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It's not just one thing. There are a lot of reasons for the misses...

I'm not an expert either, but I've played and watched a lot of ball. Some of it is strength needed to rise up through contact because refs aren't going to call touch fouls around the basket to bail out a player that's taking a wild shot. The players need to attack the basket on the drive or make strong post moves in order to get the foul call on the contact. I also see a lot of plays where guys just bat the ball around on a rebound or try to tip it when they need to control it first then shoot. Many players try to get a clean shot through the net when you have a higher chance of making it by banking it off of the glass. There are also a lot of times when Pedulla goes in the middle of the bigs and has to contort his body just to get a shot off. He makes some of them, but this is not a high percentage shot. Teammates need to be moving into position to receive a pass when the defense shifts to help out on the drive and give him someone to dish it to for a layup.
Posted: 01/05/2023 at 10:54 PM ET
(In response to this post by bigbadbird)

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We seem to miss alot from 2 feet and in- is that just strength? im not
bigbadbird 01/05/23 09:06 AM ET
It's not just one thing. There are a lot of reasons for the misses...
Hokie Rebel 01/05/23 10:54 PM ET
Poteat is our only big who will power through arm fouls
tallahasseehokie 01/05/23 06:48 PM ET
trying too hard to avoid contact when taking a shot in the lane
ShockWaveVT 01/05/23 01:21 PM ET
its those clown a$$ uniforms we wear... No one can play well in those **
whatIpostlike 01/05/23 09:28 AM ET
Agreed, hate those new unis**
stevie50 01/05/23 10:30 AM ET
being out-physicaled and ref's not
rmhokie 01/05/23 09:08 AM ET
Clemson 21 fouls, Virginia Tech 17 last night
SteveInBaltimore 01/05/23 10:41 AM ET
We have to accept they’re not calling stuff underneath and either stop
hokiepro 01/05/23 09:24 AM ET
other team players seem to be getting their share of
rmhokie 01/05/23 09:45 AM ET
We’re not being as physical as the other team
hokiepro 01/05/23 09:53 AM ET