"Toss, hurry up". "Rhythm, faster". The word that Chen Shintong hears the most from the head coach
"Toss, hurry up". "Rhythm, faster". The word that Chen Shintong hears the most from the head coach
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Chen Shintong, the new field commander of IBK Industrial Bank, is adjusting to Korean volleyball. The words that Kim Ho-chul, a former setter, hears the most are "toss fast" and "rhythm faster."
Chen is currently participating in the professional volleyball tournament of the 2024 Tongyeong-Dodram Cup. After receiving the nomination as the second-ranked player in the Asian quarter this year, Chen is keeping pace with the players in actual matches. IBK has advanced to the semifinals along with "New Face" including Apogit Victoria Danchak (registered Victoria) and middle blocker Lee Ju-ah.
While veteran outside heater Lee So-young has shoulder pain, Hwang Min-kyung is taking the center stage of the team. Yuk Seo-young also did her part in an outside heater.
In the first and second group games, Chen Shintong's toss was slow. "It's not that the ball is slow. The ball that comes out of the setter's hand should be fast, but it looks slow because it's late here," manager Kim said.
However, it was different in the final group match against Heungkuk Life on Wednesday. Chen Shintong's fast toss stood out. Outside heater resources, which are relatively low in stature, also staged aggressive attacks beating opponents' blockers, and Choi Jung-min and Lee Ju-ah, the weapons that IBK Industrial Bank expects, have recovered this year.
Chen's success rate in the fourth set reached 56.25 percent on the day. He made 18 of 32 successful plays. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, which had the upper hand in the battle against Heungkuk Life Insurance, has finally won the championship. It has secured wins and advanced to the semifinals against Heungkuk Life Insurance, which had lost all six games in the V-League last season.
Coach Kim also smiled broadly at Chen Shintong, who is seeking stability. "He suddenly became faster, so the players were embarrassed and made a lot of consecutive hits. Still, I hope that Shintong will be able to relieve his frustration. I hope he will be more integrated into the team and lead the team," he said, expressing strong trust.
"I thought the team's rhythm was fast even before I came here. I am trying to match them one by one while playing the game," Chen said. "I am trying to communicate with the coach, the coach, and the team members. Originally, the tossing was not fast, but I tried to match with our strikers. I have confidence that the strikers will perform better. I am grateful to the strikers."
What does Kim often say to Chen? "Speed, toss, rhythm, faster," Chen replied.
She has a strong affection for Korea. She also enjoys Korean dramas and foods. She can also communicate in Korean. Though she is a foreign setter, she can communicate with her teammates on the court. Hwang Min-kyung said, "I feel comfortable because I can almost understand Korean. I understand 'high,' 'low,' and 'quickly.' I can almost understand what she hears in Korean."
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea is competing against Hyundai E&C. "I know Hyundai E&C is also a strong team. I will listen to the coach's instructions and prepare for the match," Chen said.
"The team seems to have the will and will to play more than it did in the last season. It feels like we are united. Even in difficult situations, the team never gives up," Hwang said. "Our middle blockers have good offense, so if I and (Lee) So-young, the center of the team will revive if the players who are receiving from behind focus more. Then everything will come alive." 안전놀이터
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea had advanced to the finals for the first time in seven years at the championship last year. The team was blocked by GS Caltex and ended up in second place. It is aiming at the finals for the second consecutive year.