Close your eyes, recite silently three times, and really let yourself calm down——
See, that's what competitive sports are all about.
Ranking is just a number. On-the-spot performance and on-the-spot state are the key. As long as both opponents stand on the field, everything is possible.
Otherwise, the vice squad leader overthrowing the leader in the football game would not have happened, and the "Black Eight Miracle" in the basketball game would also not have happened.
If he starts to think that his victory is natural, or that his victory is natural, then losing is not far away.
Not only because "pride makes people regress", but also because he has preset expectations for himself, and if the actual game fails to meet expectations, or is even subverted by his opponent, then he will start to be irritable, disappointed, and angry.
, confusion, distraction, and finally completely losing control of the game.
Correcting your position, adjusting your mentality, and staying calm are always one of the most important aspects of competitive sports.
actually.
Gawain found it a bit funny. He thought that he would not be proud and complacent. He thought that he would not forget about his past. After all, he was no longer a child.
But the reality is not like this.
Sometimes, even though you know it shouldn't be done, you still can't avoid it; sometimes, you know you can't make the same mistake again and still end up stepping into the same gutter; sometimes, you know you know the right choice, but still can't get everything right when things come to a close.
Look, he was stupid too.
This is a good thing.
At least, he is aware of this. Otherwise, he will never know and over time he will develop inner demons that he can never break through. That would be the real bad thing.
Beware of arrogance. Beware of impatience.
Gawain reminded himself again.
Take a deep breath.
Take a deep breath.
In my ears, the referee's voice came, "Time's up."
The inter-inning break is over and the game starts again.
Opening his eyes, Gawain stood up and trotted back to the bottom line. He was ready——
"0:3".
The score looked scary; but in fact, because Venus served first, Gawain was only one serve behind, which was not serious.
Next, is Gao Wen's second serve.
"15:0",ACE.
"30:0", serve straight.
"40:0", the outside corner of the first zone, combined with a straight forehand hitting the wall, "One-Two-Punch", the winning point.
"Game, high", ACE.
Then--
"Love-game", easy to maintain hair. Time-consuming, fifty-eight seconds.
boom!
Li Zhe and the others all raised their arms and shouted. One or two clenched their fists and cheered. They couldn't believe their eyes and exchanged surprised looks with each other.
In just one inter-game break, Gao Wen made adjustments quickly, regained his footing without any effort, and got the game back on track.
It only lasts fifty-eight seconds, less than a minute, and the game is over.
Compared with the "love-game", Gao Wen's rapid improvement in serving status in this game is really impressive.
Wu Di's eyes were full of envy. Due to his height, ACE has always been difficult for him. Looking at Gao Wen's serve now, it was like drinking water.
"How did he do it?"
"How did he do it!"
Wu Di pulled Li Zhe and marveled again and again.
If this were a training match, Gao Wen would definitely share his experience without hesitation:
Drop points and changes.
To sum it up simply, these are these two points.
In the first three rounds, even though Gawain lost everything, Gawain did not do anything. He observed, tried, and tested. Gawain was still the same Gawain.
In the first service game, Gao Wen focused more on testing Venus's forehand to see how he habitually handles the ball, hits the ball, and changes.
In the second service game, Gawain's serve focused on angles and changes, mobilizing Venus and testing Venus's hitting method while moving.
At the same time, the superimposed changes in rotation and speed are used to test Venus's batting stability. Naturally, the power of the serve is also improved.
Let me repeat it again, in tennis, whoever is faster, stronger, or spins more brilliantly will not be able to win.
If Wu Di stood on the sidelines and had no personal experience, he would not be able to see the reason for a while, which is excusable; then Venus stood on the court and lost a game in a daze, but still did not notice the sense of crisis.
That would be bad.
really--
Immediately afterwards, in Venus' serve, Gawain's counterattack came.
There is no doubt that Venus is a good server. He may not be a cannon, but his serve, speed and power still pose a certain threat.
The problem is that there is no change, they are all flat shots.
Pure flat serve, unless you can continue to bomb like Karlovic; otherwise, once the rhythm and line are figured out by the opponent, the situation will not be good, Isner, Raonic,
Serving masters such as Federer and Querrey will hide different changes.
Rhythm control is also a very important part of the tennis game.
In Venus's third service game, Gawain did not pursue the quality of the return of serve, but must hit the serve back no matter what method -
It doesn't matter if it goes out of bounds, the key is to touch the ball effectively.
Of course, effective contact with the ball is the first step, and effective hitting is the second step. Apply pressure bit by bit to prevent Venus from scoring points quickly through serving, forcing Venus to have to take a second shot after serving.
, the third shot.
The ultimate goal is not to create a tug-of-war, but to require Venus to lay out a follow-up attack.
To put it simply, Venus's brain must be working. As long as he starts thinking, his shots will change, otherwise he will fall into Gawain's layout.
Originally, Gao Wen did not expect to be able to reverse the situation in one game. This service game was just a test. Stay patient and stay energetic.
But I didn’t expect that Venus’s bottom line would not be beaten.
His wrapping of the tennis ball was too stiff and rough, and he always hit straight and straight, which combined with the net to create pressure, but his forehand lacked explosive power, and it was difficult to create sustained pressure through his own offense.
The power is often just one beat or another, and cannot form a coherent and sustained performance.
Back and forth, Venus got three game points, but missed them all. Instead, she faced an opportunity to attack the ball and tried too hard to hit the ball flat. As a result, she pressed it too hard and hit the net directly.
White waves arose, and then a break point was reached.
Venus was a little confused and a little nervous——
What's going on?
call.
He took a long breath, regained some composure, and faced a break point for the first time in the match.
At the break point, Venus failed to hit her first serve, and her second serve was soft. Gao Wen caught the forehand and hit it back with a skateboard shot——
Go straight.
Deep area of Zhonglu.
Venus was squeezed and managed to hit a shot with her forehand, but there was no quality at all.
Gawain would never miss an opportunity. He took one step forward and directly entered the baseline. His forehand swept across the diagonal and hit the ball hard.
boom!
Vibrant and mighty.
Venus's steps moved laterally in a panic. Even though she was 191 centimeters tall, she moved quite easily, and she managed to reach the destination in just three strides.
Forehand, I hurriedly took a shot.
The moment her forehand touched the ball, Venus realized, topspin! Strong topspin!
The tennis ball spins strongly above the string when it hits the ball.
The rhythm and speed of Venus's forehand swing were obviously not enough. She still tried to hit the ball with a flat shot, and did not have time to complete the closing motion of the swing.
The tennis ball has already flown out.
boom!
Soaring cannon.
Fly directly.
Gao Wen's first break point of the match was easily realized.