03-09-2012, 11:40 AM
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I think Davis was not used to the kind of support lurking behind the guards; she's used to being able to get loose in the lane, especially when Rogers isn't in and the primary focus of offense. Yesterday the bigs, most especially Jos, were there to close down driving lanes when Jazmine penetrated, and she doesn't seem to be a good enough passer out of the lane when she ran into them. Also, I don't think Rogers is mobile enough to really take advantage when our bigs have to shift to cover penetration.
One other factor: we were doubling big-to-big on Rogers, rather than dropping a perimeter player in. Opened up the driving lanes for cutters, but didn't leave as many gaps on the perimeter. UW's most successful "plays" not involving Rogers in the post seemed to be drives off the pick leading to opposite corner and other kinds of kick outs; as the perimeter defense collapsed to help, shooters opened up on the outside. For example: Lindy gets picked off at the wing, and her player starts to drive the lane. The opposite wing defender drops in toward the lane, opening up the short corner three.
Just a couple of thoughts,
VG
I think Davis was not used to the kind of support lurking behind the guards; she's used to being able to get loose in the lane, especially when Rogers isn't in and the primary focus of offense. Yesterday the bigs, most especially Jos, were there to close down driving lanes when Jazmine penetrated, and she doesn't seem to be a good enough passer out of the lane when she ran into them. Also, I don't think Rogers is mobile enough to really take advantage when our bigs have to shift to cover penetration.
One other factor: we were doubling big-to-big on Rogers, rather than dropping a perimeter player in. Opened up the driving lanes for cutters, but didn't leave as many gaps on the perimeter. UW's most successful "plays" not involving Rogers in the post seemed to be drives off the pick leading to opposite corner and other kinds of kick outs; as the perimeter defense collapsed to help, shooters opened up on the outside. For example: Lindy gets picked off at the wing, and her player starts to drive the lane. The opposite wing defender drops in toward the lane, opening up the short corner three.
Just a couple of thoughts,
VG