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Liu Guoliang: From a peak player to a legendary coach
Liu Guoliang, this name can be described as thunderous in the Chinese table tennis world. Back then, he was a man of the hour on the field, swinging the racket again and again, the championships came one after another, the trophy was soft, and his reputation also rose. After retiring, he became a coach and continued to write legends in the world of small ball.
But behind the scenery, there is also turmoil. In those years, Liu Guoliang also encountered a lot of controversy, some people said that he was too strict, and some people said that his tactics were outdated. But if you look at the current national table tennis, if it weren't for him, maybe it would have collapsed long ago. Those doubts and accusations, how can they compare to a gold medal on the field?
To be honest, the overall strength of national table tennis did decline a bit during that time, but if there was no Liu Guoliang, the rate of decline would have doubled. If you look at badminton, it used to be our strength, but now it's much worse. Therefore, the importance of Liu Guoliang to national table tennis is not blown out.
The change of the coaching team and the return of Liu Guoliang
Table tennis is our national sport, and in China, it is not just a game, but also a kind of spiritual head. However, when it comes to the coaching team behind this, not many people may know. In the past few years, the coaching team of our national table tennis has changed a lot, and several powerful coaches have left, which is a big blow to the national table tennis.
Back then, famous players such as Chen Xi and Guo Yan all emerged under the cultivation of this strong coaching team. But as time went on, some coaches chose to leave, either for personal reasons or because of disagreements. Every time a familiar face disappears from the coach's seat, a trace of inexplicable worry swells up in the hearts of fans: What will happen to the future of national table tennis?
This concern is not unfounded. The loss of coaches means the loss of experience, and it means that the new generation of players may not be able to receive the same systematic and professional guidance as their predecessors. And all this, Liu Guoliang saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.
Liu Guoliang, this name is too important for Chinese table tennis. He is not only a legend in the history of table tennis, but also an outstanding coach after retiring. But in recent years, for a variety of reasons, he has appeared more in management positions than in the first-line coaching box. However, when the national table tennis is in trouble, how can he sit idly by?
Just when people were feeling confused about the future of national table tennis, Liu Guoliang made an unexpected decision - to return to coaching. It's not a simple return, it's more of a rescue operation. At the critical moment, he chose to step forward, personally guide the players, and use his experience and wisdom to inject new vitality into the national table tennis.
Liu Guoliang's appearance seems to have given the national table tennis a shot in the arm. He knows that the current national table tennis needs not only technical guidance, but also a kind of spiritual encouragement. So, on the training ground, you can always see him busy, sometimes seriously pointing out the shortcomings of the players, sometimes giving them encouragement and support.
Returning to coaching: Liu Guoliang's unexpected decision
During the preparation of the national table tennis for the Macao World Cup, an explosive news shook the entire table tennis world: Liu Guoliang announced his return to the coaching position! This is not a joke, you know, Liu Guoliang has not stood on the coach's seat for a long time, this sudden return, is it to save the decline of the national table tennis?
Speaking of Liu Guoliang, he is a legend in the table tennis world, who has won countless championships, and he has also achieved remarkable results as a coach after retiring. But in recent years, he has appeared more in management positions, and people have forgotten that he was also a coach who dominated the field. The sudden announcement of his return to coaching this time makes people wonder what made him make this decision?
It turns out that Liu Guoliang has been paying close attention to the dynamics of national table tennis. He knows that with the departure of a series of excellent coaches, the strength of the national table tennis coaching team has been greatly reduced, and the growth of young players has also been affected. Seeing that the performance of national table tennis in the international arena has declined, Liu Guoliang couldn't sit still. He feels that he has the responsibility and obligation to stand up and help the national table tennis return to the top.
So, at the critical moment of preparing for the Macau World Cup, Liu Guoliang resolutely decided to return to the coaching position. He put down the management work at hand and devoted himself to coaching. Through the training videos and pictures released by the media, we can see that Liu Guoliang once again stood on the coach's seat and personally guided the training of the players. He weaves his body around the training ground, sometimes correcting the movements of his players, sometimes giving them encouragement and support.
Liu Guoliang's return has brought great encouragement to the national table tennis players. They know that with Liu Guoliang joining, their training level will definitely go to the next level. And Liu Guoliang also lived up to expectations, he used his experience and wisdom to help the team solve many technical problems. Under his guidance, the skills of the national table tennis players have become more and more sophisticated, and their confidence has become more and more sufficient.
His return not only allowed the national table tennis players to regain their confidence, but also gave hope to the entire table tennis community. People are talking about it, with the blessing of Liu Guoliang, the future of national table tennis can be expected!
However, Liu's return to coaching is not a long-term solution. After all, he still has the responsibility of a management position, and it is impossible for him to coach all the time. So, after Liu Guoliang leaves the coaching post, where will the national table tennis go? This is a question that everyone is concerned about. But in any case, Liu Guoliang's unexpected return has brought new hope and motivation to national table tennis.
Liu Guoliang's guidance and the future of national table tennis
Liu Guoliang is back, this time not as a player, nor as a manager, but as an interim coach to stand on the sidelines of the table tennis court again. His return is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Chinese table tennis team.
On the men's side, he gave detailed guidance on the technical characteristics of each person. Liang Jingkun's backhand attack was sharper under his pointing, and Ma Long also regained his agility back then. The women's team has benefited a lot, Sun Yingsha's offense is more decisive, and Chen Meng has made a new breakthrough in defensive counterattacks.
Liu Guoliang not only brought technical guidance, but also used his experience to open up new horizons for the players. He often shares his experience of the game, so that the players understand that table tennis is not only a contest of technique and physical strength, but also a game of psychology and wisdom.