Our first series match was against Solletuna again. They had two of their starters back in the starting rotation and were able to rattle our passing line up a bit in order to take the win 3 sets to 1. It was a disappointing loss for us since we were clearly the better team. Our passing was ultimately our downfall in this match. The week following this match we practiced hard on passing and attacking in transition.
Our next game was at home against Gislaved. They were equipped with the same two outside hitters as the season before, a new setter and a good defensive plan. Their new setter was the kind who sets/tips the ball over if she is front row or back row 85 percent of the time. In other words the infuriating type for many. Our tactics were simple, shut down the outsides and NEVER let the setter win with her way of getting points. Well, we did it! There was one ball that the setter threw over which fell but other then that, we got EVERYTHING else. It was a great feeling to be able to rattle another team who we had trouble with last season. We beat them 3 sets to 1.
A home match against Ljungby was next. This match could have been a 3-0 win but the 3rd set felt a little to laid back and we weren't able to rally in time until the last couple points. This gave us momentum for the 4th set which we won however it was a little to close for comfort. A win is a win though and we took it yet again 3 sets to 1! The match was one of my favorites because it was the first I did not have any mistakes!! Something I would like to try and continue through out the season. I know it won't happen all the time, however keeping my mistakes low or having none at all will help the team firstly and also my confidence for the rest of the season.
This week we only have practice after practice and lifting. Our next game is at Lindesberg. It will be a fun match since I know their crowd will be there and hopefully peppered with a few Orebro supporters. A lot of energy to work with I am sure. I will be facing a setter who played to the same University and under the same head coach as I did. We did not play together but I was able to see her play in a few matches while I was still in school. I must admit she is a force to watch out for. I hope that the Orebro volley girls and myself will be able to come in the match prepared and ready to take on this strong team. We have the skill and the support from with in to beat them. We just need to be consistent and focused through out the match. Its about time it was our turn to show this league what we are made of!
Until next time, some of us are going to carve pumpkins tonight. Will be fun to do something that reminds me of home. Also some of the girls have never participated in something like this, so it will be fun to see what they think about it all. After the carving is done, I will be attempting to roast the seeds. Wish me luck! Next time I write I hope to have a few more wins to report :) Bye for now!
A couple pictures are below from the fall weather here in Sweden :) Enjoy!
