Cos Misbun is from that era mah. LCW will sing "I want nobody, nobody, but you. Nobody, nobody but you." There's a mandarin version of that too it seems
If misbun really sing this song, leaving on a jet plane ... The president has no choice but to sing siaw fei che, fei ah fei ....
Don't Give Up On Us . I don't think BAM would sing that song to MS. It's very clear that BAM is singing "Don't Give Up On Us" to MS; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8APrYU2Gs&feature=related Very appropriate lyrics. .
I wonder what Misbun is thinking now ??? . Just heard that MAS has another idea; http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/18/olympics-malaysia-science-idUSL3E7DI0AS20110218 ====== * ====== parts of article ====== * ====== The National Sports Institute (NSI) has brought in 46 sports science specialists under their "Road to London 2012" programme, Malaysian media reported. NSI director-general Ramlan Aziz said that the scientists would be responsible for tailoring their expertise for the individual needs of Malaysia's elite athletes. Badminton alone will be allocated no fewer than 14 specialists, with the rest divided equally among the other six sports, Aziz added. ====== * ====== * ====== * ====== * ====== I wonder what Misbun is thinking now. How much of Badminton is art or science? .
I think BAM will be in for a shock! Misbun will tell them right in the face, adamantly: "I don't need any of these so-called scientists". "I'll do it MY WAY or not at all!" ... and so the saga continues ...
Perhaps, Misbun doesn't even know . Perhaps, Misbun doesn't even know that BAM will be getting 14 sports science specialists in their "Road to London 2012" Badminton programme. .
Why don't you apply? As for 14 specialists, err...14 opinions, sangat susah lah, how to listen Sounds like a job creation programme, keeps someone gainfully employed at taxpayer expense
Malaysia has a great tradition in Sepak Takraw for eg. but regus from China are even knocking at their doors in the Asiad.China has no tradition or history in Takraw but they are able to take it up to a high level without depending on any traditional methods but thru a good development system. This eg. should be quite useful.
How much of Badminton is Art or Science? . That was why I asked in a previous post; How much of Badminton is Art or Science? IMHO, Badminton is more Art (skill based). It is Art when we talk about; * Good Strokes * Good Footwork * Workable Tactics * etc, etc, ...... However, Science is useful in other aspects (research based) like; * Good Diet * Proper Rest * Prevention of injuries * etc, etc, ...... Both Art and Science can help when we want to improve in; * Speed (movement) * Stamina (endurance) * Strength (power) * etc, etc, ...... .
It could also be approach to coaching ie.methods. Traditionally coaches probably assign a set of tasks for players to perform without actually knowing the value and relevance. Players may not comply,because they cannot see the relevance then they get squashed in competition. The squashed player learns from the school of hard knocks, then he goes back to the coach asking why he keeps losing, the coach tells him to work on the tasks assigned to him or design new tasks. This way, both coach and player are learning together, and the responsibility of training and learning rests on the player, if he doesn't take some initiative, he will keep losing or get fired as the coach has already guided him. Chris CC whether Art or Science read the book' Playing Badminton Singles " by Jake Downey written in 1980 (many in BC have read it) and you will find the answer.
Badminton is more Art than Science . Yes, I have read Jake Downey's book (many years ago), but IMHO, Badminton is more Art than Science. It is because Badminton is skill based. It is like; * Playing a musical instrument * Cooking a meal * Conducting/chairing a meeting * etc, etc, ...... They are all skill based. I was just replying to my trainees (minutes ago); Tomorrow's lesson would be; (1) Footwork................To enable us to get to every shot during a rally (2) Players' Position......To position us to cover every location during a rally (3) Breathing Method....To allow us enough oxygen to continue in a long rally (4) Selection of Shots....How best to cut short a rally (the best option) Some sports scientists may help in (3). But in (1), (2) or (4), I am not sure if sports scientists have any idea what I am talking about. .
