Chapter 1233: Show off a little

Grab the net.

As the name suggests, standing in front of the net, there is no opportunity or no chance, but you rely on "grabbing", grabbing the time difference and the space difference to create opportunities.

The emphasis is on prediction, suddenness, and strength.

Generally speaking, the four players in a doubles match stand diagonally, two at the baseline and two at the net, restraining each other.

Therefore, the two players who serve and receive the serve often need to consider their teammates in front of the net, and the return line will be restricted.

If there is a lack of tacit understanding, your teammates may block the return route, so that the return space is compressed, which may eventually lead to a disadvantage.

It is also because of this that in the first three rounds of serving and receiving, the diagonal line is often the most common hitting line, unless the serving party arranges tactics in advance, such as Mike serves, Bob rushes to the net, and then Mike sneaks in a straight line, relying on different tactical combinations to break the balance.

This is also the most obvious difference between doubles and singles: the game, of course, exists objectively, but the game and layout of doubles are more present in the first three or five shots. As long as the layout is proper, you can often score directly.

Once the round lasts more than seven or eight shots, considering that there are four players on the court, the complexity of the game will exceed the scope of calculation. The most important thing is that tennis games change rapidly. Even if the brain is smart enough to complete the calculation, it may not be able to deploy in the fleeting stroke.

Therefore, the game at this time tests more on coordination and on-the-spot reaction.

In fact, this is true for both the server and the receiver. No matter it is setting up the game or breaking the game, they need to seize the opportunities in the first three or five shots, otherwise, the ball will slowly get out of control in subsequent rounds.

At this moment, that is the case.

Dimitrov's return was of very good quality. The ball landed in the deep zone, unexpectedly suppressing Mike, so that Mike's return line could not be torn apart:

First of all, the diagonal line is quite standard.

Secondly, the arc was a little bit high because Mike's swing was not completed, so the parabola was not suppressed and it jumped up.

Chance!

Gao Wen made a prompt decision and moved sideways to his right.

Without any hesitation.

Because such opportunities are truly rare, the key lies in the word "grab". Any slight hesitation may result in missing it, even a slight delay will not work.

With firm steps and swift attacks, he took a big stride and his body teleported to the center of the court, with his arms stretched out like a roc spreading its wings.

Pounce! Grab! It can be clearly seen that Gao Wen directly pressed down with his forehand.

Across the net, Bob reacted reflexively.

The Bryan brothers were able to dominate the men's doubles, in addition to their innate tacit understanding, their net reaction ability and sense of crisis are indeed gifted -

Simply discussing their baseline hitting ability, in singles competition, they may only be at the top 300 level; but their net handling techniques and hitting methods in the first half of the court are absolutely the best among the best, and they can truly be called experts.

Bob caught Gawain's movements out of the corner of his eye, and even before Gawain made a move, he sensed the danger and took action immediately.

Step, jump, pull the center of gravity, and then -

Go out.

Just like a fox spirit.

Correct judgment!

Slash!

Gawain chose a diagonal line in front of the net, and Bob made the correct judgment in a split second, and tried to block the ball with a sideways step.

I have to say that his sense of crisis is truly unique and is not affected by age at all.

but!

The next second, Bob's eyes widened. What happened? It was a diagonal line. It was indeed a diagonal line. Bob was ready to predict the control of the racket face of Gao Wen, and the final shot was a diagonal line; but the wrist control was very secretive.

The moment he touched the ball, Gao Wen did not choose to smash or intercept with force, but chose to rub the ball delicately and lightly.

It is comparable to the small ball in badminton net.

One rub, everything.

The power was completely drained away.

At the same time, the wrist wrapped around the tennis ball, like a fallen leaf landing on a swamp, falling lightly, and the whole control was at the master level.

Bob was completely caught off guard.

Although the direction was judged correctly, the batting preparation and posture were completely wrong.

To intercept a powerful smash, you need to straighten your arms and keep the racket strong, and often you can just rely on conditioned reflex to stretch and block.

When handling small balls in front of the net, you need to adjust your arms, keep your wrists and racket soft, and handle them more delicately and carefully, which requires concentration in addition to conditioned reflexes.

These are two completely different situations.

Bob rushed forward, ready to intercept and smash the ball, but he was shocked and it was too late to change his batting posture...

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Still a beat late.

With his body in the air, Gao Wen completed a perfect low shot with impeccable control. The tennis ball fell quickly over the net with almost no power.

Bob was just a little bit slow and missed the last chance to hit the ball. In the end, the front of the racket frame just hit the tennis ball, and the tennis ball hit the net directly.

Bob stumbled.

"40:AD".

Mike looked up at Gawain.

Bob also raised his head and looked at Gawain.

The two brothers were stunned.

Gawain grinned, then spread his hands and shrugged, as if to say: I don't know what's going on.

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed. Bob shook his head helplessly, then gave Gawain a thumbs up and clapped his racket with his palm to applaud Gawain.

This is a game of chess, but also a way to break the impasse. In the close combat, Gao Wen is still more skilled.

The technique of short shots at the net is more important than ever on clay courts.

If the ball just now was hit on hard ground, the tennis ball should have rebounded to a certain height after landing, and Bob's secondary reaction should have been able to save the ball, which also meant that Gawain would need to make up one more shot; but this was red clay, the force was absorbed by the soil, and the rebound height was not enough, which extinguished Bob's last hope.

For Gao Wen, this is also an experiment: the tactical combinations on clay courts are bound to be different from those on hard courts, so Gao Wen needs to explore slowly.

Doubles is the best training ground.

Judging from this small ball in front of the net, Gao Wen has a better understanding of the characteristics of clay, and he showed off his skills and turned the situation around.

It's amazing!

Then, Gawain turned and walked towards Dimitrov. The two of them high-fived to celebrate. Dimitrov was surprised and couldn't help but smile.

"So, how do we play next?" Dimitrov was eager to try, his face full of joy and excitement, almost unable to control himself.

From the inside out, one can deeply feel that Dimitrov is completely different. Compared with the past few months, he is completely different. It seems that they have returned to the time when they just met.

Sure enough, competitive state is closely related to personal life.

Gao Wen thought for a moment, "What do you think if I take the risk and try to tear the return angle apart?"

(End of this chapter)