3*15

[Zhao]

Jonas, with the return of the 3*15, how did you change your double training session?

- more running?? and what kind of running??
- less weight training??
- more aerobi session on the court??

I really love the men's double and i wait for your help.

Thanks.

[JR]

First of all, itīs a total different game to play to 3*15 than 5*7. Youīll need more stamina and the ralleys become longer. Therefore our training is changed to include longer ralleys. The first three strokes in every ralley is very important in menīs doubles. It was even more important in 5*7 than 3*15.

I think the right length of the menīs doubles game is 5*9.

Otherwise our training has not changed much.

Jonas

[Cheung]

JR,

The IBF may have some problems with the scoring system. One solution would be to make scoring even across all disciplines.

Would the ladies singles players you know have a problem with playing 3 x 15? Would they want to play 3 x15 given that some ladies players get completely exhausted playing the last set of 5 x7?

Given a choice which would you prefer...... 3 x15 or 5 x7 and why?

(I have a feeling that the 5 x 9 format may yet be resurrected)