Ma Long's playing style
Match Strategy
Lukas Oberbanscheidt Asked 11 years ago
Can you explain the playing style of ma long a Bit? I mean the Strokes and when he plays them. Not all but maybe the forehand and backhand topspin. Thx, lukas
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Lukas,
He bases his game around his strong forehand. He uses his forehand topspin to win most of his points. When the ball comes to his backhand he will make a solid flat shot or perhaps put a bit of topspin if he has more time but then he will try to get around to use his forehand as much as possible.
His serves set up his forehand well. He varies his serves to set up the opportunities to play strong strokes on the next few balls. Like most of the Chinese national team his footwork and balance is impeccable allowing him to get into positions to make the forehand.
Like with all the top players they know what their strengths are and try to create as many opportunities to use this as possible in the match. He makes it look all so simple doesn't he?
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Timothy Woo Posted 11 years ago
Hi Alois,
Would you say Zhang Jike has a similar backhand platying style as Ma Long?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
I think Zhang Jike uses his backhand topspin a bit more and isn't so reliant on his forehand.
Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 11 years ago
Yes, he does :D but how can he do that flat hit onheiß backhand with such a fast rubber like tenergy 64?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
That comes down to skill. The top players can use the faster rubbers because they have developed control.
Julio Torres Posted 11 years ago
Actually it isnt flat at all, flat its just a word for "no so much spin" at pro level...