VOLLEYBALL SETTERS : WOMEN (Part 1)

I am always amused  with the setting skills of volleyball players. They have different styles, different techniques and different charms. I have chosen some of the noted volleyball setters in different countries. This is the first part of a series that I am going to write about.

 

She is Yael Castiglione, wearing jersey #18 from Argentina.

 She is wearing jersey #2, Kathleen Weiss from Germany.

From Dominican Republic, Karla Echenique, wearing jersey #12.

 

She is Michelle Noguera from Puerto Rico, wearing jersey #12.

She is Pavla Vincourova from Czech Republic, wearing jersey #18.

Photo Credits : FIVB Photo Gallery

JAPAN versus GERMANY, MVM 2013

After winning in a 5-setter match against the Italians, the Japanese squad outsmarted the Germans in 4 sets, (3-1) 25-21,23-25, 25-22, 25-14.
 
During their early matches, the Germans suffered their defeat against the Dominican Republic (3-1) 25-15, 21-25, 25-20, 25-16 and Italy (3-0), 25-11, 27-25, 25-20.

While the Japanese bowed down to the Dominicans in 3 sets, (3-0) 25-19, 25-16, 25-22.  It was an important game for Japan to stay in the semifinals and knowing for a fact that - 2011 Champion of Montreux Volley Masters.

Good receptions and powerful attacks from the Japanese side really helped the team to win over the German squad.

It was Miyu Nagaoka who stepped up from last night's match. She delivered  22 solid points, 18 kills and 4 blocks.
German's top scorer was Saskia Hippe with 16 points, 13 kills, 1 block and 2 serves.

ITALY versus GERMANY in Montreux

After a defeat in an epic 5-setter match against Japan, the Italians found their most comfortable momentum against Germany last night.

The Italians outsmarted the Germans in 3 straight sets, (3-0) 25-11, 27-25, 25-20.  In the opening set, it was an easy win for the Italians because of too many errors from the Germans. It was a close set 2 but the Italians went ahead, 27-25. After an early lead by the Germans, the Italians made their run and tied the scores. There was a see-saw of scores but reception errors helped Italy to win the set.

MONTREUX VOLLEY MASTERS 2013

After it has been canceled last year (2012) due to the Summer Olympics in London, Montreux Volley Masters is back this year.

 The 2013 Montreux Volley Masters will be held in Montreux, Switzerland between May 28 – June 12 2013. Eight teams participated in this tournament.

Brazil, the 2012 Olympic Champ, as well as Russia, China and the host, Switzerland belongs to Pool A. Japan, (2011 MVM Champ, defending champ, Italy, Dominican Republic and Germany are in Pool B.