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

Chapter 234 Zhang Ben fights! An unexpected incident occurs!

Chapter 234 Zhang Ben fights! An unexpected incident occurs!
The third round.

Back on the court, Tomokazu Harimoto shook off the dejection from losing the first two games and started by howling twice to boost his morale.

Having become famous at a young age and having played in so many competitions for so many years, Tomokazu Harimoto’s ability to adjust is still good.

At least, there was still a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

It's like he's made some kind of decision.

"Just like Coach Dong said, it's just a WTT match, not one of the three major tournaments. There's no need to be so nervous. Just relax and play."

Tomokazu Harimoto took a deep breath.

Empty yourself and adjust your state.

Of course, relaxing the fight does not mean giving up.

On the contrary, you have to fight hard and bring out your best.

Tomokazu Harimoto had already thought out his tactical play for this game.

"Boiled!"

Zhang Benzhihe shouted again.

Then he bent down, his eyes like a hawk, staring at Chen Jin's every move.

Chen Jin scored the goal.

Hook.

Short middle.

Tomokazu Harimoto started quickly, grabbed the landing point, and quickly inserted his right leg under the table.

Tilt your center of gravity and accumulate strength in your left leg.

Abdominal suction.

Drop your shoulders.

Elbow support.

The action was done in one go, without any delay.

"laugh!"

Twist the diagonal line inside the table.

For this ball, he controlled it with his hands and added a lot of power and rotation.

Chen Jin pushed his body forward, and with a snap, he quickly tore it with his backhand.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Benzhihe predicted the landing point and turned sideways in advance.

With lightning speed, the forehand bursts straight line.

"Snapped!"

The power, rotation, speed, landing point...all were beyond Chen Jin's expectations.

"Ok?"

Chen Jin wanted to dive for his forehand.

Unfortunately, the distance was too far and I was half a step slower.

It is obvious that Zhang Benzhihe's playing style in this ball has already gone beyond the scope of fighting.

There is a feeling that "man proposes, God disposes".

But no matter what, he finally got the ball.

0: 1.

For Tomokazu Harimoto, taking the lead at the start was a dream come true.

This made Zhang Benzhihe even more excited.

The winning moment.

"Cuo Le!"

"Zhu--"

Tomokazu Harimoto clenched his fists, squatted on the ground and roared.

The helplessness and frustration accumulated over the past two games were finally released at this moment.

The sound was as loud as a tiger roaring in the mountains.

Suddenly the momentum was overwhelming.

It was as if he was announcing to the world that from now on, he would reverse the situation.

In contrast, Chen Jin was very calm.

Compared with Zhang Ben, he is more like a veteran who has been fighting in the arena for more than ten years.

Silently catching the ping-pong ball thrown by the referee, Chen Jin touched the table, blew a breath, and watched Zhang Benzhihe gradually calm down.

"Da da da, da da da..."

Serve again.

It was a short hook.

"Unlike someone else, Chen Jin's hook shot is too clean."

Zhang Benzhihe, who has not yet mastered the skill of breaking through obstacles, now has a figure involuntarily appearing in his mind when he sees a hook serve.

Tomokazu Harimoto even suspected that he was about to suffer from "hook shot" PTSD.

Fortunately, Chen Jin's hook serve was within the rules and very clear.

"Not turning?"

In a flash, Tomokazu Harimoto made the judgment.

He immediately took a step forward and moved in a straight line on the stage.

This sudden move almost made Chen Jin fall for it.

Fortunately, Chen Jin was quick-witted and quick-handed, and he stopped in his tracks, changed his tactics midway, and made a backhand move.

At least the ball was saved.

However, the quality of the return ball is not ideal.

The power, rotation, arc and landing point all revealed huge flaws.

In a duel between masters, how can there be any mistakes?
Having finally forced Chen Jin into making a mistake, Zhang Benzhihe would not miss this fleeting opportunity.

"While you are sick, I will kill you!"

Deep in the dark pupils, murderous intent emerged.

Tomokazu Harimoto slid sideways and swung his forehand fiercely.

"Snapped!"

Another explosive charge.

The momentum is strong and sinking.

The ping-pong ball was like a ferocious tiger, swooping down from the heights of the forest, carrying ferocious power, and pouncing towards Chen Jin's center position.

As fast as lightning, with tricky landing points.

Although Chen Jin had retreated, it was too late.

2: 0.

"Cuo Le!"

"Zhu--"

In the huge arena, Zhang Benzhihe's roar was like thunder, suddenly resounding.

In the first two games, Chen Jin pinned him to the ground and he had no power to fight back.

Now, he finally succeeded in the fight and made Chen Jin a little confused.

The situation between the enemy and us changes, offense and defense change!

Kou can go, so can I!

"This should have been done a long time ago."

Zhang Benzhihe was excited, "If we had played like this earlier, we wouldn't have lost so badly in the first two games."

Think of this.

He turned his head and looked at Dong Qimin who was sitting outside the field.

Seeing Zhang Benzhihe score two points in a row and his momentum was high, Dong Qimin smiled and nodded and applauded.

This made Zhang Benzhihe even more encouraged.

"Finally, there is a glimmer of hope for a comeback."

Dong Qimin sighed, "It's not easy."

As Zhang Benzhihe's coach, he knows Zhang Benzhihe's playing habits very well.

If he is in good shape, Zhang Benzhihe is invincible and can kill anyone who stands in his way.

But once the state weakens, everyone can lose.

Today, Tomokazu Harimoto has regained his touch and form through crazy fighting.

With his strength, he may be able to defeat Chen Jin and turn the tide.

"Since his debut, Chen Jin has been invincible and has never been defeated."

Dong Qimin thought, "If he loses to Zhang Ben, it may not be a bad thing for him."

After all, Chen Jin is still too young.

Compared to his football skills, honing his character is the course he should study now.

auditorium.

All the players of the Neon team, including Togami Hayasuke, Uda Yukiya, and head coach Tasei Kunifumi, stood up and applauded and cheered for Zhang Benzhihe to boost his morale.

"In this game, Zhihe-kun finally found the form and feel of the top player in Japan."

Yukiya Ueda laughed softly.

"We only won by two points. Don't open the champagne at halftime. It's easy to get embarrassment."

Togami Hayasuke said calmly, "Besides, Tomokazu-kun's fighting style is like a quick shooter taking a powerful pill. We must fight quickly and decisively."

"Once the opponent slows down our pace, things will be bad."

As the second oldest player born and raised in Japan, Hayasuke Togami's current position in the Japanese men's team is second only to Tomokazu Harimoto.

He has played against Tomokazu Harimoto several times, and both sides have won and lost.

However, Togami Hayasuke's winning rate is significantly higher than that of Zhang Benzhihe.

Within the Neon team, Hayato Hayabusa is known as "Harimoto's nemesis" and the "Phantom God of Civil War".

His performance in foreign competitions is so poor that he is concentrating on figuring out how to defeat Tomokazu Harimoto.

Therefore, Hayasuke Togami has a good understanding of Tomokazu Harimoto, and his words hit the nail on the head.

While talking.

It's Tomokazu Harimoto's turn to serve.

Perhaps because he was too excited, his hands were tight and he actually posted a suicide message.

"Depend on!"

Zhang Benzhihe was so angry that he jumped to his feet.

At this critical moment, such a mistake not only undermined morale, but also disrupted the rhythm.

Zhang Benzhihe turned his head, stuck out his tongue, and his face was full of annoyance.

"It's okay!" Dong Qimin shouted, "Hold on!"

Taking a deep breath, Tomokazu Harimoto calmed down.

Keep serving.

歘!
Run the ball quickly and attack the middle.

Chen Jin hurriedly stepped back and fought back diagonally.

Tomokazu Harimoto defends with one board.

Chen Jin tore it apart quickly with force.

Knowing that he would not be able to withstand Chen Jin's attack once he gained a foothold, Zhang Benzhihe took a very fast step and moved sideways to create space for his shot.

At the same time, he swung his racket with his forehand and rushed out violently.

Another fight!

But I have to say that Zhang Benzhihe seemed to have exploded with blood, and his starting speed was as fast as riding the wind.

Moreover, it feels great.

He caught up with me again.

"Snapped!"

A burst of attack penetrated Chen Jin's forehand.

Chen Jin lost another point.

1: 3.

"Boiled!"

Tomokazu Harimoto was completely excited.

He clenched his fists and roared, full of murderous intent.

"Something's not right."

Liu Zhiqiang was getting a little restless on the sidelines. He crossed his arms over his chest, frowned slightly, and was worried. "Zhang Ben is in great form. If this continues, I wonder if Chen Jin can handle it?"

He was even wondering whether he should call a timeout to interrupt Zhang Benzhihe's rhythm.

In contrast, Chen Jin was not in a hurry and looked confident.

Before the game, Chen Jinyuan had guessed that Zhang Benzhihe might fight fiercely in this round, and he wanted to fight violence with violence.

But on second thought, it’s not quite appropriate.

Today's schedule is quite tight.

After the match with Tomokazu Harimoto, the final will begin three hours later.

It is bound to be another fierce battle.

If you consume too much energy and physical strength at this time, it will definitely not be a good thing for the finals.

Therefore, Chen Jin decisively changed his strategy.

Slow down the tempo, use slow to beat fast, and find a way to make Zhang Benzhihe have no place to use his strength.

What's more, the score of the small game is only 1:3.

With four match points in hand, is it possible that Zhang Benzhihe can still make a comeback?

Zhang Benzhihe's voice and morale had no effect on Chen Jin at all.

“It’s a bit noisy, though.”

Chen Jin scratched his ears and said, "The noise is making my head hurt a little."

"Harimoto-kun, let's give your throat a rest from now on."

"It also gives my ears some peace of mind."

Glancing at Tomokazu Harimoto, Chen Jin held the ping-pong ball in his hand and blew on it.

Then, he bent down.

Stretch out your left arm, place it against the edge of the white line on the table, and gently hold the ping-pong ball in your palm.

There was a pause.

Push your palms upward and throw the ball high.

It’s as high as a floor.

"High toss serve?"

Zhang Benzhihe immediately understood Chen Jin's intention, "Want to slow down the pace of the game?"

His momentum is strong and it is time to press on with his victory. How could Zhang Benzhihe let Chen Jin succeed?
His eyes were as sharp as lightning, staring at Chen Jin.

Every move and every detail of Chen Jinfa's serve was seen by Zhang Benzhihe.

"Half-stage?"

In just a blink of an eye, Zhang Benzhihe seemed to have a flash of inspiration and made a quick judgment.

Move your left foot back, move your right leg forward, and lower your body's center of gravity.

While taking the first step into position, lead the racket with the right hand, secretly accumulating strength.

As soon as the ball bounces out of the table twice, he will rush forward with all his strength.

however.

Zhang Benzhihe soon discovered something was wrong and felt a chill in his heart.

"wrong!"

"Not halfway through!"

"Inside the second jump platform!"

Chen Jin's forehand serve controlled the arc and landing point very delicately.

The second jump landed close to the white edge of the baseline.

If you are not careful, you will make a wrong prediction and think it is a half-release.

Tomokazu Harimoto was focused on fighting and was eager to attack, and his judgment was not very rigorous.

This leads to deviations in predictions.

However, Tomokazu Harimoto also reacted extremely quickly.

As soon as he jumped up, he hurriedly changed his tactics, changing from a rush to a rub.

But what I didn't expect was.

At the moment of attack, something unexpected happened again.

The ping-pong ball was originally moving forward, but suddenly it turned sharply to the right in an arc trajectory.

This was completely beyond Zhang Benzhihe's expectations.

"Nani?"

Zhang Benzhihe was dumbfounded. "Chen Jin's high toss serve actually added so much side spin?"

"Why didn't I see that just now?"

In a hurry, Tomokazu Harimoto wanted to save the ball without thinking.

boom!
The racket hit the edge of the table hard.

Zhang Benzhihe lost control of the racket and it flew straight out and fell to the ground.

Even his knuckles had a piece of skin rubbed off by the handle of the racket.

Fortunately there was no bleeding.

2: 3.

"Da da da da..."

Looking at the ping-pong ball bouncing back and forth on the table, drawing an N-shaped trajectory, Zhang Benzhihe looked up at Chen Jin and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

Chen Jin's serve was not only extremely confusing, but also full of skill.

It is difficult to judge and elusive.

"Chen Jinping's serve is mainly hook shot."

"This serve, like Ma Taki's desperate high throw, should be considered a unique skill."

"If it is not necessary, it will not be used easily."

"In other words, have I pushed Chen Jin to this point?"

Tomokazu Harimoto bent down and picked up the racket.

But I found that the collision just now had damaged the forehand rubber.

Tomokazu Harimoto did not hide it. He walked to the referee and showed the referee the broken racket face.

According to the competition rules, rackets with damaged rubber cannot be used any longer.

"Harimoto, since the rubber of the racket you are using is damaged, either stop changing the rubber or use a spare racket."

The referee asked, "Which one do you choose?"

“Use a spare racket.”

Tomokazu Harimoto answered without thinking.

During the game, if the rubber is replaced during this short break, the glue will definitely not be able to dry out.

As a professional player, he of course brought a spare racket.

Moreover, during normal training, the two rackets are usually used alternately.

Generally speaking, a professional player will not suddenly experience a drastic drop in strength simply by changing their main racket or auxiliary racket.

After all, rackets are custom made.

In terms of performance, the main and secondary rackets are not much different.

Even if the feel is slightly different, it can be compensated by strength and thickness.

For players who lose after changing their main and secondary rackets, it is probably not because of the racket problem, but because they are just bad players.

Followed by.

The referee informed Chen Jin and the audience of the situation and the game was suspended for one minute.

Tomokazu Harimoto returned to the sidelines and changed his racket.

"It's over."

Yukiya Ueda shook his head, "Tomokazu-kun's rhythm has been completely interrupted."

"Tomokazu-kun finally managed to get this state and feel after fighting so hard... What a pity."

Togami Hayasuke shrugged slightly.

People are not as good as the sky.

Who could have thought that such an accident would happen on the field.

"It seems that God has destined that Zhihe-kun will lose today's game."

Uda Yukiya smiled.

He also participated in the Montpellier Championship.