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

Chapter 49 [049] Playing back-to-back is also a tactic (Please read on!)

"Freed...finally freed..."

"Hahahahaha..."

Less than twenty minutes.

The best-of-seven match between Chen Jin and Ding Xiaowei ended at the speed of light.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ding Xiaowei had obviously given up resistance long ago.

Throughout the entire game, it felt like my feet had taken root, I stood still, and I was too lazy to even run.

Once Chen Jin hit the ball, Ding Xiaowei just stretched out his hand symbolically. Whether he could catch the ball or not was up to fate.

Everyone at the scene knows football.

Everyone knows that Ding Xiaowei did this because he knew he was no match for Chen Jin. Instead of wasting his energy here, it would be better to conserve his strength and experience for the next game.

This is also a tactic.

After all, the round-robin tournament is not a knockout tournament, and the competition system can support his approach.

Although he lost the game 4:0 and had his head shaved for three rounds, during the handshake after the game, Ding Xiaowei had a huge smile on his face, and he was happier than when he won the championship.

The whole person feels relieved and relaxed.

“Five games!”

"Five full games!"

"Do you know how I spent these five games?"

Like Ah Wei, Ding Xiaowei also wanted to vent all his inner torment and relief at this moment by turning them into roars.

However, he did not do so after all.

"Control yourself!"

Ding Xiaowei kept reminding himself, "You are the one who lost the game. You can't celebrate too wildly, otherwise people will think I am crazy."

Take a deep breath.

At least I suppressed the impulse in my heart.

He glanced at Zhang Jiahao who was not far away.

His eyes suddenly became sharp.

He was willing to give up resistance and save his energy just to deal with this person!
"I've got Zhang Jiahao for sure. Even Jesus can't stop him. I say that!"

Ding Xiaowei is full of fighting spirit.

I silently calculated the current group performance in my mind.

Chen Jin scored two points alone.

Xie Mingyang and Zhang Jiahao each lost a game and both ended up with zero points.

As for Ding Xiaowei, he had one win and one loss.

As long as he can defeat Zhang Jiahao, he will most likely be second in the group and become the runner-up of this qualifying tournament.

Think of this.

Ding Xiaowei couldn't help feeling a little excited.

However, he quickly calmed down.

In competitive sports, no one can predict the final outcome before the ball hits the ground.

"Fuck!"

Zhang Jiahao, who was watching the game with Coach Zhang, saw Ding Xiaowei standing still and attacking the entire time, and immediately understood his opponent's intention, "This guy wants to save his energy and focus on dealing with me, right?"

Coach Zhang also frowned: "People think you are a soft persimmon."

Of course, for the coach, knowing that this is a tactic of the opponent, there is nothing wrong with it.

What he needs to consider is how to deal with this tactic.

Instead of complaining.

"What the hell..."

Zhang Jiahao was so upset, "It's still unclear who the weak one is."

He has not played against Ding Xiaowei in this selection competition.

But in the Youth Championship, he defeated Ding Xiaowei in the semi-finals.

"You are a defeated general, yet you dare to speak so arrogantly."

There was fire in Zhang Jiahao's eyes.

"In the next match between you and Xie Mingyang, no matter if you win or lose, one of you must stand back to back."

Coach Zhang pinched his chin and analyzed, "According to the competition rules, in this situation, we either play rock-paper-scissors or flip a coin."

"If you were back-to-back, then the fifth game would be against Ding Xiaowei, and Ding Xiaowei's tactics would have been successful."

"If Xie Ming plays back-to-back, the opponent's tactics will collapse on their own."

But here's the thing.

Coach Wu had warned him before he left that Zhang Jiahao relied on his touch when playing basketball, and he would be slow to warm up, especially when playing against equally skilled opponents.

Therefore, back-to-back work may not necessarily be a bad thing for Zhang Jiahao.

As long as he can get into the groove when playing against Xie Mingyang, even if he loses to Xie Mingyang, he will be able to use the residual heat of the groove to quickly get into his own groove and rhythm in the next game.

If it was not a back-to-back game, Zhang Jiahao would need to slowly regain his touch and get into the game during the match with Ding Xiaowei.

But in this case, the risk is obviously much higher.

"Jiahao."

Coach Zhang paused for a moment, "I remember your luck in guessing first by rock-paper-scissors and coin tossing has always been pretty good, right?"

"Of course." Zhang Jiahao patted his chest, raised his eyelids, and said proudly, "Oh, there is silver on it."

"According to the rules of the trials, after you and Xie Mingyang play, you will most likely play rock-paper-scissors or flip a coin to decide who will play back-to-back in the fifth game. You..."

Coach Zhang hasn't finished speaking yet.

Zhang Jiahao immediately took it over and said confidently, "Coach Zhang, don't worry. In terms of strength, I may not be a match for Xie Mingyang."

"But when it comes to coin-flipping and rock-paper-scissors, I won't be sleepy anymore."

"I'm not exaggerating. I told him to use both hands and feet, and he could kill Xie Mingyang with just his head."

Zhang Jiahao was full of confidence, "Oh, there is silver on it."

At this moment.

A head popped out from the side: "Which head are you using?"

Zhang Jiahao: “???”

Coach Zhang: “???”

Qin Wenjie: “???”

Chen Zihan: “???”

Anyang: “What do you mean?”

Several people looked at Ouyang Liangqin with strange eyes.

"..."

Ouyang Liangqin was embarrassed, smiled awkwardly, and immediately lowered his head, "Of course it's the head on top, the head on top."

so close!

He almost exposed his true nature as the filthy demon king!
Everyone: "..."

Glancing at Ouyang Liangqin, Coach Zhang turned slightly and said to Ding Xiaowei, "I know you have always had good luck, but in this game of rock-paper-scissors, you'd better lose to Xie Mingyang."

"what?"

Zhang Jiahao was stunned, "Why?"

Losing to Xie Mingyang in the competition would be fine, but even losing to Xie Mingyang in the game of "rock-paper-scissors", which is his best area, how can I survive in the future?
Zhang Jiahao looked at Coach Zhang in confusion.

"Because, only if you play rock-paper-scissors with Xie Mingyang, you can play back-to-back."

Seeing Zhang Jiahao's lips move slightly, Coach Zhang immediately interrupted his casting, "Shut up and listen to what I have to say first."

"You are the type of player who is slow to warm up, and your playing style relies heavily on your touch, so playing back-to-back is your best tactical choice."

Zhang Jiahao frowned: "But my physical strength..."

"That depends on the match between you and Xie Mingyang."

Coach Zhang said, "We need to conserve our energy, play well and maintain our form until the next game."

"It's a bit difficult to have both."

Zhang Jiahao's brow furrowed even deeper.

"Best of seven, best of four. That's enough time."

Coach Zhang said, "Even if you are shut out by Xie Mingyang, just relax in the first two games, conserve your energy, and try to get your touch back in the last two games. That'll be all."

"We're going to be shut out by Xie Mingyang again?"

Zhang Jiahao looked unwilling and curled his lips, "I have been shut out three times by Xie Mingyang."

"What are you talking about!"

Coach Zhang laughed and said, "Look at Ding Xiaowei. He is about to be shut out for the fifth time, but he is so calm."

(Ding Xiaowei OS: I really have a whole family of toggle oil!)
"Right."

Although he said this, Zhang Jiahao still felt a little unwilling.

In such an important game, if we can get revenge, it will be a real source of pride.

But from what Coach Zhang said, it seemed that he was certain that he was no match for Xie Mingyang.

Being timid before fighting is a taboo for military strategists!

Coach Zhang looked at Zhang Jiahao, and after reading his expression, he had already guessed what he was thinking: "This kid wants to show off..."

Given Zhang Jiahao's personality, the more anxious he is to prove himself, the more likely he is to run into problems.

If Zhang Jiahao is allowed to act recklessly, he will not only lose to Xie Mingyang, but may not even be able to defeat Ding Xiaowei.

At this moment.

But Chen Jin, who had just finished the game, walked over while wiping his sweat.

Got it!

Coach Zhang's eyes lit up, and he came forward with two bottles of water: "Thank you for your hard work, and you played well."

Chen Jin now has two points and has secured the runner-up spot.

"Thank you."

Chen Jin took the bottle of water, tilted his head back, and drank half of the bottle.

"Chen Jin, the next match is between Zhang Jiahao and Xie Mingyang."

Coach Zhang asked, "What do you think?"

"what?"

Chen Jin was stunned for a moment.

After taking a look at Zhang Jiahao, who had a somewhat unwilling look on his face, he immediately understood Coach Zhang's intention.

After thinking for a while, he said, "The chances of winning are slim. The best way is to conserve your energy while showing your touch and fight back to back with Ding Xiaowei."

(End of this chapter)