Gemotions

The volleyball coach looked at her, his expression serious. "We need you to try setting, Emily." Emily, the team's hitter, her powerful spikes having won countless matches. Setting required a different kind of skill, precise and strategic, a role that demanded a whole new mindset.

The court seemed to spin, the net swaying. A wave of dizziness washed over her. She imagined the set, the awkward passes, the missed opportunities. Her chest felt constricted. The cheers of the crowd sounded distorted and far away. She wanted to scream.