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USA Jr A2 Women's Volleyball Team
Journal Entry #2 Day 3, July 17 Match vs. the Swiss National Team
By Brittany Fennell, Clemson University
Today we had a big match against the Swiss National Team. We came out prepared but so did they. Last night we played them and went to five games but today we weren't as lucky. We just weren't together as a team and didn't connect as well on the floor this morning. It was the little things that hurt us; the basics of volleyball. After the game we stayed in the gym and practiced for an hour on what hurt us the most. That was passing. We worked on some serve receive and it really paid off. Although we don't get to play the Swiss National Team again we are ready for the tournament in Croatia.
We still had to practice later that afternoon because it was very much needed. We all have talent but coming together on the court when we all have been taught a different way to play has been a challenge but we are well on our way now and connecting great on the court. Everyone is really supportive of each other and we have become really great friends. My main goal for this trip was to leave here a better player and just after three days I can see an improvement all around for each player.
After practice the Solothurn Regional u15 Team came into train and Eric set up some drills for them that we jumped into. Although they were all between 12 and 14 we really connected with them and were able to give them a few pointers and play around with them for a little while. We peppered with them and played some three on three. It was interesting to see how they play and just get a chance to interact with them. They really seemed to enjoy it, as did we.
Tonight the BIP/USA Team plays against the Swiss National Team. We are planning to watch and see the outcome.
Its Miley's birthday tomorrow so we plan on going out and sightseeing and get some dinner somewhere. We cant wait to walk around and learn more about Switzerland. |
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