Michael Maze
Table Tennis Discussion
Last updated 11 years ago
dola darkprince Asked 11 years ago
hi coach
i Wondered why a good player like maze don't win in a lot of his important matches
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Dola,
It is very competitive at the top level. He is probably just a little behind the top players in general so it is difficult for him to win major titles. However he has reached an unbelievably good level in a game as popular as Table Tennis in the world. Remember it is played competitively in more than 200 countries and he is one of the best.
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dola darkprince Posted 11 years ago
but i think he showing off a lot so he doesn't win is that true ??
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
No I don't think so. He is a very dedicated player. He may have a flashy style at times but that is his way of playing.
I would be very happy to reach his level.
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 11 years ago
Maze has had some success. Aside from beating a couple of Chinese players in the Shanghai World Championship, I recall him beating both Schlager and Timo Boll to win the European Championship (I think). He has had a bad run with injuries - which hasn't helped. He does tend to wear his heart on his sleeve, which perhaps might be a negative in tense close matches. He has been just one rung down from the very top players in the game for a long time. I've never seen a player hit such outrageous shots (particularly with his BH) far from the table as Maze. There are just some shots I've never seen anyone else hit - Chinese or otherwise. Perhaps no one else would be crazy enough to try!
Aasim Showkat Posted 11 years ago
He should minimize his anger level and stop throwing off bat.....etc
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Ji-Soo,
I knew you would be drawn in when Maze was mentioned. I agree with your comments. A has a fine record indeed including a European Top 12 and a European championships.