Comments on: UH soccer limps into offseason

By: Willie

Willie — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:47:19 +0000

Tried to post a detailed technical and tactical opinion on challenges observed with the wahine soccer team weeks ago, but it seemed to have been deleted. IMO the team forgot the basics of an organized attack from the back, to the midfield and then to the front line. Breakdown of the field into thirds; defensive, midfield and attacking seemingly not recognized. Too much emphasis of long ball from the back line to the forwards; not enough build up using the midfielders. Rare use of the width of the field, crosses are far and few between. Try to recall the number of passes they have been able to use bringing the ball from the back. The good teams maintain ball possession and link up 5, 6, 7 or more. Wahine soccer hardly exceeds 4 passes in a row. K, that’s enough.

By: innocent observer

innocent observer — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:21:53 +0000

they need to recruit speed, it is sorely lacking on the teams for several years. on defense, they need to double up on the attacker when in the scoring zone since they don’t have quickness and speed to cover one on one. on offense, they need skilled ball handlers with quickness and speed, as oftentimes, their attackers cannot outrun the defenders and create space for passes and shots on goal.

By: H-Man

H-Man — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:09:05 +0000

I don’t follow soccer, but I did watch the match on TV yesterday. They did not seem to have a cohesive offense. Didn’t take shots when I thought they could have, but the opportunities were few. But now I understand after reading the article that there have been some attrition. Lots of it. So it explains why they looked young and inexperienced. Because they are! I think I’ll follow them next season to see how they improve. Was fun to watch.

By: isles

isles — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:44:12 +0000

from bad to worse to impossible aint it?

By: SC

SC — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 06:25:39 +0000

Time to part with coach Nagamine. Program going south.