Delayed reaction.

Yes. Today I just realised what went wrong yesterday.

First. I had the perfect distance, but I hesitated and did not kick because I was unsure. That also meant that my opponent too had the perfect distance, and used it to her advantage instead.

Second. I did not move when she kicked me. Coach specifically told me before the match to move when she kicks. Move forward. Move backwards. Whatever, as long as I don't just stand there and let her kick me. But my body did not do that. I didn't think. I could have easily countered, scored a point, maybe even avoid letting her score.

Third. She playing with one leg doesn't mean that I have to play with one leg. Though I couldn't have done any better to be honest. I'm still mind blank, so I don't know what to do. Haha.

Fourth. A very important lesson. It is very much a mind game. The first round, she was happily scoring. It was relaxing for her. Second round, when I knew what to do to score, I could tell she panicked. I could feel it. She was nervous because every time the referee broke us apart, and let us go, I would attack without waiting (I already had the distance). I felt her panic the first two thirds of the second round. Then she got aggressive. I have to watch the video to see where she scored though.

Five. I need to learn to block. And I need to learn to go for the head.

Oh well. Hope I can win the next match. These are the most basic and vital lessons and I've understood them now.