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

Chapter 43 [043] Attack and Defense Change

11: 7.

Ding Xiaowei won the first game.

This result was both unexpected and reasonable.

Long rubber slice shots are not easy to deal with.

Especially for young players, the power of explosive charge is far less than that of adults.

In addition, Ding Xiaowei was beaten all the way by Chen Jin to the semi-finals.

He had even experienced Chen Jin's even more terrifying outburst, and nothing else could compare to it.

No matter how fierce and ruthless Xie Mingyang's charge is, can it compare to Chen Jin's?
It’s like a person practicing martial arts who has tied sandbags to his legs for several months. After suddenly untying them, he will suddenly feel as light as a swallow.

In this way, it doesn't seem that difficult to deal with Xie Mingyang's explosive charge.

Moreover, under Chen Jin's advice, Ding Xiaowei strengthened the offensive rhythm on both sides, cutting and counterattacking, and his playing style became more varied.

On the other hand, Xie Mingyang has never played against long rubber since they met in the Youth Championship.

It's normal not to get too comfortable in the first game.

Xie Mingyang did not show any sign of discouragement at all despite the defeat.

However, after this round, he also found that Ding Xiaowei was indeed much more difficult to deal with than before, and his attacks had obviously increased.

Resting on the sidelines.

Xie Mingyang wiped the sweat off his face and drank some water, while listening to the coach's analysis and summary, as well as the tactical arrangements for the next round.

"There was nothing wrong with the playing style in the first game, it was just that Ding Xiaowei got hotter first, and we had several balls when we were actively exerting force, and the mistakes were correct, so it wasn't a big problem."

The coach was neither hurried nor slow, but methodical. "In the second game, we will make some adjustments in the rhythm, try to control the rhythm of the game, and mobilize the opponent more."

"For example, if the opponent's sliced ​​ball has a low and light arc, then we don't hit it high, but lightly support it, forcing the opponent to run all over the table."

"No matter how good his footwork is, once he runs too much, he will get tired sooner or later and make more mistakes. At that time, it will be our offensive turn."

To know.

In a best-of-seven match, in addition to skills, tactics and mentality, physical strength is also an extremely important test.

The slicing style of play relies more on the footwork and consumes more physical energy.

Once you are tired and can't run anymore, most of your effort is wasted.

I have to say that Coach Xie Mingyang has his own way of analyzing opponents and situations, as well as tactical arrangements.

Of course, tactical arrangements are one thing, but whether they can be implemented effectively is another.

Listen to the coach quietly.

Although Xie Mingyang seemed to be daydreaming, he was actually thinking about the specific way of playing in his mind.

the other side.

Teacher Liu was also not idle, speaking eloquently and incessantly.

"I played very well in the first game. I played well in the counterattack and the adjustment of my feet."

Coach Liu first praised him profusely, "But in the second game, you must not underestimate the enemy, because Xie Mingyang is gradually adapting to your style of play, and they will definitely adjust their tactics."

"In the first game, the opponent wanted to use a fierce attack to kill the game directly, but you resolved it. So in the second game, according to my judgment, they are very likely to slow down the offensive rhythm."

"Through the change of rhythm, the whole table mobilizes you, consumes your physical strength to the maximum extent, and forces you to make mistakes."

"So, in the next second round, we will turn the passive situation into active one, attack with all our strength, and catch him off guard."

Teacher Liu spoke with great passion, and Ding Xiaowei's blood boiled as he listened.

Admittedly, the first game’s play, although with some counter-attacks, was still mainly based on slicing the ball.

There were several balls that were won with great difficulty thanks to Xie Mingyang's mistakes.

However, after the first game, Ding Xiaowei also found that Xie Mingyang's strength had increased a lot in just over a month.

The power and stability of the explosive charge, and even the table shots that were a weakness in the previous two days, have actually improved a lot.

In the era of big balls, the spin has weakened, and once you encounter a violent player with high stability, it is really difficult to slice the ball.

"Desperately attacking is definitely not an option. We must step up our offense."

more importantly.

In the first game, Ding Xiaowei had a hidden trick.

For counter-attack, we use anti-glue.

In fact, now that he has changed to a rubber with sponge, he can also attack with long rubber.

"I still have to thank Chen Jin."

Ding Xiaowei's eyes flashed with gratitude, "If it weren't for his reminder, my current tactical system wouldn't be as rich as it is now."

The mind has not changed.

At this time, a whistle sounded.

The break is over and both players enter the court to change sides.

"Step up the attack."

“Change of pace.”

Ding Xiaowei and Xie Mingyang both kept reminding themselves in their hearts.

The second game began and Ding Xiaowei served.

"boom!"

Ding Xiaowei stomped the ground hard with his right foot, making a loud noise.

Hooked a short ball from the side.

Because I tried to lower the arc intentionally, I failed to control it and the ball hit the net.

As Xie Mingyang rubbed it back, he raised his hand to signal.

The referee re-issued the ball.

"That ball just now went sideways again."

A thought flashed through Xie Mingyang's mind.

But Ding Xiaowei did not change his serve and still hooked the ball.

At the end, he made a fake move of lifting it up.

"You want to trick me into thinking I'm a topspin?"

Xie Mingyang sneered to himself.

Only a fool would be fooled by this kind of serve fake! Step forward and gently swing the ball short.

however.

The moment of contact with the ball.

Xie Mingyang's eyebrows trembled slightly, and he instantly realized that something was wrong: "It's not topspin, nor is it backspin, it's not spinning the ball!"

When Ding Xiaowei served the ball, he deliberately made a fake topspin move, making Xie Mingyang think that the ball was backspin.

But unexpectedly, it turned out to be a non-spinning ball!
The result of the misjudgment is that the return ball goes too high.

Give the opponent a chance to attack.

"Boiled!"

Xie Mingyang also reacted quickly. He noticed the attack the moment it happened and decisively stepped back from the stage, getting into a defensive posture.

Unsurprisingly.

Seeing that Xie Mingyang was fooled by his fake move and made a mistake in his back swing, Ding Xiaowei would not give the opponent a chance to breathe.

In the dark eyes, murderous intent surged.

"Snapped!"

Ding Xiaowei took violent shots.

Moreover, long rubber is used.

Due to the characteristics of long rubber, this ball is not only fast, but also light and floating, and it falls heavily in an arc.

It is more violent and more difficult to handle than the backspin of a slice shot.

"Long rubber!"

Although Xie Mingyang had to retreat from the table, he learned the lesson from the first ball of the first game. He remained calm and stared at Ding Xiaowei's racket.

He just happened to catch me.

I know that this ball is more difficult to receive than a slice shot, so neither counter-pull nor defense is the best way.

A snap of the fingers is but a moment.

Based on his current position and the landing point and arc of the incoming ball, Xie Mingyang quickly decided how to receive the ball.

Forehand slice!
Surprisingly.

Xie Mingyang actually cut the ball back steadily.

"Wow~"

There was an immediate cry of surprise at the scene.

but,
The exclamation has not yet fallen.

Ding Xiaowei over there had already turned the racket over, planted his feet firmly, lowered his waist and hips, exerted force on his face, and swung the racket violently.

"Snapped!"

Anti-rubber explosion.

The table tennis ball was like a wolf or a tiger, rushing straight towards Xie Mingyang's backhand baseline.

How could someone who could gain Wang Liqin's favor and make it to the semi-finals be someone who gained the fame in vain?

Xie Mingyang's steps were also not slow. He flashed and hit a high ball.

"Snapped!"

Ding Xiaowei was calm and composed, smashing violently and still pressing towards Xie Mingyang's backhand.

Xie Mingyang retreated to the far table, remained calm and responded calmly, still choosing to hit a high ball.

Ding Xiaowei continued to smash hard.

But this time, Xie Mingyang decided not to passively defend.

Defense is not his style!

Predict the landing point, seize the opportunity, and slide sideways at an extremely fast speed.

"what--"

Following a philosophical shout, Xie Mingyang made a forehand counter-pull.

"Well done!"

Ding Xiaowei quickly adjusted his steps, retreated to the middle and far distance, and violently pulled the ball back.

Arc, drop point, large angle...

The two kept running and pulling each other violently, and they were able to hold each other for many boards.

This scene caused exclamations from the whole audience, one wave after another.

"Fuck, the offense and defense have changed? Xie Mingyang has become a chopper?"

"What the hell is going on here, the attacker becomes a slicer, and the slicer becomes an attacker?"

"Fuck, this pair... Who the hell still remembers that Ding Xiaowei is actually a chopper?"

"Awesome Russ!"

……

In the end, the ball ended when Ding Xiaowei's counter-attack failed to hit the target, hit the side board and flew out of bounds.

but.

This goal was so exciting that even Xie Mingyang couldn't help but shout "Cuo Le" after winning the game.

To know.

Xie Mingyang's habit is usually to clench his fists tightly and remain silent.

But this time, he shouted out for the first time.

Let’s look at Ding Xiaowei.

Even though we lost the game, a regretful smile appeared on our face.

off the field.

Wang Hao and Wang Liqin applauded and smiled at each other: "This Ding Xiaowei looks more and more like our old friend."

"Brother Li, I suddenly have an idea..."

Wang Hao hesitated to speak, "Forget it, let's wait until they finish fighting."

(End of this chapter)