yes, they are honestly very similar in creativity. Both are gifted with incredible skill, so much that they would rather win while having fun rather than really retraining all their strokes to be quote unquote "perfect". Koki plays a bit to passive and close to the table and Xu Xin often played too far from the table, giving up an offensive position. But they continued to win, so it didn't matter. Artists of the highest form, well said!
for those telling him he don't win matches and all. first of all, ask yourself how hard is it to win in your local club, then premium clubs, then district levels, then state level, then regional level and then NATIONAL LEVEL ( in your country). then contenders, ittf opens and the list is quite long. lastly it comes to WTTC, MENS WORLD CUP AND ULTIMATELY OLYMPICS. and koki niwa is top 20 among millions and millions of table tennis players. beat that !
I love chop blocks because it's a defensive-offensive way to get back/stay into the game rather than go full defense. Niwa's self control with his agility in tracking the ball is outer of my world lol
Once a week, our neighbor drives 2 hours, each way, to Boston, to give his twin boys some ping pong coaching. He moved to the US, about 10 years ago. Gonna ask him, if he knows of Koki Niwa, when he stops by to chat. The 'chop block' is an extraordinary skill. It's kinda like a 'volley' in tennis, in that there is virtually no swing. It works well on shots with pace AND no pace. AND on tricky serves. Niwa is incredible.
there is defninitely a swing, but it is all in the wrist on the backhand. You really need to chop down on the ball with a ton of racket speed to reverse all the topspin and speed coming into the ball.
he has very good hand feel, and a solid understanding and read on ball spins, which basically means he plays table tennis with brain more so than others. But he lacks the physical ability to match other opponents in a rally, and his short arm span means he doesnt have great defense coverage away from the table. Much like Xu Xin who is held back by injury, he is a very talented and entertaining player. But these players are simply not favored by the table tennis meta
Why do I feel Koki Niwa rely on too much his instinct more than effort? Obviously he has some unique ability to get to his level. But he gives me impression that he stands too straight up and moves his feet less than necessary to make it easier to play sometimes? His lack of muscle probably contributes to his stance, making him not able to move laterally fast enough to get best positions to play some shots..
The way he plays, he seems like a guy who loves table tennis, not a guy who plays it because it’s his job. Although, he was playing professionally so not sure. Hopefully, he had an easy boss.
More like most of the times it doesn't work and he lost the match... here is just a cherry picked footage of when it works... yeah it's pretty cool when it does
@@alankucar4564 he is overrated in the world ranking, the japanese team is a bit too generous to him while they could be giving more opportunities to younger players
I never get tired of watching that last point, how cleverly he dominates the pace of the game with blocks
Both Koki Niwa and Xu Xin play like an artist, painting the table with magical stroke.
Японский Валднер.
yes, they are honestly very similar in creativity. Both are gifted with incredible skill, so much that they would rather win while having fun rather than really retraining all their strokes to be quote unquote "perfect". Koki plays a bit to passive and close to the table and Xu Xin often played too far from the table, giving up an offensive position. But they continued to win, so it didn't matter. Artists of the highest form, well said!
And Waldner too
Adam Bobrow is the Koki Niwa of commentators!
He is so annoying. Ruins so many games. Just shut up and let the point play out.
Niwa is truly a gifted table tennis player. He's an inspiration to me to develop a chop block in my game.
0:32 holy hell, man
the most creative, fun, unorthodox, versatile , crafty and monster trickster in the history of table tennis.
he is a zombie tho.
Faster than a zombie, fortunately 😄
for those telling him he don't win matches and all. first of all, ask yourself how hard is it to win in your local club, then premium clubs, then district levels, then state level, then regional level and then NATIONAL LEVEL ( in your country). then contenders, ittf opens and the list is quite long.
lastly it comes to WTTC, MENS WORLD CUP AND ULTIMATELY OLYMPICS.
and koki niwa is top 20 among millions and millions of table tennis players. beat that !
Good point
iirc he peaked at rank 9 for a while
Niwa's chop block at 2:40 really puts Xiu Xin in a junk world moment.
I've always loved the way he played, looks like minimal effort but has unreal control
What a superb talent , Koki is fast as a cat and surely a hard worker to achieve this walk in the park invincibility.
He is most underrated player 😅, love from India Koki
that's it i am a koki niwa fan from now own
The force is strong with this one. Koki Niwa lives his life in bullet time.
I love the first clip,the opponent is like "watch here all my fancy move,i'm going to trick you" and Niwa is like "please fuck off"🤣
The last point was Mental ... always love watching this Video
I love chop blocks because it's a defensive-offensive way to get back/stay into the game rather than go full defense. Niwa's self control with his agility in tracking the ball is outer of my world lol
Just love koki niwa I hope he goes all the way in the Olympics.
Love him, the same as his coach smirking on his brilliant points
4:22 win a point against xu xin in such situation is absolutely brilliant
Once a week, our neighbor drives 2 hours, each way, to Boston, to give his twin boys some ping pong coaching. He moved to the US, about 10 years ago. Gonna ask him, if he knows of Koki Niwa, when he stops by to chat. The 'chop block' is an extraordinary skill. It's kinda like a 'volley' in tennis, in that there is virtually no swing. It works well on shots with pace AND no pace. AND on tricky serves. Niwa is incredible.
there is defninitely a swing, but it is all in the wrist on the backhand. You really need to chop down on the ball with a ton of racket speed to reverse all the topspin and speed coming into the ball.
the best compilation on YT!
I feel bad for Fang Bo... watched him lose this point like 100 times.
epic level trolling
4:00 holyy look at the spin and curve on that inside out forehand
In some ways, he reminds me of Waldner, making it look so easy. Amazing player
Agreed. Yup!
Craziest skill!!!!! Bravo Koki Niwa!
7:46 omg
I think Xu Xin and Koki are the most entertaining table tennis players to watch
poor Fang Bo, he's remembered as the victim of the most brutal chop block on internet
Awesome compilation
Favourite player
He was the Japanese with the most stylish style of play.
Koki Niwa is like the One Man Punch.....he just needs to shave his head and wear a yellow suit with a red cloak with black rain boots.
He has the same disinterested demeanor of Saitama also haha
I laughed so hard at 3:19. One of the videos where you cant put the volume high lmao
That's the Pure Wasabi Block!
he has very good hand feel, and a solid understanding and read on ball spins, which basically means he plays table tennis with brain more so than others. But he lacks the physical ability to match other opponents in a rally, and his short arm span means he doesnt have great defense coverage away from the table.
Much like Xu Xin who is held back by injury, he is a very talented and entertaining player. But these players are simply not favored by the table tennis meta
What a legend. Too bad he's not with us anymore...
What is that chop block thing? Is that like initiating a spin to the outside of the table or what?
The chop block is so fluid it’s hard to tell where it happens.
This guy is a genius
Niwa is amazing
Niwa is so pretty cool 🤩
Insane
Koki. The best...
Super!
Koki nawa..yg tanpa expresi maennya tenis meja nya...kreenn..level 10..yg lain msih level 3
J 'adore ce que fait Koki Niva ❤🤣😅😆👍👍👍
The last one was the best.
-2:05 wow . What can u do against that kind of talent
Legend 🔥
Yellow guys are the best. What a great name KOKI NIWA ???😵🤣
The Last Ball 😂😅
How is he doing it????
Save the best for last, I watch the whole video just to find that rally :)))
流石コキニワ
02:36 Xx is like "japanese can do short block"
KILLER
KN he is a genius Japanese player all time.
Amazing! Was it Adam Bobrow as commentator?
Yup. Which makes it even better. Really expressive
AND he uses the correct hand. :)
每次都有方博压阵😓
Koki niwa unique people
Sashimi knife fresh off the block
Yes
samurai spirit
he walkes funny.
Hai tension 15 no speed yjio tokoku atsu hakiri wakarani...
why is this sped up
0:32 Is this badminton?
Yeah, there's more succesful players, but I just love watching him play.
He may have won every point in this video but lost most if not every match.
Класс! Мастер
I think he baffles everyone because he's left handed.
The last block vs Fan Zheng ,is sooooooooooo Hopeless
Why do I feel Koki Niwa rely on too much his instinct more than effort? Obviously he has some unique ability to get to his level. But he gives me impression that he stands too straight up and moves his feet less than necessary to make it easier to play sometimes? His lack of muscle probably contributes to his stance, making him not able to move laterally fast enough to get best positions to play some shots..
Yeah if you compare his footwork to Fan, he doesn't recover as quickly. I think he has the skill to be a top 5 player if he worked on that
That's because be is a low key show off, a tactic he does to frustrate his opponent.
The way he plays, he seems like a guy who loves table tennis, not a guy who plays it because it’s his job. Although, he was playing professionally so not sure. Hopefully, he had an easy boss.
You're missing the magic my friend.
turn to God
그래서 세계 랭킹은 몇 위...??
我相信 單羽絕對是日本未來的扛霸子
The floor should be black for better TV coverage of white ball - lose the ball in a red- floored room
Последний кадр опозорил весь китайский теннис😅👍koko 💪
Мастерюга
Utsku backhand dare kake nai
3:21 I've never seen anyone hit this shot wtf
Aru ka? Doo kakashita
what was in the last segment of the Chinese is just a shame from the Japanese, to all Chinese tennis
디지네
Utsuku kaiten recobe
Жееесть
Lack of something for advancement.
I'm really afraid to show his videos to my son who is learning table tennis. It's so dazzling that it will mislead children.
If Niwa is "god", what term would be appropriate for Ma Long and FZD?
I think they meant "good." In that case, ML and FZD are just a little better.
God of chop block. ML and FZD doesn’t chop block. That said, these title are extremely stupid and I hate it.
Ma Long is a machine. FZD is a robot.
Многим оставил.
用中文來形容，這叫有兩手，但整場都這樣打，不見得佔的到便宜
Lets believe in the Lord Jesus, the one true God who died on the cross for you and who rose on the 3rd day❤
More like most of the times it doesn't work and he lost the match... here is just a cherry picked footage of when it works... yeah it's pretty cool when it does
Joker
that's what highlights is all about. dumbass
It works a lot more than you think otherwise he wouldn't be in the top 20.
Still cant beat ma long and xu xin
Slopy player, not consistent
Yeah. Ok. Says one who plays consistently I bet. Gimma a break!
my ass who cant even chop:
He does some nice points and lose a lot of games...🤔
yes, true.
What are you blabbing? He currently ranks 18.
get to the top 20 like him and then you can criticize
Have you seen the people he loses against?
@@alankucar4564 he is overrated in the world ranking, the japanese team is a bit too generous to him while they could be giving more opportunities to younger players