If you don’t like running much, you could also try skipping instead. It’s a good workout and should get you more “bouncy” on your feet.

Paul Stewart said:

Tony

 

Recovery is all about training the brain rather than the feet. What tends to happen is that you're more interested in watching the shuttle rather than moving at the same time.

 

I use the phrase hit one, two a  lot. This means I have the count of two to have returned to a base position. It works really well so give it a try.

 

Paul

thank you Paul, very spot on. Cannot be described better than “more interested in watching the shuttle”

Another thing I notice is that my hitting action is not compact enough: long swing, hitting, following through, landing, getting balance and moving back: all these take time and slow me down.

Tony

I'm in the same boat as Tony with the shuttle spectating after playing the shot. The hit one, two thing sounds like a really great and simple idea. Definitely going to give it a go next time I hit the courts =)

so I started my self-training last week: went out to run for 45min, and did some footwork drills when I went to the club.

if you have some video showing how to practice footwork please share, it would be much appreciated. I am following this one:

and also watch the videos by Jimmy Lin.

I didn't play much, just did some practice alone. I must look a bit odd among people in my club, however I have a good feeling from having done the drills. Much better than playing some games and getting stressed about unforced mistakes I usually make, specially in double games.

Tony