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

Chapter 91 [091] Taking the initiative is the best way to go!

Seeing that Zhang Jiahao was beaten 0:7 by his opponent at the beginning, Li Qian sat there, seemingly calm, but in fact he was very panicked. He wanted to stand up immediately and call a timeout for Zhang Jiahao.

But, he didn't take any action after all.

Before this, Chen Jin had told him that during Zhang Jiahao's game, it was most taboo to call a timeout for him and interrupt his touch.

The issue is,
"You've been beaten like this, and you still feel like shit!"

Li Qian frowned inwardly.

However, out of trust in Chen Jin and Chen Jin's understanding of Zhang Jiahao, he was able to hold back.

At the same time, in the audience.

Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang sat side by side and watched the game.

"As expected, Zhang Jiahao failed to make it to the quarterfinals."

Xie Mingyang sneered.

After all, Zhang Jiahao's opponents in this game are no longer those ugly guys from before.

But it is Kai Stumper who has a lot of experience in major competitions.

Although this person is not ranked high in the world, his skills are quite good.

More importantly, Stumper’s mother, who was once a table tennis player for the Chinese team, often brought him back to China for training.

Therefore, Stumper is familiar with the playing styles of the Chinese table tennis players.

As for Stumper's own skills, whether it is the handling of the ball on the table or the forehand and backhand pull from the middle and long distance, although the power is not great, the rotation and landing point are controlled quite well.

It is not an easy task for Zhang Jiahao to pass this level.

But Chen Jin didn't agree with that. He smiled and said, "Maybe not."

"Oh?"

Xie Mingyang was a little surprised. "With such an obvious difference in strength between the two, do you still think Zhang Jiahao can win?"

"of course."

Chen Jin seemed confident and had a mysterious trust in Zhang Jiahao.

"Then what do you think is the probability of Zhang Jiahao winning?"

Xie Mingyang asked.

Chen Jin thought about it carefully, and then slowly said: "Less than 10%."

"what?"

I thought Chen Jin would say at least 50%, but I didn't expect to get such an answer, which made Xie Mingyang stunned.

Xie Mingyang looked at Chen Jin, his eyes showing something strange: "What... do you mean?"

"With a chance of winning of less than 10%, you still think Zhang Jiahao will win?"

What the hell is this brain circuit and logic?

Xie Mingyang, who is usually calm, couldn't help but complain in his heart at this moment.

"It's a best-of-five game. This is only the first game. Don't panic."

Chen Jin smiled.

While talking.

But on the court, Stumper suddenly made a backhand burst in a straight line, approaching Zhang Jiahao's backhand position.

Zhang Jiahao made a mistake in prediction, hurriedly took a half step back, and cut the ball with his backhand.

This ball has strong side spin, but lacks speed and arc.

Stumper showed no mercy and hit the opponent violently.

"Snapped!"

The momentum is strong and sinking.

The small ping-pong ball, like a falcon swooping down from the sky, hit Zhang Jiahao's backhand hard.

Zhang Jiahao was forced to make a backhand cut just now, and he secretly thought that things were not good.

I know that what will greet me next is the opponent's explosive attack.

Zhang Jiahao retreated to the middle and far distance at an extremely fast speed and hit a high ball.

In professional competitions, high balls are mostly forced.

Even Xu Xin would never easily give the high ball to his opponent unless he had no choice.

However, Xu Xin in his peak period had superb footwork and unrivaled touch.

He can find opportunities to counterattack from passive high balls and often hits brilliant goals, which are talked about by fans with relish.

But the feeling of touch is a gift from God. How can everyone have it?

And at this time.

Zhang Jiahao retreated to the middle and far distance, and was forced to hit a high ball.

Then, he moved, stood in the center line, and stared at the opponent's every move.

"Snapped!"

Stumper hit the ball again.

This power, this landing point, this rate of coming on stage, is stable yet fierce.

On the other hand...

Stumper's shot still severely suppressed Zhang Jiahao's backhand.

Zhang Jiahao had no choice but to take another step back and could only lob the ball again.

"Snapped!"

Stumper's attack, like thunder, continued to pressure the opponent's backhand.

"High balls are too passive. Sooner or later, you will be defeated by the opponent."

Zhang Jiahao gritted his teeth and said, "Taking the initiative is the best way!" He knew in his heart how difficult it would be to launch an attack under such circumstances.

But he still insisted on giving it a try.

"Even if you lose, you have to lose standing up."

Think of this.

I have already made up my mind.

This time, no more high balls to the opponent.

By looking at the opponent's position and board shape, you can instantly predict where the ball will land.

Suddenly he took a big step to the right and quickly moved sideways.

Squat down low, placing your weight on your left leg.

Lower your waist and lead the racket.

When the ball was in the descending period, Zhang Jiahao shouted suddenly and his strength suddenly burst out.

Counter-pull from far table!

"what?"

Stumper never expected that in such a passive situation, Zhang Jiahao would actually fight back and pull him back. A look of surprise flashed across his face.

His reactions are also very quick.

I wanted to turn sideways and pull back, but I caught a glimpse of Zhang Jiahao on the far platform.

A light bulb went off in my head and the pattern suddenly changed.

Suck short!

Although this is not his area of ​​expertise, fortunately he has a great feel for it.

Gently sucked a half board out of the stage.

Considering the opponent's current distance, it is impossible to save him!

Stumper thought.

However, he still wanted to win.

A snap of the fingers is but a moment.

Zhang Jiahao kicked his feet hard and rushed to the table like an arrow.

Before the ping-pong ball hit the ground, he shook his wrist and hit the ball hard.

A miracle occurs!

He actually successfully saved the ball.

Even Stumper couldn't help but sigh in his heart for Zhang Jiahao's goal.

At the same time, a board came down angrily.

"Snapped!"

The ping-pong ball flew like lightning, heading straight for Zhang Jiahao's backhand baseline.

The situation was already exhausted and Zhang Jiahao was no longer able to turn the situation around.

0: 8.

Zhang Jiahao lost another point.

in the audience.

Witnessing this goal, Xie Mingyang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

I have to say that Zhang Jiahao's desire to win is indeed worthy of praise.

However, in competitive sports, what matters is often not the process of playing, but the result.

Xie Mingyang turned to look at Chen Jin: "Now what do you think is the chance of Zhang Jiahao winning?"

Chen Jin smiled and said nothing, but made an OK gesture.

"Thirty percent?"

Xie Mingyang frowned slightly, "Zhang Jiahao's head is almost shaved bald, how come his chances of winning are still increasing?"

"Because I know him."

Chen Jin smiled.

As expected.

Next, Zhang Jiahao seemed to suddenly come to his senses and scored six points in one breath.

"Ok?"

Xie Mingyang frowned, "Could it be that this kid is really going to turn the tide?"

But the facts proved that Zhang Jiahao's opponent was no pushover either.

Seeing that Zhang Jiahao was coming on fiercely, he decisively called a timeout.

After the timeout, Stumper again narrowed the score gap to four points.

10:6, first to get the game point.

Although Zhang Jiahao tried to catch up, he still lost the first game 7:11.

"such a pity."

Xie Mingyang leaned back and said, "Just now I almost thought that Zhang Jiahao could really turn the tide, but it seems that I thought too much."

"But, his chances of winning this game are already 50%."

Chen Jin smiled, "If I'm not mistaken, the second game should be very tense."

"Even if Stumper wins, it's going to be a tough one."

(End of this chapter)