So, it sups up to stamina vs speed. Thanks!Singles players have spent thousands of hours with stamina training while the doubles players worked on their reaction and racket speed.
...if reactions catch up they might just be on top of them all in doubles.
Only a matter of time before WS/WD get the recognition they deserve too!
What do you mean? Don't WS and WD pro players get to attend all the same big tournaments as the men?
They do, and they also get the same prizes. The BWF has done well in this regard. I also like how BadmintonEngland leave MD last in the All England - means people actually watch WD/WS and get to see how skilled the players really are.
That hasn't yet stopped most people I encounter in club settings (UK) mentioning how boring WS/WD are compared to MS/MD or how it's all about the man in XD. I think the few people who appear to give praise to WS are Indians I meet, taking great pride in the accomplishments of PVS (even amongst women!)
It's not the first time i've heard discussions about how males in clubs could possibly/probably beat international WS players just by smashing, or give them a good run anyway.
Agreed.It's not the first time i've heard discussions about how males in clubs could possibly/probably beat international WS players just by smashing, or give them a good run anyway.
In this video, Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan vs Fung Hai Feng and Cai Yun. Basically the top 2 singles player vs the number 1 Men's double at the time. Although it is a friendly game for exhibition.
In my opinion, although they were just playing most of the time, there were instances/rallies where their competitive side flared up. During those time, you could see LCW and Lin Dan could have won the 1st set as they have no problem dealing with FHF and Caiyun speed, smash or drive. (these 2 just don't like losing) . Again, just my opinion and analysis of the game.
Only looking at the first set (first 2 mins), since FHF/CY played as a pair. You have half the reasoning of LD/LCW messing around/playing half seriously.
However, FHF/CY aren't playing seriously at any point in the first 2 minutes...they're playing high lifts and relatively predictable strokes. Even if LCW/LD are returning the first drop/smash back, FHF/CY are not seriously following up the return - they are lifting, clearing, and generally slowing down the rallies all the time. Just compare that footage against FHF/CY in competitive MD play...the pace is just faster!
Based on the footage, I really can't see LD/LCW taking a set off FHF/CY playing seriously. Then again, they really shouldn't since LD/LCW don't train MD after all
As revered as LD/LCW are as prodigies, there still needs an appreciation of them taken in context of MD. As an example, FHF is known to be one of the hardest smashers in match play in badminton history - it is not like he is NOT particularly talented either!
I still say that they had no issue dealing with FHF smash from rear to mid court though. Considering singles players tend to be better at all around defense, this makes sense.
I think there’s exists only one player in badminton history that has WC medals in every category...a Swedish of course!![]()