I came across an interview of JPN mens after the bronze medal lost, Togami was srsly holding back his tears and when Harimoto said all the responsibilities were on him, he shook his head multiple times. I hope this could be a career changing moment for Togami, so he can reflect on his game as a...
Then got 3-0'ed right in the next Wtt starcon, we can't glaze that 3-4 lost forever. Togami has what it takes to be the best player Japan has ever seen, but he needs a coach that can give him wider tactics as well as train his mental toughness.
Shinozuka is like the opposite of Togami, calm and...
well judging by the frequent harsh comment made by Mizutani towards Togami, I pray he return to JNT as coach and beat some wit into Togami's thick head, maybe then he'll undergo major changes
for once I want to sympathize with her because of the injury, but then why tf she has to overhit every time like that, Miwa fought a 1v3 for real.
Hayata: "Miu, clench your cheeks"
the next OLP cycle might be the best. China's talent pool has shrunk significantly, in the 1st team Fan, Wang will definitely become two main pillars, ML, LGY and LJK are entering the last leg of their career and might retire during this cycle. Lin SD seems to be most promising amongst the next...
the thing is Harimoto has gotten too used to fighting bh to bh in the diagonal line that he can't even dare to hit a straight bh or serving fast down the line since these set-ups can lead to a fh-fh pattern that he isn't as familiar to
I can only wonder what went through Togami's head when he looked at Harimoto kneeling on the ground in agony. Tasei must have emphasized the pivotal role of the third match to him during line-up, they knew Shinozuka can't handle an in-form Truls and anything could happen if it got to the 5th...
around 3rd and 4th game his shot quality improved and it got smoother for the JPN pair, but still his shot mostly works as transition to Togami heavy blows
regarding those weak points you mentioned, it's best to go with a 7 ply all wood blade to help you improve technique and footwork. Carbon blade although makes your shots seem faster and more threatening, it has smaller margin of error.
Nah I don't expect them to jump up and down cheering but at least applause and smile. Last night, from Ma Lin, WYD to even LGL, everyone display a face as if CNT lost gold to a foreigner. Not even ML back in 2020 got such a cold celebration like that
Congrats Chen Meng, she basically fought not only against SYS but her whole fandom and the CNT delegation. Sun's weakness was always her bh and CM exploited it throughout the game to suppress her domineering fh
This match really shows the depth of study made by JPN and Harimoto into Fan's. Harimoto doesn' afraid of Fan's backhand anymore, he can alternate between blocks and backhand punches to mess up the pace along with varied landing points. He also upped his forehand to attack confidently time to...
no, that's the reverse psychology effect, those that's closest to victory can become conservative and lose their ruthlessness while those that has their backs against the wall will fight crazily