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There is nothing wrong with playing pips.
Personally, I quite enjoy the challenge of playing someone that has a backhand long pip chopping game combined with dangerous forehand attack.
Having been recently introduced to Deng Yaping I found the following video. What a beast. Huge respect.
But, some ways of playing can make the game less enjoyable. I may have struggled to enjoy playing her opposition in the match shown. And there is a correlation between playing style and equipment. IMO the real cause of people's frustration is often mis-identified.
As a spectator my feelings are the same. I once watched a provincial final between two defenders, one a pure defender and the other barely attacking at all. It was like watching paint dry. Eventually the expedite rule was invoked and it became obvious that the pure defender had no chance of winning. It was somewhat farcical and embarrassing imo.
In other sports, Judo for example, passivity results in a penalty point to the opposition, and if passivity continues a disqualification is given. Losing in that manner is not going to earn you respect.
When I play, I want the match to involve some amount of vigorous play from both sides; that makes for an interesting match, both for players and spectators. I enjoy a mix of fast action and slow spinny tactical rallies and think table tennis at its best involves a level of athleticism. I like colorful and creative exchanges, hence my username, Loop Lob Smash.
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There are for the most part no rights or wrongs here*. I have given you some background to show why I feel the way I do.
* If people leave the game because they are not enjoying it, that would not be a good thing. If spectators become bored, that is not a good thing either.
Personally, I quite enjoy the challenge of playing someone that has a backhand long pip chopping game combined with dangerous forehand attack.
Having been recently introduced to Deng Yaping I found the following video. What a beast. Huge respect.
But, some ways of playing can make the game less enjoyable. I may have struggled to enjoy playing her opposition in the match shown. And there is a correlation between playing style and equipment. IMO the real cause of people's frustration is often mis-identified.
As a spectator my feelings are the same. I once watched a provincial final between two defenders, one a pure defender and the other barely attacking at all. It was like watching paint dry. Eventually the expedite rule was invoked and it became obvious that the pure defender had no chance of winning. It was somewhat farcical and embarrassing imo.
In other sports, Judo for example, passivity results in a penalty point to the opposition, and if passivity continues a disqualification is given. Losing in that manner is not going to earn you respect.
When I play, I want the match to involve some amount of vigorous play from both sides; that makes for an interesting match, both for players and spectators. I enjoy a mix of fast action and slow spinny tactical rallies and think table tennis at its best involves a level of athleticism. I like colorful and creative exchanges, hence my username, Loop Lob Smash.
Love this:
There are for the most part no rights or wrongs here*. I have given you some background to show why I feel the way I do.
* If people leave the game because they are not enjoying it, that would not be a good thing. If spectators become bored, that is not a good thing either.
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