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  1. What is a compact stroke?

    So it's like Bruce Lee one-inch punch :)
  2. What is a compact stroke?

    Thanks. That makes very much sense.
  3. What is a compact stroke?

    I came across a comment on YouTube advising elderly players to play a compact stroke, similar to Timo Ball, in order to conserve energy during the game. The video is about lifting (topspin) backspin balls. What is a compact stroke? Is there any such thing as a compact stroke?
  4. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    Because FZD was mentally strong, and he got focused at that crucial moment, contrary to Alexis,. IMHO.
  5. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    But for the women's championship, the final were real.
  6. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    The SF (CHN vs KOR) was the highlight of the championships.
  7. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    Ma Long racket is getting tested. Hmm...
  8. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    The 4th set was Alexis best chance.
  9. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    I agree entirely. It seemed Cheng Meng perceived Miwa to lack the mental fortitude to secure the trophy. This stands in stark contrast to Miu Hirano's performance throughout the tournament. Hirano displayed unwavering confidence and exceptional mental fortitude. Had she faced Cheng Meng, her...
  10. ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024

    It's interesting to consider what the result might have been if Hirano was the 1st/2nd players. While we understand the desire to give Miwa an opportunity, an experienced player like Hirano could have handled the pressure and mental demands of such a crucial match. Miu Hirano's past experience...
  11. WTT Star Contender Goa 2024

    Hugo played aggressively in the first two sets, but seemed to run out of steam in the later ones.
  12. How to deal with short very heavy topsin

    Punch with BH works great for me, but I can't do it with FH at all! IDK why? Same rubber on both sides, it's so weird.
  13. How does Timo Boll win at his age?

    Because Mr Boll has balls!
  14. WTT Contender Doha 2024

    Timo balls vs scream ..
  15. A pathetic situation?

    Why don't you play with the ladies or kids first? Play double and just have fun! Talk to them and make some jokes while playing. It works like a charm, trust me. After a while, the men will start to give some attention. Just say hello, then ask them if you can play with one of them. Also, ask...
  16. 26th Asian Table Tennis Championship

    It will be unfair to ML if he is not selected. Or is he already automatically secured the spot? All the criteria are met by him. At France 2024, according to olympics.com, “There are four ways for NOCs to secure quotas for the singles events. 1. Team quota place - 32 athletes (from 16 team...
  17. 26th Asian Table Tennis Championship

    Being the continent's champion and ranked inside the top 15 in the world, I thought that ML had secured a spot in the Olympics, right?
  18. Is Liu Guoliang “fairly” one of the greatest players of all time?

    Their overall record was that Liu had a 5-4 lead. Could it have been a way around if Liu had used a setup that was legal today?
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