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Message: [QUOTE="freshler40, post: 4539530, member: 11053"] Me thinks that we pass too much in the half court and dribble across half-court rather than pass up-court. The defense gets set. We run the 30 second clock down with so many passes that don't seem to be productive or looking to score. Our TV view may be to blame but some players receive the ball in a good spot but don't seem to want to shoot, just pass back. We need a good penetrating guard like ND. We do, on occasion do penetrate. CD did a lot in the 4th qtr of the recent C game to good effect. Nika can also but needs to develop a hesitation dribble and quick drive to the hoop. She is great doing this and we need to see it more against the high-quality teams in the season endng games. Increasingly, we are facing guards that can do this successfully. Our bigs need to clear out the defender to help the penetration. You suggest our bigs, when covered inside, pass back out but to whom? Most of our outside players just stand around with little movement or desire to shoot. With CD back that seems to be changing. Our bigs have great inside moves, draw fouls or score. They are also in good position to grab an offensive rebound if needed. Our bigs are top talents and should shoot when at all possible, when getting the ball deep on an opponent. IMO [/QUOTE]