TopGun Pilot

No dog in this fight, but I would like to make one more defense for the Kingston (or anyone else who utilizes it) press. By my stats, CAK did score 10pts on the Kingston press. However, the press also resulted in 11 CAK turnovers (from the press only) and 9pts for Kingston. As bad as the press was, it is still effective for them. When the girls learn their assignments, look for their press to cause teams some major troubles. As far as "mastering" it in practice, I would think this would be difficult against inferior talent (JV). Afterall, the season is basically practice anyway to prepare you for the post season. You dont have to be first in the regular season to do well in the post season (i.e. Livingston Academy Football, 2005 3A State Champs, 4th place in the region). My advice to them-stick to your guns and do what you feel will better serve you in the long run.

No dog in this fight, but I would like to make one more defense for the Kingston (or anyone else who utilizes it) press. By my stats, CAK did score 10pts on the Kingston press. However, the press also resulted in 11 CAK turnovers (from the press only) and 9pts for Kingston. As bad as the press was, it is still effective for them. When the girls learn their assignments, look for their press to cause teams some major troubles. As far as "mastering" it in practice, I would think this would be difficult against inferior talent (JV). Afterall, the season is basically practice anyway to prepare you for the post season. You dont have to be first in the regular season to do well in the post season (i.e. Livingston Academy Football, 2005 3A State Champs, 4th place in the region). My advice to them-stick to your guns and do what you feel will better serve you in the long run.

I scouted the CAK vs. Kingston game. Just for info-Kingston shot the ball 50 something times in the paint..made 12. 0 of 11 from three point range. Not just the three ball thats killing them, so whats the difference? Also, I've seen these same girls make the three in the past. They just seem frustrated right now because its not going in. As for the press, its designed to make the other team make its own mistakes if ran correctly. The problem was Kingstons girls were not rotating correctly. Not the fault of the coaches. They were yelling all night the correct things to do on the press, the girls were just not responding. I assume this team presses the entire game to try to get "easy shots" since they are small, but athletic, and don't shoot the ball well. Almost 70 opportunities to score Tues. night. If they dont press they would be lucky to get 40 opportunities. Girls, just keep trying to do what your coaches (the ones on the bench, not in the stands) ask of you. The seasons young. You will be fine come Feb.