Liew Daren

**Voltric** · 01-13-2012, 01:59 AM

People tend to confuse stamina with good physical conditioning. Two players can both have the same stamina but if one has better physical conditioning and physique then that will make all the difference. It's all about being a micro second or two faster retrieving a shot at the net or returning a smash. Chong Wei didn't become World No. 1 due to stamina; he works his butt off toning up his physique the last two or three years to enable him to be that much quicker than many of his opponents. It contributes to great footwork, strong backline clears, and precise net shots. Why? Because he has the muscles and the abs that not many other players have. Half the battle will be won if we can just get the entire Malaysian team to have the same physical conditioning as LCW.

**SibugiChai** · 01-13-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by Voltric

People tend to confuse stamina with good physical conditioning. Two players can both have the same stamina but if one has better physical conditioning and physique then that will make all the difference. It's all about being a micro second or two faster retrieving a shot at the net or returning a smash. Chong Wei didn't become World No. 1 due to stamina; he works his butt off toning up his physique the last two or three years to enable him to be that much quicker than many of his opponents. It contributes to great footwork, strong backline clears, and precise net shots. Why? Because he has the muscles and the abs that not many other players have. Half the battle will be won if we can just get the entire Malaysian team to have the same physical conditioning as LCW.

most would end up selling handphone in sq.wang if they are force to train like chongwei

**ngkt67** · 02-17-2012, 04:09 AM

tonight Daren Liew will gonna face Kenichi Tago in 2nd single match...
see whether Daren can beat KT as LCW beat him...

**extremenanopowe** · 03-09-2012, 12:01 AM

Consistency and an attacking mind will bring him far. Oh, don't smash outside to the forehand again hor.. similar to Rumbaka.

"He has always had the quality but was not getting the results and he should not let this opportunity slip. He must play consistently and improve on his results. He needs to be more focused and maintain his performance."As for me, I had a good start. Everything was OK for me even though there was some delay in the matches. This is something we have to get used to and we cannot let it affect our performance.

Read more: Daren, Wei Feng still in the fray - Badminton - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/sports/badmint...#ixzz1ob2Eu0kv

**george@chongwei** · 03-09-2012, 12:50 AM

His interview yesterday... the reporter really asking a lot of question, which i think some is irrelevant to badminton

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**Licin** · 03-09-2012, 12:56 AM

Maybe the reporter has a heart clash with Liew Daren

**extremenanopowe** · 03-09-2012, 06:00 AM

Bro,
Congrats. You are in the big league now. Think like a champion. Get LCW to give you tips on LHI. Spar with CWF left hander a bit. Smash inside a bit to your left (his back hand). No point wasting point by smashing outside. 2-3 points crucial. Lift high up, not outside, nothing to loose against the old man. Stamina shd be similar. If you are tired, tell yourself that 'he is more tired'. Good luck.

**extremenanopowe** · 03-09-2012, 11:29 AM

DL really have to improve on his speed moving to the back to kill. His 2nd net always loose. Need to move in to tap or don't let opponent to net back. Speed is still the big let down.

Need more offensive count also.

**ngkt67** · 03-09-2012, 12:47 PM

Daren Liew lost in quarterfinal, but he makes good result by reaching quarterfinal for the first time in SS Premier event, this might also able to improve his ranking...for now

**yurimaster2010** · 03-14-2012, 12:15 AM

Did the IBF rank out yet...did DL over taken Hafiz ranking yet?
DL is too thin just like LCW when his condition on year 2008...

push up for bigger shoulder and build up the muscule then i see got chance to fight player from china

**forest** · 03-14-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by yurimaster2010

Did the IBF rank out yet...did DL over taken Hafiz ranking yet?
DL is too thin just like LCW when his condition on year 2008...

push up for bigger shoulder and build up the muscule then i see got chance to fight player from china

To fight with China Players, not only you need big shoulder and muscule, your lung and brain must be big as well ! This is something lacking for Malaysia players - no stamina and mentally weak ! Just look at Tan BH (24 years old only) , after one or two smashes, he already can't breath. But look at uncles JJS or FHF (almost 30 years old) , they can smash non-stop !

**TheSmasherKing** · 03-17-2012, 08:39 PM

i think my opinion on darren's potential was not wrong.i still believe he got what it takes to become a champion.maybe he is a late bloomer just like sasaki,kok keong or poul eric (considering he is now 25).all he needs are tougher smashes n mental strength to finish the game at crucial stage.he still have time to upgrade his game.for now,he is in the difdrent league cmpard to ckb,cwf n ariff bt yet to reach lcw's level.come on bro,u can do it.

**RomieTan007** · 03-21-2012, 03:45 AM

Hey daren is one of the player for the Axiata Cup 2012....anyone going for the match this coming 23 to 25 Mar??? heard that the cash prize for this Axiata Cup is USD 1 MILLION!!!! No joke man...more pressure on him lol....what do you think of the chances of him winning in this Axiata Cup???

**BBphire** · 03-23-2012, 11:54 AM

how come daren is not playing on the malaysia tiger teams tonight against philipines??? though he is one of the player in this richest champsionship...axiata cup??? shame lol coz this will be a good opportunity for him to get more exposure lol....anyway congrat to both the malaysia leopards and tigers for winning tonight game..they are 1 step nearer to win the USD 1 million lol

**TheSmasherKing** · 03-23-2012, 05:57 PM

maybe tonite

Originally Posted by BBphire

how come daren is not playing on the malaysia tiger teams tonight against philipines??? though he is one of the player in this richest champsionship...axiata cup??? shame lol coz this will be a good opportunity for him to get more exposure lol....anyway congrat to both the malaysia leopards and tigers for winning tonight game..they are 1 step nearer to win the USD 1 million lol