Players Who Control the Net

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As teams transition from club season into summer training, middles and right sides have an opportunity to separate themselves through footwork, timing, and physicality. These players impacted matches during club season with blocking discipline, offensive versatility, and the ability to create momentum at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Register now for the summer Prep Dig STOCK UP Showcase. Earn $10 off registration with the code SarahDicks10 at checkout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["610402"],"_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-6a072ca423795"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='610402' first='Aliyah' last='Owens'] sets a disciplined block and works well with her fellow middles on UPVBC to close seams. Offensively, she stays patient and mixes shots effectively until she finds ways to score. She is especially good at generating deflections off opposing blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["477448"],"_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-6a072ca423837"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='477448' first='Sophie' last='Payne'] tracks well defensively and drops effectively to help cover pin hitters. Her blocking creates momentum for her team, and she handles a variety of middle sets while continuing to earn points on offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750957"],"_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-6a072ca4238bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">PEAK's [player_tooltip player_id='750957' first='Sadie' last='Arnold'] scores multiple kills per set with a strong swing to right back. When defenses begin sitting deeper, she counters with smart tips to open space. She also handles overpasses well, quickly deciding between attacking the ball or using directional blocking.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750430"],"_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-6a072ca42393b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='950618' first='Judah' last='Pratt'] is a tall, disciplined blocker on Virago 16-1 who closes effectively to the pins and attacks overpasses aggressively. She can score in multiple areas including the middle, on shoots, and from the right side out of serve receive. Her versatility makes her an important component on a strong team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819203"],"_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-6a072ca4239b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='819203' first='Sophia' last='Lynch'] is a strong blocker who reads opposing outside hitters well and shuts down offensive opportunities. She complements her defensive presence with a powerful swing from the right side and gives her [program_tooltip program_id='432025' first='OK' last='Charge'] another physical presence at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->