Lee Chong Wei ( 李宗伟 )

[cobalt]

@cobalt:

You keep talking about pushing himself out of his comfort zone, don't you think that losing to LD 3 times in a row counts as just that?

Hopefully he and his "team" will have learnt something from these episodes to counter LD come OG 2012 in Aug...

Here's where I see the root cause of his stagnation on the top, if you will...

It takes a person of exceptional mental capability to push himself out of his comfort zone. I doubt LCW can do this. Maybe he could, once-upon-a-time. That is why top pros have a team of pro people around them. Coaches, trainers, physios, mental conditioning, analysts, planners etc. Building the correct team to achieve synergy is inself an art, IMO. With all due respect to MAS badminton (as distinct from the buffoons who run BAM) what does LCW have?

Now look over at the other end. What does LD have? I rest my case.

Without a proper, functional, result-oriented team in place, all that LCW learns from losing thrice-in-a-row to LD, is that he is not as good as LD. Sadly, he appears to be taking that lesson to heart! And again, I blame the people around him for mishandling him.

Incapable, inept or incompetent? Take your pick. Each time I see TSB sitting slouched on the chair, yawning, it frankly boils my blood. I don't have anything against him personally, but I ask myself: is this the best BAM could come up with? Wheels within wheels? Then look at the other end: two coaches, one of them an ex-champion, always on the edge of their seats, proactively engaging with their man regardless of the fact that he is possibly the best player ever. Where would you place your last dime?

[rogerv2]

LCW should go all out to win the first set, if LD wins the first then LCW most probably will crumble under the pressure.

[pcll99]

it's all mental and psychological.... the lost at WC2011 was the most devastating for LCW.... he literally lost the World Championship by a few millimeters...

LCW needs a sports psychologist who can analyse his mental weaknesses thoroughly.... possibly a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who can help him heal the mental wounds sustained (or triggered) at WC2011...

After properly healing the wounds, he needs to develop an aggressive and dominating personality...

The last step and the most important step is this... he needs to become ruthless... He needs to see himself as a lion and LD as a prey... no mercy..

[xsakurax]

http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=56518Based on the online poll that had been made online, LCW is able to won the highest vote, 12% ahead of Lin Dan.

[rogerv2]

http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=56518Based on the online poll that had been made online, LCW is able to won the highest vote, 12% ahead of Lin Dan.

Not surprising since LCW does not have the bad PR associated with LD due to walkovers etc.

[rogerv2]

it's all mental and psychological.... the lost at WC2011 was the most devastating for LCW.... he literally lost the World Championship by a few millimeters...

LCW needs a sports psychologist who can analyse his mental weaknesses thoroughly.... possibly a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who can help him heal the mental wounds sustained (or triggered) at WC2011...

After properly healing the wounds, he needs to develop an aggressive and dominating personality...

The last step and the most important step is this... he needs to become ruthless... He needs to see himself as a lion and LD as a prey... no mercy..

Yeah, he is starting by not agreeing to change shuttles First time I ever saw him do that in the recent China SS vs Tago.

[limsy]

it's all mental and psychological.... the lost at WC2011 was the most devastating for LCW.... he literally lost the World Championship by a few millimeters...

LCW needs a sports psychologist who can analyse his mental weaknesses thoroughly.... possibly a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who can help him heal the mental wounds sustained (or triggered) at WC2011...

After properly healing the wounds, he needs to develop an aggressive and dominating personality...

The last step and the most important step is this... he needs to become ruthless... He needs to see himself as a lion and LD as a prey... no mercy..

lol
how u know he need a cbt?
u have a lesen?

[pcll99]

lol
how u know he need a cbt?
u have a lesen?

I wish I have some CBT.... everyone needs some

it's very expensive in HK!!!!

[limsy]

I wish I have some CBT.... everyone needs some

it's very expensive in HK!!!!

if u really think everyone needs some,then u need a CT

[visor]

I wish I have some CBT.... everyone needs some it's very expensive in HK!!!!

No kidding! All those singers, movie stars and celebrities driving up the demand!

if u really think everyone needs some,then u need a CT

Do I detect some counter transference and childhood separation issues here? (just kidding! )

[limsy]

No kidding! All those singers, movie stars and celebrities driving up the demand! Do I detect some counter transference and childhood separation issues here? (just kidding! )

i think it more on irrational thoughts, that's why need a CT

as for those artist,its depend on their mental health and ability to adjust and cope

[pBmMalaysia]

LCW the Walkover man

And a copy cat too ...copy from Lin Dan of course

[Voltric]

Each time I see TSB sitting slouched on the chair, yawning, it frankly boils my blood.

At least Misbun took copious notes.

[Aikachan]

At least Misbun took copious notes.

That's right. Why not TSB and RS? Several Chinese coaches do that as well. Why won't they? Rexy too take notes (when he was still coaching Koo-Tan, not sure if he still do in WD).

[S.fusion]

Here's where I see the root cause of his stagnation on the top, if you will...

It takes a person of exceptional mental capability to push himself out of his comfort zone. I doubt LCW can do this. Maybe he could, once-upon-a-time. That is why top pros have a team of pro people around them. Coaches, trainers, physios, mental conditioning, analysts, planners etc. Building the correct team to achieve synergy is inself an art, IMO. With all due respect to MAS badminton (as distinct from the buffoons who run BAM) what does LCW have?

Now look over at the other end. What does LD have? I rest my case.

Without a proper, functional, result-oriented team in place, all that LCW learns from losing thrice-in-a-row to LD, is that he is not as good as LD. Sadly, he appears to be taking that lesson to heart! And again, I blame the people around him for mishandling him.

Incapable, inept or incompetent? Take your pick. Each time I see TSB sitting slouched on the chair, yawning, it frankly boils my blood. I don't have anything against him personally, but I ask myself: is this the best BAM could come up with? Wheels within wheels? Then look at the other end: two coaches, one of them an ex-champion, always on the edge of their seats, proactively engaging with their man regardless of the fact that he is possibly the best player ever. Where would you place your last dime?

one of the best replies I have seen in BC.com

[S.fusion]

duplicate post

[Jonc108]

Interestingly, LCW won all his matches in easy 2 sets at the HK SS and Shanghai SSP against all his opponents, except against LD.

LCW and his coach further clarified today at KL that CW's continuos loss to LD, starting from WC, was due to fatigue!

See link below:http://sports.sinchew-i.com/node/20284

Ok, CW used a lot of energy in defeating all opponent in 2 sets prior to facing LD (who must saved a lot of energy by sometimes defeat his opponent in long 3 sets), so suddenly became fatigue when playing LD...

So fans please no more blame on mental issues, ok? It's fatigue!!!