Table tennis: Swinging the racket billions of times, achieving a grand slam

Chapter 114 [114] Losing points is also considered a tactic?
"Huh~ At least I got back a point and I'm not at risk of having my head shaved."

Zhang Jiahao felt relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The hips, which were originally slightly raised, now sat back down in the seat.

But he was merciless in his words: "If Xie is really shaved bald by the Japanese, I will ridicule him for the rest of his life..."

"Oh, what a mistake. I shouldn't have prayed for help from my Zhang family ancestors just now."

"But it doesn't seem to matter. It's just one point. It's harder for Xie to win this game than for Usopp to become the Pirate King."

I heard Zhang Jiahao talking to himself.

Li Qian crossed his arms, frowned, and stared at the competition field: "It is indeed difficult."

In the last ball, Xie Mingyang's short pass landed in a very tricky place, which restricted Matsushima Terusora's initiative.

Only then did Xie Mingyang score a point.

If you want to win the game, you need to take the initiative.

"What are you talking about? Which game is easy to win?"

Chen Jin whispered.

When talking about the Chinese national table tennis team, everyone says they are invincible.

Indeed, let’s not talk about the future, let’s just talk about the past.

The performance of the Chinese national table tennis team is truly worthy of the word “invincible”.

The famous scene of three national flags rising at the same time during the 08 Olympics is still vivid in our minds.

During the London Olympic cycle, "Mad Mastiff" Zhang Jike emerged and became a Grand Slam player in the shortest time and at the fastest speed.

In the 16 Olympics, the Rio Three Musketeers, plus a future "Super Grand Slam" player, have become the pinnacle of Chinese table tennis' glory in the hearts of countless people.

Even in the just-concluded Paris Olympics, despite constant controversies, the Chinese table tennis team still won all five gold medals.

But how many people remember the difficulties that athletes face behind these glories in winning each game?
Zhang Jike was born with a bone fracture. At the Rio Olympics, he endured the waist injury and guarded the halfway point with only a little health left, eventually meeting Ma Taki in the final.

Also in the Rio Olympics, how many people still remember the scene when Ma Taki and Zheng Rongzhi were trailing 0:2?

There is no need to elaborate on how difficult it was to win the match between Fan Zhendong and Zhang Benzhihe in Paris not long ago.

The Chinese national table tennis team was not born strong, it is just that someone is carrying the heavy burden.

The only difference is that some people carry the weight of their opponents, while others carry the weight of their teammates.

Of course, this is also the charm of competitive sports.

Through my own sweat and hard work, I defeated my opponents and myself in desperate situations time and time again.

The absolute main force of the national table tennis team still won with great difficulty when facing strong opponents.

What’s more, they are young players who are not the main players.

"We're only three points behind, it's not match point."

Chen Jin smiled calmly, "Even if we reach match point, even if we lose ten points, there is still a chance of a comeback."

"Nothing is impossible until the final whistle."

Hear the words.

Li Qian and Zhang Jiahao were both silent.

Everyone understands the logic, but the score is still a bit distressing.

at the same time.

The game on the field is still going on.

This time, Matsushima Terusora changed to a counter-spin serve, which landed on Xie Mingyang's forehand half of the table.

But Xie Mingyang took a quick step forward and made the twisting posture on the stage in advance.

"Are you finally going to fight me?"

Matsushima Terusora retreated half a step and was ready for a stalemate.

however.

Xie Mingyang suddenly changed his tactics, turning the twisting and pulling into a short swing.

"Nani?"

Matsushima Terusora rushed forward to save the ball.

Because we were in such a hurry, the control of our hands was not so delicate.

The return ball went high.

"Snapped!"

Xie Mingyang made another explosive charge, attacking the middle lane of Matsushima Terusora.

Unable to dodge, the ping-pong ball, with great force, hit Matsushima Terusora hard.

2: 4.

Limit the opponent's initiative on the table, and attack quickly without getting too entangled with the opponent.

This tactic allowed Xie Mingyang to score another point.

Xie Mingyang clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes became more determined and sharp.

Seeing Xie Mingyang start to chase points, Matsushima Terusora, who was always calm and steady, also felt a little emotional.

The key point is that Xie Mingyang's control over the stage made him feel very uncomfortable.

I just can't get started, and it feels like I have no place to use my power.

"Why do I always feel that Xie Mingyang's control on the stage is not like a horizontal board, but more like a vertical board?"

Matsushima Teru was puzzled.

Little did he know that not long ago, Xie Mingyang lost his first match with Chen Jin because of his poor handling of the ball on the table.

Therefore, in the next few days, Xie Mingyang deliberately strengthened the training of internal control.

Throughout the entire selection cycle, his control over the table has begun to show results.

Especially when I came here to compete, I trained with Chen Jin every day in just a few days. The two of us often exchanged technical and playing methods.

Chen Jin did not hide his own ideas and shared many of his insights with Xie Mingyang one by one.

With such teammates, Xie Mingyang's on-table control skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, learning straight board is like straight board.

This is also due to Xie Mingyang's own talents such as wrist and touch.

Next.

Xie Mingyang serves.

A long and quick ball, like lightning, rushed to the center baseline of Matsushima Terusora, almost touching the white edge.

Matsushima Terusora was caught off guard and conceded another goal.

The pressure increased sharply.

"Hold still."

Wiping the sweat from his face, Matsushima Terusora took a deep breath and kept reminding himself in his heart.

Especially at this time, we must be able to remain calm.

"what?"

Li Qian seemed to understand something suddenly. "You guys, losing four points at the start, was this a tactic deliberately arranged by Xie Mingyang?"

“Losing points is also considered a tactic?”

Zhang Jiahao looked at Li Qian with a strange look, "Master Li, are you hungry and confused?"

"I think so too. It's very likely."

Chen Jin nodded.

"what?"

Zhang Jiahao was stunned. "Brother Jin, do you think so too?"

"In the deciding game, it's not terrible to be ahead. The most terrible thing is to be overtaken by others when you are ahead."

Chen Jin looked at Matsushima Terusora with a smile, "Matsushima Terusora may have begun to feel that kind of pressure now."

"Of course, this tactic also has great drawbacks. If it goes wrong, the consequences will be self-evident."

“Therefore, it takes great self-confidence to dare to do this.”

no doubt.

Xie Mingyang has no lack of such confidence.

Therefore, he has the qualifications and ability to use such tactics with Matsushima Terusora.

Facts have also proved that there is nothing wrong with Xie Mingyang's tactics.

3: 4.

4: 4.

5: 4.

Xie Mingyang scored five points in a row and successfully reversed the score.

At this point, Matsushima Terusora finally got a little panicked.

Looking back at Coach Anxi.

Seeing this situation, Coach Anxi was also extremely anxious.

Unfortunately, there is only one opportunity to call a timeout in each game.

In the third game, their timeout was used.

There was no way to use the timeout to interrupt Xie Mingyang's scoring rhythm.

"Kusora-kun, hold on!"

Coach Anxi shouted from the sidelines, "Don't panic, get your rhythm back!"

As soon as he heard Coach Anzai's voice, Matsushima Terusora's heart calmed down a little.

Take a deep breath.

"It's okay, just play it steady."

"Hohohohahahaha..."

Matsushima Teru held the ping-pong ball with his bare hands and was not in a hurry to serve.

He jumped a few times on the spot, making some noises with his mouth to cheer himself up and relax himself.

Until the referee reminded.

Then he bent down and served the ball.

When in doubt, just grow up secretly!
Matsushima Terusora attempted to use a quick long ball to open up the situation and reverse the disadvantage.

However, stealing growth is a risky move.

Risks and benefits coexist.

"laugh!"

Matsushima Teruko failed to control the strength of his hands, causing his serve to hit the net and go out of bounds.

boom!
He was so angry that he jumped up and stomped his feet.

6: 4.

The situation was completely reversed.

Matsushima Terusora's mentality is a little broken.

"Won."

Chen Jin smiled slightly, and the expression on his face suddenly relaxed a lot.

(End of this chapter)