Was the transition difficult? is it usually difficult for players in whom the attacking style is already well ingrained?
No. In China, it's typical that the first 6 years of a student's training involve just developing the fundamentals. There's no conflict.
In the recent club tournament, you easily dispatched many of the amateur players. During your matches there were many instances when you spun around and hit high lobs [seemingly unnecessarily]. Some of the audience thought you did it for entertainment value while others infer that you didn't respect your opponents.
As a professional athlete, firstly I respect my opponents, secondly I figure out how to win. These are basic qualities an athlete should have. I knew going into the tournament that there was a large difference [between my playing level and that of the rest of the field] and hence believed that barring some unforseen incident I would win it. [Being aware of the difference,] I chose not to combine attacking and defense, but played more defense in order to give my opponents the opportunity to showcase their arsenal and gain something from the match. That way everyone was happy walking away from the table. [He didn't embarass anyone.] But I will be more prudent next time and play more offense and less casually.
That's a great response. You've been in Toronto for 2 months and have participated in two somewhat major tournaments. What is your assessment of our amateur players?
They lack solid fundamentals, specifically their third ball attack.
I understand you're also coaching. What type of methods do you use to quickly elevate your students level of play?
That's an open-ended question. The methodology differs for each individual based on his style, age, and how he thinks.It must target these qualities.
Many of our amateur players have played for a long time and may have developed some bad habits, like using their upper arm to generate power, thus sustaining shoulder and back injuries. Do you force your students to change or let them keep their strokes?
Again, it depends on the individual and his qualities I described earlier. For example, older players who have been playing for a long time have strokes that are far too ingrained to be easily corrected. If they can be corrected, by all means I will correct them. Kids on the other hand, their strokes have not been set, so they're a lot more pliable.
What is the range of your students' ages?
From kids who are 7-8 to older people my father's age.
So more kids?
Right
Compared to TT training in China, the training environment offered here is a bit more elitist [a luxury available to those who have the money to afford it as opposed to parents in China who push their children into sports because they can't pay for their children's schooling. In other words, in China, TT is a way to escape poverty, whereas here TT is an extracurricular activity or something to put on a kid's school application.] does this adversely affect the mental qualities of the players here [kids who train in relative luxury and comfort have less mental toughness and are not as hungry to achieve]?
It differs from kid to kid; each has his own strengths and weaknesses. Some have better qualities than others. Training can compensate. Just like there is technical training for technique, there is sports psychology training for the mind.
How do you provide mental training to your students?
[unintelligible except for "Yes, I train them mentally as well."]
On behalf of TT players in Toronto, we wish you the best and thank you for doing this interview.
Was the transition difficult? is it usually difficult for players in whom the attacking style is already well ingrained?
No. In China, it's typical that the first 6 years of a student's training involve just developing the fundamentals. There's no conflict.
In the recent club tournament, you easily dispatched many of the amateur players. During your matches there were many instances when you spun around and hit high lobs [seemingly unnecessarily]. Some of the audience thought you did it for entertainment value while others infer that you didn't respect your opponents.
As a professional athlete, firstly I respect my opponents, secondly I figure out how to win. These are basic qualities an athlete should have. I knew going into the tournament that there was a large difference [between my playing level and that of the rest of the field] and hence believed that barring some unforseen incident I would win it. [Being aware of the difference,] I chose not to combine attacking and defense, but played more defense in order to give my opponents the opportunity to showcase their arsenal and gain something from the match. That way everyone was happy walking away from the table. [He didn't embarass anyone.] But I will be more prudent next time and play more offense and less casually.
That's a great response. You've been in Toronto for 2 months and have participated in two somewhat major tournaments. What is your assessment of our amateur players?
They lack solid fundamentals, specifically their third ball attack.
I understand you're also coaching. What type of methods do you use to quickly elevate your students level of play?
That's an open-ended question. The methodology differs for each individual based on his style, age, and how he thinks.It must target these qualities.
Many of our amateur players have played for a long time and may have developed some bad habits, like using their upper arm to generate power, thus sustaining shoulder and back injuries. Do you force your students to change or let them keep their strokes?
Again, it depends on the individual and his qualities I described earlier. For example, older players who have been playing for a long time have strokes that are far too ingrained to be easily corrected. If they can be corrected, by all means I will correct them. Kids on the other hand, their strokes have not been set, so they're a lot more pliable.
What is the range of your students' ages?
From kids who are 7-8 to older people my father's age.
So more kids?
Right
Compared to TT training in China, the training environment offered here is a bit more elitist [a luxury available to those who have the money to afford it as opposed to parents in China who push their children into sports because they can't pay for their children's schooling. In other words, in China, TT is a way to escape poverty, whereas here TT is an extracurricular activity or something to put on a kid's school application.] does this adversely affect the mental qualities of the players here [kids who train in relative luxury and comfort have less mental toughness and are not as hungry to achieve]?
It differs from kid to kid; each has his own strengths and weaknesses. Some have better qualities than others. Training can compensate. Just like there is technical training for technique, there is sports psychology training for the mind.
How do you provide mental training to your students?
[unintelligible except for "Yes, I train them mentally as well."]
On behalf of TT players in Toronto, we wish you the best and thank you for doing this interview.
Awesome!
Thank you very, very much.
I like how honest/direct he is, as well as his grasp of subtleties.
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