11-27-2016, 09:38 PM
Sorry for the delayed post on this old game. I got distracted on a busy post-election and then Thanksgiving.
I had a good view of the last play of the game. We generally in bound the ball to someone cutting towards the person taking out the ball or someone cutting to the right corner or top of the key. Any of those options would have the person receiving the ball going away from the basket. They'd be surrounded and have to turn and shoot, most likely going away from the basket. Instead, we ran a pick for Karlie near the foul line to free her up and get her to the far left corner so she'd be receiving the ball, facing the basket, and able to get off a 3-pointer. Unfortunately, the ball slipped out of Alana's hands as she attempted a two-handed throw over her head. It went high in the air and fell like a dying duck. Karlie was open so if the pass had not slipped it might have gotten to her and she might have made it.
It was a smart play - one they'll need to practice more.
I had a good view of the last play of the game. We generally in bound the ball to someone cutting towards the person taking out the ball or someone cutting to the right corner or top of the key. Any of those options would have the person receiving the ball going away from the basket. They'd be surrounded and have to turn and shoot, most likely going away from the basket. Instead, we ran a pick for Karlie near the foul line to free her up and get her to the far left corner so she'd be receiving the ball, facing the basket, and able to get off a 3-pointer. Unfortunately, the ball slipped out of Alana's hands as she attempted a two-handed throw over her head. It went high in the air and fell like a dying duck. Karlie was open so if the pass had not slipped it might have gotten to her and she might have made it.
It was a smart play - one they'll need to practice more.