Serve Receive Stand Outs: Exposure Tour Houston

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just hours after the Houston Exposure Tour, I'm still replaying the incredible athletes who attended. So many players stood out for their technical skill, but my favorite area to watch—serve receive—was especially impressive. These athletes separated themselves with detailed, disciplined technique and a strong understanding of positioning and platform control. Their consistency and confidence in serve receive made a tremendous impact on the game and truly set them apart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692caadf79cc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='539898' first='Makenzie' last='Turosik'], a 2028 DS/L, brings a high level of discipline and consistency in serve receive. She holds her angle throughout the pass, uses a consistent split step, and lifts through her platform to create clean, controlled reps. Turosik never midlines and does a great job calling seams, showing strong communication and court awareness. Her ability to confidently pass both seams stood out, earning her a 2.5 in one of our short passing drills and reinforcing her reliability in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["713066"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692caadf79d5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='713066' first='Jenilee' last='Ngo'], a 2027 DS/L, is extremely consistent in serve receive and consistently delivers “dime” passes. She shows great angle discipline and holds her platform through the ball, creating clean, controlled reps. Ngo split steps and moves exceptionally well, using her athleticism to stay balanced and arrive on time. Her performance earned a 2.43 in a short serve-receive drill, highlighting her reliability and high-level technique in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["576497"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692caadf79dd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='576497' first='Ava' last='Tiller'], a 2028 DS, is adapting quickly after transitioning from the outside following her ACL injury. She stands out with strong platform control on her left-side angle, consistent split steps, and nonstop communication. Her growth in the back row continues to trend upward, and her confidence shows with every rep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["911429"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692caadf79e48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> [player_tooltip player_id='911429' first='Audra' last='Wood'], a 2028 DS/L, stood out for her technical precision in serve receive. She consistently holds strong angles, leads with her shoulders, and uses disciplined split steps to stay balanced and ready. A vocal communicator, Wood does an excellent job organizing the back row and working seams. Her attention to detail and composure make her a reliable presence on the court.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->