WHAT RACKET DO I USE?

[@ShuttleLife]

How do you determine the amount of training for a player, to improve the most regardless of their level? Best regards

[@frostraider8280]

Until your coach says “I’ve killed them”

[@shikhardwivedi9325]

U r the only fuel that keeps me lit... Luv u legend.... Loads of love from India 🇮🇳

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Thanks for the support!

[@mayankbajpai8435]

👍👍👍

[@sitihodijah8685]

Thanks for this Q&A video. I really appreciate it. You really maintain all of your social media in positive way. That's why peoples around the world love your personality. Good luck for all of your dreams. (:

[@sova5533]

How do you keep your focus in the game while the entire audience is cheering for your opponent? Hope you answer my question:)

[@narmadham4471]

Good question

[@mtgmight353]

ZH T ask Djokovic

[@faithh1199]

Keep play,just enjoy the game, don't mad,still focus

[@bounce1603]

I think maybe he can keep focus by playing in many match..because each match make the mentality become tougher

[@harshsharma2357]

Thanku sir your answers helped me a lot My age is 18 and i started practicing last month.. But now i will focus on another carrer options Thanks a lot sir you gave me clarity about badminton

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Don't quit badminton tho ;-) But I would suggest following up in your studies outside the courts as well!

[@mohammadriyad7110]

@@viktoraxelsen7830 can u gift me one racket? please

[@FlameZenon]

Hi Viktor! Big fan here. My question is.... ”Who was the toughest opponent you faced so far?”

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

Chen Long and Kento Momota...He cannot compare really...He thinks every player has a different playing style and every player is unique..🏸🏸

[@axelsenviktor8736]

Axelsen beat chen long fire in sudirman cup

[@bhanupratapsingh4059]

Thank you Mr Viktor for showing your interest and spending your time in answering our questions. That proves that you are the best and not an arrogant identity who feels that it is just a waste of time Thank you so much

[@megangreene1757]

Hey Viktor! You are such an inspiration to me, not only in badminton but also in the way that you are able to speak so many languages! I think it’s amazing!!

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Thanks for your nice words Megan!

[@anhletuanier]

your no. 1 tip for playing better in men's single! thanks Viktor!

[@nancyincanada5553]

I think it's great that you stay connected to your fans through social media.

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Thanks! Will do my best to keep in touch as much as possible

[@Mightylordx]

As a response for the question about starting at 17. That’s when I noticed it was a really fun sport and wanted to peruse it as much as I can. Before this I barely could hit the shuttle properly. But since April 2018 I’ve moved up to advanced level and the next step would be to play at city level / county level. In the uk at least.

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Wish you the best of luck!

[@electrlfy1320]

@@viktoraxelsen7830 my classmate is badminton national Player (11) when I was in primary school. And when secondary, I met another friend which is also very good at badminton. He is a state Player. Also I hope you understand what I am saying I am bad at English. Love from 🇲🇾.

[@MindfulNEWS]

Great that you are starting to do this q&a. So cool to hear you speaking mandarin too - Q: how important is the mental side of the game and how much training goes into developing that? do you have a mind coach? do you meditate? What is your purpose in life and how much of that is helping others? Thanks, Gui -

[@suyantolim200]

Hi viktor.. Im Indonesian and im a fan of you. Keep it up buddy, cant wait for your next video.

[@ThoughtfulAl]

What a great idea to make this channel! It makes you seem so accessible 😀 lovely clear video too. You seemed to have recovered very well from your injured ankle and risen up to very near the top again already. You can beat Kento.. I can see he has his own limitations and his defence can be broken through. You're an inspiration to watch here and on court. From New Zealand

[@しらが白髪]

I bought DUORA Z-STRIKE because I respect and really like you!

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

It's a cool racket, right?

[@stoolpigeon4285]

Excellent- a lot of respect for these thoughtful answers. What a nice guy

[@prioritygamer1168]

Hey viktor, I am a huge fan and have watched almost all your matches since around 2016, I was wondering what the best way to build up the muscles in your legs so you are faster on the courts. Keep up the great work 👍

[@Pradhi_R]

thanks axelsen you have done a great job as a badminton player that motivating the young generations. i appreciate it also i love your Mandrarin you inspried me to learn Mandarin Chinese so my current languages are- Tamil(My mother toungue), English(Secondary language) and Madarin (Learning in Progress) Wo Ai Ni Wo xihuan Ni Xie Xie!

[@maxveldkamp9277]

Great video man!! love the Q And A's, keep the good work up!

[@RC-bz6uq]

You speak Mandarin very well. 👍

[@rajaththanayake2107]

Thanks Viktor. Great Q&A. Please do more of these videos. It really helps and so interesting to watch. All the best!

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

I like the honest no-nonsense attitude Keep going brother

[@sbhadviya6805]

Hi Viktor Can you please make a video on footwork and trickshots

[@ICannotType]

Thanks for answering these questions Viktor! We know you're very busy so thanks for taking the time to interact with your fans!

[@midnightsunturbo]

I love the Q&A video and honesty. I hope you can make more.

[@soundslikedarryl]

What an inspiration!!

[@陈卓-v4t]

Oh my god! Your Chinese pronunciation is really good! Shocked:)

[@garin3157]

You're player that I look up to because of how play style is so Powerfull and Efficient! Good luck in your tour this year. Hope you can win many series! Can't wait to watch you in Indonesia Open on July 🇮🇩

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

Why did you choose Badminton of all sports?????

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Ananya Kotibhaskar played soccer when I was younger as well. But the fact that I was alone on court, was one thing I loved about badminton.

[@guanpoh7765]

@@viktoraxelsen7830 same! I like badminton because i dont need to teamwork and just need to know what im going to do and no cooperation as i cannot teamwork

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

@@viktoraxelsen7830 Can you answer one of my questions Viktor??? That would mean so much to me Then my life would have a meaning Cuz you are the only one person that makes me proud of who I am

[@ryansteele415]

@@ananyakotibhaskar3484 i think he answered already

[@nonolaporte3195]

Because if he'd chosen soccer, he would have to be around soccer players all the time, and let's be honest, that's no fun.

[@koksnegi1779]

Viktor, I first saw you in Bangalore...few years back.. in IBL and though I never doubted your potential I was bit skeptical about your height on your performance . But with your game you just proved, it's just another random thought in my head .Best of luck for 2020🤘🤘🤘

[@douglaslee560]

I have both the Duora Z-strike and Astrox 88s! They are both incredible rackets, and Yonex makes nothing short of brilliant, well-crafted rackets. I will try the Aerobite string sometime, but have used BG66UM for quite a while

[@michaelp9061]

I recently viewed your interview in Chinese ! I couldn' t believe how good you are !

[@KillerTacos54]

What a great idea for a video series! Can't wait to see more

[@kukukakiku7]

Bro Victor. Who is the best player overall in your opinion?

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

How do you control your diet...Don't you feel like eating something like donuts and stuff??? How do you manage to avoid that?? As an athlete I am not able to exercise control over myself...So can you help?

[@pcgamerz9271]

Just change your lifestyle dont go out frequently and practice everyday

[@ismailraji9000]

I really love all your channel It is not like you want to be famous. i feel you create this channel is to give fan service as much as you can. Feel like you want share how you enjoy your passion in badminton, so people can enjoy it too. I really appreciated it 🥰

[@nishtha_911]

Subscribed your channel!! Just love it

[@oskarbergstrom2037]

Viktor you are my idol and i have been following you since i started to play and you are my inspiration!

[@GenyaArikado]

Hey Viktor! Keep up the good work. I am a huge Super Dan fan from Sweden! It's a pity he's not on top anymore. No one can beat age. He still plays solidly from time to time ;) !

[@sesemevibes]

Next some training videos maybe! 😛 Footwork etc.. please

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Will do my best! Thanks for you comment

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

How do you manage your time? Giving equal time to your friends and families?

[@TheMusicman0729]

Viktor, nice video and love your honest answers. Gets your fans closer to you without actually stalking you, LOL! If you can include some Q&As outside of badminton, i.e. your world views, fav TV shows, etc. that'll be great. Keep rocking, man!

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Jay Tee noted. Thanks for your comment Jay! Wish you a great Sunday.

[@1001001a]

Regarding the first question, Hehe not to be rude, but I don't think Viktor "only found out" that it's not suitable for him after a few tournaments? Maybe there is sponsorship of some kind behind that he would use that particular model. We all know champions/top players drives the sales of the model or brand they're using. Don't get me wrong, there is no right or wrong here. Btw, Viktor's mandarin is quite precise! Even better than some of my ABC friends .. Love the honestly on the 2nd question, and the rest of them are so interesting too. Great video, and thank you Viktor for making this humble video!

[@rachanasingh1244]

Insane answers

[@ManjuSingh-in5so]

This was the only video for which you were preparing and you got a leg cramp. 😂 😂

[@abdullahahmad184]

1- Can you briefly tell us about your usual week in the gym? Specifically on leg day what exercises do you do for the legs?

[@harshpandey6725]

Hello sir i am your biggest fan. You are one of the best badminton players. I just want you to say my name. Sir i really loved the way u played with Kento Momota. I know he is a good player but still you gave a great competition. Love ❤😘you sir

[@ananyakonwar3311]

thanks champion for giving your fans your valuable time .............best wishes for upcoming tournaments.......lots of love from india

[@bouliw395]

Hello Viktor, Do you have any tipps/tricks how to improve your concentration and ball controll ingame for an advanced player who plays in the nationals?

[@mutleyjunior5790]

I like your peronality on court. You praise and smile to your enemy even though you lost a rally. You have wonderful skills, and achievements. Hope the best to your career in badminton. See you in Indonesia Open.

[@avrod3631]

Hey its pretty cool you're so famous and take the time to share yourself on a channel..I think you are very inspirational..many sports personalities do not do this.. thanks Champ...you're the closest to your fans

[@SodaStudioCo]

Omg! I can’t believe you actually replied to my question! Thanks a ton Viktor and all the best!

[@michaelp9061]

amazing player , a even better person.

[@jordynxygoh7366]

Hi viktor what do u think makes a player more suitable for singles than doubles and vice versa? And why did u choose the singles discipline? Hope u can ans this qns on ur next QnA! Thanku!

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Hard to say.. I have also been feeling better when I was alone on court. However I think it's an advantage to play singles as long as possible when you are young.

[@quynhannecy5074]

✨Viktor Anxelsen✨ !!!!❤️WO AI NI ❤️

[@salmansellu6607]

I love Viktor Axelsen💖

[@everyonebutchina7656]

good, you learn in life and you change in a good way, now you have my support, life always good. hope you can be a bit evil when you are in court especially when you are in game, see you in 2020.

[@roscoepang6219]

Dear Viktor Axelsen, after watching you play almost the perfect games most of the times, I salute those that were able to overcome you! (No Offense! This is meant to be a Compliment!) You are always the almost Perfect 🏸 Player to me! 👏👏👏

[@forresthuang233]

youre my favourite badminton player keep going

[@abhijeet8290]

Love you viktor sir nice Q and A👌🏻👌🏻

[@lancegigante6046]

I am known as Viktor Axelsen in my badminton club. Just because of my height and my playing style. I am learning your playing style for almost a year now. Hope you notices me and goodluck on your every game!

[@dqcruz32]

why do you struggle against kento momota??

[@axelsenviktor8736]

Axelsen beat momota in the next tournament bli bli indonesia 2019

[@chenadens]

I didn’t know you were a youtuber as well! I’m a big fan 💕💕

[@nandini.2705]

Hi ! I’m 13 and my question is how do you deal with distractions and also how can I increase my stamina ? -From India

[@sufrihadi]

What kind of distractions?

[@nandini.2705]

@@sufrihadi apart from studies by distraction I meant when there are some personal problems or when someone tries to demotivate, how do you not let that affect your game ??

[@abdullahahmad184]

1- Distractions: develop the art of not letting others' judgements dictate your future. You are what YOU decide to be, not what others PERCEIVE you to be. Reference Indian folktale about the guy and his child with a donkey first one riding, then the other, then both, then none and finally getting sick of everyone's judgements.

[@abdullahahmad184]

2- Stamina: push yourself on a daily level, increasing difficulty after a week or so. Examples are TIMED one mile running, HIIT running for 10 mins etc, jumping jacks etc

[@mikecondon93]

just don't take offense or take it to heart. play what you enjoy.

[@yevhenkobzar6487]

Hello Viktor! Really appreciate these clips what you do for us. My question is: Do you have a trainings on weekends if you’re not on the tournament, and how they looks like? like the usually trainings routine during the week, or some special trainings?

[@shan-st5dd]

love you bro. we are so lucky. bcz its a very great thing for us. that you're answering our questions...... thnks brooo

[@gabrielyumul]

We have the same racket, my favorite duora z strike. It gives me strong forehand and reliable backhand. Thanks for the share 👍

[@thorsvanekjr1933]

gabriel yumul i got one too and its amazing!

[@gabrielyumul]

Thor Svanekjær fantastic racket. Well balanced ☺️

[@thorsvanekjr1933]

gabriel yumul yeah its awesome!

[@WritersCraftMC]

What is going on in your mind between each point during a competitive match?

[@ananyakotibhaskar3484]

Why did you pick Singles instead of Doubles...What are the advantages of Singles...????

[@ethanliu938]

There are no advantages or disadvantages of playing doubles or singles, just play what you like and fits your playing style

[@024nairanindita2]

Very well said champion♥️♥️

[@Crash10101010]

Former student athlete, here! (Summer break right now + transferred school) I say it's possible! I have B+ and A grades and was able to become the best in my district for some time. It just really takes determination. Nothing's impossible, just work hard for what you want and you can even beat people with natural talent! (@Viktor, please upload a Duora Z Strike review!)

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Great job. The question was more related to making it to the top of the world rankings. But sure! Can definitely be done.

[@mustaqimmansyur4150]

I am glad you have youtube chanel... good luck...

[@ankursinha3885]

Please make a video on how and what you train in a regular week? And what to train before 1 week of tournament?

[@ExoticsJ]

This put a smile on my face. :) 加油！

[@gaurisreenidhi]

Hey Viktor, how do you start prepping your mind for a tournament? This is really important, as I have the skills but not the right mind, and I've been losing ever since. Please talk about badminton as a mind game more, because I think that's where most of lag behind in. Thanks, Tons of love. ❤️

[@dttricks2096]

As a 15 year i love to play badminton but i am really weak when it comes to power. Can you give me any tips? Great Video

[@junjiepong6085]

Can you do Mandarin subtitles? I think quite a lot Chinese see your video

[@lijiaxin5248]

Hey Viktor, great to see someone at such a high competitive level giving us insight on what it’s like. Recently, i’ve been improving my game but noticed my stamina has been been able to keep up with it, resulting in a steep drop in the quality of my shots as the game goes on. Do you have any suggested workout/trainings i can do to improve my stamina? Thanks. Keep the videos coming.

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Hi there. I would maybe consider doing 1 footwork session per week and work on your movement. Also spinning sessions can be great. I personally like to do some work on the spinning bike. Good luck!

[@BadmintonBecky]

I'm curious if you see height as an advantage of disadvantage for a badminton player. 谢谢！

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

Both.. Will clarify in another video :-)

[@halvempi_ap]

How do you prepare tactically for each match in a tournament?

[@poonamdalbhanjan7171]

And all the best for all upcoming tournament

[@kathiravannatarajan438]

Superb Q & A

[@miltonpinstrup4783]

Skide god video Viktor!

[@abdullahahmad184]

2- Certain friends tell me that you shouldn't subject the arms and shoulders to weight training as they'll make your more bulky and thus harder to swing in a smash, leading to slower smashes. Is that true or not? Do you undergo weight training for your arms and shoulders?

[@vinaysuchedeutube]

Well done and thank you for doing this. cheers!

[@tvix_x7659]

I LOVE YOU VICTOR WE INDIANS ARE UR GREATEST FANS BRO

[@aryanmehta7975]

I use Z Strike too! Love it

[@rukiakuchiki175]

Duora Z-strike, our CTC's love racket, is so hard that users can play fast-rhythm game. However, my ability can't drive DZS😅 (the shaft is too hard to use for me. I regularly use Mizuno altius 01 feel and 01 feels, which Nozomi Okuhara uses.) Last Sunday I used other's racket (Victor TK-Ryuga 2 pro) with Aerobite boost ABBT is so offensive that I can't use it for a long time (or I'll be tired soon).

[@dorian_tihi5869]

When you started playing, did you had a coach and already a specific Training plan you had to follow? And how good were the players at the club there?

[@pragatikarale363]

Can you make a video of exercises which we can do before a match?

[@OntwakersYT]

Hey viktor, I'm a really big fan of yours. I am 14 years old and have been playing badminton for 4 years now. My dream is to reach the top, but it's not that easy here in Belgium. In Belgium they don't really give the opportunity to grow. I now train very hard to try and make it happen. Can you perhaps give a few tips on what is very important in badminton? Greetings from Belgium

[@kamaljitsinghbhatti4622]

Hi viktor! I just wanna say that you are an amazing badminton player and i want to play badminton like you! From: Philippines

[@tusharjain2454]

How to move more fluidly on court?

[@rayriodecerde1380]

How do you deal with the pressure and nerves of large tournaments?

[@ash121187]

Did you just speak mandarin ?! Amazing guy

[@rishikeshyadav7069]

Were u outstanding from the very first year of your training in badminton?

[@viktoraxelsen7830]

NO! I sucked ;-) Everybody starts from scratch. Failing forward is the way.

[@xzx8943]

Have you experienced shaking while on a match due to nervousness? If you did, did you still won the game and how did you overcome it?

[@krisyana2393]

Do you have any tips regarding on improving their badminton game for intermediate players?

[@michakazmierczak3471]

I know this is personal question and maybe your coach wouldn't like you to answer this but I would like to know how looks your average training week? How much time(number of trainings) do you spend on technique, endurance, speed, power etc.? This is a very general question, it's not about the details. It's very interesting to know :) It's very good channel, keep going and don't forget to train by running a KZbin channel :D

[@tusharjain2454]

Also , how to be more light on your feet?