways. KK showing some
discipline

 

[Engineer59]

Practice contested "bunnies".
Don't stand around when away from the ball.
Get more long rebounds from missed 3 point shots. When an opponent shoots a contested one, our defender needs to be in front of the shooter and facing the basket so as to be in position to get the rebound. Think of it as "boxing out the 3 point shooter". The same positioning applies to any other opponents away from the basket. Too often, our defenders just stand around after contesting the 3 point shot.

 

[Puppy Love]

KK driving into the lane.
What do you mean “beating a dead horse”?

I’ve grumbled about this issue more than once, and that’s kind of a Boneyard no-no.

 

[Forego]

I’ve grumbled about this issue more than once, and that’s kind of a Boneyard no-no.

As I understand the rules it is okay to criticize a player provided you don’t go overboard or get personal. Offering constructive criticism is generally acceptable. The coaching staff is certainly aware of what each player needs to work on to take their game to the next level. Consider all the positive aspects of a player’s game rather than focusing on the areas that need to be improved and you will grumble less. I try to find humor in every situation. I remembered hearing a metaphor that referred to the tall defenders guarding the paint as “the trees” and envisioned KK driving into the redwood trees.

 

[freshler40]

1. Concentrate on offensive rebounding early in the game.
2. KK to drive and slow down a bit when shooting with the head up.
3. Serious full court press, with Sarah engaged in it.
4. Bonus: Play to a 15 second clock on offense.
5. Bonus+: Passes to Jana need to be high and directed to her.
6. Bonus++ Enjoy the advantage of the two (2) home court start.