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

Chapter 223: Psychological shackles? No pain, no pain!
The next day.

No games in the morning.

Since this was another internal war, the head coaches of both Chen Jin and Liang Jingkun did not give any instructions in order to avoid suspicion.

Even Li Qian and Liu Zhiqiang did not show up in the training hall.

Only Wang Hao arrived at the scene early in the morning to inspect and supervise Lin Shidong's training.

After all, Lin Shidong also has a game in the afternoon.

The opponent is Lin Yun-ju.

But Wang Hao was seen standing on the sidelines with his hands folded over his chest, expressionless, watching Lin Shidong's training silently.

With the boss around, how could Lin Shidong dare to slack off?

He immediately cheered up, hitting the ball with greater force and running faster and faster.

For a while, the training became more and more intense.

Sweat rained down.

Taking advantage of the gap between serving, Lin Shidong glanced at Wang Hao from time to time.

He discovered that although Wang Hao was on his side, his eyes kept glancing at Chen Jin at the next table.

It was obvious that his mind had already drifted to Chen Jin.

more importantly.

When Wang Hao looked at Chen Jin, a doting smile appeared on his face involuntarily.

But when he turned around, his expression immediately changed to a stern one.

Lin Shidong's face was covered with sweat and his heart was filled with tears: "So, love will not disappear, it will just transfer, energy conservation is the law."

In this world, which teacher doesn’t love students with good academic performance?
It's just human nature!

Lin Shidong said: I am not envious or jealous at all, really!

With Chen Jin's current strength and achievements, he is definitely worthy of Wang Hao's favor.

Unless Lin Shidong can defeat Chen Jin fairly on the field.

Otherwise, I'm afraid nothing will ever go back to the way it was before.

Think of this.

Lin Shidong couldn't help but glanced at Chen Jin.

This talented young man is both an opponent and a teammate.

"I won't become another Fang Bo, will I?"

Lin Shidong was worried.

At the beginning, national table tennis players such as Fang Bo, Yan An, Zhou Yu, Zhang Jike and Ma Taki appeared in front and Fan Zhendong later.

In addition, the device was undergoing a change, which resulted in him being unable to make any progress.

Compared with Yan An, Zhou Yu and others, Fang Bo was relatively lucky. In the 15 Suzhou World Table Tennis Championships, he emerged as a dark horse and won the runner-up, losing to Ma Long.

However, he was stuck between the top Ma Long and the extraordinary Fan Zhendong and couldn't move at all.

The runner-up in the World Table Tennis Championships became Fang Bo’s highlight.

Apart from this, the only thing left in the table tennis world was Fang Bo’s sad scene of “I won that game”.

The situation Lin Shidong is facing now is very similar to that Fang Bo faced back then.

There are two big mountains, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, blocking his way in front, and the genius Chen Jin chasing him from behind.

If he cannot achieve more results, his status in the national table tennis team will be at most that of Liang Jingkun or Lin Gaoyuan.

Although there is only a difference of two words between the main force and the absolute main force, they are two completely different concepts.

Originally, according to the coaching team's plan, Lin Shidong was to be trained to succeed Ma Taki.

However, with the defeats in the Macau Championships, BJ Grand Slam and Asian Championships, Lin Shidong's confidence was also hit and destroyed.

The most important thing is.

Chen Jin has suddenly risen to prominence, and his recent performance can only be described with four words: “terrifying”.

In just two months, he won three championships.

Moreover, two of them are competitions that attract many top players.

Unlike the regular challenge tournaments and feeder tournaments he had participated in before, this one was full of gold content and was completely not comparable in the same league.

In this Montpellier Championship, Chen Jin's form is still hot.

If we keep going like this, we may win the championship again.

If this is true, then I will be completely marginalized.

"no!"

“I have to work harder!”

Lin Shidong gritted his teeth secretly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, "This time, I must rush into the finals and take back what originally belonged to me!"

"My goal is to be the absolute main force of the national table tennis team."

"You can't be like Liang Jingkun and just be content to be an idle prince."

at this time.

Not far away.

Liang Jingkun, who had just finished training, picked up a towel and was wiping his sweat.

Suddenly, my nose itches.

"Ah Qi——"

A sneeze, like thunder, resounded throughout the huge training hall.

Even the phlegm in the throat and the snot were thrown out.

"what's the situation?"

Liang Jingkun sniffed hard, "Is someone saying bad things about me behind my back?"

When I turned my head, I saw Chen Jin next door.

But Chen Jin, accompanied by Xie Mingyang, was concentrating on training.

I don't have time to speak ill of others.

Moreover, although he had only been with Chen Jin for a short time, he still understood Chen Jin's character.

He is definitely not the kind of dirty person who gossips behind people's backs.

"Look at how hard this kid is training. He's going to beat me."

Liang Jingkun rubbed his nose and said, "I want to see how powerful the people who defeated Big Head, Little Stone and Team Dragon are."

As the fourth player of the national table tennis team after the three absolute main players, Liang Jingkun's strength is unquestionable.

"The configuration of the grand slam below the neck", one of the representatives of the violent playing style.

It’s a pity that he is not good at controlling small balls on the table, and he is a slow warm-up type, so his condition is not very stable.

He is tall and strong, nicknamed "Fatty", and moves relatively slowly.

He is known as the "Idle Prince" in the national table tennis team.

There is no need to worry because I have a mine at home. At worst I can go home and inherit the family business.

Of course, Liang Jingkun’s current status in table tennis is closely related to his talent and hard work.

He seems to be indifferent on weekdays, but once his teammates are not online, he immediately transforms from "Sweetie" to "Dapang Liang" to defend the glory of the national table tennis team.

Come back from 2-0 down to win 3-0 and not lose in foreign wars.

It even became Liang Jingkun's biggest background this year.

However, after the Paris Olympics, Liang Jingkun's condition has been not quite right.

The results in the Macau Championship, BJ Grand Slam and Asian Championships were not ideal.

However, in the quarterfinals of this competition, facing the rising star Chen Jin, Liang Jingkun had already prepared himself mentally for losing.

In recent times, Chen Jin's strength has been obvious to all.

The playing style is comprehensive, capable of both violent output and small ball control.

He is not much inferior to Ma Taki at his peak.

Liang Jingkun knew very well that if he wanted to defeat Chen Jin, it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky.

"It's a civil war anyway, so it's not shameful to lose."

Liang Jingkun's mentality has already calmed down, "What if I win?"

The match between Chen Jin and Liang Jingkun is scheduled to start at 2:40 pm.

The previous game hasn't ended yet.

National table tennis coaches including Wang Hao, Liu Zhiqiang and Li Qian arrived in the audience seats in advance.

Find a good seat, sit down and watch the game.

Japan's Miwa Zhang Ben vs. South Korea's Yubin Shin.

The overall score is 2:0.

Miwa Zhang got the match point.

At this moment, it is the crucial deciding game.

7: 6.

Shin Yu-bin is in the lead.

As Zhang Benmihei continued to catch up with the score, they quickly called for a timeout.

The women's team's games are not as violent as those of the men's team.

In the eyes of Wang Hao and others, it is less entertaining.

Arriving early is for the next game.

Therefore, my mind was not on the game. I was just chatting with myself.

"Coach Liu."

Wang Hao smiled and looked at Liu Zhiqiang, "Who do you think has a better chance of winning in the next game, Chen Jin or Liang Jingkun?"

"Hard to say."

Liu Zhiqiang shook his head.

As Liang Jingkun's head coach, he is quite familiar with Liang Jingkun's strength.

Once he gets into shape, he's extremely brave.

Anyone who comes here will have to shed a layer of skin.

But in recent times, Liang Jingkun's condition has been unstable, and he no longer has the bloodiness and ambition that allowed him to defend his half of the zone alone in the first half of the year.

In addition, Chen Jin, who suddenly appeared, has performed too well in recent competitions.

Ma Long, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Moregard, Felix and other famous table tennis players were defeated one after another by Chen Jin.

Even a mere Liang Jingkun would not be able to match his brilliance.

But, think again.

In competitive sports, unless there is some inside information, no one can predict the outcome until the very end.

It is not impossible that Liang Jingkun suddenly wakes up and overthrows Chen Jin.

To be cautious, Liu Zhiqiang made his remarks vaguely.

"How about we make a prediction before the game?"

Wang Hao smiled and said, "Coach Li, I also want to hear your thoughts."

Why did it suddenly involve me?

I'm just Chen Jin's shadow coach!

Li Qian hesitated for a moment, pretending to think: "Although Liang Jingkun's forehand and backhand are very violent, and his ability in the middle and long distance is also excellent, I still prefer Chen Jin."

Although he felt like he was helping someone else raise their son, no matter what, in name, he was Chen Jin's head coach and Chen Jin was his disciple.

How could he not be optimistic about Chen Jin?
What's more, Chen Jin's strength and performance are enough for him to bet his entire fortune.

Glancing at Liu Zhiqiang, Li Qian continued, "Big Fatty's small ball on the table is a bit rough and difficult to control, giving the opponent a chance."

"Besides, his height and weight are there, and his movement pace is not as good as Chen Jin's."

"With Chen Jin's ability to change lines and open up the attack points, Big Fatty might not be able to keep up with Chen Jin's rhythm."

Liang Jingkun's weaknesses are obvious.

But it happens to be Chen Jin's strong point.

As for mid- and long-range stalemates, and forehand and backhand offense and defense, Chen Jin is definitely not inferior to Liang Jingkun.

The key point is that in addition to his hard power, Chen Jin relies on his brain when playing basketball.

On this point, Liang Jingkun was completely defeated.

"Correct."

Liu Zhiqiang nodded and said, "So, I am also optimistic about Chen Jin."

"Coach Liu, you are not a utilitarian milk, right?"

Li Qian smiled.

"Utilitarian milk?"

Liu Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, obviously not understanding what Li Qian meant by "utilitarian milk".

"I have watched all of Chen Jin's matches and observed his training. His strength, rotation, speed, and control of the rhythm of the match are completely beyond the normal level of a person of his age."

"It even makes me see a combination of peak Ma Long and peak Zhang Jike."

"More importantly, Chen Jin's mentality shows that no matter who his opponent is, even when facing Ma Long, he does not show any nervousness or cowardice."

There is a strong sense of appreciation in his words.

Then again, which coach wouldn’t like a talented young man like Chen Jin?
According to the rules set by the national table tennis team, coaches and players need to make a two-way choice.

However, Chen Jin is a straight-blade player.

Looking at the Chinese national table tennis team, no, looking at the world table tennis team, apart from Wang Hao, who is more qualified than him to teach Chen Jin?
If Wang Hao was not already the head coach of the men's team, he would need to consider the overall situation.

Otherwise, Li Qian would not even be qualified to be Chen Jin's shadow coach.

I listened to what the two said silently.

Wang Hao smiled slightly: "Are you all so optimistic about Chen Jin?"

"To be honest, I'm optimistic about him, too."

"However, Chen Jin is still too young and needs more experience."

“Both on and off the court need some practice.”

Speaking of which.

Wang Hao paused, "So, I discussed it with Coach Liu and deliberately set up a psychological barrier for Chen Jin before this game."

Hearing this, Li Qian and Liu Zhiqiang looked at each other and were both stunned: "Psychological shackles?"

"What psychological shackles?"

The words were not finished.

At this moment, the music in the venue suddenly became louder.

The lights dimmed, focusing on the playing field.

The match between Zhang Benmihe and Shin Yubin had already ended.

The match between Chen Jin and Liang Jingkun is about to begin.

Followed by.

Under the host's passionate and majestic introduction.

The two appeared one after another.

Watching Chen Jin slowly walking into the arena, Wang Hao slowly said, "Coach Li, the instant noodles that Chen Jin ate at noon yesterday, were given to him by you, right?"

Geek!

Li Qian's heart trembled violently.

It felt like I got an electric shock.

It’s over, Coach Wang found out!

Are the results of Chen Jin’s doping test out?

Positive?
Li Qian suddenly panicked.

"Coach Wang."

Li Qian said hurriedly, "It's all my fault, not Chen Jin..."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Wang Hao raised his hand to interrupt him: "Chen Jin's doping test was arranged by Coach Liu."

"what?"

Li Qian widened his eyes, quite surprised, "Why?"

"I just finished eating instant noodles and was picked for a doping test. The result will not be available for two days."

Wang Hao said, "In this way, Chen Jin will play today's game with a heavy psychological burden."

"Coach Liu wants to see if Chen Jin can handle this situation."

Even if there are no difficulties, we still have to create some artificially. Is this what is called "suffering without any hardship"?
I have to admit that Coach Liu’s ideas are sometimes really... talented.

Li Qian couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"But what if..."

After a little hesitation, Li Qian asked worriedly, "What if it's really positive?"

"Then let's do what needs to be done."

Wang Hao said seriously, "We must not take chances with this kind of thing."

If Chen Jin is really found to have taken performance-enhancing drugs this time, the punishment he will face will be more than just a suspension.

According to the rules of the national table tennis team, no matter how strong Chen Jin is, if he violates the principles, he will have to be dismissed.

Of course, this is just the worst-case scenario.

Wang Hao asked the team doctor and he was told that as long as the instant noodles were not those fake or inferior ones on the market, there shouldn't be any problems with the doping test.

After so many years, they finally had a genius in straight-blade horizontal hitting, and he didn't want anything to happen to Chen Jin.

"clear."

Li Qian nodded seriously.

The Chinese national table tennis team is not the Purple Potato Team, and has always been quite strict on such matters of principle.

Play the cleanest ball and win the cleanest championship - this is one of the meanings of this sentence.

"I hope Chen Jin is okay."

Li Qian prayed secretly.

Sudden.

My heart moved slightly.

"Zhang Jiahao is better at praying than I am..."

Think of this.

Li Qian quickly took out his cell phone and sent a message to Zhang Jiahao.

(End of this chapter)