I always had the impression that Oh is the asian counterpart of samsonov (relies on blocking and placement, good near table defense. Only difference seems to be Samsonov's high ball defense)
The Oh backhand is quite impressive: He has made an excellent tournament. I have had the opportunity to be in this Pro Tour and see all the matches I think the best was against Matsuraida (it will be cool if somebody could upload it). BTW congratulations to the spanish TT federation, at least we have a great Open in our country I hope that all the players have enjoyed the event
Oh is an excellent player. His backhand strokes, played really early after the ball bounce, are awesome. Haven't seen someone (except him) playing like this. His feeling for the ball is perfect, look what he is able to block easily. His only weak spot is the footwork. If he was trained like an athlete (as chinese), world nr. 1.
if oh could be more consistent he could be worlds number one for sure...he made samsonov look like a top 50 player....oh has beaten everybody...from chinese to europeans..his form is like handmade...
Looked like Samsonov was not in the best physical shape so he got tired during long rallies. However, his lobs are unbelievable. He even managed to win a few points on them. How on Earth he can return it from that far? Oh's backhand is special, so Samsonov's is.
western blocker vs eastern blocker lol tall guys like to take it easy haha oh's backhand is awesome.. however i still think wang hao n zhangjike 's backhand a better u see, those returns oh did, if it's wang hao or zhang jike or other chinese players, they would hv wrist twist the ball within the table already, n they would counter loop with force rather than just blocking.. oh's blocking is beastly tho oh has always got the form damn straight. hope he can break through his obstacle n stuff
![[2008 Korean Hero] OH Sang Eun (KOR)- Timo Boll](/img/n.gif)
These basketball players are really good at table tennis
two players with an ease while playing, beautiful to study the easy and natural wrist movements of both...thubs up!
I always had the impression that Oh is the asian counterpart of samsonov (relies on blocking and placement, good near table defense. Only difference seems to be Samsonov's high ball defense)
It's awesome to watch two giants of Table Tennis. I believe these two are two of the tallest players in the Pro Circuit.
The title of this match is
"Asian ball control general vs European ball control general "???
ball
Timo cannot be controlled!
Their styles are so incredibly smooth. Especially the service of Oh.
I love Oh Sang Eun. I'm so glad to see him back at the top of his game, and beating someone of Samsonov's caliber.
You wrote this 10 years ago.
Very interesting match because their style of play are same
Just lovvveee Oh's backhand....
Their playing style is so alike. They're the perfect match lmao.
Samsanov of the East, Sang Eun of the West. lol
the best two player play block and controle ball
Samsonov is so slow, he makes Oh looks like Zhang Jike
beautiful dancers
Oh "Korean wall" Sang eun is fucking god.
Oh´s backhand is definitely the best in this sport´s history!
The Oh backhand is quite impressive: He has made an excellent tournament. I have had the opportunity to be in this Pro Tour and see all the matches I think the best was against Matsuraida (it will be cool if somebody could upload it).
BTW congratulations to the spanish TT federation, at least we have a great Open in our country I hope that all the players have enjoyed the event
I like Sang's serves
I love the Oh Sang Eun's backhand.
Oh is an excellent player. His backhand strokes, played really early after the ball bounce, are awesome. Haven't seen someone (except him) playing like this. His feeling for the ball is perfect, look what he is able to block easily. His only weak spot is the footwork. If he was trained like an athlete (as chinese), world nr. 1.
Good match from two veterans!
ttprovider I like your watermark, it#s the only one I like
if oh could be more consistent he could be worlds number one for sure...he made samsonov look like a top 50 player....oh has beaten everybody...from chinese to europeans..his form is like handmade...
@kuco777 your comments best sum up a really good match.
awesome cheerleaders :-)
Great match, Samsonov has a new coach?
oh sang eun .. wow
I bet Oh Sang Eun is a great ballroom dancer
예술이다
Samsonov is so tall that he can counter a lob at the top of the bounce!!!
Oh almost never lobbed
Can any one plz tell me how can we upload from itv ? PLZ !
Looked like Samsonov was not in the best physical shape so he got tired during long rallies. However, his lobs are unbelievable. He even managed to win a few points on them. How on Earth he can return it from that far? Oh's backhand is special, so Samsonov's is.
oh isnt as old as he looks...
8:43 look who's running around ;D
Grreat.
western blocker vs eastern blocker lol
tall guys like to take it easy haha
oh's backhand is awesome..
however i still think wang hao n zhangjike 's backhand a better
u see, those returns oh did, if it's wang hao or zhang jike or other chinese players, they would hv wrist twist the ball within the table already, n they would counter loop with force rather than just blocking.. oh's blocking is beastly tho
oh has always got the form damn straight. hope he can break through his obstacle n stuff
5:00 cheerleaders!! not enough of them though, and they come in at the end but the video cuts out, plus doesnt look like HD
@maxk880
The men are barely a year apart.
Belle victoire de Oh, qui est vraiment en forme !
Le maître près de la table.
oh sang eun has amazing service return especially, but his forehand isn't quite powerful enough
i was suprise...
samsonov block like a boss
timo is the toughest non chinese player.that know everywon
2 super tall guy playing table tennis LOL
Wow at set 2 and 5. Vladi was out of sync, showing signs of mental breakdown (?!)
Oh moved like an oil tanker and relied a lot on blocking and using his opponent's speed against them as his Fh loop is really not that powerful.
Oh plays like resting... lol
wtf 5:00 ?
nice chicks ;)
@kmml1972 he's just too old to be consistent.
둘다 매우 비슷한 탁구스타일. 컨디션,실수차이로 결론나겠죠.
He's too old tho. /thread
poor play from samsonov allows even Oh to win a match every now and then ;D