Film Study: Connor Kirst setting slam picks
By Joe Keegan
PLL Analyst
Jun 16, 2022
The Whipsnakes’ pick location felt off in Week 1. They set picks for Matt Rambo deep at X. There were no slam picks set into the rotation of the ball at GLE. In Week 2, they got back to their DNA.
Connor Kirst fought through contact to set a couple of those signature slam picks right where Rambo wants them set. Rambo – who shot 0-for-4 with a turnover off pick-n-rolls at X in Week 1 – had a goal and two assists off pick-n-rolls in Week 2.
Kirst’s wing dodge in the second quarter created a hangup for Rambo. Meh. Hangups are just procrastinating offense. Kirst hustles to the opposite side of the crease to set a slam pick – and Rambo finds him rolling for a high percentage shots.
Whips pick location was off in Week 1. Too many picks set deep at X. They got back to their slam picks in Week 2 — and Connor Kirst hustled to set them on GLE where @rattmambo wants them. pic.twitter.com/Y41e3Ec4ux
— Joe Keegan (@joekeegs) June 12, 2022
Later in the game, Kirst’s slam pick produced a switch for Rambo. When the Waterdogs slid to the mismatch, Rambo found Kirst inside for the finish.
Kirst sets the slam pick. Rambo draws the switch. And Kirst gets rewarded for the hustle. pic.twitter.com/ZycgEPtWIP
— Joe Keegan (@joekeegs) June 13, 2022
Kirst was in-and-out of the lineup as a rookie. After John Haus’s retirement, it’s time for him to step up. These picks and reinforcements of head coach Jim Stagnitta’s gameplans are what Haus used to do so well. Kirst is doing the little things well; his breakout scoring game is coming soon.
