AVP назвала лучших игроков сезона
AVP успешно вернулось в Штаты, проведя семь туров в свой 30-й сезон. Календарь был сделан так, чтобы лучшие команды могли участвовать в Мировом туре. Сomeback получился отличным.
А пару дней назад были определены игроки, лучшие в номинациях. Определяли на основе статистики ( у авп она отличная), голосованием игроков и, естественно набранными очками. Чтобы попасть в номинацию блокеру, дигеру или подающему нужно было сыграть минимум 30 сетов. Атакующий игрок должен был провести минимум 600 атак, но победители и там , и там все раво выбирались действующими игроками.
МВП, наиболее продвинувшийся и лучший новичок определялись письменным голосованием. А лучшая команда определялась по совокупности побед и голосования игроков.
Тем ценнее результаты.
Лучший подающий (ТУШ) - АНДРЕЙ БЕЛОВ!
Andrei Belov - Averaging 1.3 ace serves per set, the Russian-born Belov is the AVP’s most dangerous man when standing behind the baseline. In 40 games, Belov had 52 ace serves, the best on tour amongst the men.
April Ross - Her serve is well known as one of the most dangerous weapons on the sand, and Ross dominated as the tour’s top female server in 2013. In 83 games - second most played on the women’s side in the AVP in 2013 - Ross dished out 0.93 ace serves per game. This honor is not new to Ross, who has earned the recognition of being the best server in the world by FIVB the past two years (2011, 2012). Ross’ 77 ace serves is the most by any player - male or female - recorded on tour in 2013.
Лучший блокирующий - и вовсе не Филя или Гибб, а
Theodore Brunner - The 6-foot, 7-inch Connecticut native has proven to be a human wall at the net. In 82 games, Brunner turned away opponents’ attacks 182 times. His 2.2 block-per-game average was the best on tour.
Jennifer Fopma -Well known on tour for her prowess at the net, AVPveteran Fopma bested the competition in shutting down attacks with an impressive 1.18 blocks per game average in 2013 (90 blocks in 76 games), best among all AVP women. Blocking is a specialty for the 6-3 Southern California native, as she ranked 11th or better on the AVP Tour in blocks per game for four straight years (2006-2009).
Лучший защитник
John Hyden -At 41 years old, Hyden shows no signs of slowing down, as the beach volleyball veteran earned top honors as the tour’s best male defensive player. Hyden and partner Tri Bourne played in all seven tournaments in 2013, twice making it to a tournament final. Hyden’s experience shined as he patrolled the court, making 355 digs in 71 games - earning him the top spot as the AVP’s best male defensive player in 2013.
Brooke Sweat -Sweat patrolled the court behind the tour’s best female blocker - partner Jen Fopma - making it challenging on their opponents to score. In 76 matches, Sweat made 552 digs for a 7.26 per match average, the best on tour amongst the women. Her stellar defense shined in Huntington Beach as she and Fopma combined to allow opponents just 264 total points while scoring 322 en route to Sweat’s first career AVP tournament title.
Лучший игрок нападения (подарок Нате)
Casey Patterson -Known for his emphatic and colorful celebrations and intense play during competition, Patterson broke out in 2013 after forming a new partnership with two-time Olympian Jake Gibb. Patterson averaged 8.05 kills per match (596 kills in 74 matches), making him the top offensive player on the men’s side.
April Ross -Her precision attacking ability - 7.01 kills-per-match average - combined with her elite serving skills make Ross the top offensive player amongst the AVP’s female competitors. Ross recorded 582 kills in 2013, the most on the women’s side and second most amongst all AVP players (men and women).
"Самый улучшившийся" игрок
Tri Bourne -Recognized by his peers for his improved play throughout the season, Bourne is the AVP’s most improved men’s player of the year. In his first full season on tour, Bourne and partner John Hyden moved up in the rankings from the sixth to third seed after earning two second- and two third-place finishes - marking career highs for Bourne.
Emily Day -Day started turning heads on Labor Day weekend in 2013, when she and new partner Summer Ross earned the Cincinnati Open title after entering the main draw through the qualifying tournament - their first competition as a team. In just her second full season on tour, Day earned five top-five finishes in six tournaments in 2013. Day ranks among the top 10 women in aces and blocks and ranks 14th in digs and 20th in kills in the AVP (women).
Новичок года
Tri Bourne - In only his second year as a professional and his first playing full-time on the AVP tour, Bourne emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the sand. Playing in all seven tournaments, Bourne and his teammate - veteran John Hyden - finished no lower than seventh, making appearances in the finals of the last two tournaments of the season.
Lane Carico - After playing in her first AVP tournament at the age of 16, Carico played her first full season with the AVP in 2013. Carico/Hughes finished in the top 10 in all six tournaments they entered -twice entering as qualifiers - earning three fifth-place finishes, a career high for Carico.
MVP
Jake Gibb - Gibb, who has played on the AVP tour since 2000, showed his well-rounded skills and leadership on the court as he excelled with new partner Casey Patterson in 2013.The two-time Olympian continued to impress, and dominate on the court, elevating his game to help his team to four tournament titles, three third-place finishes and the top rank on the AVP tour in 2013. Gibb was also named the AVP’s most valuable player in 2005.
April Ross - The 2006 AVP rookie of the year has grown into the tour’s MVP. The 2012 Olympic silver medalist was the only women’s player in 2013 to earn three tournament titles. Ross carried her consistent play through a mid-season partnership change, winning two tournament titles with Jen Kessy before partnering with three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings to win the Santa Barbara Open title in her first tournament with Walsh Jennings.
Команда года
Jake Gibb / Casey Patterson - The newly formed team of Gibb and Patterson took the AVP by storm in the first year of their partnership, going on a mid-season run that saw them win four consecutive tournament titles - Cincinnati, Atlantic City, St. Pete and Santa Barbara. The pair, known for their high-energy play and colorful celebrations, finished the year as the AVP’s top-ranked team.
Jen Kessy / April Ross
Kessy and Ross, the 2012 Olympic silver medalists, wrapped up a partnership that dated back to 2007 with a solid final season together. Playing as partners in the first five events of the season, the duo won two tournaments (Salt Lake City, Atlantic City), tied for third twice and tied for second in St. Pete when the women’s final was cancelled due to severe weather. The women’s team of the year ballot came back with Kessy and April Ross tied with the upand-coming team of Emily Day and Summer Ross, forcing a tie-breaker ballot in which players could choose between only those two teams. Kessy and April Ross won by a two-vote margin.
А пару дней назад были определены игроки, лучшие в номинациях. Определяли на основе статистики ( у авп она отличная), голосованием игроков и, естественно набранными очками. Чтобы попасть в номинацию блокеру, дигеру или подающему нужно было сыграть минимум 30 сетов. Атакующий игрок должен был провести минимум 600 атак, но победители и там , и там все раво выбирались действующими игроками.
МВП, наиболее продвинувшийся и лучший новичок определялись письменным голосованием. А лучшая команда определялась по совокупности побед и голосования игроков.
Тем ценнее результаты.
Лучший подающий (ТУШ) - АНДРЕЙ БЕЛОВ!
Andrei Belov - Averaging 1.3 ace serves per set, the Russian-born Belov is the AVP’s most dangerous man when standing behind the baseline. In 40 games, Belov had 52 ace serves, the best on tour amongst the men.
April Ross - Her serve is well known as one of the most dangerous weapons on the sand, and Ross dominated as the tour’s top female server in 2013. In 83 games - second most played on the women’s side in the AVP in 2013 - Ross dished out 0.93 ace serves per game. This honor is not new to Ross, who has earned the recognition of being the best server in the world by FIVB the past two years (2011, 2012). Ross’ 77 ace serves is the most by any player - male or female - recorded on tour in 2013.
Лучший блокирующий - и вовсе не Филя или Гибб, а
Theodore Brunner - The 6-foot, 7-inch Connecticut native has proven to be a human wall at the net. In 82 games, Brunner turned away opponents’ attacks 182 times. His 2.2 block-per-game average was the best on tour.
Jennifer Fopma -Well known on tour for her prowess at the net, AVPveteran Fopma bested the competition in shutting down attacks with an impressive 1.18 blocks per game average in 2013 (90 blocks in 76 games), best among all AVP women. Blocking is a specialty for the 6-3 Southern California native, as she ranked 11th or better on the AVP Tour in blocks per game for four straight years (2006-2009).
Лучший защитник
John Hyden -At 41 years old, Hyden shows no signs of slowing down, as the beach volleyball veteran earned top honors as the tour’s best male defensive player. Hyden and partner Tri Bourne played in all seven tournaments in 2013, twice making it to a tournament final. Hyden’s experience shined as he patrolled the court, making 355 digs in 71 games - earning him the top spot as the AVP’s best male defensive player in 2013.
Brooke Sweat -Sweat patrolled the court behind the tour’s best female blocker - partner Jen Fopma - making it challenging on their opponents to score. In 76 matches, Sweat made 552 digs for a 7.26 per match average, the best on tour amongst the women. Her stellar defense shined in Huntington Beach as she and Fopma combined to allow opponents just 264 total points while scoring 322 en route to Sweat’s first career AVP tournament title.
Лучший игрок нападения (подарок Нате)
Casey Patterson -Known for his emphatic and colorful celebrations and intense play during competition, Patterson broke out in 2013 after forming a new partnership with two-time Olympian Jake Gibb. Patterson averaged 8.05 kills per match (596 kills in 74 matches), making him the top offensive player on the men’s side.
April Ross -Her precision attacking ability - 7.01 kills-per-match average - combined with her elite serving skills make Ross the top offensive player amongst the AVP’s female competitors. Ross recorded 582 kills in 2013, the most on the women’s side and second most amongst all AVP players (men and women).
"Самый улучшившийся" игрок
Tri Bourne -Recognized by his peers for his improved play throughout the season, Bourne is the AVP’s most improved men’s player of the year. In his first full season on tour, Bourne and partner John Hyden moved up in the rankings from the sixth to third seed after earning two second- and two third-place finishes - marking career highs for Bourne.
Emily Day -Day started turning heads on Labor Day weekend in 2013, when she and new partner Summer Ross earned the Cincinnati Open title after entering the main draw through the qualifying tournament - their first competition as a team. In just her second full season on tour, Day earned five top-five finishes in six tournaments in 2013. Day ranks among the top 10 women in aces and blocks and ranks 14th in digs and 20th in kills in the AVP (women).
Новичок года
Tri Bourne - In only his second year as a professional and his first playing full-time on the AVP tour, Bourne emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the sand. Playing in all seven tournaments, Bourne and his teammate - veteran John Hyden - finished no lower than seventh, making appearances in the finals of the last two tournaments of the season.
Lane Carico - After playing in her first AVP tournament at the age of 16, Carico played her first full season with the AVP in 2013. Carico/Hughes finished in the top 10 in all six tournaments they entered -twice entering as qualifiers - earning three fifth-place finishes, a career high for Carico.
MVP
Jake Gibb - Gibb, who has played on the AVP tour since 2000, showed his well-rounded skills and leadership on the court as he excelled with new partner Casey Patterson in 2013.The two-time Olympian continued to impress, and dominate on the court, elevating his game to help his team to four tournament titles, three third-place finishes and the top rank on the AVP tour in 2013. Gibb was also named the AVP’s most valuable player in 2005.
April Ross - The 2006 AVP rookie of the year has grown into the tour’s MVP. The 2012 Olympic silver medalist was the only women’s player in 2013 to earn three tournament titles. Ross carried her consistent play through a mid-season partnership change, winning two tournament titles with Jen Kessy before partnering with three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings to win the Santa Barbara Open title in her first tournament with Walsh Jennings.
Команда года
Jake Gibb / Casey Patterson - The newly formed team of Gibb and Patterson took the AVP by storm in the first year of their partnership, going on a mid-season run that saw them win four consecutive tournament titles - Cincinnati, Atlantic City, St. Pete and Santa Barbara. The pair, known for their high-energy play and colorful celebrations, finished the year as the AVP’s top-ranked team.
Jen Kessy / April Ross
Kessy and Ross, the 2012 Olympic silver medalists, wrapped up a partnership that dated back to 2007 with a solid final season together. Playing as partners in the first five events of the season, the duo won two tournaments (Salt Lake City, Atlantic City), tied for third twice and tied for second in St. Pete when the women’s final was cancelled due to severe weather. The women’s team of the year ballot came back with Kessy and April Ross tied with the upand-coming team of Emily Day and Summer Ross, forcing a tie-breaker ballot in which players could choose between only those two teams. Kessy and April Ross won by a two-vote margin.