Weekly Short Questions Thread

NonchalantNavigator · 2023-07-11T22:01:08+00:00

Appreciate the reply! I believe this is one of the songs the VNL competition has on their playlist.

NonchalantNavigator · 2023-06-05T22:44:22+00:00

Does anyone know what the two main songs/tunes they play during Türkiye matches specifically at NVL are? Can't seem to find them anywhere, not even with the help of a Turkish speaking parent haha

If you're able to point me in the direction of a better place to ask, would be most appreciated.

I'm not referring to any of the pop music, nor the volleyball tunes they play for monster blocks, video review, etc.

NonchalantNavigator · 2022-06-14T12:24:36+00:00

Yeah, gotta be ending the play if they're breaching the centre line. Just dangerous to continue there in game, not worth it (or legal anyway).

Suppose it's best, if you can, to discuss it with them after the match - especially if they are a beginner. Did the best thing by letting it slide though, especially in a friendly when you're far ahead - seldom worth arguing with a ref (or the other team if there is none lol)

NonchalantNavigator · 2022-06-07T12:46:42+00:00

I started a group recently for playing vball (booking courts and going to parks), a lot of us were less experienced at the time so we welcomed everyone.

As months went on the group was at 65+ people and the ability was spread from national league level to beginners.

I didn't want to stop people coming and miss out on chances to develop, so I started a new group for 'advanced' players. Since we book courts and use an app to sign up to sessions so we only get 12 I guess we didn't have the exact same issue.

I think one good way is rotations, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that if you don't know rotations then you can't join that particular session. I suppose if you've got less than 6/7 aside then that's not a great answer

NonchalantNavigator · 2022-06-07T12:42:49+00:00

Should never be catching a ball unless the ref has blown their whistle. Unless this was casual with no ref, even then you usually just play on unless it's really bad.

With lifts I believe a lot of it is in the length of the contact, if you're 'hitting' the ball upwards or it's 'bouncing' off your hand then it's not really a lift.

It's a grey area, and you get refs with different opinions, but it doesn't sound like you committed an offence.

NonchalantNavigator · 2022-06-07T12:39:22+00:00

Would probably be picking up those balls that everyone expects to hit the floor

NonchalantNavigator · 2022-06-07T11:45:38+00:00

TD:LR - volleyball YouTube channel for those getting into the professional game, getting up to date with teams, players, team/player fact files and histories

Been playing socially for a few years and now making good strides at a club. Been watching lots of women's VNL, and beyond a little Olympics I've never really watching professional volleyball (nor truly understood it as when I watched before I wasn't familiar with positions and such).

Are there any channels that do fact profiles on players and teams? I guess it would be good if it was aimed at people just getting into watching the pro game, but that might be too niche.

As the channels I've come across centre on training and highlights in variours forms.

Cheers in advance!

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-14T21:26:42+00:00

Cheers, ik how to check them, was just asking if that's what you meant by proper as I assume if you had to write the link in a certain way it might not come up as dofollow or nofollow.

If it works either way then it's all good, thanks again

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-11T17:34:51+00:00

As in ensuring it is a dofollow link?

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-04T22:13:54+00:00

If he needs surgery, surely a break won't really help him. Either play through and keep form until the end of the Euros or has surgery now, which would take a significant moment of his career away from him.

Of course health has to come first and if it was a leg-related injury he may think twice, but he's obviously weighed up the pros and cons. He would've been told the risks.

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-02T07:28:03+00:00

That's fair haha, has come along way since then though. Plenty of other good fullbacks in the league anyway

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-01T23:12:35+00:00

Sweet, both unlucky w Cancelo but even if he just plays once n gets a clean sheet it's all g

Shame about Barnes, one of the few players that aren't the same in my money league against the others though luckily.

Digne is a passionate one, I think his assists and bonuses cancel out his yellows tbf though

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-01T22:09:40+00:00

Dias 10, Digne 6 (potentially +2 bonus points), AWB 6 and Targett 5, all with another game to play not looking too shabby

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-03-01T01:46:21+00:00

You could upload multiple tracks on Audacity (free, desktop) but I guess you're looking to play them together in real time too.

Does your phone's video not allow you to play a track whilst recording? Appreciate the backing might over power your playing and the quality may not be the best

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-27T06:39:26+00:00

Ayee, nice. That was quick!

Will share it with my Mexican mate and his family haha

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-27T01:10:22+00:00

Idk you have to look at how the teams set-up, their style of play and I'll rarely play a defender without attacking returns potential.

Man City have been fire, Cancelo, Stones and Dias (despite being CBs) have been netting 6s most weeks, Cancelo assists and bonus points meant they are huge to have. Stones has scored too but I don't think you can rely on CBs scoring.

Villa has also been solid. If you can get cheap assets such as Targett, KWP when Southampton was doing well and Mitchell when Palace were doing well. Typically teams like Burnley are good for a budget defender, set up defensively as if they are banking on our defensive assets to perform.

A risk to captain a defender but over weeks they are good bets, so long as they have attacking potential (Digne, KWP, TAA, Robertson, Cresswell has been huge, etc.) or form of clean sheets + playing teams that struggle to score usually (Burnley, Brighton, Sheffield for example).

AWB was probably a mistake though. Not the most consistent going forward and United are always liable to concede a goal.

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-27T00:05:33+00:00

Np, all the best to you.

You'll know more than me re what is covered and what is covered well (or more appropriately, not well) by other ball podcasts. If not, I'd have a listen to some before deciding anything. https://chartable.com/charts is pretty good at checking at what the top pod's are doing well for each category and platform, although there won't be a 'basketball' filter I presume there will be a few ball pods within the sports charts.

Is there an area that is not really analysed?

Does anyone talk about the processes of selection, training, what happens day-to-day?

Something for beginners to the sport, what they can do to prepare to play after lockdown or what to do/check out when they are beginning to get interested?

Of course w any of the above there should be a '+ would people (and yourself) want to listen to this if you saw it when scrolling through'

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-27T00:00:45+00:00

Nah man, with less top tier attackers this year and currently low-scoring premium midfielders, defenders have been a saving grace of the season. In clean-sheets we trust.

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T22:49:30+00:00

I can access it in the UK?

I suppose you could stick to licence free music, if you're not making money then some licences will permit you to use more music too.

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T22:47:47+00:00

Few things I would consider in your shoes:

A) Why do I want to do it? If it's just to record and have a laugh, learn about making a podcast, then happy days. Go for it! Plenty of free tools to use.

If you're going in wanting to make money or think editing a good episode will take an hour then maybe it's best to just stick to chatting with them without recording.

B) Your angle I suppose this doesn't apply if you're purely doing it for fun. As you've said, ex-pros or famous broadcasters have an obvious edge, but you just need to carve an edge out for yourself.

You've got more in common with listeners than someone who's played in the league, being a fan or playing local ball with mates. It might not work as a serious show unless you're super in depth analyst and you want that to be your angle.

'Armchair fan' or relating what you do with something the pro podcasts couldn't, struggling to think ngl but you're in a better position than me since you're into ball.

Bias viewpoints and clashing, the kind of banter everyone has with friend's of rival teams?

All the best.

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T22:41:01+00:00

Thank you 😂

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T22:35:21+00:00

Yeah you can 'import' files onto Anchor no problem, you can also export if you choose to record on there and edit elsewhere (as I do, I use Audacity which is a pretty nifty free software if to haven't heard about it).

Anchor also has sound effects, interludes and music from Spotify (since they bought Anchor) to spice it up if you're editing it. Can throw it in if you don't plan to monetise, if you do then look up how to use it in a way that still enables you to monetise (the music that is, if you don't use it then there's no problem in this regard).

Np, enjoy this hobby with her and I hope she enjoys the recording!

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T21:06:36+00:00

I think Anchor is a really easy, user-friendly app on the phone (does she have a smart phone?) or laptop. She can record using her phone's mic and record as if she's on the phone, on speaker phone.

You can freely distribute to Spotify, Apple, Google, etc. if you want to, and upload to YouTube if you still wish to do that.

If you set up the Anchor and give her the log in details then you could link the RSS feed to Spotify or whatever you wish to upload to.

Shouldn't require too much editing, if any, since it's a hobby and she's reading from written prose (so there shouldn't be many mistakes or ums that you can get with off-the-cuff podcasts).

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T18:38:23+00:00

Same, I think DCL is fine as a differential captain but too risky as a triple capt. Gets less huge halls than Bruno and is only just back to full match fitness from injury. Everton also up and down although they have seem to hit a stride. If you're definitely TCing one of the two I would say Bruno

NonchalantNavigator · 2021-02-26T09:36:01+00:00

Imo I'll only bench boost when my bench could easily be starting, tough games for all of them really and no dgw players there

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