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1:38 pm
May 25, 2010
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I was wondering if any of you guys (or gals!) could help me 
I am trying to concentrate on correct positions when playing men's doubles, using the tactics that I call the L shape. Where one player is occupying a third of the court and the players will switch so that the other player then occupies the third of the court depending on where the shots are played.
I think that kind of makes sense, I'm sure those that know what I'm talking about will know this method of playing so I was trying to save an in-depth description! 
Anyway, I need to practice this method more and I think what would help me immensely is if I can watch a good example of this in action. So my question is, can anyone direct me to a YouTube video of a men's double match where this is shown as clear as daylight? I'm not very clued up about badminton players so I could spend hours searching for something and still not find it. Whereas I know some of you know your stuff! I realise that this might be a common and simple method but I was hoping for a video where you can see it in action to great effect.
I'm hoping by watching the same video constantly, my brain will learn better that this is the norm and hopefully I will implant the method on court without realising (if you get my drift).
Thanks in advance! 
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11:27 am
February 15, 2011
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Peter
There are a number of important steps to this type of play, the first being understanding between a pair that you wish to play this system rather than the conventional front and back formation which then requires the player at the rear to take all of the rear court replies.
The second important element is communication.
The third part is positioning of the non hitting player.
The fourth is the expected or correct shot from the rear court player
The final element is the defensive capabilities of the opposing pair.
Let's see what comments we get before I add some more.
Chen – thanks for the video clips. The rallies show plenty of rotation and in some cases some not-so-good shot placement.
Paul
1:42 pm
May 25, 2010
Offline Chen, many thanks for taking the time to post the links, and thank you for not giving up in getting the posts posted! 
Much appreciated. The first video with the pair training is the best one I think. Maybe it's because it's at a slower pace and you don't get sucked into watching the rally!
But again, thanks for the links
Paul, very good points raised. It's interesting in reading them and then thinking about all the different people you play with and how to talk about such things depending on the person. Last thing you want to do is bore them, or even confuse them. So that would be another thing, how to get the point across and play on the same wavelength.
But I think I will worry about that when I get to that point, but first I need to understand it myself first.
Obviously, as you will know Paul, communication is quite tricky part for me. With my old partner (who no longer plays), we didn't need to speak, we just knew where each other would be. Interesting though because when I think more about it, with all my other partners I've had since then, I've never really had the confidence (not sure if that is the right word to use) in my other partner. It's something I can't explain. Perhaps I am putting too much pressure on myself to be in the correct position and more often than not, blame myself if I am not? Therefore not playing relaxed?
Interesting. Will think more on it!
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10:35 pm
February 15, 2011
Offline Peter
We all understand what you mean regarding your previous partner – that knowing and confidence that they are in the right position at the right time, or play the right shot at the right time.
it's also tough playing with somebody you just don't quite gel with. Good doubles players can generally play with anyone and it's usually the small things requiring work as a pair.
I understand communication is an issue with you Peter but this is why you need to work off court and practice what you discuss. The most difficult element with a new partner is when you know what you're doing and they don't. This leads to confusion. However, Peter you can still shout for the shuttle and perhaps this is what you need to work on as a pair – that you are the talker and when you shout “mine” they get out of the way!
Paul
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