This team is improving in many areas over the season, but one area still is lagging badly, and that is concentration on what they are doing while out there. There is just no explanation for the poor free throw shooting, except lack of desire and concentration. You are also clearly right about the tendency to get soft after they make a big run in a game. There is also no way this group is a zero for all 3 point shooting team. If the women like Sara, Sydney, Chloe and Yarden can shot them well, then, these guys could too. No excuses, just lack of concentration and practice, practice, practice. All of this is getting into the mental part of the game!
I am amazed in especially the three years, that I U cannot bring in a shooting specialist. Poor free throw % is not just technique, and often, more FOCUS. A specialist can work on both, if needed. AND, it is NEEDED!! WAKE UP, coaches!!
I agree that there were good things that showed up even though we lost. X had his best game but still did things that were bad. Mack had his best game but needs to move more and not stand around. We didn't hit one 3 ball but almost won the game through good defense. We need a confident 3 ball shooter and more a higher percentage of free throws. We had a better team effort.
I am still hoping for a good finish to the season and make the playoffs.
This team is improving in many areas over the season, but one area still is lagging badly, and that is concentration on what they are doing while out there. There is just no explanation for the poor free throw shooting, except lack of desire and concentration. You are also clearly right about the tendency to get soft after they make a big run in a game. There is also no way this group is a zero for all 3 point shooting team. If the women like Sara, Sydney, Chloe and Yarden can shot them well, then, these guys could too. No excuses, just lack of concentration and practice, practice, practice. All of this is getting into the mental part of the game!
Good to know.
I am amazed in especially the three years, that I U cannot bring in a shooting specialist. Poor free throw % is not just technique, and often, more FOCUS. A specialist can work on both, if needed. AND, it is NEEDED!! WAKE UP, coaches!!
I agree that there were good things that showed up even though we lost. X had his best game but still did things that were bad. Mack had his best game but needs to move more and not stand around. We didn't hit one 3 ball but almost won the game through good defense. We need a confident 3 ball shooter and more a higher percentage of free throws. We had a better team effort.
I am still hoping for a good finish to the season and make the playoffs.
Daniel, Tony does a good job of breaking down Mack in the half court. The standing at times is actually by design.