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what kind of car does he have?

also, the adam barbow youtube series where he goes to LYJ's home country to play in his club is awesome. everyone should check it out.
I actually don't know what he drives
But he was giving Chuang advice on what car to buy

I found that very funny
22 year old giving advice to a 42 year old on what car to buy, because you have kids, and this and that....
Lin is very fond of cars
 
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Well, the final is over. Congratulations to Lin and his coach on this victory! They did a good job and deserve this victory! Lin improved with each match at this tournament, while he was also able to suppress his excitement and show what he is capable of. Coach Lina is beyond praise! He very competently built tactics and strategy for the match, in addition, he very correctly did not take a single time out, which was so necessary for the Ma Long. Just great guys!
We must also give credit to Ma Long. He fought and did his best, but age is taking its toll... For me, regardless of the results, Ma Long will forever remain a legend!
 
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Well, the final is over. Congratulations to Lin and his coach on this victory! They did a good job and deserve this victory! Lin improved with each match at this tournament, while he was also able to suppress his excitement and show what he is capable of. Coach Lina is beyond praise! He very competently built tactics and strategy for the match, in addition, he very correctly did not take a single time out, which was so necessary for the Ma Long. Just great guys!
We must also give credit to Ma Long. He fought and did his best, but age is taking its toll... For me, regardless of the results, Ma Long will forever remain a legend!
There was "overseas" people coming to Taiwan chat groups and calling Lin to change coaches and how one needs young brains nowadays.
Most of those accounts typed in simplified Chinese (Taiwan types in Traditional Chinese characters).
those "attacks" came when Lin was loosing and it did influence a lot of people in Taiwan because the coach is a bit old to be a personal coach, but from what I see is, Lin is surround by a very strong team, and they believe the coach is right for him, then it is right for him.

Both Lin's current coach, previous coach and previous previous coach have all done a great deal to make him a more complete player.
 
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There was "overseas" people coming to Taiwan chat groups and calling Lin to change coaches and how one needs young brains nowadays.
Most of those accounts typed in simplified Chinese (Taiwan types in Traditional Chinese characters).
those "attacks" came when Lin was loosing and it did influence a lot of people in Taiwan because the coach is a bit old to be a personal coach, but from what I see is, Lin is surround by a very strong team, and they believe the coach is right for him, then it is right for him.

Both Lin's current coach, previous coach and previous previous coach have all done a great deal to make him a more complete player.
Without a doubt, every coach matters in an athlete’s career
 
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Don't forget the shoes. You cannot possibly match his footwork without the same shoes.
need to check out what socks he is wearing too
that is the glue/bond/booster between the feet and the shoe
 
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Apparently, we can now observe the beginning of the decline of Chinese hegemony in table tennis. A historical moment, I'll tell you guys.
In fact, these are objective things that develop historically and are based, among other things, on purely technical aspects. Yes, the Chinese team will still have big victories, but to me personally the decline is obvious.
 
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Lin’s improved so much in short games and FH. In WCQ’s match Lin was even more powerful and faster. No surprise that even the dragon struggled to keep up with Lin’s pace.

Well done Lin!! Being so young and show so much talent
 
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Well, the final is over. Congratulations to Lin and his coach on this victory! They did a good job and deserve this victory! Lin improved with each match at this tournament, while he was also able to suppress his excitement and show what he is capable of. Coach Lina is beyond praise! He very competently built tactics and strategy for the match, in addition, he very correctly did not take a single time out, which was so necessary for the Ma Long. Just great guys!
We must also give credit to Ma Long. He fought and did his best, but age is taking its toll... For me, regardless of the results, Ma Long will forever remain a legend!
Both players took a timeout, Lin did so in the second set at 7-6.
 
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Very very impressive indeed. Is he going to be now a member of the big 4 now?

or is this more of a Hirano Miu moment?

The CNT can study and beat you if you rely on a few special tactics or strength.

But from the match you can tell Lin is pretty well rounded now. 3 years ago he struggled with:
Mid distance top spin
FH top spin
Short game
Strength in general

Now he has fixed all that and is just better than ML and WCQ in every aspect.

I think Lin will challenge the CNT for years to come.
 
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LYJ as of now doesnt seem
The CNT can study and beat you if you rely on a few special tactics or strength.

But from the match you can tell Lin is pretty well rounded now. 3 years ago he struggled with:
Mid distance top spin
FH top spin
Short game
Strength in general

Now he has fixed all that and is just better than ML and WCQ in every aspect.

I think Lin will challenge the CNT for years to come.
Agreed - LYJ seems to have virtually no weakness right now, his skills and techniques are on par with CNT Team A. The only thing that remains to be seen is if he has the mentality to consistently perform like this every time, and especially in the biggest stage - Olympics/WTTC.
If he can get this right, he’s THE threat against CNT this Olympics. Lebruns are too young and immature, and others simply aren’t good enough.
 
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Fortunately, Taiwan and China will be reunited soon so Lin will be playing for the CNT
I think a bigger chance that Japan gives Lin asylum and Lin plays for Japan.
Now, imagine that, HT and LYJ on the same team for the next 10 years.
oh, and the rest of the Taiwanese kids will tag along
 
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