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One of my favorite parts about TT is analyzing things - and then drawing conclusions based on my thoughts.
I just watched and collected some thoughts on this match between Lin Shidong vs Lin Yun-Ju from Macao 2024.
When it comes to learning from pro matches it can sometimes be difficult to take something useful out of them for ourselves.
If the match is just a show of pure power, technique and athleticism there isn't much to directly learn from it.
That's why I try to extract lessons that are useful on non-pro level.
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This match, has some of the "cool" points in terms of rallies etc. , but also things to learn from.
Although the score is 11-7 11-7 and 11-9 and 3-0 overall, it wasn't onesided at all.
Lin Shidong could win some crucial points each set and overall come out as the winner.
In the last set, LSD made LYJ loop underspin balls which he could counterlooped with his backhand - 5 times .
That will not happen in my games.
Backhand-Backhand rallies are also mainly a skill-issue.
I wrote down some observations in this google doc.
Match Stuff - Google Doc
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High impact lessons that I'll aim to implement:
What I call:
1."Play safe until safe to attack" ( in non-speedy rallies)
-> or else just rally
That's what Lin Shidong did well this game.
Step back - no big risks with low percentage shots
Once a weaker ball comes at you, make your move and strike.
Similar what LYJ did in this game against Groth ( Lin Yun Ju vs Groth )
"Soft" Blocks to stay in rallies
2. In Lefty/Righty matches:
Ripping backhands / 3rd Ball Forehands can often get returned unexpectedly - so don't rely on them to win the point.
It happened to LYJ in this match, happened to me as well.
2.5: Be good at half-long serves to the FH side - and the awkward return.
3. Step Back after serve if you expect a loop on the return.
Be prepared for a 3rd Ball counter-loop
Simple, but something I should practice specifically.
Especially the footwork part.
4. Precise long serves.
No spin - little spin long serves close to the baseline.
5. Not every backhand shots needs to be a "strong loop".
I just watched and collected some thoughts on this match between Lin Shidong vs Lin Yun-Ju from Macao 2024.
When it comes to learning from pro matches it can sometimes be difficult to take something useful out of them for ourselves.
If the match is just a show of pure power, technique and athleticism there isn't much to directly learn from it.
That's why I try to extract lessons that are useful on non-pro level.
---
This match, has some of the "cool" points in terms of rallies etc. , but also things to learn from.
Although the score is 11-7 11-7 and 11-9 and 3-0 overall, it wasn't onesided at all.
Lin Shidong could win some crucial points each set and overall come out as the winner.
In the last set, LSD made LYJ loop underspin balls which he could counterlooped with his backhand - 5 times .
That will not happen in my games.
Backhand-Backhand rallies are also mainly a skill-issue.
I wrote down some observations in this google doc.
Match Stuff - Google Doc
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High impact lessons that I'll aim to implement:
What I call:
1."Play safe until safe to attack" ( in non-speedy rallies)
-> or else just rally
That's what Lin Shidong did well this game.
Step back - no big risks with low percentage shots
Once a weaker ball comes at you, make your move and strike.
Similar what LYJ did in this game against Groth ( Lin Yun Ju vs Groth )
"Soft" Blocks to stay in rallies
2. In Lefty/Righty matches:
Ripping backhands / 3rd Ball Forehands can often get returned unexpectedly - so don't rely on them to win the point.
It happened to LYJ in this match, happened to me as well.
2.5: Be good at half-long serves to the FH side - and the awkward return.
3. Step Back after serve if you expect a loop on the return.
Be prepared for a 3rd Ball counter-loop
Simple, but something I should practice specifically.
Especially the footwork part.
4. Precise long serves.
No spin - little spin long serves close to the baseline.
5. Not every backhand shots needs to be a "strong loop".