The following observations are of course my personal view and do not claim to be the “truth”!
Here comes Honoka Hashimoto (Japan):
Strengths:
- very good footwork
- very good backhand defense
- good, consistent and aggressive pushing all over the table sides
- good backhand serves
Weaknesses:
- not much attacking capabilities, too much defending only
- pimples issue: They don’t seem to generate enough backspin on topspins
- forehand defending not consistent. Often takes ball too early/too high or did not move sidewards to rather defend with backhand
- missing forehand serves
Suggestions:
- should practices forehand topspins on pushes and counter topspins from behind the table
- should practice a variety of forehand serves
- should consider changing to more dangerous long pips
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