[Softball Fan]

Well, one thing is that most of the sets to the outside hitters are second and third tempo sets that gives our hitters time to adjust to the height and position of the sets.  We tend to run fewer quick, shoots, and slide sets, which really require the setter and hitter to be on the same page.  As a result, going from Miner to Tufuga didn’t mess with the timing as much as it would have if we relied on timing sets more.

BC

Time for some terminology inquiries here, what is a second tempo set and what is a third tempo set?

https://www.pakmen.com/different-types-o...olleyball/

It's not the terminology I use but it's used by some volleyball coaches; particularly in youth volleyball.

I do agree with the basic point BC was making. Higher the set, less the need for perfection in timing and location.

If Tufuga sets next weekend I'm ok with that. Of course Miner is one of the best setters in the country.

To change the topic while I'm here, Stanford's RPI might improve a step or two. Hard to tell though without researching what the teams close to the Cardinal's RPI did this weekend.

[Softball Fan]

Well, one thing is that most of the sets to the outside hitters are second and third tempo sets that gives our hitters time to adjust to the height and position of the sets.  We tend to run fewer quick, shoots, and slide sets, which really require the setter and hitter to be on the same page.  As a result, going from Miner to Tufuga didn’t mess with the timing as much as it would have if we relied on timing sets more.

BC

Time for some terminology inquiries here, what is a second tempo set and what is a third tempo set?

https://www.pakmen.com/different-types-o...olleyball/

It's not the terminology I use but it's used by some volleyball coaches; particularly in youth volleyball.

I do agree with the basic point BC was making. Higher the set, less the need for perfection in timing and location.

If Tufuga sets next weekend I'm ok with that. Of course Miner is one of the best setters in the country.

To change the topic while I'm here, Stanford's RPI might improve a step or two. Hard to tell though without researching what the teams close to the Cardinal's RPI did this weekend.