Joo Se Hyuk
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Joo Se-Hyuk is a South Korea
n table tennis
player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style. He was the finalist at the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships
and is a member of the South Korean National Team.
style that throws opponents off their game completely. Utilizing a series of defensive chops, he puts well-placed shots onto the opponent's side from enormous distances, combining placement with massive amounts of spin
. Joo Se-Hyuk also uses a strong forehand topspin
loop, and occasionally drives, to quickly counterattack an opponent. His dramatic and usually dynamic maneuvers across the table enable him to cover large areas, making him less prone to attack. Joo Se-Hyuk is one of the few defensive players to consistently rank in the International Top 10.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style. He was the finalist at the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships
2003 World Table Tennis Championships
The LIEBHERR 2003 World Table Tennis Championships was held at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France from May 19 to May 25, 2003. It was the 47st edition to be contested. Liebherr Group is the title sponsor of the Championships.-Medal table:...
and is a member of the South Korean National Team.
Style of Play
Joo Se-Hyuk uses a defensive table tennisTable tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
style that throws opponents off their game completely. Utilizing a series of defensive chops, he puts well-placed shots onto the opponent's side from enormous distances, combining placement with massive amounts of spin
Rotation
A rotation is a circular movement of an object around a center of rotation. A three-dimensional object rotates always around an imaginary line called a rotation axis. If the axis is within the body, and passes through its center of mass the body is said to rotate upon itself, or spin. A rotation...
. Joo Se-Hyuk also uses a strong forehand topspin
Topspin
In ball sports, topspin is a property of a ball that rotates as if rolling in the same direction as it is moving. Topspin on a shot imparts a downward force that causes the ball to drop, due to its interaction with the air . It can be generated by hitting the ball with an up-and-forward swing, with...
loop, and occasionally drives, to quickly counterattack an opponent. His dramatic and usually dynamic maneuvers across the table enable him to cover large areas, making him less prone to attack. Joo Se-Hyuk is one of the few defensive players to consistently rank in the International Top 10.
Tournament History and Credentials
- 2001 ITTF World Championships, Top 150 overall
- 2002 Asian Games, 2nd overall
- 2003 ITTF World Championships, Men's Singles finalist, Runner-up
- 2006 Internationally ranked 15th overall as of January 2006
- 2006 ITTF Korean Open, Men's Singles 1st
- 2009 Ranked #7 in the world as of August 2009 (his highest ranking to date)
- 2011 Men's World Cup Bronze Medalist
Coaches
- Yang Ki-Ho- Personal Coach
- Yoo Nam-KyuYoo Nam-KyuYoo Nam-Kyu is a male former table tennis player from South Korea who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics, in the 1992 Summer Olympics, and in the 1996 Summer Olympics....
- National Coach - Kim Taek-SooKim Taek-SooKim Taek-Soo is a male former table tennis player from South Korea. He is best known for his powerful forehand, amazingly quick footwork and perhaps the best traditional penhold backhand in the history of table tennis...
- National Coach