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11:52 pm
April 27, 2011


Paul

Cheshire, UK

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Guys, my goodness I could write so much on this subject!

A few years ago I was studying psychology a lot, especially certain traits in sport.

To be honest, I don't have the time to write so much at the moment because of other commitments. However, I've had a thought and maybe this will suit everyone…

How about we hook up on a webinar/teleconference purely based on badminton coaching? This could actually be the first in the world! I certainly don't know of any other that has taken place?

With my limited time can somebody raise a new topic (Matthew maybe?) and collate the best times where we can all get online or on a telephone/skype and have a few hours discussion?

From my perspective I really don't know whether it would work but it's worth a consideration. We could then collate the questions, ask them live and we answer. I'd ask the coaches amongst us to go online through me so that you are given a different line so that you could join in more.

Guys, the technology is out there as I've been using it as a participant with calls to USA.

Have a think and let me know.

I'm on holiday from Sunday so may not get the opportunity to go online and contribute to the forum again until i return home.

Paul

9:56 am
April 28, 2011


Simon

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I'm not that sure how they work but there's a few free multi-chat things out there.

I'm not keen on that sort of thing usually but it sounds like a really good idea.

I reckon the younger guys will have better recommendations of the chat systems, my kids explained it to me but I wasnt that interested at the time and didn't pay much attention.

10:29 pm
April 28, 2011


Ed

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My experience with webinars is so and so. They are usually continent based (because of the different timezones), and well planned (for the same reason). But mine all have commercial goals, this one hasn't. Since this forum is crowed with people from all over the world (which is fantastic), this might be rather difficult to do (early in the morning in America, noon in Europe and evening for the Aussy's). But this shouldn't stop us from pushing boundaries. I think good moderation is the key to a succesful webinar/conference call.

Conference calls with people with different language backgrounds are rather risky, written text is always more clear because you can read the participants post several times if it shouldn't be clear from the first time. Not everybody on this globe masters the English language at a "Shakespearian" level Smile.

All the best, ED

10:41 pm
April 28, 2011


Paul

Cheshire, UK

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OK, so why don't we consider doing two webinars – one for European participants and one for rest of world.

It may be that each event is smaller, however it then makes the availability that much easier.

Paul

11:01 pm
April 28, 2011


Matthew Seeley

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And few people who speak english as a first language master english at a "shakespeearean" level either :D

3:06 am
April 29, 2011


Ray

Indonesia

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Forsooth, Matthew! :)

 

I am all for text-based seminars for the reasons Ed mentioned above. Besides, the broadband speed where I am at is generally low, so something like Skype (or anything with video) will probably be out of the question.

11:47 am
April 29, 2011


Matthew Seeley

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To prevent this post becoming about teleconferencing, and more in line with combating nerves (as the title implies), see a new thread I created to house this conversation:

http://badminton-coach.co.uk/d…..ing/#p1461

 

Cheers. Matt

8:17 pm
April 30, 2011


Paul

Cheshire, UK

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Many thanks Matthew.

I'm still watching the posts until we travel on Monday and then I'll only be able to look at the posts on my phone.

I don't mind the teleconference being on any subject although I'd like to discuss tools to help players solve nerves. But, I don't want to limit it to that and it would be good to open up other discussions too.

When I return from holiday I'll look at software to show a court so I may be able to draw on it for tactics questions. We'll just have to see how far we can take this. i really hope we can pull this off and make it something special.

If it works well, I'd be happy to run more of these if players find them useful and want to. But, it's all down to you and your contribution. If it becomes me talking for an hour without questions and comments then I probably wouldn't do another.

Paul

1:15 pm
June 5, 2011


Ed

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Hi Paul, you probably have loads of other stuff on your mind, but I'm still very curious to this reply !

Thx, ED

5:43 am
June 7, 2011


tariq

Bangalore, India

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Thanks for bringing out this wonderful topic.

 

Just want to share my recent experience at a local club I visit once in a while. Last weekend playing doubles at this club I was partner with a person who I've never played with and who has been playing regularly at this club. And this day was not my day, my game was awful I couldn't really judge the court area and my shots were either hitting the nets or going out. I was struggling within and here my partner started giving me all the "negative" feedback I needed to stay in the game. At one moment I almost turned to him and about to say "@#$#% O#$" but I hold my nerves and stayed in the game. We lost 3 games but finally one the last one.

 

Just read Sketchy and Matthew's post about having a partner who really understands your game and keeps cool when you are doing mistakes. it helps.

 

Paul it will be wonderful to have your thoughts shared, eagerly waiting.

 

Cheers

Tariq
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