Chapter 200 Weird Ideas
Press backhand in the middle and serve close to the opponent.
But Gao Wen's serve had limited impact on Jilong. Whether it was power or spin, Jilong was always able to wrap the tennis ball well and then complete the return.
The same is true this time.
Jilong took two small steps to make room, and hit the ball back with a backhand. The route from the middle to the deep area was relatively conservative but stable enough. He pressed Gao Wen's swing time through the depth, and limited Gao Wen's tearing angle through the middle.
This is actually one of the many tactical routines that Gawain used against Sarkisian.
Gao Wen was indeed unable to find a good opportunity, because Jilong's defensive ability also needs to be vigilant. A rash attack is likely to waste energy and may even cause him to lose his position and fall into a passive position.
So, Gao Wen also performed a backhand diagonal shot in a standard manner, slightly widening the position but not changing the angle, just to lure Jilong to open the line first.
However, Jilong did not find the right opportunity either - he was also wary of Gawain's defensive ability and there was no need to attack blindly.
Then, the ball of the counter-pull round appeared.
Both Gao Wen and Jilong are players with outstanding baseline hitting ability. They have their own understanding of dealing with the changing balls of rotation and power, and will not easily lose some simple shots. This also requires some novelty and adventure in the layout of the round balls for both players.
Bang. Pop.
Bang. Pop.
In the blink of an eye, the two men had already fought eight times.
Jilong was suppressing Gao Wen's forehand, and Gao Wen was suppressing Jilong's backhand. As a result, neither of them changed the line, and they stood on one side of the court and pulled in a straight line.
In one shot, Gao Wen pressed a little deep and landed directly on the baseline. Ji Long's position was slightly squeezed, but he still bent back in a straight line. Then Gao Wen noticed the opportunity. Because Ji Long's standing balance was not very stable, he immediately stepped forward and grabbed a rising point.
Bang! The sound of the ball hitting the target was suddenly different. Gawain drew a diagonal line, and his power and speed increased immediately.
Ah! Jilong habitually prepared to defend his backhand, only to find that Gao Wen hit the diagonal line and moved sideways quickly while adjusting his footwork.
As fast as lightning!
Jilong's footwork was excellent and he was in position after several consecutive big steps, but the timing was a little late and the hitting point was very far back.
As a last resort, Jilong took another big step forward, cut the ball with one stroke, and barely pulled the tennis ball into an arc, flying across the court back to Gao Wen's forehand position.
However, in a difficult situation, Jilong's return ball still ensured quality, deep and biased, entering the small triangle between the baseline and the sideline. The defensive effect was top-notch, enough to suppress Gao Wen's attack.
However, Gao Wen still thought this was an opportunity.
Because Jilong cut the ball in one shot, his body's center of gravity was disrupted, and his next shot's attack connection followed immediately. He stood firmly on his feet, swung his forehand in a circle, and hit a straight line with all his strength.
The moment he made the shot, Gao Wen realized that he had not been able to exert his full strength. Jilong's cut was too deep, and the landing point suppressed Gao Wen's position. Even though he had prepared in advance, he did not adjust the swing space, so the force was naturally not complete. The quality of this attack was probably slightly insufficient.
really!
Jilong's move was as fast as lightning. He pushed the ball forward with both hands and hit a diagonal line in the middle with the backhand. He also changed the way of hitting the ball, grabbed a rising point, and then returned the ball flat and fast. Based on Gao Wen's speed increase, he increased the rhythm again.
Whoosh! The tennis ball flew over like a missile. Even though Gawain had already gotten to the point in time, Jilong's shot landed near the baseline for the second time in a row, suppressing Gawain's swing space.
In fact, it is to force Gao Wen to step back. As long as he steps back, he will have sufficient space to swing the racket. But the problem is that if he steps back, he will become more and more passive. On the one hand, it is difficult for the hitting force to create the desired effect three to five meters away from the baseline. On the other hand, the moving range is expanded, making it difficult to grab the hitting point in the first place.
This principle is actually more intuitive when watching women's competitions.
Because female players lack strength, it is difficult for them to hit the ball back if the racket swing is not complete, but they are unwilling to retreat, especially at a time when offense is becoming more and more important.
So they will adopt a squatting style of hitting, using the power of sitting down with their center of gravity, and accumulating strength with their entire body like a shield, and then push the tennis ball directly back without stepping back or swinging the racket.
To retreat means to be passive.
Gawain refused to back off, and his swing was squeezed.
The incoming ball was a backspin ball. If he hit it back directly against the wall, it would most likely go into the net. So Gao Wen barely used both hands to make a small pull-up motion on the backhand, and then the tennis ball drew a full arc and returned to Jilong's backhand position along the forty-five-degree diagonal line.
Chance!
Jilong immediately smelled the opportunity, the chance to turn defense into offense, and he immediately cut into the court, grabbed a rising point, and hit the tennis ball in a straight line in a short, flat and fast manner, aiming at the small triangle between the baseline and the sideline.
Boom! One shot! The active and passive positions were immediately reversed, and then Jilong took advantage of the situation to move forward. He did not want to go to the net, but to shorten the attack connection of the next shot. He needed to put enough pressure on Gao Wen. Even though Gao Wen had just passed him in the last shot, his steps to the net were still very determined.
Jilong quickly approached the net, creating a physical visual pressure. Did Gao Wen see it? Of course he did.
After Jilong completed the shot, he stepped forward directly. Gao Wen saw it very clearly and his mind started working quickly.
What to do? Step. Step.
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After two big strides, Gao Wen was already in position to defend, but Jilong, standing in front of the net, had already covered the main hitting route and deliberately left a diagonal gap, but it looked like it should be a trap.
Take a step forward!
Squat down!
High ceiling!
In a flash, Gawain used his forehand to pull the tennis ball high into a rainbow arc. His knees jumped up like springs, and his whole body jumped up with it, making full use of his body's strength to complete the pull. Then, at the moment of the shot, he used force on his wrist to increase friction.
Just rely on your own touch to complete this shot! It's as if you can feel the rotation of the tennis ball with your fingertips! Every detail is magnified to the extreme.
Swoosh! The tennis ball flew high into the air.
Jilong adjusted his steps immediately, then jumped high, trying to complete the high pressure in the frontcourt.
but!
I can't reach it! How is it possible?
Jilong was shocked and jumped up completely, but Gawain's high ball had successfully passed over his head, turning the situation around again in an instant.
Just then, the parabola drew a thrilling line of light, jumped over Jilong's racket, and continued to fly high.
At this point, the balance of his body's center of gravity was completely out of control, and Jilong had no choice but to turn his head and look towards the backcourt.
The whole audience held their breath, and all eyes were focused on it, following the stunning arc as it landed steadily within the baseline.
So light and so delicate, like a naughty elf.
"First, Gao!"
Third update.
(End of this chapter)