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You said you would have never expected her to fall to Amy Wang which is effectively the same thing. My point is, I think you underestimate the level of Amy and/or overestimate the level of the players Anna beat to win those accolades you mention. Don't forget that Amy is generally competitive...

Great post. Dead equipment "forcing someone into proper technique" is such a ridiculous myth that seems to get thrown around here constantly but people stick to what they want to stick to - while we're at it, maybe said players should also consider training in shoes with worn out soles, that...

What was the momentum she was having that made you think it was impossible for her to lose to Amy?

My hunch based off reading this thread is that he tries to do this stroke on every ball

Yeah, the thing I would caution against is drilling in unsustainable technique early on so that is why I would like to see what happens when he has to reposition to get to the ball either laterally or in-and-out or how he recovers for a second ball and then see what elements could be kept and...

The shadow strokes you are doing are completely unrealistic and unsustainable if you were using a real ball. The "in-game loop" is also unrealistic, as your partner basically spoon-fed you a ball that you could have done anything with. Do you have video of you doing this 10, 20, 30 times in a row?

I am almost certain he is not even a little disappointed with a World Championships Silver Medal.

You seem more focused on the "tensor sponge" and not the topsheet which has more to do with proper gripping of the ball. Which TT ball was it designed to grip, the 40+ ABS plastic? Or was it designed for a ball that hasn't been used in decades? Do you think the differences in those balls are...

"Learning power generation" especially in the context of beginning and developing players is mostly a myth. Power comes when the strokes become subconscious and a player can now do them with more force and acceleration. And in order to get to that point, using a 50 year old rubber that isn't...

He has no chance of beating his opponent, because his opponent isn't even trying in this video. The reason he is playing slow is because TB is so far below his level but he is being friendly and letting him at least have a small chance to make a few shots.

August/September

LYC's forehand betrayed him big time at the end of the 7th and his backhand kept him in it - painful way to lose with so many chances...

Louisgenius is a serial liar about being sponsored and a Chinese professional player and who knows what else. Don't waste your time.

So is the pressure he is failing under due to the magnitude of the tournament or the strength of the field now?

Which you can get a read on by looking at what he mentioned before the ball is actually moving, and at which point you'd probably be too late to react to a fast long serve.

Yep, this.

Last I checked, WCQ and LJK are entered in this tournament so not sure how you consider him a "favorite to win". Sure, he's been one of the top players in the world for those tournaments but that, or one's earlier successes as a child, don't make you a "favorite to win". Who by your estimation...

I'm not sure that he's the favorite in any tournament that ML and/or FZD are in, unless travel means a medal favorite.

He was the favorite in this tournament? And what other tournaments are you referring to where he was the favorite and flamed out?

Nah, the Togami that showed up today is the Togami that shows up in Japan and that version has always been an elite player that poses problems to Harimoto. Though I'm guessing your commentary is based off a dislike for Harimoto personally because of his choing and not an honest analysis of his...