Diving resue a birdie is fun to watch and require much technique skill and physical ability. Who is the best diver on badminton court?

I would say LD is #1 followed by LCW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFITT_uSXgc

LCW is faster at diving !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBkzyFhkJDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFITT_uSXgc

LCW is faster at diving !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBkzyFhkJDY



jnce00 (1 week ago) LCW is surely a defending champion. But I still don't know why he can't defend LD's smashes like how he did here.

L17061412 (1 week ago) It is because LCW been trap by LD

i think LCW is just too stress out .... malaysian has a weaker mentality .....

Lin dan is good but can be replace any time but

LCW is still the best in malaysia.... even if he lose.... he still be cherish ...

just my 2 cent...

Anybody can dive once - getting up in time to reach the next shot is the hard part :). In this respect, it's got to be LD (but Chong Wei is very VERY close behind).

Anybody can dive once - getting up in time to reach the next shot is the hard part :). In this respect, it's got to be LD (but Chong Wei is very VERY close behind).

We all have seen LD diving multiple times in a row but still get up quickly and be in position for next shot.

LD. He is able to dive retreive the shuttle, mostly to a posistion and get back ready for the next shot. Even him scramblign he is able to put the shuttle into a posistion without putting himself under too much pressure again.

I think LCW tends dive quite more often, especially previously. But LD looks quite better when he dives. recovery also looks more smooth.

I also like the diving in a lot of the doubles matches when they scramble to get the shuttle back..... especially a lot from the japanese men's team. :)

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I think Xia Xuanze is also good.

I think it's easier to dive on your backhand than your forehand, or at least higher frequency of the shuttle going to your backhand. Anyway if we assume that the previous statement is true, Lin Dan has an advantage over LCW. Most of the circuit players are right-handed, and the easiest way to smash is crosscourt. If a right handed player smashes on LCW and he dives for it, it's probably going to his forehand which would make it harder to return and thus less retrievals. However if that same smasher replicates another smash but towards LD instead, it goes to his backhand as he dives, which is more likely to go over.

Note: The reason going on your backhand is GENERALLY easier, is because you can use your left hand (I'm right handed) to brace you while your EXTEND your right arm to get to the shuttle and that right arm is CLOSER to the shuttle than your other hand as to not cause any obstruction. However, on your forehand side, your left arm would be in the way. This is just what I've noticed, I'm more confident going to my left than to my right.

Anyway, I think the best diver on the court is circumstancial, that is it depends on what's happening, if LD had more smashes to his forehand, I doubt he'd be so good as he is now, after all multiple exposures to diving for smashe retrieval definitely helps in being more reactive and competent at it.

Behold ultra Lin Dan diving!!!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oBJ9OV5H0

haha, on the football field, when a player's diving, we boooo..
but in badminton, when a player dive, we cheer and getting excited..
LOL:D

Diving makes Lin Dan look like a frog.
haha =]

uh... what about doubles players? they sure dive but not as often. Also, what are the justifications for diving? Is it merely just for emergencies? or is it really a skill and the only way to defend wide smashes to the court?

Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caz9oQ-jbkU

Crosscourt smash by Xia-diving block by Hendrawan-followed by diving drop by Xia-crosscourt lift by Hendrawan-diving lift by Xia-half smash by Hendrawan. :D

LD is the best diver. His dive is so cool and energetic

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wins this thread by a mile. and yes, i'd have to agree

We all have seen LD diving multiple times in a row but still get up quickly and be in position for next shot.

Most singles players dive at one point or another but I think you highlighted the key difference between a good and a great diver. LD's exemplary in that he is rarely at a disadvantage after his dive. There are many instances where he pounce right back to attack the return.

imo, lin dan and lee chong wei of course;)

LD and LCW are very good but for me the best diver is still Foo Kok Keong :)

LD and LCW are very good but for me the best diver is still Foo Kok Keong :)

I 100% agreed with green.blood, I 've seen Foo Kok Keong played and he indeed a remarkable player with the never give up attitude and giving his best to secure point by any mean even diving to save point. By far i could say he is the best diver on court:):).

hmm, add 1 more to my list..
Koo Kien Keat..
thats for sure;)
i think nobody mentioned him yet.

let's get more technical here.
how do you define as "best diver", what skills, qualities or acts contributes to the "best diver".
maybe if someone defined it, there will be a better understanding and base for determining who is a better diver.
for example: the speed, response time, accuracy, recovery time

Vita Marissa:D
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