Setter-Middle Combo’s to watch at ODD Cup

<p>The relationship between a setter and their middle is an important one.  Some of the most difficult sets are made to the middle hitter.  Likewise, these big hitters have to constantly maneuver around the court so they don’t get in the way of the setter.  If the two share a strong connection, the team will have more success.  Here are 5 duos looking to capitalize on the bond of setter-middles at Odd Cup in Rochester.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">MVA 17 Elite<span style="font-size: 12pt"> -  With several of the players on this team from Cambridge Isanti, it easy to understand how <strong>Hailey Christenson</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72070" first="Allyson" last="Treichel"]l </strong>have become such a great pair.  Treichell is one of the most powerful hitters with her fast snap on the ball.  Christenson is 5’6’’ and makes her time on the court count with precision setting and tough serving.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">Hammerhead 17-1<span style="font-size: 14pt"> - <span style="font-size: 12pt">Another strong twosome <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85233" first="Kennedy" last="Tutak"]</strong> and <strong>Lauren Malberg</strong> have both been recognized in the past by NCR (2nd team all region.)  Although this team has shared setting duties, when the two are on the court together, the energy intensifies.  Look</span></span></span></p> <p>[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLTrXO-bQ3M[/embed]</p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">for them to challenge these other top teams.</span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18pt">SMV 16-1 Black </span>- The pair, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72052" first="Jaci" last="Winchell"]</strong> and <strong>Paige Decker</strong> enter Odd cup as the only 16’s team that is the top seeded team in their pool.  Winchell (setter) is a sophomore while Decker is only a freshmen, but the pair have quickly gotten into a rhythm.  The team has faced injuries in the middle position this season and Decker has filled the void.  At almost 5’9’’ Decker will be one of the smaller middle blockers.  However she is an exceptional blocker and runs a variety of plays to keep the defense guessing.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">KEVC<span style="font-size: 12pt"> - 5’9’’ setter, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="58028" first="Karsee" last="Kampsen"]</strong> (cover picture) has to keep up with her army of hitters: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72094" first="Madelyn" last="Gregory"], [player_tooltip player_id="58020" first="Elizabeth" last="Dille"]</strong> and <strong>Isabelle Mrozek</strong>; perhaps on of her best connection is when feeding 6’1’’ NDSU commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="30738" first="Ashlyn" last="Olson"]</strong>.  The combo make each other better.  Kampsen has gotten more exposure and improved greatly having Olson as an option.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>