In today’s match against Adriana Diaz, Hina Hayata found herself leading 10-4 in the first game when she attempted a delicate drop shot. A simple idea in theory—but as every experienced player knows, executing it is another story.
Whenever a point goes viral where one player is defending far from the table, casual viewers often comment: "Why don’t they just play it short?" What they don’t realize is how incredibly difficult that actually is. The spin, the placement, and the angle make these shots nearly impossible to control, especially at this level.
Check out the clip below and see for yourself—did Hayata’s attempt pay off? 😏
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