In the 2024 World Club Cup, Li Yingying has truly amazed us all with her performance, leaving a stunning impression on everyone!
Reflecting on her performance last year, do you still remember how she was during the 2023 World Club Cup? Her condition wasn't particularly good at that time, and some people even started to worry if her competitive state had reached its peak.
But look at Li Yingying this year; she's like a completely different person, making me doubt if I'm seeing things clearly!
How did this girl manage to adjust her competitive state so perfectly?
Let's compare her performances in the World Club Cup between 2023 and 2024 to see the difference.
First, let's talk about her performance in 2023.
At that time, Li Yingying was still the core of Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team.
However, looking at her results, she only scored 61 points in offense, with an average of just 4.7 points per set. Doesn't that make you feel a bit uneasy?
Furthermore, her offensive efficiency was only 22%, and her reception efficiency was as low as 20%. Her ranking wasn't high, hovering mostly in the lower half of the list.
It's undeniable that Li Yingying's physical condition was clearly problematic back then.
The entire season's high-intensity matches, especially the intense Olympic qualifiers and Asian Games, put immense pressure on her body. By the time of the World Club Cup, she was almost exhausted.
Her performance indeed couldn't match the firepower of previous years, appearing somewhat tired and powerless.
But turning our attention to Li Yingying in 2024, she's like a breath of fresh air!
In this World Club Cup, she scored 104 points, with an average of 6.5 points per set!
This isn't just a small improvement; it's a significant breakthrough!
Not only has her scoring increased, but her offensive efficiency has soared from 22% to 37%, and her scoring rate has risen from 41% to 48%.
Moreover, Li Yingying's performance in reception and defense has also significantly improved.
In 2023, her reception accuracy was only 16 times, with quite a few mistakes. However, in 2024, she increased her reception accuracy to 22 times, greatly reducing errors. Her reception efficiency rose to 25%, and her ranking jumped from 11th in 2023 to fourth place.
This kind of progress is truly eye-catching.
Speaking of her saving performance, in 2023, her success rate was only 47%, ranking 20th among all players. In 2024, her success rate increased to 64%, with significant progress in ranking, placing her at 13th. The number of successful saves increased dramatically, and errors were reduced.
Don't you think Li Yingying now exudes the aura of a top-level player?
Some netizens commented: Last year, Li Yingying's state was indeed worrying. Although everyone knew she had the ability, her game state was clearly not up to par last year. At that time, it always seemed like she was showing signs of fatigue.
But this year, she's really back, feeling like a completely different person, playing so sharply and accurately. It's really great; she's fully restored to her top form!
Other netizens offered a different perspective: Li Yingying's performance this year is indeed astonishing, but there is still room for improvement in her offensive quality and reception stability, especially when facing stronger opponents. Her performance may fluctuate.
If she can make further progress in these areas, she will undoubtedly become even stronger.
Although this view does have some truth to it, we cannot overlook the fact that Li Yingying has already made tremendous improvements this year. After all, compared to last year, she's like a completely different person.
In fact, Li Yingying's progress, aside from her own efforts, is also attributed to a key factor: the overall adjustments of Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team and Yao Di's return.
Yao Di's comeback has significantly lightened Li Yingying's burden. As the main attacker, Li Yingying no longer carries the heavy task of organization and can focus more on her own offense and defense.
Her physical recovery has also been very timely. Despite some minor injuries, the overall state adjustment allows her to fully exert her advantages in competitions.
Additionally, some netizens believe that Li Yingying's current competitive state might be the result of several years of refinement, finally finding her own best rhythm.
Li Yingying has been a mainstay since joining the national team, but her state has fluctuated considerably, especially in international competitions where she is easily affected by pressure.
Now, it seems she has not only found her rhythm but also matured mentally, appearing calmer on the court.
That's right; Li Yingying's experience accumulation over the past two years has made her mentality more mature, and her performance in competitions has become increasingly stable.
Li Yingying in 2024 is truly unexpectedly impressive.
She not only performs strongly in offense but has also significantly improved in reception and defense.
All these changes are the results of Li Yingying's continuous efforts and adjustments.
Looking at her performance in the World Club Cup, doesn't it make you even more hopeful for her future?
Personally, I feel that if she maintains this competitive state, she will undoubtedly shine brightly on the international stage in the coming years.
Who wouldn't like such a well-rounded and improving player?
Some netizens summarized: Li Yingying's performance in 2024 is simply a comeback!
She not only brought greater contributions to Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team but also filled the future of the entire Chinese Women's Volleyball Team with hope.
If she can maintain this state, she might even become a world-class superstar!
See, isn't everyone's expectation for Li Yingying starting to rise?
As the season progresses, Li Yingying's performance will only get better, naturally delighting the fans.
From 2023 to 2024, Li Yingying has undoubtedly proven herself. She has not only overcome her past self but also shown infinite possibilities for the future.
Believe that in future competitions, we will see even more outstanding performances from her!