Analysis After a Come-From-Behind Loss Against Japan, and Preparation for the Gwangju Women's University Match
The broadcast ‘Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung’ showed the aftermath of Fil Seung Wonder Dogs' come-from-behind loss to Japanese team, Shujitsu High School.
Director Kim Yeon-koung conducted video analysis with the players, pinpointing the reasons for the defeat.
She diagnosed, “22 blocks is an absurd number. The reason we lost despite that is ultimately because our attack success rate was low.”
She emphasized, “No matter how well we receive, we can only score if we attack,” urging the need to improve attacking power.
Choi Sung-woo, the coach of their next opponent, Gwangju Women's University volleyball team, provoked tension by saying, “I've never seen a team train harder than us,” mentioning intense training sessions of over 8 hours every day, and suggesting that Wonder Dogs would face physical difficulties.
During the analysis, attention focused on Mongolian outside hitter, Inkushi.
Inkushi missed a chance to turn the game around by attempting a cross-court attack despite facing a short opponent setter. Kim Yeon-koung asked, “Explain why you hit it that way,” and Inkushi replied, “The high ball came up, so I tried to hit it long, but my swing was short.”
However, Kim Yeon-koung firmly pointed out the problem was with the choice, not the technique, saying, “That's not a valid reason. It doesn't make sense.”
She emphasized, “You must look at the situation, the front and back, and the defensive positions before attacking.”
At that moment, Kim Yeon-koung was demanding a strategic view to understand the game's flow.
Director Kim Yeon-koung had an in-depth one-on-one meeting with Inkushi.
Inkushi showed a lack of confidence, saying, “I don't think I'm doing well,” and confessed, “I wasn't confident I could score immediately.”
Kim Yeon-koung responded firmly, “That's an excuse. Let's not make excuses in this situation.”
She also asked, “Is there anything you want to say?” but Inkushi remained silent. Kim Yeon-koung revealed, “I was angry because I didn't see any will to do something there. I wanted to hear a feeling of 'I'll do better next time.'”
In front of the production team, Inkushi quietly recalled, “I really wanted to, but I couldn't get the words out at the time.”
It was revealed that the problem was not a lack of skill, but a lack of expression.
Inkushi, who is from Mongolia, has been playing volleyball in Korea since the first year of high school.
He confessed, “I've heard a lot that a player's career ends quickly. I wanted to go back to Mongolia just once.”
He dreamed of turning professional after graduation but faced the barrier of nationality issues.
It was touching that he started a new challenge after meeting Wonder Dogs.
He also revealed the reason for his passive attitude, saying, “What I learned wrong after coming to Korea is to say 'yes' no matter what. I say 'yes' even when I don't understand.”
This process revealed how quietly and silently he had endured.
On the day of training, Kim Yeon-koung spoke to Inkushi again.
“You can make 100 excuses. That's a loser's mindset. Don't compromise. Don't make excuses, find solutions. If you want to go to a bigger place, you have to think bigger.”
This statement contained both coldness and sincere support.
In the end, Inkushi showed improved performance in training and made progress by joining the Gwangju Women's University match roster.
The driving force behind his late growth was not his skill, but his “unspoken earnestness.”
It was a moment when the gap between the advice of an experienced senior and the silently enduring rookie narrowed.
Kim Yeon-koung's cold coaching ultimately concluded as 'genuine love' for her junior, leaving a lasting impression.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/plug_and_play_life/224054795451
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