6 TYPES of Unconventional Shots from Lee Zii Jia

[@Attaqila]

I am Indonesian but I trust that LZJ is one of good Badminton player in the world now. But please don't compare him with LCW.

[@cway6107]

He plays like he's dancing ballet and the hunch smash looks like volleyball serve, brilliant save!

[@Superchairs]

He is really powerful actually, if he can reduce mistake he made,I'm pretty sure he's unbeatable

[@kevinhoodless7382]

Technically we're all unbeatable if we make no mistakes.

[@buddinsaribbi2696]

@@kevinhoodless7382 mistake he means is unforced error. Powerfull smash always give advantages to a player.

[@amarkhansyah4873]

@@buddinsaribbi2696 berbeza ksilapan yg zijia lakukan dari lagenda Li congwei..

[@xvvxvvxvvx4804]

@@kevinhoodless7382 not true. There’s a difference between forced and unforced errors. You could play a set against anyone and hit no shots out or in the net but if you’re opponent keeps hitting winners you still lose. Think the guy is talking about unforced errors when LZJ is in a non pressure position he makes a few too many errors. Compared to others like Axelsen who hit a lot less errors

[@Saisankeerth760]

So you are saying he is still playing like a 12 year old

[@ilaoilao3321]

who's here after LZJ beat Kento Momota in semi final in Sudirman Cup 2021 ?

[@sunnychannels2423]

Done..settle ,good job👍💪

[@ShuttleFlash]

🙋‍♂️

[@dazzyn8140]

💪

[@tiffanying8644]

Me

[@syamarif1587]

@G00GLE syukur alhamdulillah

[@badmintongod72]

He got the same posture as axelsen but more explosive. Watching him play with his unique style sure is fun

[@lohxinkai3427]

Actually LZJ is a very good all around player. He has great speed for his height. Not the fastest but fast enough to match most players. He has good height. Probably one of the tallest in the sport so now. He has good defence and has probably the best offence in game right now. The only downside is his experience and mentality

[@mbtobserver2016]

Agreed. However what he showed (for everybody to see) in the recent Sudirman Cup was, his unshaken "I'm not going to lose to you" mentality (I felt sorry though, for Ginting being on the receiving end .. he's such a good player)(and Mamota, despite being described by pundits as "at his best" or "nearing his previous performances" ~ he was up-ended in two, albeit, close sets)

[@lohxinkai3427]

@@mbtobserver2016 yes. I am positive that if LZJ didn’t face Chen Long he would have at least got a bronze in Tokyo Olympic. Not sure if you agree

[@aliciadelilah3102]

@@lohxinkai3427 i think he really can do better if he didn't hurt his wrist or am i wrong🧐not sure abt the slight injury his hand

[@mbtobserver2016]

@@lohxinkai3427 Agreed (But what is past is past)(LCW had 3 occasions to prove/win Gold but didn't). Hope he maintain his form in the Thomas Cup & subsequently, the World Championship

[@mbtobserver2016]

@@aliciadelilah3102 I'm sorry but I didn't get "this info"... When did it happen, in the match against CL?

[@clover325]

one thing everyone forget is his humility, he never looks down on his opponents or take it easy fuh the attitude 💪🏻 also he always remember his fans and we are one of the reasons why he dreams to be number one :) lets continue to support!

[@braveson992]

His hunched-back smash is quite powerful. This technique allows him to generate powerful and steeper smash without using full arm swing. He uses forearm pronation to generate steeper angle and hunches his back at the last moment to add the shoulder/back-muscle power into his shots. This also enables him to carry out the full smash in faster time. His arms follow-through is also short and his racket doesn't crosses the body in his follow-through movement, unlike the other players where the racket crosses the body and the person has to land 180degrees rotated after the smash. Although it is unconventional and hard, but it is also very effective and very fast smash with a very fast recovery time.

[@bisaboleh]

Even though I don't understand what I have just read, but it sounded very nice. Thanks!

[@ifeelhalfnaked484]

Lol, just ban this move in court

[@shahrulyunos]

If I'm not mistaken this technique is pretty similar to tennis serves.

[@mohamadkhairunishak7396]

He will prone to injury if he keep doing this smash

[@braveson992]

@@mohamadkhairunishak7396 Yes! i also have this problem. I often try to smash this way but it does lead to shoulder injury sometimes!

[@neekras]

People are saying "the next Lee Chong Wei!" I reckon he shouldn't be compared to the previous great. He should be his OWN great. Like Chong Wei who worked hard to be no.1, i'm sure so will LZJ.

[@Puffydaddy123]

true. People are having too much expectation on him but they forgotten he's just on the rise. Need to gain more experience from tournaments and reach master lvl...srsly can't brain why everyone is mocking him. Don't expect the next LCW will just come out all of a sudden. He's taking so much stress coz there's no one in MAS that can carry on lcw's legacy 🙃

[@TreiHutchinson]

No he is not the next LCW... He is the 1st Lee Zii Jia and should remain that way. LCW was a great player but he has closed his book, and we thank him for that and will always be remembered. Now let LZJ open and start his own book and story line .. Please stop comparing them and let's rejoice their uniqueness.

[@jollythepopcornman6614]

yeah. during lcw time no one in the world said the next misbun

[@TreiHutchinson]

@@jollythepopcornman6614 maybe bcoz Misbun is a Malay .. you lah how Malaysian lives are drawn along the racial line. Like it or not, but that's the way it is..

[@omelettecrap]

Yeah no reason to compare him to LCW. LCW is good because of his consistency and solid fundamentals. Should compare him to Lin Dan because of his explosiveness and quirky shots. Also, there's nothing wrong with comparisons, stop trying to be edgy. It's human nature to compare, that's how we identify patterns.

[@scarlettl.1623]

Honestly he has a bright future ahead of him. Nevertheless, he needs stronger mentality and a strong will to win!! Im waiting for MS WR NO.1 LEE ZII JIA to dominate the world~

[@sitihaida98]

Thank youu soo much believe in him

[@scarlettl.1623]

@@sitihaida98 As a malaysian I'm hoping to see another legend reign

[@sitihaida98]

@scarlett yeah me too

[@sugdesenats6007]

My idols are 2 Malaysians: Loh kean yew and lee zii jia.

[@sea120305]

Emotionally, he is not fit for the place left for him yet

[@sugarysuga7689]

2:23 Kento Momota be like "NANI?!"

[@alibaba-mm6db]

he really enjoy his game... surely his composure will be a nightmare to the opponent in the next 2-3 years..

[@dclee9836]

I feel that he is having fun with the sports that he liked so much. As an audience, definately enjoyed watching him playing in the court as it brings more lively and fun sports to watch than conventional textbook badminton. As a badminton fans, I feel the world of badminton isn't the same anymore since LCW and LD retired. Hope new and fresh faces able to uplift badminton spirits once again.

[@sanciochannel2380]

he is not like LCW, but he has his own playing style, i like his smash pose

[@icewind7]

i like the first one, monkey kill

[@syamarif1587]

Chen long gameplay will suit him the most..ngl

[@chengwailee5743]

bright future for this young man. his game is consistent and can see he have a strong and calm mind during match. well done!

[@haziq12ish]

Malaysia had the most perfect form player - Chong wei and now they have the most unconventional player - zii jia

[@nowlindventura5015]

So glad to see you post again Shuttle Flash, either way LZJ is an amazing player. You don't need textbook movement to win.

[@zackcena54]

His jump net kill is is so cute xD

[@nicjvk]

little bunny hop

[@hasanahazman6902]

He got his own style. LZJ you're a star and it's shining bright now!

[@kthekith1889]

So basically, lee zii jia is lee chong wei-lindan-taufik hidayat combined

[@PeterSiau]

Hahaha

[@syedmuhammad101]

+ peter gade

[@WendyLee808]

So true..... LCW - Defense Lin Dan - Aura & Smash Peter Gade - Trickshots Taufik - Backhand He’s good in all aspects.

[@kfcmalaysia5580]

He will be a headache for every other top badminton players in the world.

[@yana9115]

😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@WendyLee808]

He already is 😆 He has defeated world top players many times. I feel that the top players are now nervous when they see him.

[@roserafesya5783]

@@WendyLee808 yess hahahhahaha. Axelsen and Kento Momota even did a celebration when they won against Lee Zii Jia whose rank was way lower than them. Showing that Lee Zii Jia is definitely a threat to them. Proud of him

[@WendyLee808]

@@roserafesya5783 Don’t know if others feel the same, but I feel that Momota and Axelson were nervous playing with LZJ 😆 Still LZJ has a long way to go to higher rank, doesn’t matter win or lose, he is indeed a talented player 🙂 Same goes to Momota and Axelson, really like them among so many players in post-LinDan&LCW era 😆

[@sk-fb7jp]

He is the Giant Killer!

[@ovtroll1199]

LZJ pretty much got everything like a combined yonex legend. Not saying he is but hes got something from each yonex legend

[@Adam-pr7ix]

LZJ doing ballet at court is another level 🔥🔥🔥

[@pranavsinghal7554]

He really has the potential to dominate the badminton world

[@adithya817]

Nah he doesn't

[@kaixin_izRa]

@@adithya817 then ok

[@ammarharith5512]

@@adithya817 Hmm salty. 😁

[@tts6750]

He really does. Hes basically mastered what everyone else can do at such a young age. And makes it look easy and simple

[@adyputera5986]

Yes he is

[@naimulnazir1760]

3:24 when he backhand, the racket was bend :O

[@of8ightandse7en16]

the 0:44 net play from him is exceptional. the body language deceive the opponent. it's like the dimestop motion in popping dance, fast and sudden slow. carry resemblance from lin dan. i suspect lin dan incorporated this dance technique in his badminton.

[@Nikkilmanazizz]

LZJ. BRING BACK ALL ENGLAND’s CONFIDENCE !! 🔥🔥 YOU DID GREAT. NEED TO BE MORE CONFIDENT, FOCUS. ALWAYS POSITIVE AND KEEP GOOD ATTITUDES. WE BELIEVE IN YOU 🇲🇾🇲🇾🔥🔥🔥💪🏻💪🏻

[@zaharahsalleh4812]

Proud of u LZJ..such a good player in this time...gogo 👍😍

[@melvinmino7273]

The only things that keep him lose was his own mistake,because he likely to take a risk but if he get more discipline and try not to rush he will unbeatable

[@Jean-fh3ul]

Yeah he prefers shorter rallys so

[@lydia5305]

I can literally watch his matches all day without even getting bored..

[@azlishamahmad9642]

Hoping that he will be a Legend one day like Dato' Lee Chong Wei Proud to be Malaysian 😇

[@ainrayhanah8095]

I Really love his unique smash

[@lynncoop]

I really love more badminton because of Lee zii jia...his skill different from others.....go Lee zii jia

[@flytkp1609]

Lzj future will be number 1 in world, still need more experience.he is new era badminton top player this for sure.

[@browneye1968]

Very very nice compilation with other example shots. I hope one day he becomes World Number 1 and also wins the Olympic Gold

[@RserBot2]

Salute admin, you've made some Naruto like moves here. Keen to know how would a NORMAL falling backward defence look like hahahaha

[@AJ-sz3xp]

YOU UPLOADED FINALLY

[@MrNick0108]

his deceptive push againts Momota in Sudirman cup 2021 is also one of the best

[@gabrielmahutasoit8953]

Would like to see his actions in every single match on TV... Go, Lee Zii Jia... You can do it!

[@Bobomeetworld]

Malaysia's singles are in good hands.. hopefully we will see rivals that are within his age.. and that will be exciting to watch another legendary duel besides LCW dan Lin Dan

[@christopherlaw3713]

Man, his overhead cross court slice dropshot is also one of his iconic move! Tho it's pretty rare to see his inside out shot.

[@geraldcooper9749]

No.6 - hunched power smash is akin to a volleyball high jump spike full of power from the entire body weight into the object to give it superb speed!!

[@theopratama9047]

love his move very explosive, im from indonesia but i want him to be at least top 5 soon too create more rivalry, go lzj!

[@izzuddinmnasir4884]

I can see hes very different than LCW, his deceptive ability are stronger than LCW. Hes playing mind games

[@th.cendawanth6175]

Therefore it might be good to play innovatively out of the box and not necessarily follow text book style of techniques There is always more than one way to achieve what we want

[@lolipopchannel]

i noticed his technique too...it kind of wierd but vry effective...so i think this is very unique technique n our future champion...gl LZJ...Lee fmily still conquere🤣

[@some.generic.username5254]

One thing I always wonder about backhand smashes is they play it even when Every single shot can be easily hit overhead with more power. And there is no badminton player who backhand is stronger than overhead

[@Koozwad]

It can surprise opponents, and feels good to do. I think there are some players with a very strong backhand(myself included). If you have enough power it can be good to switch it up.

[@badmintongod72]

Bcs backhand smashes are very unpredictable. Even the one hitting the backhand smash wouldnt know where the shuttle will land 😅

[@user-uo5yx6zm8e]

I think those shots if taken as smashes will be straining to right side of body. Pay attention the shuttle is on top left corner, not overhead. Converting it into a backhand smash like what Lzj does here could actually be faster, less strain and achieve better angle than forcing an overhead smash.

[@砕竜ですぶらき]

problem of overhead is that you are risking your recovery, doing so to a very passive shot will make your next shot worst, which you don't want in singles

[@arthurwong2367]

@@砕竜ですぶらき agree, if the opponent return the backhand smash . It consume the player energy to recover

[@ichikatachibana3074]

I'm all in for Momota's expressions lol

[@Koozwad]

I've been doing these for years as well, though I don't think I do the hunched smash. For me it's the opposite of being hunched.

[@martincstee5335]

You arched back when smashing?

[@Koozwad]

@@martincstee5335 Yes, for some reason after I've played(even after a few hours) the only sweat spot I have is on my lower back. Everything else is dry. For some reason that place heats up the most for me. No idea why that is. Never experienced back pains or anything either.

[@selenopva]

this man is absolutely future legend

[@AJ-sz3xp]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING

[@aimandanial679]

He was born to be a LEGENDS

[@allgaming8409]

Terharu bile tgok skill2 lee zi jia ni..adakah die mengalas tugas lee chong wei atau masih jauh..sila ulaskan

[@charlieamorris04]

His character shows so much through his game

[@winniehe1212]

Very good techniques, will be better with good mentality and strategy

[@agussaputro2113]

As Indonesian BL, It's hard to say Malaysia has a strong contender in MS disipline nowdays. LZJ is the brightest future top Players and compete againts top 5, he has complete touch and technique to playing in the highest level so maybe he could finish what LCW couldn't do like winning WC, AG or OG. He's mentality and hunger to winning so good. So, can we bring back coach Hendrawan from Malaysia ?? (just kidding). I think What we Called the next 4 Kings of MS in Badminton are Anders Antonsen, Lee Zi Jia, Shi Yu Qi and of course Anthony S Ginting. They have same age and era, determine, complete in touch and shoot, also has winning an World Tour Super 1000 Tournament. These 4 Players have a chance to winning OG until Olympic 2032 in Auckland. And yeah, I can't wait for long to see what will coming up. 🔥🔥🔥

[@LYCANCLANTEAM]

Malaysia had lee chong wei who dominated for 15 yrs too what u mean nowadays

[@agussaputro2113]

@@LYCANCLANTEAM then?? I know what U wanna goes to but we talk about nowdays and coming future.

[@rb-ex]

very astute observations and excellent example footage from your research. some of these things like the pirouette backhand smash may work well for him, and others may not work as well for him. for example, if you study his jump smash you see the he is not rotating his hips, so he needs to use an abdominal crunch to generate power. this leaves his feet in a slightly awkward position for singles (though maybe ok for doubles). he may be able to manage that now but this idiosyncracy may not age well

[@makram3731]

The most complete badminton player..road to no.1 soon

[@kaylis77]

his game style is not that much different with Chen Long, someore they are equally tall...definately cannot be compared to LCW as he have his own style...

[@Jabuh0106]

Hes like the hybrid of Chen Long and Taufik Hidayat.

[@azrifazip8041]

Terbaik lzj 1 hari nanti mesti dpt title dato 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Minimanemohahaha]

This video deserves good credit!!

[@hamadanaoui3420]

hunched smash just like vball spike ... more powerful delivery

[@mzmzafrullahzarooq9308]

Thank you so much Very nice & good video 👍 I'm from sri Lanka 🤲🏻🇱🇰

[@vishnuu.unnithan3811]

Net play🔥🔥🔥💥💥

[@AyushSen7904]

He is amazing 👏 , brilliant player 👏 and he will be the future legend.

[@saikrishnarouthu3955]

Waiting for the video😌

[@jamestan8255]

LZJ should take advantage of his net play .

[@mohamadkhairunishak7396]

This smash will make him prone to injury when he grow older. He need to change his smash

[@qayhavertz1851]

Lee Zii Jia : Erling Haaland of Badminton

[@Banana4946-d3b]

A. K. A MONSTER

[@damarbadminton]

Amazing 👍

[@arifrahman9559]

LZJ ini pny bakat sukses spt pendahulunya Datok Lee Chong Wei. Teruslah mengasah kemampuan & tetaplah rendah hati

[@lohxinkai3427]

Actually physically he is better

[@SlametRiyadi-ue7rt]

So inspiring so cool so handsome so best players

[@hannanaufa5056]

LZJ IS THE BIG GIANT NO PEOPLE HARD TO BEAT🔥💪🏻

[@akshatkhanna0029]

Axelson is no.1

[@akshatkhanna0029]

He play even better than lee chong wei

[@manewhairstyle]

@@akshatkhanna0029 no.2*

[@akshatkhanna0029]

@@manewhairstyle According to you he is no. 2 but according to me he is no.1

[@manewhairstyle]

@@akshatkhanna0029 LOL ACCORDING TO ME

[@nik-br7gg]

that unconventional shot win him the all england n beat momota n axelsen in one tournament

[@daisuke910]

I'm pretty sure I am hear he says waataaa when he's doing the jump net kill

[@amirulhazim1528]

Hes already strong now. Looking forward to see him becoming world number 1. Greater than any badminton player ever existed.

[@mst522]

The Net Kill is sooooo him.

[@TPToE]

Is there a biomechanical advantage to the hunch or is it just his personal style? It looks a little like the Sampras serve.

[@sendoh7x]

Steep smash I think

[@luf4rall]

His smash form restricts the follow through but repeated actions like that can lead to injury

[@verbalwound5874]

Most of these "skills" are actually just LZJ improvising for his height lol, the crazy defense while being pushed back is him losing balance when squating because of his height. The hunched smash is him generating more power for his smash because taller athletes are less compact/explosive than shorter athletes.

[@afif._9935]

tHAT'S WHY WE CALL IT PRESENT

[@aryan-34]

He played yesterday only against momota in Sudirman cup and Lee Zia Jia lost .The game which Lee Zia Jia had in all England and now is totally different so he had to practice a lot .

[@jajajiji8447]

Is hard to beat momota as he has regain his old form he plays a control playstyle and his defense is very good. If lzj uses his all england form i dont think it will work well for him and a lot of energy wasted. He need to play how lee chong wei play against him using his own technique and also pressure him propably lin dan attacking style should be able to overcome his technique.

[@jajajiji8447]

I also realise momota smash is also getting better than last time during his prime.

[@jameskloslow2068]

He beat momota again

[@fitriganzaholaaa5384]

Not so long bro

[@fahmimakio]

the legend has been born

[@broman9561]

Im gonna cry when i see LCW i miss him so much

[@markparen4295]

What does the hunched jumping smash does extra?

[@irfannurhakim]

I think he will be the first Malaysian athlete that win gold for Olympics.

[@abhinavraj1001]

Great video

[@aidilaffanz7012]

World No. 1 Ranking For Sure LZJ!

[@puakahandsome8767]

our Next LEGEND 🏸

[@kidsuniverse1745]

The next LEE CHONG WEI

[@Nobaris9961]

His jump net kill is actually illegal in BWF competitions or most professional meets. Your racket cannot go over the net, no matter how little or how quick. But it seems that the officials in the clips have turned a blind eye to his antics and have let it slide multiple times.

[@oppok7542]

Terbaik lah lie zie jhia .

[@akhimizi8801]

The music though...hahaha

[@ChikAma38]

Future legend

[@abook2141]

his little jump at the first clips just add flavour

[@imprezaver4]

He has a backhand stronger than Xiong Guobao & Taufik Hidayat, his jump smash is stronger than Zhao Jianhua's, his mind play more slicker than Genting & Axelsen's, his instant shuttle-on-ground smashes already exceeded Paul Erik Hoyer Larsen's or even Park Joo-bong's speed... his only enemy is his own mistakes that the opponent would keep taking advantage of... But experience will nurture him into a world no.1... just like his predecessor LCW. You'll soon be seeing the world at your feet, son of Kedah.

[@JupiterXin]

Looking forward to the day he win Axel

[@nicjvk]

yes, like really smashed him down easily in 2 sets😂

[@grissomchinkhaiheng2765]

3:50 what the f**k😂

[@E4Fortune]

He is a showman

[@BranoS6]

His play style is not really stamina efficient.Take example those smash he did,it consume more energy than his opponent.If he can improve more in his stamina while maintaining that play style of him,im sure he can indeed dominate the badminton world someday.🔥🇲🇾