Zheng Bo, the most powerful attacker, has been sidelined

2cents · 05-13-2004, 07:58 AM

Latest news, Zheng Bo, the most powerful attacker in doubles, has been sidelined through injury. Therefore, China team will be lead 0:1 by default, since Sang Yang has to pair up with QQ temporarily first time.

edwin · 05-13-2004, 08:59 AM

I wouldn't count Yang Sang and Chen Qiuqiu to be an automatic loss. Scratch pairs can sometimes produce very unexpected results.

wilfredlgf · 05-13-2004, 10:32 AM

I've just watched the WC2003 game between Sang/Zheng vs Chew/Chan and I noticed something about Sang/Zheng.

They were playing pretty tamely and not quite the special thing that everybody were talking about - defensive errors, slow in response to opportunities but with powerful attacks and somewhat greater variety in game plan compared to Cai/Fu. Sang Yang had glimpses of that clever player who is akin to Sigit : not afraid to be creative, very calm. Zheng Bo was the clockwork attacker : smashing from the back, powerful drives into the opponent.

And the last time I saw them was in Bandung Indonesian Open where they were somewhat souped up a lot, so much in a sense that they were not quite the same as they were before - shots so much cleaner, attacks so much faster, their strategies more varied.

And then, now, what a dramatic transformation. They are virtually some of the most powerful second pairs in world badminton.

Too bad we won't be seeing one half playing for a while.

I have to say it - their improvement over the one year period is simply impressive.

abedeng · 05-13-2004, 08:52 PM

Sang Yang/Zhang Boo not that impressive. They were beaten by Lee Wan Wah/Chew Choon Eng in the TC qualifiers.

Bbn · 05-13-2004, 09:00 PM

Seems like Sang Yang/Zheng Bo are very fast and have variety in their game but their shots appear to lack bite when it counts.

What I mean is that their shots are not as threatening or deceptive as Cai/Fu or any others.They know how to create openings but dont seem to be able to kill the rally. I think even Koo KK is better in that.

pyeap · 05-13-2004, 09:40 PM

for me, Yang/Bo is very much like the ex-CHN D pairs, Yong BO / Bing Yi...powerful attackers @ excellent defensive placing, but not the fastest n strongers...whilst Ca/FU is like Pak CP/Kim BS, which i always consider them as the strongest and fastest attackers men-double

sunzhi · 05-13-2004, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pyeap

for me, Yang/Bo is very much like the ex-CHN D pairs, Yong BO / Bing Yi...powerful attackers @ excellent defensive placing, but not the fastest n strongers...whilst Ca/FU is like Pak CP/Kim BS, which i always consider them as the strongest and fastest attackers men-double

who is Pak CP/Kim BS? are you referring to Park Joo Bong/Kim Moon Soo??

pyeap · 05-13-2004, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sunzhi

who is Pak CP/Kim BS? are you referring to Park Joo Bong/Kim Moon Soo??

Yes. i don't know abt others...but for me, they are fast, strong, powerful and consistant.

sunzhi · 05-14-2004, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2cents

Latest news, Zheng Bo, the most powerful attacker in doubles, has been sidelined through injury. Therefore, China team will be lead 0:1 by default, since Sang Yang has to pair up with QQ temporarily first time.

according to an article in badmintonline today, both li yongbo and zheng bo confirmed tht he (zheng) is likely to play today as he is said to be 'ok' now...

abedeng · 05-14-2004, 03:38 AM

Cai/Fu are strong and fast, but have problems with experienced pairs like the Danes/M'sians. They need to vary their shots more. It took them a long time to beat Luluk/Alven, playing at high speed.

edwin · 05-14-2004, 10:31 AM

Zheng Bo is penciled in to play China's 2nd Doubles in their semi-final match against Korea. Has his injury been healed?

LazyBuddy · 05-14-2004, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the quick wash in 1st 3 matches, now Zheng Bo got 2 extra days of rest for the final show down.

05-13-2004, 07:58 AM	#1
2cents Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Baseline Posts: 1,500	Zheng Bo, the most powerful attacker, has been sidelined Latest news, Zheng Bo, the most powerful attacker in doubles, has been sidelined through injury. Therefore, China team will be lead 0:1 by default, since Sang Yang has to pair up with QQ temporarily first time.

05-13-2004, 09:00 PM	#5
Bbn Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,668	- Seems like Sang Yang/Zheng Bo are very fast and have variety in their game but their shots appear to lack bite when it counts. What I mean is that their shots are not as threatening or deceptive as Cai/Fu or any others.They know how to create openings but dont seem to be able to kill the rally. I think even Koo KK is better in that.

05-13-2004, 08:59 AM	#2
edwin Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 497	I wouldn't count Yang Sang and Chen Qiuqiu to be an automatic loss. Scratch pairs can sometimes produce very unexpected results.

05-13-2004, 10:32 AM	#3
wilfredlgf Regular Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,545	I've just watched the WC2003 game between Sang/Zheng vs Chew/Chan and I noticed something about Sang/Zheng. They were playing pretty tamely and not quite the special thing that everybody were talking about - defensive errors, slow in response to opportunities but with powerful attacks and somewhat greater variety in game plan compared to Cai/Fu. Sang Yang had glimpses of that clever player who is akin to Sigit : not afraid to be creative, very calm. Zheng Bo was the clockwork attacker : smashing from the back, powerful drives into the opponent. And the last time I saw them was in Bandung Indonesian Open where they were somewhat souped up a lot, so much in a sense that they were not quite the same as they were before - shots so much cleaner, attacks so much faster, their strategies more varied. And then, now, what a dramatic transformation. They are virtually some of the most powerful second pairs in world badminton. Too bad we won't be seeing one half playing for a while. I have to say it - their improvement over the one year period is simply impressive.

05-13-2004, 08:52 PM	#4
abedeng Regular Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: At Workplace Posts: 12,632	Sang Yang/Zhang Boo not that impressive. They were beaten by Lee Wan Wah/Chew Choon Eng in the TC qualifiers.

05-13-2004, 09:40 PM	#6
pyeap Regular Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malaysia Posts: 35	for me, Yang/Bo is very much like the ex-CHN D pairs, Yong BO / Bing Yi...powerful attackers @ excellent defensive placing, but not the fastest n strongers...whilst Ca/FU is like Pak CP/Kim BS, which i always consider them as the strongest and fastest attackers men-double

05-14-2004, 03:38 AM	#10
abedeng Regular Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: At Workplace Posts: 12,632	Cai/Fu are strong and fast, but have problems with experienced pairs like the Danes/M'sians. They need to vary their shots more. It took them a long time to beat Luluk/Alven, playing at high speed.

05-14-2004, 10:31 AM	#11
edwin Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 497	Zheng Bo is penciled in to play China's 2nd Doubles in their semi-final match against Korea. Has his injury been healed?

05-14-2004, 12:25 PM	#12
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,932	Thanks for the quick wash in 1st 3 matches, now Zheng Bo got 2 extra days of rest for the final show down.