On July 24 2012 10:42 Antipathy wrote: Judging by seeds, I'm worried the Chinese Team's collusion will play into this tournament. The semi-finals can easily shake out to be Lee Chong Wei vs Chen Jin and Lin Dan vs. Chen Long, where Chen Long concedes to Lin Dan, giving him a big advantage going into the finals.
Are they really going to concede whole matches at the Olympic Games ? I know the Chinese players often do it in Superseries tournament - I find it unacceptable - but really, the Olympics ?
On July 24 2012 10:42 Antipathy wrote: Judging by seeds, I'm worried the Chinese Team's collusion will play into this tournament. The semi-finals can easily shake out to be Lee Chong Wei vs Chen Jin and Lin Dan vs. Chen Long, where Chen Long concedes to Lin Dan, giving him a big advantage going into the finals.
Are they really going to concede whole matches at the Olympic Games ? I know the Chinese players often do it in Superseries tournament - I find it unacceptable - but really, the Olympics ?
They did it in the Super Series (and it was mostly Lin Dan conceding to the others) in an attempt to claim #1, #2 and #3 on the worldrankings allowing them to bring an extra mens single to the olympics. I think in a semis at the Olympics they would duke it out.
EDIT: It might not have been 1,2,3 but just 3 in top5, can't remember the exact rules...
I've never played badminton except recreationally in the backyard with the family. Watching the pros makes it look like such an amazing sport though. Would love to give it a try sometime.
This thread needs more cool badminton videos! I am PUMPED for this Olympics, will try to get the whole family watching - especially the MS and MD finals.
On July 25 2012 13:43 SgtCoDFish wrote: I never watch badminton except at the Olympics... I absolutely cannot wait for it to start, I'll be following really closely. :D
Tournaments are aired frequently on the star network in East Asia. Pretty sure you can find streams for it quite easily. From what I remember when I lived in the region the commentating is pretty top notch. But again thats only if you have the time to follow the scene.
On July 25 2012 23:23 Ghostcom wrote: Sorry, but no one does trick shots like Peter Gade:
On July 26 2012 01:19 Xiron wrote: Wow I always imagined professional badminton to be like tabletennis. Whoever hits the hardest wins. But I was wrong. Thanks for the vids!
If you are aiming to hit as hard as you can, then your stroke suffers and your shots will suck. This game is a lot more about technique than stroke power.
On July 26 2012 01:19 Xiron wrote: Wow I always imagined professional badminton to be like tabletennis. Whoever hits the hardest wins. But I was wrong. Thanks for the vids!
If you are aiming to hit as hard as you can, then your stroke suffers and your shots will suck. This game is a lot more about technique than stroke power.
That's why these guys are no muscle packed beasts :p I've got a question: Are the players able to play with both hands? I think it would certainly be handy to be able to switch hands.
On July 26 2012 01:19 Xiron wrote: Wow I always imagined professional badminton to be like tabletennis. Whoever hits the hardest wins. But I was wrong. Thanks for the vids!
If you are aiming to hit as hard as you can, then your stroke suffers and your shots will suck. This game is a lot more about technique than stroke power.
That's why these guys are no muscle packed beasts :p I've got a question: Are the players able to play with both hands? I think it would certainly be handy to be able to switch hands.
Not really.. if your taking the time to switch hands you wont be able to take alot of shots early. And most are capable with the backhand anyway. Basic technique is to get to the shuttle as early possible and if you teach that as a fundemental switching hands becomes alot less viable so no one would end up doing it. Despite perhaps some limited situation benefits overall it doesnt really help much.
That doesnt mean these guys arent strong either. Muscle packed beasts maybe not but they are fit as hell and its a very draining sport. Thats why its not designed to run very long.
On July 26 2012 01:19 Xiron wrote: Wow I always imagined professional badminton to be like tabletennis. Whoever hits the hardest wins. But I was wrong. Thanks for the vids!
If you are aiming to hit as hard as you can, then your stroke suffers and your shots will suck. This game is a lot more about technique than stroke power.
That's why these guys are no muscle packed beasts :p I've got a question: Are the players able to play with both hands? I think it would certainly be handy to be able to switch hands.
Not really.. if your taking the time to switch hands you wont be able to take alot of shots early. And most are capable with the backhand anyway. Basic technique is to get to the shuttle as early possible and if you teach that as a fundemental switching hands becomes alot less viable so no one would end up doing it. Despite perhaps some limited situation benefits overall it doesnt really help much.
That doesnt mean these guys arent strong either. Muscle packed beasts maybe not but they are fit as hell and its a very draining sport. Thats why its not designed to run very long.
AFAIK I recall that an average singles player will have travelled 3 to 4 miles per match in a professional singles game. Though the doubles teams are normally bigger than the singles players
On July 26 2012 01:19 Xiron wrote: Wow I always imagined professional badminton to be like tabletennis. Whoever hits the hardest wins. But I was wrong. Thanks for the vids!
If you are aiming to hit as hard as you can, then your stroke suffers and your shots will suck. This game is a lot more about technique than stroke power.
That's why these guys are no muscle packed beasts :p I've got a question: Are the players able to play with both hands? I think it would certainly be handy to be able to switch hands.
Not really.. if your taking the time to switch hands you wont be able to take alot of shots early. And most are capable with the backhand anyway. Basic technique is to get to the shuttle as early possible and if you teach that as a fundemental switching hands becomes alot less viable so no one would end up doing it. Despite perhaps some limited situation benefits overall it doesnt really help much.
That doesnt mean these guys arent strong either. Muscle packed beasts maybe not but they are fit as hell and its a very draining sport. Thats why its not designed to run very long.
AFAIK I recall that an average singles player will have travelled 3 to 4 miles per match in a professional singles game. Though the doubles teams are normally bigger than the singles players
EPT
Can't believe this guy is at the olympics now.
