Clicked on the video to hear about the crazy feat achieved by Seo Seung-Jae and got a masterclass on some of the great moments of badminton history and beautifully arranged as well (both video and audio). Thank you Ben. We're your fans and we'll see you next time.
One of the most informative video I have ever seen regarding badminton, combined with the history of badminton all in one and at the same time talking about the greatness of that one player. This video is top notch. Instantly subscribed❤
Winning 2 worlds championship in 5 days at the pace the game is played nowadays, moreover in doubles. People can't understand until they've been on court or seen in real life what it means. These guys are beasts of explosion, endurance, precision, mental strength... because if you lack of one of those, you can't play 15 to 25 tournaments per year and continue to train at the same time. Thank you for the video, during the world championship and the 2023 open of China, I was quite amazed how the mixed double "metagame" can vary quite a lot from one pair to another. Some examples to explain what I mean : - Watanabe making service returns at the front or mid court and keeping the net while Higashino takes the back court in semi finals agains Delrue/Gicquel - Thom Gicquel explains how they stepped up when they allowed Delphine to go more at the back of the court ; while some top pairs (like Zheng & Huang) seem to avoid this situation at all costs. Do you think video(s) on the evolution of the game in each discipline would be on point ? it's a bit in-depth analysis but would be so interesting. I'm gonna check you're other videos, I'm quite new to the channel (and if anyone read this so far, , you're definitely an addict too so press the "subscribe" button of this channel if not done yet😄)
Thanks for your indepth comment! I could most certainly look into the evolution of all the disciplines. Would take plenty of time and research but could be very interesting to see. Maybe in the future though because right now I have a few other projects lined up!
Mixed doubles in badminton is a very interesting discipline, as the strategy is largely based on a strong-weak pairing (strong in the sense of power, speed, reach etc, and not in skill) on your own end and your opponent's end. This strong-weak dynamic is much more accentuated in badminton compared to tennis or table tennis (which I think is mainly why mixed doubles does not have a high profile in tennis and table tennis). If we could get a team event based solely on mixed doubles (say 3 XD pairs per team), that could be interesting. At the moment, they only play a one-fifth role in Sudirman Cup
Yes !!! I was gonna ask for this video ! Especially the context of the two things previous doubles from other male players in Copenhagen world championships
I have come across with so many badmitton related channels, but yours is the best i can say interms of quality i.e examples , statistics, in recognition etc. I am surprised that i subscribed to your channel which gives ton of information to acquire !!!.
Favorite Channel on RUclips ! Please continue to upload these types of video where we go through badminton history. Maybe it will inspire new badminton player
Well researched.. Great work!! - Seo seung jae is surely on his way to become a doubles legend. - 12:50 crazy to think that blip in the 2000's Chinese domination of the discipline is largely because of one player. She did it with two different partners, in two different eras and playing styles, Liliyana Natsir.
Ben, I have never made a comment on any RUclips video and this time I think I have to change that because this video is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make it. Absolutely love it! Can’t wait to see the next one. Keep it up!
Your editing, presentation, scriptwriting, production has MARKEDLY improved. Keep up the great work! Next order of business: revamp your studio to create a cool YT background for your pieces to camera!
Top notch in terms of history, stats, context. I like seeing new blood and new nation up the podium. Last few tournaments plus World championship sees a slide down for Indonesia, improvement in Korean camp and a mixed bag for China. Looking forward to Asian Games
For a possible next video topic, perhaps you can chart the development of the new Korean wave coming over badminton. After the retirement of the LYD and JJS, Son Wan Ho etc, the Koreans dropped off the radar in tournaments for a few years till ASY came into the spotlight, and now they have a crop of young brilliant players looking to dominate the scene for years to come!
Seo seung jae is already the most improved player of the year. Props to both Chae yu jung and Kang min hyuk too cus they also played a great role in him winning 2 golds in world champs
Badminton has evolved in all areas of the game. Speed, power, physicality and so much more it's almost become a different sport in itself. I believe there were so many factors. For example, the new scoring system encourages faster and more exciting play compared to the old system where you'd only win a point on a serve. Sport has evolved to a point where it's a team effort, not just the player. But also from the coach, physio, personal trainer and even video analyst. It has become more competitive than ever before and Seo's double double will raise the bar for other nations to lift their game and hopefully raise the standard of badminton to be more competitive and enjoyable to watch.
Amazing video as always Ben. I love how you put so much numbers in this and like any other studies, statistics never lie. This can help us fans to get more insight into the sport we love too. Some suggestions for next videos might be: - The future of men's singles after the retirement of legends and the dominance of Viktor - Olympic 2024 prediction
Thank you Calvin. Yeah I also love the facts and stats. Not just interesting but gives justification to some viewpoints. Good video ideas right there, maybe I'll tackle them in the future 🙂
Amazing research, in-depth analysis! If this was a thesis, I'm sure you would have passed the defense perfectly! ❤. P.s. love the Pakkun plushie and the hokage t-shirt. Hatake Kakashi is one of my favorite anime character 😂
I think the hardest discipline to win in this era will definitely be the men’s single 😂 we’re talking about different champion in almost every tournament . Anyways , I will keep my support on this channels 🎉🎉keep it up ! (A fan from Malaysia )
Yuta Watanabe achieved the same thing and I am a fan, but Seo's case is different and far harder coz he actually fought with top ranking players particularly those in China. In Watanabe's case, the top players weren't present when he won the titles.
in other w ords.. they can only do it when theyre young.. cuz younger players require less time to recover stamina and from injury.. and then during game play they can last longer for 2 events vs if ur like 30 u would be tired quicker
Your videos are excellent but could you reduce the background music while you are talking(sometimes the music is just too blaring). It helps the audience to understand better imo
Hey Ben, do you think the scoring system change to 21 points (2002) had a major impact to the way the game is paced, and therefore everything else directly and indirectly related?
The scoring system definitely had an effect. Initially it was huge but it did settle. But I would say in doubles play the first 4 shots became even more important and focused on. Not sure I can put all the effects of the scoring change into a comment. Maybe a video for later...
Great vid! I was kind of left wondering at the specialisation of the mixed doubles part of the story, if the same happened with the woman? as you only had male examples of this occuring I wasnt sure if that meant it didn't happen as much with the woman or if the men were the consistent factors in these mixed doubles pairings? But yeah, top vid mate, and all congrats to Seo Seung-jae.
Very fair question to ask. All the figures I used, with exception to the first one in the intro included female players. And whilst my overall conclusion for female players ties in with the same as male players, I did focus on the male players more (because it was linked to Seo Seung Jae). With the females there would be some slight differences, most notably China specialising in females happened later, but all in all what I said about males in this video would relate to the females too
I'm not entirely sure there is, there was a type of Slam a player could achieve by winning pretty much everything. Only Lin Dan ever did it. But it's a little moot now as one of the events, the World Cup, is no longer held
For the record, Seo is pronounced and historically written as "Suh". Seo is a poor phonetic spelling, but then again Lee Yong Dae, like all Lees from Korea, should really be Ee or another phonetic combination to make the proper syllable/sound.
world championship tournaments are less prestigious in the modern eraa becuase it is yealy affair now. now only the olympic gold medal immortalizes the player.
@kch4900 the simple reason that the All England has much longer and richer history than the World Championships. It is the prestige that goes with it that elevates it. Not every player feels this way but there are a number that do
Seo Seung Jae actually became world champions before Yuta Watanabe, who i consider to be one of most talented doubles player currently playing.
sad :( love yuta watanabe
Both left handed too
Clicked on the video to hear about the crazy feat achieved by Seo Seung-Jae and got a masterclass on some of the great moments of badminton history and beautifully arranged as well (both video and audio). Thank you Ben. We're your fans and we'll see you next time.
I'm so glad you liked it! I'll keep trying to deliver for guys like you 😊
One of the most informative video I have ever seen regarding badminton, combined with the history of badminton all in one and at the same time talking about the greatness of that one player. This video is top notch. Instantly subscribed❤
Winning 2 worlds championship in 5 days at the pace the game is played nowadays, moreover in doubles.
People can't understand until they've been on court or seen in real life what it means.
These guys are beasts of explosion, endurance, precision, mental strength... because if you lack of one of those, you can't play 15 to 25 tournaments per year and continue to train at the same time.
Thank you for the video,
during the world championship and the 2023 open of China, I was quite amazed how the mixed double "metagame" can vary quite a lot from one pair to another.
Some examples to explain what I mean :
- Watanabe making service returns at the front or mid court and keeping the net while Higashino takes the back court in semi finals agains Delrue/Gicquel
- Thom Gicquel explains how they stepped up when they allowed Delphine to go more at the back of the court ; while some top pairs (like Zheng & Huang) seem to avoid this situation at all costs.
Do you think video(s) on the evolution of the game in each discipline would be on point ?
it's a bit in-depth analysis but would be so interesting.
I'm gonna check you're other videos, I'm quite new to the channel
(and if anyone read this so far, , you're definitely an addict too so press the "subscribe" button of this channel if not done yet😄)
Thanks for your indepth comment!
I could most certainly look into the evolution of all the disciplines. Would take plenty of time and research but could be very interesting to see.
Maybe in the future though because right now I have a few other projects lined up!
Mixed doubles in badminton is a very interesting discipline, as the strategy is largely based on a strong-weak pairing (strong in the sense of power, speed, reach etc, and not in skill) on your own end and your opponent's end. This strong-weak dynamic is much more accentuated in badminton compared to tennis or table tennis (which I think is mainly why mixed doubles does not have a high profile in tennis and table tennis).
If we could get a team event based solely on mixed doubles (say 3 XD pairs per team), that could be interesting. At the moment, they only play a one-fifth role in Sudirman Cup
Absolutely crazy stats you have dug up. Incredible how stark and pivotal certain events have been. Wonderful video Ben
Great video. Glad I found your channel! Never realized I need this type of content. It truly is a void in badminton content you're filling!
Amazing video and very well put together. Look forward to seeing more of your content!
your videos are top tier
Thanks 👍🏻
Yes !!! I was gonna ask for this video ! Especially the context of the two things previous doubles from other male players in Copenhagen world championships
I have come across with so many badmitton related channels, but yours is the best i can say interms of quality i.e examples , statistics, in recognition etc. I am surprised that i subscribed to your channel which gives ton of information to acquire !!!.
😊🙌🏻
Favorite Channel on RUclips ! Please continue to upload these types of video where we go through badminton history. Maybe it will inspire new badminton player
thank you for the video mate. very informative!
Well researched.. Great work!!
- Seo seung jae is surely on his way to become a doubles legend.
- 12:50 crazy to think that blip in the 2000's Chinese domination of the discipline is largely because of one player. She did it with two different partners, in two different eras and playing styles, Liliyana Natsir.
Yeah all 4 of those Indonesian mixed titles invovled 1 lady...Liliyana Natsir. A video on her will for sure be happening at some point
@@BenBeckmanBadminton i imagine the video would be even nerdier than this one. it's in the nature of understanding Natsir, I guess.. Haha.
Love your deeper dives into badminton history that are interwoven with facts and great storytelling. Keep up the amazing content sir.
I'll do my very best! I'm glad you enjoyed the video
Your footage & research is top notch. Seo is crazy good. Period.
Ben, I have never made a comment on any RUclips video and this time I think I have to change that because this video is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make it. Absolutely love it! Can’t wait to see the next one. Keep it up!
Wow, what an honour! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the video 🙂
This channel is slowly but surely becoming THE badminton channel on RUclips
thank you! I will slowly but surely make sure that happens :)
great research mate !! keep up the good work
will do mate! plenty more in depth videos to come
Ben, you're becoming badminton historian, love your videos, keep it up, nice tee btw.
I'll defo keep it up with plenty more tees like this one 😏
i did not expect to see ratchanok here wow, this video was really awesome and well thought out
Your editing, presentation, scriptwriting, production has MARKEDLY improved. Keep up the great work!
Next order of business: revamp your studio to create a cool YT background for your pieces to camera!
Thank you so much and all in good time. Slowly improve every little area. Better audio, better editing, better backdrop, it's all going to go up
❤i extremely love how deep this video is, content like this definitely deserve highest appreciation🎉
Thank you! Truly appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻
Waiting for this video love this thanks ben
My pleasure
Awesome video
Top notch in terms of history, stats, context. I like seeing new blood and new nation up the podium. Last few tournaments plus World championship sees a slide down for Indonesia, improvement in Korean camp and a mixed bag for China. Looking forward to Asian Games
서승재의 후위 커버능력이 너무 좋은 것 같음
Great info thank you
amazing story-telling!
Thank you
For a possible next video topic, perhaps you can chart the development of the new Korean wave coming over badminton. After the retirement of the LYD and JJS, Son Wan Ho etc, the Koreans dropped off the radar in tournaments for a few years till ASY came into the spotlight, and now they have a crop of young brilliant players looking to dominate the scene for years to come!
My next video will stick with Korea but will look into something else entirely. I won't give it away yet but it's for sure gonna make a great topic
Except for men’s singles 😢
@@BenBeckmanBadminton Don Hearne would be a great resource on korean badminton. You should be able to find his contact on badzine
Seo so underrated
Seo seung jae is already the most improved player of the year.
Props to both Chae yu jung and Kang min hyuk too cus they also played a great role in him winning 2 golds in world champs
Badminton has evolved in all areas of the game. Speed, power, physicality and so much more it's almost become a different sport in itself. I believe there were so many factors. For example, the new scoring system encourages faster and more exciting play compared to the old system where you'd only win a point on a serve. Sport has evolved to a point where it's a team effort, not just the player. But also from the coach, physio, personal trainer and even video analyst. It has become more competitive than ever before and Seo's double double will raise the bar for other nations to lift their game and hopefully raise the standard of badminton to be more competitive and enjoyable to watch.
Agree! So many factors play into it. Badminton, like all sports, has evolved massively in a multitude of areas
Absolute passion and determination🤯🔥🔥
I think this is your best video.
Thank you, trying to get better with every upload
Amazing video as always Ben. I love how you put so much numbers in this and like any other studies, statistics never lie. This can help us fans to get more insight into the sport we love too.
Some suggestions for next videos might be:
- The future of men's singles after the retirement of legends and the dominance of Viktor
- Olympic 2024 prediction
Thank you Calvin. Yeah I also love the facts and stats. Not just interesting but gives justification to some viewpoints. Good video ideas right there, maybe I'll tackle them in the future 🙂
Amazing research, in-depth analysis! If this was a thesis, I'm sure you would have passed the defense perfectly! ❤.
P.s. love the Pakkun plushie and the hokage t-shirt. Hatake Kakashi is one of my favorite anime character 😂
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Hahaha, I knew there would be people out there appreciating the Naruto stuff. Kakashi is the man!
yourw videos are helpful in so many ways]
Happy to hear that
Speciality, diversity, physicality and depth are true. More players from different countries make the sport more attractive.
christo and toma junior popov are like the only players who play doubles ad singles at a top level
I think the hardest discipline to win in this era will definitely be the men’s single 😂 we’re talking about different champion in almost every tournament . Anyways , I will keep my support on this channels 🎉🎉keep it up ! (A fan from Malaysia )
Hey Ben. Love your videos. One genuine suggestion is that you could make your thumbnail much better which will give you more views.
Yeah...I'm no expert on making thumbnails as you can clearly tell. Thanks for the tip mate
Yuta Watanabe achieved the same thing and I am a fan, but Seo's case is different and far harder coz he actually fought with top ranking players particularly those in China. In Watanabe's case, the top players weren't present when he won the titles.
in other w ords.. they can only do it when theyre young.. cuz younger players require less time to recover stamina and from injury.. and then during game play they can last longer for 2 events vs if ur like 30 u would be tired quicker
This is great
I like your voice i like video n i think people needed vote for u ❤
Your videos are excellent but could you reduce the background music while you are talking(sometimes the music is just too blaring). It helps the audience to understand better imo
Noted for next time. I'm still learning about audio and all that sort of stuff. Will try and improve it for everyone's enjoyment
Hey Ben, do you think the scoring system change to 21 points (2002) had a major impact to the way the game is paced, and therefore everything else directly and indirectly related?
The scoring system definitely had an effect. Initially it was huge but it did settle. But I would say in doubles play the first 4 shots became even more important and focused on. Not sure I can put all the effects of the scoring change into a comment. Maybe a video for later...
Zhao Yunlei won 2 golds in WD and XD in London Olympic, did anyone achieve that before or after her?
Nope, she is the only person to achieve this feat
Great vid! I was kind of left wondering at the specialisation of the mixed doubles part of the story, if the same happened with the woman? as you only had male examples of this occuring I wasnt sure if that meant it didn't happen as much with the woman or if the men were the consistent factors in these mixed doubles pairings? But yeah, top vid mate, and all congrats to Seo Seung-jae.
Very fair question to ask. All the figures I used, with exception to the first one in the intro included female players. And whilst my overall conclusion for female players ties in with the same as male players, I did focus on the male players more (because it was linked to Seo Seung Jae).
With the females there would be some slight differences, most notably China specialising in females happened later, but all in all what I said about males in this video would relate to the females too
is there like a Golden Slam in badminton?
all england, olymlics, world in one year?
I'm not entirely sure there is, there was a type of Slam a player could achieve by winning pretty much everything. Only Lin Dan ever did it. But it's a little moot now as one of the events, the World Cup, is no longer held
Omg yesss seo ❤
Is china's first mixed doubles specialist now coach? (Zhang??)
Well I wouldn't say first but one of the originals and certainly the first to win pretty much everything
@@BenBeckmanBadminton ohh i got it.
Good
Thanks ❤
It's about timing than ability. The competition was probably not at its best.
Sebab boleh bro
thanks for thanks
can you do a video on watanabe and higashino
Mixed doubles used to be the domain of the European players.
music too loud
Noted for next time 👍🏻
For the record, Seo is pronounced and historically written as "Suh". Seo is a poor phonetic spelling, but then again Lee Yong Dae, like all Lees from Korea, should really be Ee or another phonetic combination to make the proper syllable/sound.
world championship tournaments are less prestigious in the modern eraa becuase it is yealy affair now. now only the olympic gold medal immortalizes the player.
That's why there are quite a few players who regard the All England over the world championships
@@BenBeckmanBadminton why? the all england happens every year too
@kch4900 the simple reason that the All England has much longer and richer history than the World Championships. It is the prestige that goes with it that elevates it. Not every player feels this way but there are a number that do
@@BenBeckmanBadminton thank you! i really really
enjoyed this video.
@@kch4900 I'm so glad to hear that 😊
i miss misaki having a proper partner lol
Please do a video about the down fall of kento 😢
I will certainly be doing a video on Kento at some point. There's a very huge story to be told right there
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