Lin Dan - 2011 World Championships Highlights

Some of Lin Dan's best points on the way to winning the 2011 BWF World Championships
Featured matches:
Round 1 - Kestutis Navickas
Quarter Final - Sho Sasaki
Semi Final - Peter Gade
Final - Lee Chong Wei

[@hrishirajgogoi1018]

I think there is something about Lin Dan that separated him from other pro players and especially lee chong wei.His moving style is legendary and very unique from other players, if you all pay attention and compare it with other players then you will observe it.He conducts the rallies and he moves very economically while LCW is a kind of reactive player going with the flow.Lin dans physicallity was also very much in playing shape in his prime and his shoulders and calf muscles were used to be like machines part.The way he plays his overhead backhand corner shots are very energy saving as he doesnot use the hop step unlike other players and his crossover step is so beautiful to watch ,his attacking backcourt footwork looks different from other players.And also his game use to has some particular templates which is the most important thing that made him different from all other players.

[@veda7279]

Prime Lin Dan was a monster. He’s like a water, he can take shape of any bowl he’s put into. His game reading ability is beyond belief. He’s always one footwork ahead of his opponents.

[@gautamchilukuri6529]

It's in his body language and demeanor.....In his mind he knows he's the best...that's what sets him apart

[@fta132]

Lin Dan's footwork is THE best, and old Chinese fans all know that. He completely changed his playstyle after 2010. The best footwork gives him the best efficiency. He doesn't need to run fast like LCW, or smash hard as some players. Yet he can still play the best defense and offense.

[@hrishirajgogoi1018]

@@fta132 Which year from 2004 to 2019 do you think that Lin dan was at his peak form because I find that he was extremely sharp in every rally in the year 2009 and so as in the past years but since 2010 he start playing little slow,do you think that the LD from 2010 is better than the previous LD.

[@fta132]

​@@hrishirajgogoi1018 I would say this. The first stage is befroe 2010 during which young Lin Dan had the physical advantage above nearly everyone and the peak was the 08 Beijing. Man he just dominated LCW with phenomenal speed and powerful smash. The second stage is 2010-2014 during which Lin Dan continued to grind his skill under the coach of Tang Xianhu. He may not be fast as LCW or powerful as young players, but he had the best skill, rhythm and footwork combined with his tie 1 physical ability. I would say 2011-2013 was the peak of his career. The 3rd stage is 2015- 2020. After 2014 Chen Long reached his peak and took over from Lin Dan, who started to fall slowly. Cause Lin Dan had all the titles for 2 round and was lack of motivation. And that's when he started to have affairs with models which was exposed after 2016 Rio, known to all in China. Respect to him that he still mantained a high level of competition, but obviously he no longer had the motivation for championships anymore.

[@Priya-gt2rj]

All time Legends :Lin and Lee.. On Court : Opponents, Off Court : Friends. 🤝

[@Starrynova]

3:53 immaculate footwork 0:15 amazing recovery skills 2:47 3:22 3:57 4:30 4:44 4:55-4:58 7:42 9:07 ferocious power and explosiveness 1:58 5:35 6:18 8:50 crazy control and deception Lin Dan, the perfect player

[@easinhaque6068]

No player is equal to him not even lcw ....he took the golds in all majors....this is called professionalism with pure talent...

[@villsonthong1654]

prime time lindan really made all the world class top players look like an amateur.

[@Happiness_shareholders]

except for lee Chong Wei

[@user-we7zq9wc9x]

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[@rishavraj6973]

Except for lcw

[@godorwhat7006]

Lin dan is like a god of badminton. No one have all the qualities except lindan like smooth footwork, crazy control over rally, ferocious smashes and deceptive shorts. He reads the game well than any other player.

[@veda7279]

Prime Lin Dan was a monster. He’s like a water, he can take shape of any bowl he’s put into. His game reading ability is beyond belief. He’s always one footwork ahead of his opponents.

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

The important thing is his mental fortitude which is unfortunately lacked in LCW otherwise equal repreiotary. LD had a great residence to pressure and out standing confidence.

[@DL.j]

Hats off to anyone who played against a prime lin dan and who actually manage to take a game against him.

[@Starrynova]

Peter gade and lcw both took a set in this championship

[@antiquark6594]

This really is a pleasure to watch. Such smooth footwork and tremendous power.

[@KeithHiew]

7:31 - “Lin Dan’s won it all.” No reply from Morten after that. Can’t argue with trophies.

[@daj4294]

Tricky left handed, Quick footstep, Strong hand, Have own style, Power of Smash All this belong to one man, Lin Dan

[@arias1169]

Just cant compare one aspect. A backhand to Taufik Hidayat

[@scootpoyo9734]

@@arias1169 yeah yeah yeah.... overproud Indon.

[@Zheheng82]

@@arias1169 with great backhand, but kinda bad in other aspects. Can’t compare to lin dan either

[@elfispresley4176]

Pemain luarbiasa...si lin dan...tak tergantikan...sepanjang masa...

[@harithdanial141]

@@elfispresley4176 emang bro. Mmg antara status goat yg jelas dlm sukannya sebaris bolt. Definisi bakat dan mental baja. lin dan boleh dikatakan pemain yg hampir kepada perfect

[@deedee6891]

This is 100% form of Super Lin Dan at his Prime. If he facing an amateurs, you will see plenty of deception stroke..if he facing a Pro, every high return will be punish with Explosion Smash.

[@VMMMCXV]

Dee Dee Francis have you seen his play in the 2008 Olympic final? THAT was Lin Dan at his real prime.

[@jwc8183]

In 2011 LD still smashed a lot, but his speed was already not so astounding as in 2008

[@mtube620]

2008- 2010 is actually LD's peak years

[@Gamecubesupreme]

VMMMCXV I would argue 2008 was Lin Dan in peak physical form, but 2011 Lin Dan was prime in terms of maturity and strategy.

[@pham1020]

Robert Lo Not quite. If you followed all of LD's matches in olympics 2008 not just the final with LCW. You can see that even LD in 2008 could play a patience game if he needed too and in fact he made less mistakes back then. His speed and power made it easy for him to finish most of his rallies quickly but he also won a lot of long rallies. Some of his in olympics 2008 was over 50 shots and one really long rally was 91 shots against Chen Jin in semi final. As LD got slower he depended more on strategy but it doesnt mean that he couldnt do it back then.

[@skylinenissan6405]

Respect to two legendary badminton men single player They are always the best

[@TekkaiJon]

2007-2012 was LD in his prime. He dropped from 2013-2014 but was still the best.

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

After 2015 it was his decline 2017 being last great year due to the age.

[@giangnguyentranlam5632]

this super dan was on beast mode. all of his opponents that time would enter the game with prepare-to-lose mood.

[@ari-athbadminton0301]

It was both a dream and a nightmare to have Prime Lin Dan as opponent. The way He toss around in the 1st match despite the strong aggressive tactic shows how much control and read he have over the game.

[@Jason-jk1zo]

This (2011) is the best Lin Dan ever!! even now, no one is close to 2011 LD's level.

[@Jason-jk1zo]

2011 BWF and 2012 Olympic were the closest points that LCW made to the World Champion. Unfortunately, he met the prime Lin Dan. Luckily for us, we witnessed the war between Gods....

[@Akonsky]

thank you very much for taking the trouble to make the video. I enjoy it immensely.

[@arthuryap4647]

Two of my favourite players. Lee has somehow allowed Lin to get into his head

[@luvsk8r]

Ya bro, thats the case. Of course players are intimidated by LD

[@alonjjelatar1226]

Bye Lin Dan, the GOAT of badminton.

[@bugatti99vun]

lcw so close yet so far. but 3 consecutive silvers of olympic medals, thats a damn good feat too.

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

He lacked mental fortitude that of LD had. Often lost the match during the crucial moments I would say due to this. Otherwise a near equal to LD skill level(Only one) and more consistent than LD.

[@ChyeHeng17]

I missed the before-2012 Lin Dan...He was much faster, stronger and better looking back then.

[@GenyaArikado]

Getting a silver in the 2017 world championship is a great achievement anyway :P

[@antiquark6594]

Genya Arikado Yeah, but sad he lost. He has lost the speed and power he had when younger.

[@JulyFourth1776]

you get a medal and then talk

[@AgentJ2007]

Antiquark dude, no one has speed and power forever.

[@veda7279]

Prime Lin Dan was a monster. He’s like a water, he can take shape of any bowl he’s put into. His game reading ability is beyond belief. He’s always one footwork ahead of his opponents.

[@TW-ih5hg]

simply the best

[@TitDucLuffy]

Lin Dan No 1

[@icewolfsword6122]

love u lin dan😙

[@fangyuli8583]

Supper Dan

[@ThePoignancy]

Legendary!

[@user-zq7nn3wu3f]

Almost during end of the career,Peter Gade still can win a set against peak Lin Dan,he's also another monster too.

[@ari-athbadminton0301]

Indeed Peter had to come up with a winning strategy and be disciplined enough to apply it under the pressure.

[@ayeme4627]

Wow Lin dan you'r perfect after years?more than Momota

[@imanwiharjo9486]

Lin dan footwork seems effortlessly beautiful. lin dan = Messi... LCW = CR7. would you agree ?

[@magbeth337]

Lin dan at this stage is explosive.

[@mr_Gavin]

This is why we called SuperDan. Is another level compared to Momota,Axelsen those ....

[@YouKnowYongHwa]

I'm a big fan of Momota, LCW, Ginting, Taufik and other players in general, but I just don't know, this version of Lin Dan makes it seem effortless? Players in the present are all very good, quick and powerful ; they all have good footwork but Lin Dan's movement make it seem like he's just casuall hovering around the court, like no unnecessary movements, he's got the flow lol. Is it because he reads the game better? Or perfect height weight proportions for a singles player? He has a small height/reach advantage compared to momota, LCW, ginting, etc, without being overly tall like Axelsen, and some other tall players.

[@xmb6793]

he is taller than lee chongwei... LOL.. it's not about his height.. but it's about his footwork.

[@ari-athbadminton0301]

It boils down to shot quality and tactical awareness.. Lin Dan knows WHEN to use neutralization shots into the mid court to give him extra time for recovery, learning how to slow the pace means opponents need to inject speed if they wish to break his control. Notice Lin Dan strike only when there is an opening or when his opponent give him free lift or upward drive on his forehand. Also He got massive power to use the full count length and add to his recovery. The energy he saves on his legs are released only when he's pushed into the corners. When you control so well the height of your lifts the timing become easier to predict hence your footwork becomes more economical. He's also very skilled to adapt at his opponent rackets movements. His height has also the perfect balance for smash steepness (effectiveness) and shot preparation (time to get under the shuttle).

[@justisebruno]

GOAT OF badminton

[@ahmadsoleh5811]

LIN DAN=MONSTER 🖒🖒

[@razorback2007]

what a powerfull and amazing player. He has printed his time

[@user-xf8gr5po8f]

この会場かっこいい！

[@lebo3415]

Lin Dan những năm đỉnh cao phong độ . Chỉ có thể nói là ko có đối thủ

[@user-zq7nn3wu3f]

Excited this age of lin Dan vs nowadays momota

[@milanchrai8001]

Supper Dan Lindan!! Respect Lee Chong Wei as well

[@arias1169]

Lin dan with li ning racket I think suit so much. He made a lot of trophy with li ning than yonex one .

[@keepskeong8531]

Long live badminton Legend KING !

[@dandiagastya1842]

good player lin dan

[@shaileshsm8563]

super........!

[@Thinker-gd8ck]

Super Dan!!!

[@balsonnaoshekpam5680]

Super dan

[@ForTheLeague888]

I miss when Lin Dan use to smash

[@crepusculum]

Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan both are almost same to me. But I think Lee Chong Wei is more peaceful in nature and sometimes emotional. That's why I think he loses most of the time with Lin Dan.

[@abhisheksaha9945]

Yeah and Lee had the potential to win but unfortunately he made lots of silly mistakes.

[@user-we7zq9wc9x]

🤓世界各地人民需要了解某國的行為： 武漢肺炎是中國不可分割的一部分 Wuhan virus is an inalienable part of China Wuhan radang paru-paru adalah bahagian penting dari China वुहान निमोनिया चीन का अभिन्न अंग है ۋۇخەن ئۆپكە ياللۇغى جۇڭگونىڭ ئايرىلماس بىر قىسمى

[@andypranoto4935]

Grand Master ...

[@songhenglim1036]

My SUPER DAN

[@SirLancelotXII]

this lin dan would destroy victor axelsen any time lul

[@iPlayDrums4You]

He used to be incredible at getting LCW's cross-court smash back which is WAY more accurate than Axelsen's yet it seems nowadays that's all a player has to do against LD. Live with the deception and the base game long enough for a cross court opportunity, and somehow it works.

[@vertie2090]

This LD was indeed a monster that destroyed every player on court

[@chetubhai7053]

Victor can nvr b equal to super dan .. the kinda temperament lin dan has victor can nvr hve it.. lin dan olways

[@stoyanpapanchev3626]

And MOMOTA

[@AgentJ2007]

chetu bhai dude, who in the right mind would put Axelsen as an equal to Lin Dan ?

[@dickyyip1017]

Here is 28 years old lin dan, he hasn't smashed a lot, the real monster time is 2006-2009

[@Starrynova]

Yeah but he's a better all around player here

[@mtube620]

Navickas is quite good considering he has no good sparring team mates to practice with nor having world class coaching.

[@frederickjelian6634]

jack schitt jack,ure shittt

[@AdmPANG]

@@frederickjelian6634 lol

[@hokkaidobsessed3272]

Miss this version of Lin Dan

[@taoli6760]

巅峰期的林丹实力的确在目前的桃田贤斗之上！

[@user-ui6xx7gi7o]

个人觉得那个时候的林丹不是桃田能相提并论的。

[@jacksonleong509]

不是我说，你也太抬举桃田了吧

[@MindTriksCF]

Nah, he'll always rise to victory.

[@che3500]

超人!

[@ronaldsit7418]

没有人可以赢到他！

[@saptarshisutradhar9379]

God level skills...

[@pakornzaza]

born to be.

[@kalyankishore2042]

Lin Dan will face every toughest battle only against lcw. Lcw makes the winning moment more valuable and pride for Lin Dan as the same thing for badminton fans also . We got more interest in badminton because of u 4 legends. Taufik , Gade ,Lin and Lee.

[@KeithHiew]

kalyan kishore there is another legend, one I’d put above Taufik, Chong Wei and Gade. His name is Chen Long.

[@highsu7124]

@@KeithHiew 4 legends are just a way younex try to push the popularity the sport. There are no such things a 4 legends in a short time 10-15 years. The only legend is lin dan.

[@Zheheng82]

@@highsu7124 agree. Lin Dan is the only real legend here. It’s just a marketing way

[@banglaline3859]

Two of the greatest players 🙌

[@tanjiaxian827]

GOAT

[@yukigumarnament5916]

we may hate him, but the fact is he is the best zzz

[@GenyaArikado]

we love him...greatest badminton god of all time

[@Badmintonforall]

why hate him ? hatred is not a good feeling

[@user-ij6eb8mg4v]

The only one who’s good enough to hate him would be LCW, but all of us know they two are best friends

[@saurovbora8913]

Both are legend

[@kcrongmei6317]

LCW is no doubt the hardest ever opponent Lin Dan had in his career...

[@osuan9]

Special one

[@jimyang8824]

Yeah nobody beats the 2011 Lindan. Not even the 2008 Lindan.

[@sidsche3734]

until the final this is a compilation of "alright, we ve played around for long enough" moments

[@haily680]

Đẳng cấp

[@amoe-gw8ze]

strongest badminton of the history!!!

[@risue08]

Basically a battle of handedness

[@StevenSenjaya]

LD: Efficient LCW: Attractive to see

[@xheuwmaggie2222]

So Sasaki is Momota's coach now？

[@Badmintonforall]

and he broke the heart of lee one more time...

[@vutuan4358]

lin dan so 1 tg

[@wahidiksanudin7948]

Hanya seorangnlee cong wei yang mampu menempel ketat poin lin

[@ray32100]

羽球还是喜欢看（林李大战）

[@ajaiasokan4183]

I was feeling so sad when people compare momota with lindan. lindan The Don.

[@avtawf]

Lin Dan will always be the better player :P Maybe only when Chong Wei's on his best day and Lin Dan is on his worst day can he beat him...

[@becstricker]

No Taufik in 2001-2007 he could win over Lin Dan sometimes

[@blakehoang8771]

Chen jin could beat Lin dan

[@mtube620]

blake hoang No one is laughing at your joke

[@mtube620]

steffen H those are taufik's peak years while LD was still learning and improving. LD still playing today while taufik retired years ago, see the difference? Xia Xuanze can beat taufik in those early years. Xia is now LD's coach. Taufik's peak years no way better than LD's peak years.

[@junbofu5196]

Navickas is a decent player

[@ahmadsoleh5811]

kapan indo punya pemain kaya gini...😅😅😅

[@elen3702]

顛峰期根本無敵，連kobe都打不過

[@onecm1mm]

so unlucky for lcw...😢

[@user-lj4pk1jl9s]

4:43

[@johngaming8364]

I chhu a nih chu

[@silver_c1oud]

i think i can Beat Lindan if here's the rule: 1) Both his feet is Tied up 2) his Left Hand is also tied up. 3) Lindan is Blindfold 4) Only Uses his Right Hand 😂 In Short i cant 😂😂😂 Jokes aside. Lindan is Just Superb, what makes Lindan a Marvel. he maintain it for so long its the CONSISTENCY OF DOMINANCE that sets him Apart.

[@junaidaltaf1041]

the best there was, the best there is, the best there ever wil be..... bret "the Hitman" heart.... no no no nope ... its Lin Dan in badminton..sorry ..

[@niksohbinmamat5056]

WN respect LD too much.. !

[@AlexanderOstroverkhov]

китайский дракон, красава

[@Galimah]

Lin Dan looks quite good. i wonder if he would be able to take a couple of points against all-time great Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen

[@toastersman217]

Lin Dan is known by many has the greatest men's single player of all time. Today, I am pretty sure he would destroy him. However, it is not fare to compare the players...they are from different time periods.

[@iPlayDrums4You]

No contest. Lin Dan is too good at reading opponents and has a huge speed advantage prime vs prime. Poul-Erik was great for many different reasons, but Lin Dan was invincible.

[@chetubhai7053]

U r comparing some1 whose nme hasnt even been heard .. due to dan the badminton has reached new levels

[@justisebruno]

Another fool, Lin Dan is the goat of badminton, don't compare to him to a person no one cares or knows now

[@user-jy7ir8lk8i]

对面气的想打人

[@user-je6io1cb6f]

建议林丹自己把当年的这个视频看一看，再对比现在的自己，说不定2019年不至于9次一轮游了

[@jimmyhuang5884]

如果现在的林丹像2012之前那样打球，估计第一局都很难撑下来...

[@matrixbug]

长期的暴击模式...很容易运动伤。30岁之后的林丹，就开始有意识的延长他的运动生涯。加强控球，不暴力杀球，不再每球都要拼了。

[@loredfolk1069]

lin dan very smart not ngl

[@emersonlee9968]

this video has been increase the speed lapse

[@kinfolkmag5201]

No, if you increase the speed the voice is really strange, they cut and join that just for focusing on the highlight shots.

[@user-ho3ut5nd6e]

ズームするのやめて欲しいわ

[@muhammadalimarasabessy6831]

No power

[@pham1020]

Kento Momota right now is exactly the same as this version of LD. Perhaps LD was a little more dynamic in comparison to Momota.

[@fccheung1798]

Q Pham Momota is not even close

[@yinghan9509]

Nah

[@justisebruno]

What a stupid comment

[@justisebruno]

Young Lin Dan will destroy Momota ass, even Chen Long not in his prime can beat Momota

[@pham1020]

@@justisebruno Im really sure ur a LD fanboy and so do I. But thats not a reason to discredit Momota. Im not sure which young version of LD ur talking about. But this LD in 2011 played really much at the same pace of Momota now where Momota's skills and techniques arent worse in comparison. The difference as I mentioned was that LD is more dynamic due to his better fitness. And please dont bring CL beating Momota yesterday to say that the post-prime CL can beat Momota. He was obviously not at his best fitness condition. LD in his prime would also lose if facing the same situation. LD 2011 also lost to players like Wong Wing Ki. Does that mean LD sucks? Absolutely not.

[@ifeelhalfnaked484]

can today's axelson beat this form of lindan?