I know many criticised Poland here, especially their OHs but my problem after yesterday's match was Nowicka. Is she really expected to be a good setter? Not sure how old she is but the girl is simply too slow, cannot even make it to the net during rallies and jumpset properly, even though the receiving was fine. I understand that she did not train with these girls and tempo of her sets or connection to hitters can be off but she did not look like she could set the ball in decent quality. Hope she proves me wrong.
My other problem from yesterday's matches was Van de Vyver. I mean how many more years this girl needs to become a proper setter? Belgium won yesterday but they could simply play an easier match, I am not sure how many times I counted the Belgian hitters could only tip the ball over the net. Not to mention that she kept setting the ball to her middles while she could not deliver proper sets and middles could not kill over and over and finally after 5-6 rounds, she finally sets to Herbotts who helps them to side out. Kudos to her serves but Van de Vyver should really step up from this point or Belgium better invest on another setter. Belgian team also looked like in a chaos in defense, I remember the times they were so well organised, that was surprising.
