Don't Be Outraged by Indiana Fever's WNBA Break Practice
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
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Some people have expressed anger that Coach Christie Sides has Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever already practicing during the WNBA/Olympic break while other teams are still resting. I'm not one of those people. Here's why.
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If her practices are televised they’d get more attention than the WNBA in Paris.
Facts
I'd be watching, just like im watching reruns of past games.... can't wait til the season starts back
Excellent point--but you don't want the opposition to see the practice. Other than that, I love the idea!
Absolutely 💯
@@theadriennerossshow I thought of that after I wrote it. Thanks
To me, it looks like a team taking advantage of a break and getting poised to make a run. Plain and simple.
And why she's bring up Chicago sky team that's the problem CC fan's and Angel Reese fan's making something out of nothing along with the media because CC and Angel do not have a problem with each other i wish both of them the best
AR...whoever you coached ...I hope they realize what a gem of a coach they had in you! I would have been honored to have had my kids coached by you!!
That means a lot. Thank you!
real professionals that want to win wont complain about practice,in fact most pros will even practice on their own waiting on practices to start again
Caitlin attracts more media attention after practice than the entire USA team after their victory against Japan, lol//
They need this practice as they are changing up things....I agree with practices
When you're an athlete, a week off is a lot for you.
You don't want to lose muscle memory and get out of shape and spend the return practices, just GETTING BACK INTO SHAPE.
People are so simple, NO ONE knows how hard they're going and if they're going hard everyday; infinite ways to mix it up!
For real. Even most.people.In the work force.only get .1 week.off.a year. And we work 8 to.12 hrs a day.all year. WNBA is.like.what 5 months or so?
No one is losing muscle memory in a week!!
The practice video looked like chaos. It also looked sped up slightly.
@@v2807 some of them are out of shape so this is their chance to get in shape.
22 year olds don't get out of shape in four weeks.
I'm glad.they are practicing and I'm glad they are playing HARD!
That's what they need.
They need the practice since they didn’t have much time in the beginning. They now know how each player has been playing and what needs to be TWEAKED.
They NEED this level of intensity, in order to level up their defense.
Defense wins games. Fever's offense is good. Defense needs work. Improvement on Defense and definitely a playoff team
I like seeing them practicing and working hard i hope it pays off when they come back 😎
Thanks for posting this..I'm tired of some RUclips shows complaining about the Fever practicing...it's their job...they aren't traveling....they work maybe 2-5 hours per day and can go home and sit in front of the tv all day if they want to. Most high school athletes train all year round now....on another note....coaches who feel the need to constantly yell, especially during games...is a terrible coach. Professional players especially do not need to be yelled at constantly during a game.
Fever NEED practice. First real chance for extensive practices with their all-world point guard because WNBA season began almost immediately after Caitlin finished NCAA finals. They can fine-tune the offense now that they know what Caitlin is capable of and ... they most definitely need to work on their defense. I appreciate your perspectives as a former coach and student of the game.
Yeah, Im new to WNBA but I noticed the preseason games followed by real games started a couple weeks after the draft, which happened not long after college basketball season ended? Its like less time than the Olympic team had time to get to practice and build chemistry.
My middle school's team's coach taught us that "Practice does not make perfect but rather further imperfection, unless having perfect practices".
I didn't realize till many years later once and adult and finally paying attention to the NFL, that he had paraphrased a Hall of Fame coach who had a Super Bowl dynasty, Tom Landry. No, I don't cheer for that team. I cheer for the Detroit Lions.
All of the Olympics team members are "practicing," why shouldn't the Fever?!
Personally, I think the way it was filmed and edited makes it look a lot more intense than it probably was. Being a coach myself, looks like a normal practice to me. I think people are reading too much into it. A week is more than enough time to rest up. Time to get back to work.
I agree. And I imagine they want to get back to it.
Agree
I can't wait to hear somebody say, Hey, the Fever practicing now is giving them an unfair advantage while the Olympic team is playing in Paris!
@@tonylukashuk4965 All the other teams in the WNBA have the opportunity to practice during the break. I’m sure they are taking advantage of the time. At least part of the time.
CC said in her interview that she is practicing with the team 2 plus hours and in her own as well you get good like CC with practice
Everyone should work on their free throws and shooting 3 pointers.
CC is a practice beast. She did not get that good by accident or luck. She has spent hours and hours practicing since she was a little girl.
@@deborahsprather6161 Do you think working on 3-point shooting during the season is a good use of Aliyah Boston's time? How about if she forgoes that and works on her footwork around the hoop?
While there have been some things worth getting upset about, practice isn’t one of them. They need practices and time to continue building momentum.
"I don't know what Christie Sides is doin', but there she is doin' it." 😂🤣😂🤣
You crack me up, girl. 😁
@@kingskidgirl2 You made me laugh out loud; I realized you were quoting me! 🤣🤣🤣
@@theadriennerossshowYep! You come up with some good ones! 😄😁😂
At their age and conditioning it takes a lot more than a spirited practice to really tire. They can recoup in the blink of an eye.
I’d rather watch this team practice than the Olympic Games!
Looks like they were working hard and fast. I liked the speed of things. My old coach always said, " a guy can't go anyplace without his belly button".
That's the key to not falling for fakes.
They should be practicing like this. They still have 2 weeks to rest up.
I enjoy your insights. If they are going to utilize CC's talents, they have to be able to run, and to run they have to be in condition. I saw a lot of sauntering down the court in the first half of the season. And a lot of standing around in the halfcourt.
When Jordan lost to the Pistons (in the last game of the Conference Finals), his strength Coach asked him "let me know when you want to start again"... Jordan said "I'll see you tomorrow"... Also when Jordan lost in his first "I'm back" year to Orlando, he made sure while filming Space Jam that he had a gym built and played pick ups after filming.
This is a Champions mentality. Indiana looks like they want to go for it all and that's exciting. And CC is looking pumped (in her recent concert photos).... so when the WNBA picks up again, she will have gone from Steve Rogers to Captain America... every WNBA player needs to be afraid of what CC and AB are coming back to after the break.
Agree as a player many moons ago. I remember doing those slide drills.
Practice makes perfect
Back in the dark ages (1977), I played BB on a state championship team in Montana. Our coach was a defensive master, our team was known for our defense. Coach Houston always said "get our defense going and the offense will come around." He also drilled into us, move your feet and watch your persons middle. Your comments on the Fever sliding their feet brought this memory back to me.
@@pamnugent7440 That’s great! I’ve always loved defense!
Me too playing in HS in latter 70’s! 😂 I had a very tough coach!
A week off is a nice break for an American worker. I think the players are glad to be back at it.
I thought it was amazing! When Caitlin plays a fast break they need to make sure they know where their players are and be ready. Caitlin eyes were following the ball. Great job!
I think I remember CC saying they only practice a few hours a day. The team is targeted; of course especially Caitlin is targeted, being defended from 94 feet. I don't think it's bad they are practicing so soon. The other teams play them hard. The practice being hard gets them ready for when the break is over. CC and Hull were at a concert last night. (They were invited on stage at the end; it's on a video already) So, they are still relaxing and having fun. Practicing hard for a few hours a day is a good thing.
Yes. Orginized and prepared.
That is my Motto for coaching
Sides is coaching for her job rn. She does not want a slow start when the season restarts
I LOVE TO SEE THAT! THE DESIRE TO GET BETTER AND DO THE WORK!
Our Olympics coaches are sad
Adrienne you are 100% right
Christy Sides is so frantic as a coach.... Instead of yelling all the time and trying to hype the team, I want her to call some plays.
RIght? Holy squirrels -- her constant yelling would drive me nuts! (pun intended)
She needs to teach in addition to motivate.
Yeah, yelling at her players could be more distracting than helpful
They need to be working on setting proper screens and the pick and roll with cc, Boston and Temi.
Lucky to get that break. It's mid season.. like you said. They pros, gotta stay tuned up
Im glad they are practicing! They need to practice there defense!! They had a week off that was enough!! They are athletes! They need to be better!!
Love the waist instructions...
Learned to follow the waist as a Tackle on defense for football...
The head follows the waist...😮
Thanks for sharing your perspective. When i initially saw this clip, my first thought was "Good to see them working on defense!"
I'm glad they got a 1-week break to cleanse their minds and recharge their bodies. But i also think 1 week was enough.
Even though they're on Olympic break, this is still their job. They're getting paid to do this.
They can rest starting in October.
In martial arts, my daughter's Sensei had two sayings, mottos, if you will, for all of the students/fighters/competitors:
"TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY" and
"WE TRAIN LIKE WE FIGHT AND WE FIGHT LIKE WE TRAIN".
Do the work in the Dojo (karate school) so you will perform at an elite level when it counts in the tournaments we attended while making it look easy.
9 days off is plenty. more than plenty. maybe the practices are less running. we just don't know from a 20 second sound bite
I trust the players and trainers to know how much rest they need. If they feel like a week or 10 days is good, so be it. It is also important to stay sharp and not get out of shape. Remember that these are professional athletes.
6:25 Dead on!
My middle school's coach (and phys-ed & health class) taught us exactly what you said here.
I was in grade 7 learning this, so at least age 12, a preteen...how did these adult females not get taught that?
And our school sucked because we were literally a village team competing against other villages, but also a large town and a tiny city.
He also taught us that "Practice does not make perfect but rather further imperfection, unless having perfect practices".
I didn't realize till many years later once and adult and finally paying attention to the NFL, that he had paraphrased a Hall of Fame coach who had a Super Bowl dynasty, Tom Landry. No, I don't cheer for that team. I cheer for the Detroit Lions.
You are spot on young lady!
16:45 BOOM. Great job team & Coach!
It is often said that practice makes perfect, but it is perfect practice that makes perfect (working smarter, not harder) and this is what the Fever should always be aiming for.
I agree with you. Sides and Indiana Fever's leadership have made the right decision. The team needs to use this time to practice hard.
In college, our coach had us return early from Christmas break to practice. We were fine with it. I’m sure the Indiana players are too. They want to get better and win more games!
I agree with you. Best practice yet. One week off is enough. Smith is a liability on defense.
Adrienne, you need to get back to coaching!
The simplest things are sometimes the hardest things to do. - you get it and your players learned a great mindset because of you.
Bless you and thank you.
Kelsey Mitchell on D always reminds me of a squirrel in the middle of a busy road that can't figure out which way to go.
@@glassmakerx LOL!
Or a fart in a skillet
@@garythompson8867 🤣😂🤣
Sides is like a character in a Lifetime movie.
ROFL!
One of the largest problems that the Fever had was almost no practice-time with Caitlin present before they started a very demanding schedule at the start of the season. It resulted in the integration of CC into the team having to happen through trial and error during games with no previous chemistry having been developed. By having a one-week vacation and then getting busy practicing, the team is being able to focus on building chemistry that will result in a better level of completing plays. The first thing they did when they returned from vacation was Sides having a private meeting with CC. It's a positive sign that she's making CC her floor-general on the court, and is asking what she needs from other players for them to be able to complete plays.
You can bet that one of the things that CC will ask for is intensive passing-drills so players like NS stop fumbling her passes. CC has had to tone down the power and velocity of her passes to everyone but AB, and other players are still fumbling her passes. One of the things I noticed is that CC is such a passing-powerhouse that she can chest-pass the ball accurately from one end of the court to the other without a lot of arc in the pass. That's a very powerful pass that has a lot of velocity, like she's firing the ball out of a cannon. CC shouldn't have to tone down her passes, because doing that makes them more capable of being intercepted. The other players need to step up in handling her passes like AB has been able to do.
Sides is making the correct decision by packing in practices during the break, and I'm hoping to see it yield a huge change in the play-flow that takes place on the court in games. If Sides can get the pass-chemistry of NS on par with the chemistry that AB and CC have developed, those three players would be a triangle of death that would make other teams have to struggle hard to keep them from dominating the paint. If Sides has a couple of players practicing to improve the accuracy of their distance-shooting, teams that try to counter CC, AB, and NS with a zone-defense will either have to give up 3-point shots to the distance-shooters or widen their zones to cover the distance-shooters and create space in the paint.
CC and LH being snubbed by the committee that kept them out of the Olympics created a situation where all of the Fever's roster is available for practices, while other teams have their best players tied up overseas and not available for practices. Those players are going to come home to start the rest of the season's games battered and tired, while the entire Fever team will be rested and having a lot more practices under their belts. If Sides makes the most of these practices with input from CC, the Fever could be primed to go on a rampage. They've already gone from the bottom of the rankings to beating the top-ranked team on a good night, so I'm going to be interested to see what they're capable of after the break and with TF back on the court too. She'd already healed enough to be part of a couple of practices before the break, so if she's been practicing and is cleared to play it will do a lot in giving the Fever more available talent-depth to be able to use when subbing so CC can take breathers during a game.
Sides is one of the background characters from a 90's street fighter game!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
I love our community.
I'm glad you're a part of it.
For the most part yes
@theadriennerossshow3143 I still think you would make a good Coach for the Indiana Fever, because you know what you are talking about when it comes to coaching and basketball in general. I enjoy watching your videos and I also enjoy your sense of humor.
I did read your book. Greatly enjoyed it! I liked the part about the girl who said, “but I can’t want to!” and how we have to do some things we don’t want to do.
@@v2807 Thank you for this feedback! It’s great, and I’m glad! If you wouldn’t mind, I’d love it if you put a copy/paste of this comment on Amazon.
They should be watching Iowa games from the last 2 years they ran up and down that court!how about a center who would beat everyone else down the court and be open and actually hit a layup I would like to binge watch those games the Fever needs to get in better shape and run with a purpose!!!CC needs to be herself not what Christy sides thinks she sould supposed to be ehy is she still the coach! The ownership of this team must be in LaLa land! We will see what happens I like seeing the practicing they did not get it at the beginning so lets see! Thanks Adrienne great show
Wonderful insights thank you and blessings.❤
Based on Lin Dunn's recent interview, where she said the Fever must improve on defense and "special situations," I think Sides is under the gun to produce those results.
sure hope so.
Glad they are back to practice to build more unity and work towards making the playoffs
👍 as usual. I'm glad CC brought you out with the basketball edition of ARC. I think you're enjoying talking and teaching about the game you love as we are enjoying watching you!
@@BuckyBordeau Thank you!
Next they need to set proper screens on pick and rolls. Fundamentals get low to play defense little matter I like you yeah you a coach I actually was taught this way. Proper box outs are needed get back on D quick heads up always. You cold Ms Ross yeah you coached that's it ❤❤❤
That was very informative. It makes the action all the more alive. And I think you have a very entertaining writing style. You get it said without too many words. Funny too sometimes.
I like it. Iron sharpens Iron.
I have not played basketball since high school. And, high school was multi decades ago. However, I remember those defensive moves. Slide! Keep your butt low! Stay on the balls of your feet. And, keep your eyes on their middle section (they can’t fake you out with their stomach). You don’t stop sliding until the person you’re defending stops dribbling! Then you get up on them, waving your hands! It is good to see them practicing defense. A few months ago, when I first started watching the WNBA, courtesy of Caitlin Clark, I was appalled at the lack of deffensive positioning. Low, fast, slide y’all. Go Fever! ❤️🏀
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You broke it down right there! ❤
Sounds like my HS coach!
FYI…if you haven’t purchased Adrienne’s book yet, GET IT!
It’s awesome with a lot of insight and a great read.
I used to coach girls AAU 7th and 8th graders. My favorite quote to them … “Hard work beats talent, when talent don’t work hard.” We may not have been the most talented team at every game, but we were going to be the ones that worked the hardest. I have zero problem with the Fever getting back at it. I just hope Coach Sides gives them correct instruction.
This is the one thing that Christie sides has done correctly. Ya need to practice. Vaca is over. Time to get back to practice. Im with ya. As a coach we practice early before most teams
Oh yeah, they need to practice!… To help them catch some of Kaitlyn’s passes!… Was nice to hear some of your background… Love your takes
Chicago Sky had practice today also - its on their website
I think CC is channeling her inner mamba
Child please delusional fans 😂😂
@@bobby12348 hater 😎 she has mamba vibes
I loved that they came back. I was starved for fever content. What is wrong with me ?😂😂😂
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All drills in college for me were based on what your book describes. Cut off baseline. Finish the shot in drills. Thank you for reading from your book.
I am going to share a fun little fact! I have an adopted dog from a shelter in Des Moines, IA. I was looking at the kittens for adoption and there were two little females and their names were Katie Lou Samuelson and Lexie Hull! I wondered if there had been a Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston!
That's right Adrienne! All the great ones put in the extra work that most people don't do. There is something about the character of being the best, and being blessed in the skills and abilities that God has given you. There is a special gene that is being utilized.
Great excerpt from your book!
They can practice daily and still have time to do something fun as a reward for practicing free throws and shooting 3 pointers. They aren’t flying to games.
Eyes on the waist is a martial arts technique too. The eyes are on the waist level, but focused at infinity (eyes relaxed) which improves motion detection on the periphery. The body always follows the middle.
That is Great. Working on defense
Adrienne, I’m not sure if you will answer this. If you were offered the Fever Coaching role. Would you take it. I believe you would win the Championship. You know how to Coach talent. Fever have the talent, but no coach. Love your podcast. God Bless You. 🥰❤️
i really love your commentary; keep up the great work; message well received, it is applicable in sports and in life.
I think it’s smart. Practice is what makes you better.
I DO NOT LIKE SIDES. She’s NO Head Coach at this elite level. HOWEVER, Sides is known as an Assistant Coach in DEFENSE. That is where she’s comfortable. And she must be competent in that position because she’s had a job in that position up until Old Fashioned Linn Dunn strong armed her into Head Coach.
The team needs better defense. We are so in sync re: practice, practice, practice
Agree 100% with the "get back to work" reasoning, if maybe Sides (and players) consider this less than a full-on, normal practice schedule, and treat it more like an NFL "mini-camp" where players aren't trying to kill each other, but are more learning new plays and polishing techniques.
I think it's all about what happens in the practices, and, remember, Sides is constantly learning, too. Staying loose is a big part of staying healthy, and fitness deteriorates very quickly with complete rest. When I was a long-distance runner, a week was an uncomfortably long layoff, and actually made me feel worse, unless I was nursing an injury. A month layoff would've been catastrophic, with a HUGE loss of fitness.
I never questioned the difference, I am the difference!
Atlanta dream are also back, it's not a big deal especially if you would like to finish higher in the league....
Practice should be hard. If practice is harder than the games than games are easier
Every practice video I've ever seen of the Fever seems to be half court stuff. Do they ever practice full court. I hope so. They need to work on the fast breaks that Caitlin is so good at.
Catlin NEEDS a break! She's been playing for a year straight! Professional or not that's a lot on the body!
What they need is a new coach; all the practicing IS NOT going to change if Sides continues to call dumb plays!
Her ability to 'see the future' so to speak that we see in her setting up her teammates is also seen in her help defense leading to steals. On-ball is the next step. If/When CC can flip things in her head from 'this is how I fake her out', to 'this is how I take her move away', she will become even more of a beast.
Practice is great for them, skill, and strategy development awesome👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What's wrong with people. How else do you get better and start becoming a team.
YES... MORE VIDEO PLEASE......
Sports specific work keeps them elastic.
This can only make them stronger
I used to wrestle, and wrestling conditioning and practices are as hard as it gets. During the off season I was always doing something to stay sharp mentally and physically even when it was time to get some R&R. There's always someone who wants it more!
Also, I HATED SUICIDES since you mentioned it, all running drills sucked
Adrienne Thank you for a great topic & commentary. I 100% agree. I have Fever inside info that I’ve never shared here before. Before I get to that info, just as a fan, and perspective, l too, am 100% On board for them practicing after they’ve had this break, and I am actually grateful they are practicing with more intensity. Because they definitely need it, I also coached many years, and even though it was Little League and pony league baseball, I know the importance of staying focused, and on the goals that are often discussed on Teams. In this case, the Fever in the midway point of the season have a shot at the playoffs. It is imperative now more than ever that they practice and work on all that they can work on that needs improving, As well as getting back into rhythm after this break theyve had because its so easy to go Lax, After a prolonged break. Also, Iam not and have not been a supporter of Coach Sides whatsoever, And although I think her getting them into practice is a good thing, I remain As I have been all year, in my opinion, that coach sides is not a good coach, and is not a good fit for the Fever and she needs replacing. Now, With all that being said, what I’m about to share, I’m sure there may be people who will read and criticize and say it isn’t so or other things, and that’s fine they’re entitled to whatever they feel. I’m not sharing the info with them, Im sharing it with you Adrienne, regardless of who else reads it, Because I like your show, I like you as a person and fellow Christian Adrienne, and the Quality things that you have to say on your show. I wanted to share in your past shows, and it just felt right to share now. I am friends with someone directly in and around the Indiana Fever Team. I have been friends with this person for some time now, and Iam being 100% sincere in everything I’m sharing. I cannot say Who the person is, nor their direct role in the Team. Because I made a direct promise to them, and I don’t want my friendship with that person to come to an end, Because they made that very clear, minor details only on social media or anywhere, Nor can I ever reveal their phone number, their identity, nor direct personal info. This person and I talk about once a week sometimes a couple of times a week if time allows, and though our conversing is usually brief, whether its Facetime, text or call, the bond that we’ve made, is one I never want to lose. Im Permitted to share minor details only Along with the conditions I shared above. I know that several of the Fever players enjoyed their break very much, and their well earned leisure, shopping, appearances, and all around relaxing both individually and together at times.
I also know that The players along with coaches were mutually in discussion together, regarding getting practices in early, for various reasons, regardless of what other teams or individuals on teams were doing, and the consensus was fairly unanimous to get Practices started as soon as possible, and in this case, I can honestly tell you that Coach sides did not Mandatorily initiate this, it was discussed.
I realize that this does not give much insight, or any specific details. But again, I’m sorry I’m limited to what I can speak or share.
But nonetheless what Is important, is that the Team will be fully ready, and Better prepared to to Resume Their upcoming Games. God Bless You and Your Family Adrienne. I look forward to more of your shows as always.
You are EXCELLENT!! I haven't been watching you but are really good 👌 😌
Thank you for letting me speak on your comment section. I talk faster than my phone can print. That’s why some of the words run together.