In these moments, Bennett tries to convince her teammates that where it counts is in the head. Other teams have come back after losing at game point. Garland refuses to predict a record for the team, or to worry about whether the Yeowomen will eventually perform to their potential. Already she sees improvement. Rotation errors are infrequent now.
Some players seem to have gained confidence, although others still remain timid.
One game at a time, she plans to take it. One step at a time. Other teams have turned it around. The Yeowomen may do just that on October 11th, their next game, against Wooster.