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1:23 pm
July 15, 2012
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I feel that I can hit harder and faster with less fatigue with the racquets of my teammates. I also feel that it does not do well with fast rallies in doubles. It is the first racquet I bought and have been using it with BG66UM at 24 pounds for about 8 months now. I am using the Peter Gade version. Do you think that it’s the string? But I like the heaviness of it unlike my teammates’ racquet wherein I can’t feel anything at all even if I smash hard. I like it and is fine with me for singles play but it is a bit harder to use in doubles.
2:14 pm
December 10, 2013
Offline Hi tatic,
For what it's worth I have used the Voltric 80 for about 18 months (until it broke last week
) and would say it was the best racquet I've ever had, the weight and balance were perfect for me but everyone's personal requirements differ.
I used my new Victor MX60 for the first time in anger last night and have to say that other than a few timing issues this could turn into an excellent replacement for the Voltric.
Woody
11:19 pm
July 15, 2012
Offline Thanks. But first, I’ll try using the racquets of my teammates to know my preferences.
12:32 am
February 15, 2011
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It could be that this racket is ismply too head heavy and does not suit your preferences.
As I always say, test other rackets, even if you borrow for 1 minute and have a hit on court. You get receive very fast feedback on whether you like a racket or not.
You could also try my armchair exercises and then see how the racket plays. My guess is it will feel completely different although there are no guarantees you will grow to like the racket more than you do now.
Good luck and please keep us informed.
Paul
4:34 am
July 15, 2012
Offline Unfortunately, we don’t have club meetings for a month and there are no places to play in Japan. I am thinking of trying a victor racquet but it’s not sold in Japan.
I have another question. How can I improve in a school badminton club? Our administrator doesn’t know the techniques, he’s barely there and he is old. We only have coaches who come every saturday. Our senpai, older members, are not that strong too. Everyone doesn’t even know how to hold a racquet properly because no one has taught them. After months of fruitless training, they are still weak and it seems that I also am not improving. I think that I can only improve if I play and train with others who are better and know more than me. But the problem is, there is no one. Except for the coaches who come every saturday.
I will be the senpai next year and will be the one teaching the freshmen. Can you also tell me what I should teach total beginners first? I could teach them to my teammates right now too because I still consider them beginners. I have actually already taught them the proper grip and hitting action but they are just stubborn.
1:11 pm
March 10, 2013
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Hi tatic.
Your coaching query is a tough one. What age group are we talking about.Are the participants keen on badminton or is it just an after school knock about.
Roger
2:55 pm
July 15, 2012
Offline We join interhighschool competitions. About 16 and 17 year olds. Some with 3 years of experience and some just starting out. We have club meetings 4 times a week, each lasting for about 3 to 4 hours.
1:48 pm
March 10, 2013
Offline Sounds as if you have quite a mix of abilities.
As any coach will tell you technique is everything. It's more of a problem with experienced players as very often they have to unlearn bad techniques before they can move forward.
Try to coach players of similar abilities together and make it fun. On court targets and competitions always help.
I think that, to begin with, you need to concentrate on correct racket grip and carriage. Also shots that will bring the most positive results, serves and overhead rear court shots, then net shots.
I know this is a big ask but incorporate basic footwork into your coaching from the start. At the end of the day if you can't reach the shuttle you can't make a good shot.
An excellent free coaching resource with videos, Coaching L1, can be found at the development department of the BWF website http://www.bwfbadminton.org
Hope this helps and good luck
Roger
12:22 am
February 15, 2011
Offline The first thing I would do is to ask the coaches to demonstrate perfect technique which includes grip. Then I'd ask them to break down hitting techniques. If you can video the sessions. If not take notes.
Ask the coaches why players are weak. Also, see if they can provide simple routines to work on.
If you can't obtain this information, then this makes your job a lot harder.
The only thing I can offer is a new course I will be bringing out in a short while. This will include a lot of video of me coaching and breaking down technique.
Paul
9:52 am
July 15, 2012
Offline Thank you. I just hope that they will agree to the idea of going back to basics. They are a bit prideful. I’ll try my best to convince them. I’ll be sure to tune in for your videos. Thank you very much.
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