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The Daily OrangeWLAX | SU gets back creativity, confidence missing against Virginia
By Christopher James
Posted: 3/5/08, 12:06 AM EST Section: Sports
"I thought in the first half we did a great job riding them," Gait said. "Then, we got a little lax in the second half and we weren't marking up and we were leaving players deep."
While Brady said she saw her team be more aggressive against the Bearcats, she admitted the need for improvement. Gait said he's still urging his team to try some of the risky maneuvers he focuses on in practice. The coach seemed a little exasperated in trying to get his team to try out the skills Brady has showcased in her last two home games.
"I tried to get them to throw some more fakes," Gait said. "(Then) they'd be comfortable pulling them off in big games. They're capable of doing a lot more than they show, and they're just not trusting in it yet."
Brady is clearly not afraid to try out new moves no matter the situation. She said she expects to see some of her teammates switch up their shot attempts as everyone becomes more comfortable.
Gait was happy with the performance, but he continued to emphasize how important it was to keep taking risks. If they do it now, Gait can see his players being able to replicate the feats against top teams like Virginia.
"It's easy being loose when you're up 8-0," Gait said. "They easily could've been up 15-0 if they finished on their shots and just relaxed more…and shoot the way we practice shooting."
chjames@syr.edu
While Brady said she saw her team be more aggressive against the Bearcats, she admitted the need for improvement. Gait said he's still urging his team to try some of the risky maneuvers he focuses on in practice. The coach seemed a little exasperated in trying to get his team to try out the skills Brady has showcased in her last two home games.
"I tried to get them to throw some more fakes," Gait said. "(Then) they'd be comfortable pulling them off in big games. They're capable of doing a lot more than they show, and they're just not trusting in it yet."
Brady is clearly not afraid to try out new moves no matter the situation. She said she expects to see some of her teammates switch up their shot attempts as everyone becomes more comfortable.
Gait was happy with the performance, but he continued to emphasize how important it was to keep taking risks. If they do it now, Gait can see his players being able to replicate the feats against top teams like Virginia.
"It's easy being loose when you're up 8-0," Gait said. "They easily could've been up 15-0 if they finished on their shots and just relaxed more…and shoot the way we practice shooting."
chjames@syr.edu
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