Vladimir Samsonov, retired from table tennis . Perhaps one of the greatest servant to the game and his country. He had one of the most legal serve and was the best controller of the game. Truly amazing player and the Chinese rightly called him the Tai-Chi master meaning the perfect mix of attacking and defensive characters. Also Vladimir Samsonov has the second highest titles by a player. He is only behind Ma Long.

@andreika6681

2 жыл бұрын

dude, he's retired from competitons, he's still a table tennis PRO, that is, making MONEY from table tennis

Великолепен Самсонов!

Samsonov has the most legal service in table tennis ever.

@rajarshibarman334

6 жыл бұрын

yep!

@Blowurmind63

6 жыл бұрын

Is that sarcasm?

@funkindy

6 жыл бұрын

shogrran damn, yeah!

@EL-tw3ky

6 жыл бұрын

Timo does

@evgenytarasov2541

6 жыл бұрын

What does that mean: "the most legal service"?

Samsonov is a legend. He makes incredibly hard shots/block/counters looks so easy and smooth. Unique player.

@mayankgupta2543

Ай бұрын

Yes and I want to know how

So calm and seemingly easy yet effective and elegant. So much technique and no hurry at all - looks like he controls everything. Yet it’s just a compilation Samsonov is living legend doubtless.

After Waldner Samsonov is one of the biggest magicans in TT. So much feeling for the ball. Unbelievable

40 years of age and still at the top of his game. His strokes especially the backhand push and strokes are some of the cleanest that the table tennis world has ever seen simplay samsonov

He always looks extremely slow and sluggish, but he returns with such ease and precision and so much control.

I've seen a compilation of this sort for most Chinese players and was desperate for one on Samsonov. As someone already commented, after Jan Ove Waldner, Vladi is the best trickster and a magician the table tennis World has seen. At his age (43, currently), being able face off against the quality of Chinese players and players like Ovtcharov(against whom he almost won the 2019 Europe Top 16 Cup) is simply amazing. He is one of the legends to have played the game and in a generation where most people idolize Chinese players, I am proud to admit that I idolize Vladi and I hope to play like him one day. #Vladiisthebest

Не интересуюсь настольным теннисном, но всегда казалось, что с азиатами нереально конкурировать, но этот мужик доказал что можно, красавчик!

1:51 he saved an edge ball!

@FBR2169

4 жыл бұрын

The hell? I call haxx

@chifaiman1126

27 күн бұрын

That was a great reflex!

I miss him already. I miss this style of play. Almost every player now is more power-power-power-fastball-fastball-fast-ball.

Samsonov, Waldner and Boll, the best of Europe from all time!

@mobilegid7656

5 жыл бұрын

How about Jan-Mi.Save and Maze?

@nicklasandersson5606

4 жыл бұрын

1 j'o waldner 2 j.persson 3 s.bengtsson all swedes, Boll and Samsonov are welcome to top 3 when they found a wttc title.

@nicklasandersson5606

4 жыл бұрын

Persson is eaqually as superior at no2 spot as waldner is at no1 spot.,its a long gap to no3

@gerere966

4 жыл бұрын

Dimitrij Ovcharov?

@hanshuang6438

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicklasandersson5606 I suppose Gatien is better than bengtsson.

Жыве Беларусь)

Every movement, every shot, every serve, every attack, every block, is just so PERFECTLY executed and smooth, JUST HOW HARD do you gotta train to achieve this touch, jesus. BRAVO!

He is really a legend !

красавец -отличный теннисист

My favorite player!! Thank you Top 8 TT !!

@elmatador0705

7 жыл бұрын

THE TSAR ^^ !

Everything about the guy is intimidating. His face, his size, his name, and of course his game.

Samsonov's sense of the moment of surprise is unbelievable (and also still more rarely visible in table tennis imho). Respect for such an initiative play.

Крассавец Володька!!!

I cannot believe he is my mom's age but still going strong. But him being the number 1 player from Belarus for so many years is not a proud fact, but poor new generation quality players in Europe.

@roshlouis8767

7 жыл бұрын

If he was from Asia, he would have been muscled out from the top league by younger players. But alas..

@anaconda_tennis

7 жыл бұрын

Rosh Louis He is from Belarus

@roshlouis8767

7 жыл бұрын

Игорь Данилович Ops a silly mistake. Thanks.

@psv0579

7 жыл бұрын

Rosh Louis ok

@fionwan2924

6 жыл бұрын

Rosh Louis i

proud of living in Belarus ❤️💚

Thank you so much, I've been waiting for this one quite a while, Thanks!

Incredible material as always !

I have been waiting so long for your next video. Awesome video as always. :-)

These compilations keep getting better, keep it up.

tt can look so easy and elegant. thx, vladimir.

@crab_striker1961

5 жыл бұрын

If everyone had longass legs and was 1.89 like him,TT would be easy and elegant for everyone.

He and Oh Sang Eun share similar styles and I like both of them.

He is my favourite player. Thanks to him I love table tennis.

Can't believe he's 40 years old and can still match against the Chinese

@raymondchan3587

6 жыл бұрын

JO Walnder also.

@MrUtoobee

4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what happens to a player if he turns 40? Why is it assumed that by 40 a player is finished? Its all about being fit and practicing hard enough. You can be as competitive as a 20-25 yr old player.

@salmon2518

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrUtoobee your body starts to slow down at around 34-36 so someone lasting for 4 years more is amazing

@MrUtoobee

4 жыл бұрын

@@salmon2518 I don't agree with that completely. That might be natural stuff, but not when you put the right practice and effort to keep yourself fit, and also samsonov's game is not hard on his body unlike someone like ma long or fan zhendong.

@salmon2518

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrUtoobee it doesnt matter how fit you try to be you age, your muscles dont die and regrow they overtime cant do well on their own ofcourse there are people that are really athelete at 40s some people can last longer then usual just because of luck and genetics its just an average estemate on when your body slows down My own dad is about 47 and works as a builder and is quiet fit i dont say you must be worse at 36 its just the average estimate

really like the slow motion shots - keep them coming

Великий! И нехер спорить

Bravo! Великолепен!

great player, clean style, a lot of variety

Владимир ты красавчик! Отлично защищался и китайцев побеждал! :)

Legend!

Such amazing skills!

Vladimir "Elegant Giant" Samsonov :)

Wow. He makes it look so effortless

no wonder he's a legend!

2019 and still here. 43 years old

my favorite player of all time

my trainer who was an olympic dutch player said that i am gonna be a player like Samsonov. hard on my way. what a compliment😍

Here we are in 2019 and Samsonov is still top 25 in world.

Какой же он классный мастер!!! 🎉

Awesome vid dude!

Seems like his centre of gravity and his crossover point is wherever he wants it to be

He's such a fantastic legend.

Vladi the BEST!!!! 👊✊

Император настольного тенниса!

Pingpong played by samsonov is simply a beauty

Desde o ano de 1998, que ouvi falar de Samsonov, já era fã dele na época. Sou fã dele até hoje! Tenho raquetes da marca Thibar com o nome dele. Joga muito!

Such a beautiful sport

Samsonov, your mother! great game, nice to watch this video. Like the maner of your game.

samsonov..a big name in TT..become a legend

Cool!

Мощный прямолинейный стиль. Это очень круто!

brilliant

So satisfying

Сколько ж трудов на тренировках!

legend :)

he shows a lot of calm in his moves 🇧🇾

Sam is a real gentleman.

He is my idol !

So nonchalant😂 I love it!

1:33 what a point

Владимир Великий.

lord of control

@andreialexandruparfeni7129

7 жыл бұрын

Waldner is the lord of control.

@manuelvicari5929

7 жыл бұрын

of course, Waldner is a legend, i meant, in the modern table tennis i didn t see someone who can manage all the strokes like Vlad.

Best!

Nice reccomend

Невозмутимое лицо, прекрасная игра

4:28 unbelievable

great!! 그는 전설이다 그와 함께 경기햇던 사람들이 국가대표 감독을 한지도 오래되었는데 그는 아직도 현역선수이다 대단한 자기관리이다

Finally, someone who understands placement of the ball. Until now, i was wondering why players don't use opponent's position as an advantage.

@riccisantiago

4 жыл бұрын

it is an advantage..but some don't do it as it connotes "uncivilized" game play, but I use it all the time, as i don't smash too often :)

@MrUtoobee

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Its all about angles and impacting opponent's position. That's why chops, jabs and pushes are vital part of the game and its not limited to side spins or top spins and smashes.

Самсонов ТОП!!!!

В свои годы номер один

This man's backhands are fatalities.

Most elegant player... Seems to have so much time

4:58 first time I have ever seen an ace in table tennis.

@danfors1333

3 жыл бұрын

Waldner did that against Samsonov among many others.

he almoat a giant, damn these points i didnt know he this good

4:54 when you play your little brother in the garage

My best all round player in the world !!

His (samsonov) height is a huge advantage for him.

Самсонов просто демон )))

Lvl Master!!!!

Вы играете класно

The Veteran among the Veterans

Top tres momentos dou

First shot though!!!

The Gentleman

Hi , please make next video about Xu Xin one of the best modern penhold players .

nice guy

People say i play like samsonov😍

SamsOnov is still playing. And where are his opponents?!

Hey Top 8 TT can you make a video of XuXin next please

He is great.. Brazil fans

Жаксы ойнайды

A player who looks energetic like Harimoto is good, but a calm player like him is also good.