terrynguyen121988
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I'm worried too. I don't know how he will perform. I hope he can win it
don't think about the gold, think about the bronze first. step by step
I'm worried too. I don't know how he will perform. I hope he can win it
don't think about the gold, think about the bronze first. step by step
Why would he use springyness in his legs when Lam can't even score more than 20 points over 2 games?He didn't seem very superb when Lam pushed him a certain rallies.
I don't feel the springyness in his legs from watching compared to SYQ and Ginting. I hope he is on top form
Also I can't see when Will be his next match? Is it because he won already?
Why would he use springyness in his legs when Lam can't even score more than 20 points over 2 games?
Momota will play Heo Kwang Hee next, he once beat LCW. Hopefully Heo will not be the next Ronald Susilo.
Tuesdays schedule is out and Momota-Heo match is not there, so it has to be on wednesday they play?On
On tuesday?
Tuesdays schedule is out and Momota-Heo match is not there, so it has to be on wednesday they play?
@kurako
What's you take on the first appearance?
His footwork has just disappeared. He may have become much better as a player, much smarter, much stronger, much more willed but that footwork, the magic of those million small steps while recovering to the base position and when streched to the extreme corners has gone, disappeared.
The thing that I liked the most about him was his footwork.
He looks a different player, completely.
Agree, I have no idea what these people are looking at/are smokingWe must be watching a different player. I couldn't disagree more.
@kurako
What's you take on the first appearance?
His footwork has just disappeared. He may have become much better as a player, much smarter, much stronger, much more willed but that footwork, the magic of those million small steps while recovering to the base position and when streched to the extreme corners has gone, disappeared.
The thing that I liked the most about him was his footwork.
He looks a different player, completely.
I agree with you on the footwork. Yes Lam wasn't a threat and yes Lam couldn't score 20 in two games. But when he managed to push Momota, it should have been either Momota not going for it at all or going for it at ease like coasting.
However, Momota went for the shots but didn't seem to be doing it at ease, he seemed uncomfortable, unstable, again lacked springiness and losing balance. He is not as stable as before.
Other top players also played against lower ranked players but they didn't seem like that. Just compare this match against his match at the beginning of other tourneys he has done or compare to match of other top players in this Olympics.
He was also sweating a lot. I know he always does but this was especially the case when he came back to the sport. It reduced considerably when he was on top form. But I see it is back again.
But I have always been pessimistic about his performances and always want him to prove me wrong.
It could also be because I expected to see a 'final form' Momota for this Olympics. I expected an absolute monster. A bit like Lin Dan during Olympics. Pristine condition.
Or could it be that he is faking it so that opponents do not read into him too much?
Momota played against a far worse player. When did Lam push him exactly? I watched the game twice.
Lam never pushed Momota. It's true that Momota made some unforced errors, but so did all the other top players.
Sweating a lot? Hahahaha what's next, was he drinking too much during the breaks too? LOL
Of course he won't play to 100% of his capability against someone who's a much worse player. He may not win the Olympics, but to criticize him based on the very first match and a super easy one at that, is just silly.
Yes in 1 or 2 rally - ofc i'm not saying push like the top players would push Momota. But let's say I didn't see the floatiness of Momota's footwork.
Compared to how he was before - even against lower skilled players - he was different.
Him sweating is a thing. Not sure if you followed him closely since he came back. Else this comment would not seem so odd to you.
Do we know when is his next match?
I didn't watch the entire match, as I knew that Momota would not be particularly troubled by this player. From what I did see, I got the impression that Momota was testing and fine-tuning his shots, which is probably what he should be doing at this stage. Looking at him play yesterday, and also at the AE and AJC, I am slightly concerned about his touch at the net. Even Lam managed to upstage Momota in this area on a couple of occasions. Momota, also, seems to be aware of this, which may explain the continuous lobs to the far end of the court. As far as this tournament is concerned, I get the feeling that Momota is not going to win the net-game, which means that he will be aiming for precise shots to the corners and sidelines of the court, as well as other stamina-eroding techniques.
Incidentally, in the post-match interview, Momota did not mention anything that might reveal his condition, weak points, etc.
What was your take?