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Ping Pong

This show is the selected drama by NRTA

in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the PRC,

and was funded under the 2019 Art Creation of Hubei.

Episode 13

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

All right.

Get back to the team tomorrow.

Lei Cheng has missed you.

Really?

You

must thank He.

If you like it here, you can come all the time.

He's quite proud of you.

No.

Mr. He.

I'm leaving.

Fu Chuan Zhi's words don't work here.

You need to pass the final test.

Lift this.

This...

This is lighter than a fart.

All right.

Quickly pack up

and scram.

I'm wondering

who's going to be punished here next.

Thank you.

Mr.

He.

If you want to shift to Science,

you will face more problems for sure.

You need to work extra hard, then.

Mr. Lei.

Look.

Just like these kids.

They work hard

and sweat hard every day.

For what?

For honour.

What do you think

they are always

working hard for?

To go down in history.

In fact, one spends his whole life

on expressing a noble feeling

throughout the process of motivating himself.

Where did I stop?

One needs to express...

Yes.

Lass.

Faith

can move mountains.

Even if you procrastinate,

the Buddha will be touched by your faith.

Work hard.

Do more exercises.

Practice makes perfect. It will surely work out.

Do it for the sake of your dignity

and to save my face.

Cool.

Cool.

Dad.

Well, have you seen Xu Tan?

♫ How strong do I need to be to be number one? ♫

♫ How many more obstacles to go? ♫

♫ Can I reject this prize? ♫

♫ I want to be my own... ♫

Jay Chou of the second national team.

You sing quite well.

Quite well.

Xu Tan dared cause trouble.

You're quite a piece of work.

What?

Look that way.

Look that way.

Grow your hair longer.

And you'll look like some hero.

Quit playing ping-pong.

You should be an actor.

Well, since you said so...

Wait.

Hero Xu.

Listen to this interesting song.

I'm not into your kind of music.

You need to try to listen to it. Try it.

That's it?

It's an old CD.

And I can't

play the full song.

Perhaps wonderful things are incomplete.

The next one.

You should head back.

Aren't you going to continue sweeping the floor?

Oh yeah.

I've saved you a box of chocolates.

-I'll bring it for you. -No.

I need to do revision tonight.

Next time, then.

Fine.

You need to work hard.

And take care of Lei for me.

Don't let him drink. I'm taking off.

Take care.

Head back already.

Why are you back so early?

Mr. Fu just told me that

I'd get back to the training tomorrow.

Really?

Yes.

That's great.

I'm telling you, we have to

celebrate it today.

Let's celebrate

with these chocolates.

Don't. I'm saving it for other uses.

You're up to something.

Are you up to something?

No.

Let's eat something else.

There's a new zhajiangmian shop nearby the gate.

Zhajiangmian is not a bad choice.

Ke Nan.

You did well for the winning shot training today.

For the next training,

we will do something else.

Let's do multi-ball training.

We have two basins of balls here.

But we will do it in a different way.

Based on the rule, one finishes a basin of balls in five minutes.

Can you finish it in three minutes?

You're underestimating me.

Let me finish my sentence.

You can only serve backhand shots from half-court.

That means, if a shot crosses this line,

it's a miss.

Anything you say.

Also,

you have only ten chances to miss.

You need to finish an extra basin of balls for each miss you make.

If you can't finish them,

continue it during extra classes.

Got it. Bring it on.

What happened to Xu Tan

these past two days?

He's become so energetic.

Unity and Discipline

What's all this?

Mr. Lei got me

some information about defensive styles.

Mr. Lei really cares about you.

Now he finally understands me.

He even comes up with plans

based on my characteristics.

That's why I should digest

all this.

That's great.

I haven't found a coach that's willing to guide me.

You will find one eventually. Don't panic.

Look, it's about chop shot. Take it.

Mr. Lei gave you this information.

I don't think I should read it.

It's nothing.

You taught me how to play after all.

Let's read it together.

We can learn together.

Sure.

Do you remember

how many basins of balls you owe me?

Okay.

You're honest after all.

I'm afraid your body

can't manage more than that.

You're afraid I can't manage it?

Do you admit defeat?

I can't say no.

I don't admit defeat.

Are you done with the lesson?

Mr. Lei.

How's it going?

This brat insisted on training with me.

What's wrong with him?

You might wear yourself out from teaching your disciple.

You need to watch out.

Lei.

Okay, go ahead and grab your food.

I have something to talk to you about.

What is it?

Do you need a consultation?

You have to see a specialist, then.

What specialist?

I do have something to talk to you about.

I'm telling you.

That silly brat

We need to talk.

is truly mischievous.

No, it's time for the kids

to have their medicine.

We should just let them have some laxative.

There, there.

I wonder

why you had an early dinner today.

Here.

I've made you a cup of tea.

Please accept it.

Thanks.

What favour do you need me to do?

What are you talking about?

I made you some drink

because you just had your dinner.

What are you up to?

I've been thinking about

Xu Tan's training plan.

I let him practice the first three strokes.

But it didn't go well.

We teach a player

according to his aptitude.

There's no need to panic.

I have to.

You see, I've been guiding Xu Tan since he was young.

And his biggest weakness is that

people have never found him

impressive at all.

That's why Mr. Zheng thinks he's weak, you know.

If you get to know him,

you will realise

he does have many strengths.

He's definitely a promising player.

That's why I need to

come up with

solid steps for this training plan.

Lei.

I really envy you.

You have a good disciple like Xu Tan.

He's a nice kid.

He's stable.

What's best about him

is that he knows his place.

On the other hand,

my disciple

is a troublemaker.

I have to discipline him every day.

If not, things will get out of control.

Well...

Well, I have every reason to panic.

We were young once. They're all the same.

Like you said,

Xu Tan is

stable.

But ping-pong is not all about stability.

Is it?

What's the current trend?

It's attacking.

If you climb the ladder step by step,

you must

change your playing style.

You have to pick things up quickly, right?

Lei, you're as good as you were.

I must compliment you on this.

You're right.

Attacking is the current trend.

So I would like to suggest something to you.

I suggest

to have Xu Tan train with some player.

The one that's very good at the first three strokes.

Wear him out with the first three strokes,

and he can do nothing but to attack.

Am I right?

You've shown your true colour.

Are you suggesting

to have him train with Yu Ke Nan?

Is that what you mean?

You shouldn't have beat around the bush.

No. If you'd seen me through, I...

Cut it out. Are you agree to it?

Yu Ke Nan?

Among the players in the second team,

Yu Ke Nan plays the first three strokes the best.

Train with him

and you will pick up the strokes in no time.

Mr. Teng also thinks the same way.

Because you complement each other.

If you train with one another,

both of you can improve yourselves.

If you can get through his first three strokes

and proceed with the rally,

your strengths will slowly emerge.

You need not worry about being no match for him.

That's exactly why you need training, right?

Therefore,

once you master and get used to

the playing style by training with him,

you'll know how to deal with

an opponent like him next time.

Well, Mr. Teng has said yes to it.

What about Yu Ke Nan?

No way. I'm not playing with him.

There are few more laps to go.

Don't stop. Keep running.

Let me make this clear.

Do you think

I should return the favour

since Xu Tan helped me in the trophy incident?

There's no way I can play with him.

Are you trying to make life difficult for me?

How many champions have you received?

They're merely junior championships.

If I were you,

I would just stay mum.

You haven't had any tournaments.

And you've started to act arrogant.

A champion in a junior championship is still a champion.

Let me ask you something.

Why do you train to do winning shots?

Well said.

You said a player that's lack of stability

tend to be at a disadvantage.

And Xu Tan

is good at defense.

He can take his time playing with his opponent.

If you play with Xu Tan,

you get to manage your temper.

So that you can settle down.

I...

Xu Tan has his own strengths.

And he's better than you.

Stop looking down on him.

I don't look down upon him.

Both of us really can't play together.

Come here.

I have something to tell you.

Have some water.

Let me tell you something.

But don't tell a soul.

In order to improve Xu Tan's result,

Lei has made an agreement with Fu.

An agreement?

What agreement?

If Xu Tan's result doesn't improve

after the promotion and relegation,

Lei will leave.

I have nothing to do with it.

What are you saying?

You're ungrateful indeed.

Lei is a good coach.

And Xu Tan is a good player.

The promotion and relegation is around the corner.

We need to lend them a hand.

Fine.

You're my coach. Anything you say.

It's decided then.

After the training today,

you will play a game with Xu Tan.

I'm warning you.

Play with him well.

Or I'll send you back to the women's team.

Got it.

Lei Cheng treats Xu Tan so well.

If it were you,

you wouldn't make such an agreement for me.

Are you sure I didn't make one?

You did?

I'm warning you, Yu Ke Nan.

If you made me lose my job,

I'd give your dad a hard time.

What agreement did you make?

You're ungrateful. There's no use telling you that.

Spit it out.

I'm not telling you!

Are you serious?

I am not telling you!

Say it.

I'm not telling you.

Both of you

will play a game for us first.

Let's begin.

Just play freely.

Come here.

You played quite well.

Since both of you are not on the same level,

the score is acceptable.

Mr. Lei.

Although he's slow entering into the state,

he will improve a lot through real games.

In fact,

it took Yu Ke Nan some effort to win this game.

All right.

Go ahead and grab your lunch.

And train on your own after that.

Mr. Lei and I will stay here for a bit.

Go ahead.

Last one.

Not bad.

8 minutes 19 seconds.

Speed. Quality.

Success rate. You've got them all.

Remember this feeling.

Yu Ke Nan.

Someone's here to see you.

Why are you here?

Thank you.

Yu Ke Nan!

What?

It's our day off tomorrow. Let's go eat barbecue.

No.

This restaurant serves very nice food. Take a look at it.

What Lameizi?

I'll ask someone else, then.

Wait.

Wait.

Do me a favour.

And I'll treat you to barbecue.

Really?

Yes.

What do you want me to do?

There's a box of chocolates

on the bottom shelf of the fridge.

I know.

The kind that explodes in your mouth.

You and Xu Tan got the same kind of chocolate.

It's very delicious.

I'm warning you.

Don't touch that box of chocolate. If not, I...

I won't touch it.

Go on.

Tomorrow, help me to gift it to

Zhang Cai Wei from the first women's team.

Wait, why don't you do it by yourself?

Why me?

Cut it out.

Do you want to eat barbecue?

Yes.

I'm warning you.

Don't touch that box of chocolate. Got it?

Since Yu Ke Nan doesn't let me have his,

I'll just eat Xu Tan's.

Fatty.

What are you doing at this late hour?

I'm eating because I'm hungry.

Why do you have two boxes?

You have more than ten paddles signed by Brother Kang Ning.

What...

What's wrong with me having two boxes of chocolates?

Enjoy eating.

Were you looking for me?

What...

What is it?

For me?

Now I just want to focus on playing ping-pong.

I'm sorry.

Well,

Yu Ke Nan asked me to send you this.

Thank you.

It's from Belgium.

Don't finish it too quickly.

I heard Yu Ke Nan gifted you something.

No.

Really?

Then it might be some wrong information!

Come on, baby!

Isn't this the chocolate

the first men's team got from Belgium?

It's no fun.

I thought he bought you something.

Aren't you going to try one?

Eating chocolate causes weight gain.

Yes, eating chocolate causes weight gain.

I'll eat up, then!

It's crisp. That sounds so nice.

Dig in!

Wait, what is this?

One is missing.

How insincere he is.

Take it.

There's a surprise.

Stay put.

Give it to me.

Stay put.

Give it to me.

Stay put or I'll tear it off.

Sit there.

Hurry up.

Yes. Be good, okay?

Looking up at the stars

in the sky...

Sit there.

listening to the night breeze,

the sorry breathing,

I think of you who are with me all this time,

I wish you were here with me.

Sit properly.

I long

to hear your voice.

He's professing his love for you.

Give it back to me.

Give it back to me.

How sincere.

Give it to me.

Give it to me.

I'll tear it off.

Now that you've finished reading it, you want to tear it off?

I'll tear it off.

You're here.

Let's go upstairs. Lei is home.

No need. Well...

It's raining so heavily.

And you came here just to give me this box of chocolates?

Don't they say

a rainy day goes well with chocolates?

I'll get going.

Do you need me to do you a favour?

It's imported.

Manual of Ibuprofen capsules?

Generally speaking,

your playing style can overcome this chop shot.

How do you overcome it?

Didn't I tell you so during the training?

What did I say?

To move forward and backward.

With the way he plays,

you should've won this game long ago.

You need to focus while training.

And you cannot miss any score.

Mr. Zheng.

As for those two shots,

how do I adjust myself?

You need not adjust yourself.

Just play that way.

Carry on.

You went too easy on him.

What are you waiting for?

We don't have all day.

Mr. Lei.

I think that's enough.

Let's call it a day.

He's almost worn out.

Let's stop here.

Okay.

Ke Nan, let's go. It's time to eat.

Hey.

Let's go eat together.

I

have extra training.

Lei, I'm taking off.

What do you think?

Is he powerful enough?

Three yuan per ball.

The country can afford to pay for them.

All you need to do is to perform well.

Come on.

Carry on with the training.

Can I sit here?

Does it taste good?

Mr. Zheng made me train very hard yesterday.

I can't keep up.

So I need some protein.

You should wipe your mouth first.

It seems that

Mr. Teng got you a nice plan.

Yours is way better.

Don't panic. Take it slow.

Do you dare take it slow?

Another cup?

I dare not take it slow.

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Technically speaking,

you're lack of aggressiveness.

Take your bag.

Let's play somewhere else.

Speed it up.

That's slow.

Yes.

Good.

Judging from how you played these few days, I've found out a problem.

I found out that you play quite well

on your own.

But if I stand here,

you will lose control.

Why?

I'm sure it has nothing to do with your techniques.

It's some psychological problem.

Do you feel not confident?

A good player

is equipped with three things:

excellent psychological quality, good tactical skills,

and the ability to control game situation.

They're indispensable.

When an aggressive player

stands on the arena,

the opponent already feels weak

without him making a serve.

What is it called?

It's called aura.

Why do you need to shout

whenever you score a point?

"Cool!" You need to shout it out.

Why?

You shout to assert dominance.

You need to give off

an aura of dominance.

You need to control the opponent. Got it?

Try again.

Move it.

Speed it up.

Move your legs quickly.

Good.

This is getting interesting.

Good.

Ping Pong Little Drama

Backhand

Backhand

Yu Ke Nan's signature playing style,

backhand banana flip,

is high quality

and powerful.

His opponents usually

have a hard time defending against it.

Backhand attack

is a type of

attacking stroke in ping-pong.

Its features include

near position,

Near Position

small movements,

Small Movements

and speedy shots.

Speedy Shots

Backhand banana flip

is a type of backhand loop.

Due to the limited space for service,

the forearm,

particularly the wrist,

the fingers,

and other limbs are involved to make a serve.

Some call it

a loop drive within the court.

When doing a backspin serve,

one needs to turn the wrist inwards,

and show a little part of the grip,

approach the middle-lower part of the ball,

and serve it forwards and upwards.

Hit it from the right

to make the arc of the ball small.

If the return is a strong backspin serve,

one can approach the left part of the ball

to avoid losing any points.

We usually call this

a sidespin serve.

Ping Pong Little Drama