"Compared to them, I still have a lot to learn," Wang said. "I know people are expecting me to score more points with strong spikes and I know they like me to score in such a spectacular way. I am always working hard to polish my skill above the net and I hope I will not let them down in Beijing."

Chen said she has now found her rhythm.

"She always finds a way to score and nobody can stop her," he said, reflecting on her role in China's 6-0 rout of Cuba in a warm-up series in March.

 "It is fair to say that she can now be called one of the most powerful spikers in the world".

The team has struggled since Athens through a rocky period of transition. Even Wang has endured her fair share of trials and tribulations, and she will only perform to expectations in Beijing if she can win a psychological battle against herself, said Chen.

"She is still not consistent in big competitions, where she tends to respond badly to pressure.

"She still has a way to go before she can become a superstar. In the meantime, we will do our best to help her and I hope the Olympic Games will be a platform for her to excel."