I used the term "luck" to partly apply to three point shooting in the first quarter.
When the very most skillful three point shooters make less than 50% of their shots, and when they only have the opportunity to attempt appx. 6-8 in a game, the order of their makes could be considered more or less random or "lucky." If their makes come early they have a greater impact on the defense for a longer time than if their makes come late.
But of course in another sense, no miss is unlucky unless there is an earthquake that moves the rim after the shot is off. Pure skill.
Just a matter of perspective.
At the beginning of the year I think it was Coach Katy who said we could repeat if we did three things: 1) kept improving, 2) stay healthy, 3) get a little bit lucky. I think the coaches know that our natty involved some luck mixed in with all the hard work, discipline, and skill.
With regard to Prechtel--the game against Louisville was not the only game she has saved for us before. She made a layup against Colorado the prior year on a long pass from Lacie that got us to overtime. It does seem as if her abilities increase under pressure. Perhaps Tara recognized that about her. I think of her as our "stopper."
When the very most skillful three point shooters make less than 50% of their shots, and when they only have the opportunity to attempt appx. 6-8 in a game, the order of their makes could be considered more or less random or "lucky." If their makes come early they have a greater impact on the defense for a longer time than if their makes come late.
But of course in another sense, no miss is unlucky unless there is an earthquake that moves the rim after the shot is off. Pure skill.
Just a matter of perspective.
At the beginning of the year I think it was Coach Katy who said we could repeat if we did three things: 1) kept improving, 2) stay healthy, 3) get a little bit lucky. I think the coaches know that our natty involved some luck mixed in with all the hard work, discipline, and skill.
With regard to Prechtel--the game against Louisville was not the only game she has saved for us before. She made a layup against Colorado the prior year on a long pass from Lacie that got us to overtime. It does seem as if her abilities increase under pressure. Perhaps Tara recognized that about her. I think of her as our "stopper."