Richard puts across nice topspin with her serves then terminates balls in different ways. Richard uses her off (left) hand to surprise opponents and attacks seams with precision. Richard tips good balls to the donut and makes plays at all six spots on the court. She can even take swings from the back row. Richard steps to balls and makes nice two to three-point touches and is a sound blocker. Improvement on her first touches will help her take some nice steps forward.

Richard (pictured) showed the potential to be an effective hitter for the Patriots and has not disappointed. Richard terminates balls with a great downward trajectory. She mixes in nice off shots from the pins including tips over double blocks to shallow zones. Richard has a high attack point to hit balls over and around double blocks. Richard also does a good job tooling blocks.

Richard has a bright future ahead of her with her playmaking ability at all six spots on the court. Richard angles balls off blocks for big points and takes sound rips. She sees the court well making opponents move their feet to dig her up. Her progress at Oakland will be something to watch these next four years.

Richard is learning how to use her height to make plays at all six spots on the court. Richard makes sound first touches and sends free balls over with a purpose. She is reliable on offense. Richard tools blocks, gets on top of balls then puts solid power into them. Richard does a great job attacking seams regularly. She does need some work on her passing, but that will come with more repetitions.