TRIVIA PART 3

1) Just before going into the game;

Before : Remember his back hand, watch his drops, stay on your toes, on and on....

Now (Aaron) : Just Relax and be patient.

Now (Ryan)  : Cover your front net and cut off the noob serve.

2) During the match intervals;

Before : You got to play more aggressive, play faster, smash harder etc.

Now     : You are playing at only 85%. Put in 5% more.

3) During the match breaks;

Before : He also makes lots of mistakes.

Now     : He is only 4 to 5 stroke player. You can play 7 to 8 strokes. Just stay with
             him and let him make mistakes.

4) Aaron’s poor long service;

Before : Half court.

Now     : Press him to the back.

5) Emphasis;

Before : Speed and Power

Now     : Speed.

6) Advice against a better player;

Before : Dont worry. Take it as an experience.

Now     : I want to see you fight to the very end.

7) After losing;

Before : Its ok. Try harder next time.

Now     : Tell my why you lost today?

8) Private a.k.a for Ryan; Champion of the Noobs.

    Private a.k.a for Aaron; The nearly boy.

TRIVIA Part 2

1)        In BCA Indonesian Open 2014 Superseries in  Jakarta, the following statistics were derived from men singles matches on average.

            a)    Average time per set = 18.6 mins (21 pts system)

      b)    Average time per point = 30.9 sec

      c)    Average points per set = 36 points (ie. 21 – 15) 

 2)         Tennis vs. Badminton

The speed and the stamina required for badminton are far greater than for any other racket sport.  At the 1985 All England (Tennis) Championships, Boris Becker defeated Kevin Curren, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4.  At the 1985 World Badminton Championships in Calgary, Canada, Han Jian of China defeated Morten Frost of Denmark, 14-18, 15-10, 15-8.  The following is a statistical comparison of those matches.

           a) Time:  Tennis, 3 hours and 18 mins.  Badminton, 1 hour and 16 mins.

           b) Shuttle in Play:  Tennis, 18 mins.  Badminton, 37 mins. (15 points system)

           c) Match Intensity*:  Tennis, 9 percent.  Badminton, 48 percent.

           d) Rallies:  Tennis 299.  Badminton, 146.

           e) Shots:  Tennis, 1,004.  Badminton, 1,972.

            f) Shots Per Rally:  Tennis, 3.4.  Badminton, 13.5.

            g) Distance Covered:  Tennis, 2 miles.  Badminton, 4 miles.

            Note that the badminton players competed for half the time, yet ran twice as far and hit   
            nearly twice as many shots.

 3)      Longest Rally

a) Men Singles : BWF World Championships 2013 in China, Nguyen Tien Minh (Vietnam) vs Jan O Jorgensen (Denmark) 108 strokes

b) Mix Doubles : Sudirman Cup 2003 in Netherlands, Ra Kyung Min / Lee Kyung Won (Korea) vs Rikke Olsen / Ann Lou Jorgensen (Denmark) 157 strokes

4)       Any Helpful Rituals?
On tournament day, before we let the boys out of the car, we will join hands together     and get the boys to proclaim out loud that they want to win in every game and give it a go to the Final. This is to set a correct frame of mind in the beginning of the tournament. It certainly works for the boys.

5)       How about Training one day before a Tournament?
          Normally yes but light to moderate workout.

6)       How do you relax in between matches during the Tournament?
Play smart phone games.

7)       What is your most common injury?
             R : Ankle aches.
             A : Knee aches.

8)       Do you play better in the mornings or in the afternoons? Why?
          Afternoons. Morning is cold which make the body stiff.

9)       Any particular preparation by the dad before any Tournament?
           Yes. If I know the Tournament courts are parquet flooring, I would make an effort to
           wash the sole of their shoes the night before the Tournament. This is to get a bit  
           more grip out of their shoes.

TRIVIA Part 1

Q : Which was your most memorable tournament?

R : Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort Jr Tournament 2013 – Champion!

A : 14^th Inter MBA 2013 – Champion!

Q : Your most disappointing tournament?

R : Perak Chinese BA 2013 – lost 1^st round badly to Too Ming Yap.

A : Hooi Yee Sports 2012 – Gave walk over after vomited because of stomach virus.

Q : Worst tournament organized?

R : 14^th Inter MBA 2013!

A : HKC Sports 2013!

Q : The coach that made my game improved noticeably?

R : Coach Kent (NEBA)

A : Coach Alex (MBA)

Q : Most memorable win against?

R : Tan Ming Yue (FZ Forza 2013)

A : Wong Vin Sean (Piala Merdeka PBVKL, PBWKL 2013)

Q : The opponent I admire most?

R : Lim Ming Hong (Penang)

A : Daryl Foo (Selangor)

Q : My favorite racquet?

R : KX All England 100

A : Yonex Arc Saber 009DX

Q : My favorite shoe?

R : Asics

A : Asics

Q : My badminton Idol?

R : Lee Chong Wei

A : Lee Chong Wei

Q : Best court I have played?

R : Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort

A : 89 Arena, Klang

Q : My preferred doubles partner?

R : Aaron Wong

A : Darren Tan

Q : Most bizarre incident?

R :  A junior player name Taufik Hidayat.

A : 5 racquet strings snapped in a week! Followed by another 2 racquets two weeks later!