Preparation for All England Championship
National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has expressed confidence in his preparation for the upcoming All England Championship from March 11-16 in Birmingham, despite not participating in any warm-up tournaments.
A Different Strategy
Jun Hao revealed that the decision to skip competitions ahead of the All England was discussed with his coach, Kenneth Jonassen, and both parties agreed on the plan. "This is what we planned together on not entering any tournaments before my debut at the All England," he said. "Maybe this is a different strategy and technique used by the coach," he added when met after a training session at Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM).
Preparation Ahead of the All England
Jun Hao was the only shuttler from ABM who did not compete in the Orléans Masters this week as part of the preparation for the All England. When asked about his preparation for the prestigious tournament, he said everything was going well as planned by the coach. "Everything is good now (preparation ahead All England). We are working together and have more one by one session," he said.
Coach’s Guidance
Jun Hao credited his coach, Kenneth, for helping him a lot, especially with his style of play, which has become more varied than before. "He helped me a lot, especially with my style of play, which has become more varied than before," he said. "For me, he didn’t change my style of play but gave me more options on how to play, which has a wider range of tactics," he added.
Conclusion
Leong Jun Hao’s confidence in his preparation for the All England Championship is a testament to the effective strategy employed by his coach, Kenneth Jonassen. By skipping warm-up tournaments, Jun Hao has been able to focus on his preparation, and with the guidance of his coach, he is well-equipped to take on the challenges of the prestigious tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did Leong Jun Hao decide to skip warm-up tournaments before the All England Championship?
A: Jun Hao and his coach, Kenneth Jonassen, decided to skip warm-up tournaments to focus on his preparation for the All England Championship.
Q: How is Jun Hao preparing for the All England Championship?
A: Jun Hao is working closely with his coach, Kenneth, to refine his skills and develop a more varied style of play.
Q: What does Jun Hao’s coach, Kenneth Jonassen, bring to the table?
A: Kenneth Jonassen has helped Jun Hao to develop a more varied style of play, giving him more options on how to play and a wider range of tactics.
Q: What is Leong Jun Hao’s current ranking?
A: Jun Hao is currently ranked world No. 26.