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

Chapter 347 Tactical Adjustments
Across from the pool table.

Falk and Karlsson were also whispering to each other.

"The coach is right. This boy named Zhang Jiahao is indeed the weak link in their group."

Falk gave Zhang Jiahao a meaningful look, a smirk playing on his lips. "As long as we keep an eye on him, we have a high probability of winning the match."

"This cannot be taken lightly."

Karlsson said in a deep voice, "I watched their doubles match yesterday. The reason why Zhang Jiahao made so many mistakes is probably because he wasn't warmed up yet, plus he was nervous."

"Once he gets into a rhythm, many of his shots will be unexpected."

After all, they had Chen Jin, the terrifying demon king, as their backup.

If we underestimate our enemy, we will inevitably pay a heavy price.

"Correct."

Falk agreed, saying, "We need to find a way to limit Chen Jin's attack while using Zhang Jiahao as a breakthrough point in the game."

"Strengthen your initial attack and quickly enter a stalemate."

Carlson said, "I believe that once we reach a stalemate, even if Chen Jin can withstand our attacks, Zhang Jiahao will not be able to hold on."

"OK."

The tactics have been agreed upon.

The two then stood on either side of the table, bending over and staring intently at each other.

Chen Jinfa went to the ball.

Hook your hand.

The right half of the platform is short and sideways.

Karlsson resolutely executed the established tactics, stepping forward, seizing the landing point, lowering his shoulder and raising his elbow, and then using a backhand twist.

However, he underestimated the spin of the ball.

laugh!
Eat and then go online.

3: 2.

Karlsson frowned and glanced at the backhand rubber as usual.

But he didn't say much.

He exchanged a glance with Falk, bent his knees and bent his body, ready to receive the serve again.

This time, however, I was more focused.

Chen Jin places the ping-pong ball in his palm, gently taps it upwards, and simultaneously rotates his waist to prepare the racket.

As it landed in front of me, my wrist jerked violently.

歘!
The ping-pong ball, like an arrow released from a bow, hurtles at an extremely fast speed towards the right corner of the opponent's table.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jin had grown taller by stealth.

Karlsson's position was blocked by the long ball, and although he hurriedly flicked it with his backhand, he was unable to neutralize the spin.

The ball hit the net.

2: 4.

"Has Chen Jin already guessed that I'm going to make my move?"

Karlsson's brow furrowed even more. "One was a topspin backspin, the other a long, fast shot; it was clearly an attempt to limit my attack."

I picked up a towel and wiped away the sweat.

Karlsson caught the ball thrown by the referee and whispered a few words to Falk.

In this round of serves, Zhang Jiahao is the receiver.

According to both of them, this was the perfect opportunity to even the score.

Falk made a gesture from the sidelines, and Karlsson nodded, preparing to serve.

The right half of the platform is short on the upper side.

Zhang Jiahao originally wanted to control the board and tried to play a short game.

However, the ball went too high when catching it.

How could Falk let such an opportunity slip by?
"Snapped!"

Falk angrily slammed the paddle down.

The ball moved like lightning, extremely fast.

In addition, it is powerful and heavy.

Although Chen Jin managed to block it, Falk was using short pips rubber, so he couldn't get any leverage.

The ball went into the net.

3: 4.

Although Chen Jin lost this point, it was Zhang Jiahao who caused it.

However, Chen Jin did not blame him.

He simply reminded me, "Keep your eyes on the ball."

Feeling like he wanted to slap himself a few times, Zhang Jiahao took a deep breath, nodded, and rallied his spirits.

Karlsson continues to serve.

Short on the lower side.

Zhang Jiahao rubs long.

Falk quickly turned to the side and swung his racket powerfully with his forehand with a loud snap.

Chen Jin was well-prepared for this.

Take the initiative and launch a strong counterattack.

Karlsson swung his arm backhand, tearing the line apart.

Zhang Jiahao hurriedly lunged forward with his forehand.

Unfortunately, the ball went out of bounds.

4: 4.

"what--"

Zhang Jiahao looked annoyed, let out a loud shout, and stomped his feet on the spot.

In the following matches, Falk and Karlsson gradually found their form.

One is responsible for control, and the other for offense.

They worked together seamlessly, with varied rhythms.

Falk's short pips rubber shots, in particular, are powerful and heavy, with a downward curve that makes them difficult to use as leverage.

Zhang Jiahao made frequent mistakes.

Even with Chen Jin's help, who single-handedly pulled the score back, doubles is ultimately a two-person game.

Moreover, the opponent is not weak either.

Even Chen Jin was powerless to reverse the situation.

5: 6.

6: 6.

7: 6.

7: 7.

……

Ultimately, the score of the first game was 11:9.

The Swedish pair won the match.

Falk and Karlsson exchanged a smile and gave each other a high five, as if they could already foresee the final victory.

During the break, he returned to the sidelines.

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao, holding towels, listened to Wang Hao's analysis and tactical arrangements while wiping their sweat.

"Zhang Jiahao, you're nervous."

Wang Hao looked at Zhang Jiahao with a serious expression, "Your footwork is slow, and you hesitate when you shoot. You lost several balls because of your own unnecessary mistakes."

Breathing heavily, sweat streaming down his face, Zhang Jiahao lowered his eyes and said, "I'm sorry, it was my fault..."

"It's okay to lose the first game. The key is to find the problems and correct them in time."

Wang Hao said, "Chen Jin, I understand your thinking. You want to let Zhang Jiahao have more opportunities to play in the first game, just like yesterday, so that he can get into form."

"The idea is good, but the opponent this time is a little different, so we must adjust immediately."

"Especially when you're trailing by a large margin, you have to shoulder the responsibility of attacking..."

Chen Jin nodded as he listened quietly to Wang Hao's words.

"Listen, we lost the first game, so we don't dwell on it. We'll adjust our tactics for the second game."

Wang Hao said in a deep voice, "Strengthen the first three shots and control the offensive rhythm in our own hands."

"Zhang Jiahao, you're in charge of controlling the situation and finding ways to create conditions for Chen Jin to attack."

"Chen Jin, if there's an opportunity, don't hold back."

"But if you can't kill the opponent, you must pay attention to the connection and continuity."

"Get moving with small steps, move around and cover for your teammates, don't just stand there like an idiot."

"come on!"

While talking.

The break is over and the game continues.

In the second set, Sweden served first.

Falk flipped the paddle again, using the red side of the inverted rubber, and served a no-spin.

Chen Jin stepped forward, controlled the board's shape, and pushed it in a straight line.

Karlsson lunges for a forehand, then drives diagonally.

Zhang Jiahao counter-laned down the middle lane.

Falk defends with a backhand.

Chen Jin slid to the side and unleashed a powerful forehand smash.

"Snapped!"

The sheer power, speed, spin, and landing point of the attack exceeded Carlson's expectations.

Karlsson tried his best to make the save, but it was too late.

0: 1.

"Choo-hoo!"

"Zhu--"

Wang Hao, standing on the sidelines, broke his silence.

He stood up, clenched his fists, roared, and clapped vigorously, providing emotional support for Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao.

"Pay attention to continuity."

Wang Hao shouted, "Pay attention to the transitions!"

The second ball.

Falk played a little trick.

Before serving, deliberately grip the racket with the red inverted rubber side as a forehand grip.

It seems they want to mislead their opponents and cause them to misjudge the situation.

However, at the moment of serving, the racket suddenly tipped over.

This trick could easily fool other players if they weren't careful.

Such petty thoughts are hardly respectable in front of Chen Jin.

Chen Jin saw right through it: "Inverted rubber serve, sidespin!"

Moreover, it was a semi-professional escort.

Chen Jin acted decisively and charged straight ahead.

"Snapped!"

The ball moved like lightning, its power like splitting the heavens.

The ball was so fast that not only Karlsson, but even Falk hadn't had time to get away before it was already in front of him.

Falk instinctively reached out to block.

boom!
The small ping-pong ball, like a missile, crashed hard into the forehand rubber of Falk's racket.

Instantly.

A tremendous force surged forth, instantly piercing through the rubber and reaching the core of the blade.

Falk felt a jolt in his hand and gasped, "What an explosive shot!"

Before his mind could change, he looked down.

Some debris fell off the racket and landed on the ground.

"What?"

An expression of disbelief and shock immediately appeared on Falk's face.

Because he clearly saw that the pimples on his forehand rubber, which he had just replaced, had been torn apart by Chen Jin.

(End of this chapter)