Match point

Chapter 1233

Grab the net.

As the name suggests, standing in front of the net is not an opportunity or no opportunity, but relying on "grabbing" to create opportunities by grabbing time and space.

The emphasis is on anticipation, suddenness, and force.

Generally speaking, the four players in the doubles arena stand diagonally, with two on the bottom line and two in front of the net, forming a check on each other.

Therefore, the two players who serve and receive the serve often need to worry about their teammates in front of the net, and the return route will be restricted——

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

It is precisely because of this that in the first three rounds of serving and receiving, the oblique line is often the most common hitting line, unless the serving side deploys tactics in advance, such as Mike serving, Bob grabs the net, and then Mike sneaks into the straight line, Rely on different tactical combinations to break the balance.

This is also the most significant part of the difference between doubles and singles:
The game, of course, exists objectively, but the game and layout of the doubles match mostly exist in the first three shots and the first five shots. As long as the layout is proper, you can often score directly.

Once the round exceeds seven or eight shots, considering that there are four players on the court, the intricacies of the game will exceed the scope of calculation. The most important thing is that tennis games change rapidly. The layout unfolds in the fleeting batting——

Therefore, the game at this time will be more of a test of tacit cooperation and on-the-spot reaction.

In fact, this is true for both the serve and the receiver. Whether it is a layout or a break, they all need to seize the opportunity of the first three shots and the first five shots, otherwise, the subsequent rounds will slowly lose control.

At this time, that's it.

The quality of Dimitrov's return is very good. The shot that landed in the deep area accidentally formed a suppression and successfully squeezed Mike, so that Mike's return line could not be torn apart:

First, the slash, quite satisfactory.

Secondly, the arc was slightly higher, because Mike's swing was not able to be completed, so the parabola was not suppressed, and he sprang up.

opportunity!

Gawain made a decisive decision and moved sideways to his right.

There was no hesitation.

Because such an opportunity is really rare, the key lies in the word "grab", any slightest hesitation may miss it, even if it is a little bit late.

The footsteps are firm, the attack is swift and fierce, and with a big stride, the body has already teleported to the center of the court, and the arms are stretched out, just like a roc spreading its wings.

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

Across the net, Bob had already reacted reflexively.

The Bryan brothers are able to dominate the men's doubles. In addition to their innate tacit understanding, their ability to react before the net and sense of crisis are indeed very talented——

Simply discussing their bottom-line hitting ability, in the singles field, it may be at the top [-] level; but their handling at the net and the hitting method in the first half are definitely the top among the top, indeed. Call it an expert.

Out of the corner of his eye, Bob caught Gao Wen's movement, and even before Gao Wen made a move, he had already sensed the crisis, and started his steps immediately.

Stepping, jumping, pulling the center of gravity, and—

Dispatched.

Like a spirit fox.

You are right!

Slash!

Gao Wen's pre-net treatment chose a slash, and Bob's judgment between the light and the flint was completely correct, and he tried to block the net with a single horizontal stride.

It has to be said that the sense of crisis is indeed unique in the world, and it will not be affected by age in the slightest.

but!

In the next second, Bob's eyes widened. What's going on?
The slash is indeed a slash. Gao Wen's racket face control is predicted by Bob, and the final shot is a slash; but the wrist control is very secretive.

At the moment of touching the ball, Gao Wen did not choose to smash hard or volley hard, but chose to rub the ball delicately and lightly.

A net ball comparable to badminton.

One rub, everything.

Power, was completely unloaded.

At the same time, the tennis ball is wrapped around the wrist, like a fallen leaf landing on the swamp, falling lightly, and the entire control can be called a master level.

Bob, completely caught off guard.

Although the direction is judged correctly, the preparation and posture of the shot are completely wrong——

To intercept a powerful smash, you need to straighten your arms and keep the racket strong, often relying on conditioned reflexes to stretch and block.

When dealing with small balls in front of the net, you need to adjust your arms, keep your wrists and rackets soft, and handle them more delicately and carefully. In addition to conditioned reflexes, you need to focus.

These are two completely different situations.

Bob flew forward and was ready to intercept and smash, but in the end he was shocked, and it was too late to change his hitting posture...

Still a beat slow.

With his body in the air, Gao Wen completed a perfect unloading shot of the ball, with impeccable technique control, and the tennis ball fell quickly over the net with almost no strength.

Bob was only a little slower, and he had already missed the last chance to hit the ball. In the end, the front of the racket frame just blocked the tennis ball, and the tennis ball hit the net directly.

Bob staggered.

"40: AD".

Mike looked up at Gawain.

Bob also raised his head to look at Gawain.

The two brothers were stunned.

Gawain grinned, then spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders, as if he was saying: I don't know what's going on.

The atmosphere became relaxed in an instant, and Bob shook his head helplessly, then gave Gawain a thumbs up, and clapped his racket with his palm to give Gawain applause.

This is a game, and it is also a game-breaking game. In the face-to-face combat, Gao Wen is still superior.

The small ball in front of the net, this technique, is more important than ever on the clay court——

Just now, if the ball was hit on a hard surface, the rebound of the tennis ball should still have a certain height, and Bob’s second reaction should be able to save the ball, which also means that Gao Wen needs to make another shot; But this is clay, the strength is absorbed by the clay, and the rebound height is not enough, which snuffs out Bob's last hope.

For Gao Wen, this was also an experiment:
The tactical arrangement and combination of the clay court must be different from that of the hard court, so Gao Wen needs to slowly explore.

Doubles is the best training ground.

Judging from the small ball in front of the net this time, Gao Wen had a better understanding of the characteristics of clay, and Xiaolu turned the situation around.

Worthy of admiration!

Then, Gawain turned around and walked towards Dimitrov. The two clapped hands in celebration. Dimitrov was surprised and couldn't help but smile.

"So, how do we fight next?" Dimitrov was eager to try, showing joy and excitement on his face, almost unable to control himself.

From the inside to the outside, I can deeply feel that Dimitrov's whole person is completely different. Compared with the past few months, he is completely different, and it seems that he has returned to the time when they just met——

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

Gao Wen thought for a while, "What do you think if I take the risk and try to change the angle of the return ball?"

(End of this chapter)