..after the disappointing ending at the KO PSS (not so disappointing for the prize-money), next up for Datuk LCW is to defend his AE crown..can he repeat as champion and become the 3rd MAS MS player to win back to back AE title?.. ..did you say a long prayer after you posted that?..
off topic: it's true it goes both ways, but the way i've observed it, the ratio is not equal; after all, i'm sure you know where the main BC traffic is from..
Malaysian media is talking about closing the gap on Lin Dan again. Damn it, he doesn't have to work so much harder to close the gap, it's about the focus now, that is the thing that needs to be closed on. I didn't think both of them were at their best during the Korean Open!
Me too, at first I thought these two are getting older Why are they lacking those fast exchanges but after watching the game again I realized Lin Dan was pacing himself to overcome chong Wei great fitness, speed, court coverage and defenses Chong Wei on the other hand couldn't have played any better, probably a bit not patience enough and simply luck wasn't with him But nonetheless it was still a great match and display by both players
Pace adjustment has been the focus of LD throughout the past few tounrnaments. I don't really know much but from the limited knowledge I have, this pace adjustment allows you score the most points(put you in a comfortable lead during intervals) in sets with smallest effort possible. LCW on the other hand made too many unforced errors. Probably due to the drift or he was pushing for the side/back lines too much. Also his slice drops placements are not that effective this match(landed further down from service lines) and he was a bit impatient in some rallies like you said. Pace injecion(or changes of pace in rallies) is something LCW can improve further. He has it but not as abrupt as LD does, which makes LD's shots are lot harder to read when LD's changes the pace. Tactically, LCW has still alot to improve as he need to find more ways to win more rallies without relying completely on speed and power. Working on tactics/rallies construction will certainly increase his chance in the upcoming matches. This is an area which I feel most MAS players/coaches have to work, including doubles. Can you believe that Japanese players were openly criticizing MAS players' for being too predictable in recent matches? Just my opinion anyways.
Yes he was impatient at times and that cost him dearly As they say, so near yet so far A few cross court smashes which was sure winner shots but he missed..oh dear And those misses gave ld the extra boost just see how he reacted to it, so cool even at one time even sticking out his tongue hahaha The fella has sharp eyes and he took advantage of that moment a few times and obviously that was the difference between the winner and loser If ld lost the lead in the first game he would have been in a lot of trouble. Anyway, both played quite well though the tempo ain't the same as Olympic 08, probably this time lcw was more focus and has closed the gap with ld or Ld on the other hand after seeing how he beat other china players earlier, decided a different strategy against him And that could be the reason why he managed to pace himself so well
It is good that the margin is getting closer as they are ageing. However, LD still holds the majority with a 60-40 ratio. LCW will have to be at his best and not cracking up in the end if he wants to win this. Credit still goes to LD. Some how, LCW still trembles when he play LD. I wonder what the psycho coach can do?
Lcw or bam is still looking for one psycho coach since Jan 1 2011 The last one, Fred tan left for Penang and he is now the director for the sports council there
sometimes is sad to see so many people want to attack LCW in one way or another... although LCW never did anything wrong or bad to them...even a simple gesture like never say sorry when he got a lucky net shot, never congratulate his opponents when he lost or even when he lost 7 points straight, people will find excuses to attack him.. but end of the day, the guy bag RM 400k plus in January alone!!! I stress again in January only... so he is the one laughing at the end and those attacking him is wasting their time...i don't think he care at all..
Yeah, He is the best we have and is doing us proud. For Non-Malaysian, I can understand but Malaysian who attack him, ??? It is ok if they don't like him but no need to attack him.
They attacked him just because they are not his fans.............! Fans do things like that but not supporters, thats the difference !
This job, if he is your favorite, you don't need to apply And you won't be paid to help him, it's compulsory he makes it through
You, many more years before you qualify. By then LCW retire already. Kak pjswift better, she ardent supporter of LCW, more than us I would say
Well, it seems to come across I m ardent supporter. I'd like to give another point of view that can be substantiated. No one is wrong. There's no right or wrong opinion. To me, LCW has come a long way from when he first became WR1 two plus years ago. Yet many MAS fans are still fixated on his former image. Each time he lost to LD, they say all sorts of the same old adjectives about him. They seem blind to his progress. Look, LD knows he has a progressively smaller window of opportunity to defeat LCW the next time they meet. In AG10, that happened at the start of G3. In KO11, that occurred in the end stage of G3. LD has to take advantage of these tiny windows to rake up quick points to win. If LCW did not reflect on how that happened to prevent future opportunities for LD and become more aware of LD's desperation, then LCW is stupid. These patterns are now so clear. And now LD needs five escorts to help him deal with LCW. I think simple and mathematically. On that basis, in an indirect manner, CHN coaches are indicating LCW is superior. Of course that is no guarantee of a win. And that talk about not apologizing for net cord wins. Either LCW is too focused to apologise or it s not luck. Look at his skill level,there s a high chance it s not luck. Of course LD is also improving (especially in reading LCW's body language) but his stamina now is suspect. That's LD's main worry. Can you imagine if I don't offer another perspective? MAS fans may just baa like sheep. That s not good for your MAS badminton if you can't see your top guy's continued progress. Or even your other MAS MS. Continued improvement is the key to success. Surely you MAS fans are sharper than the CTC of BAM?
