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3:04 pm
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August 10, 2010
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Wasnt to sure where to put this lol.
I have been playing singles the past 6 weeks and beating the players i usually play with which has been great. definately improving. Started playing doubles against 2 strong players and i was making a lot of errors and for a few weeks I was improving slightly but still couldn't figure out why
UNTIL
My opponent, also a coach told me what I was doing wrong and I almost didn't believe him. Its a cardinal sin of badminton and one I have seen myself before and thought I had it sorted but obviously I hadnt.
I was getting to the shuttle extremely fast which pressured him but instead of hitting the shuttle early and at its highest point, I was letting it drop so I had to lift or net shot. This took the pressure off him so he could attack the net and leave the rear for his partner who has a massive smash!
It all came so clear. I have seen this issue before in my game, and worked at it and I believed it was gone or so I thought.
So the next week, my main focus was to take the shuttle early and as soon as I could. We won every game that night against them althou I believe they were having a bad night also. It was our 1st win against the pair!
Just a word of warning to players, dont be afraid to ask your opponents why they beat you. Its always a thought to record yourself playing every once in a while. Its amazing how many mistakes you will see!
3:14 pm
February 15, 2011
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Phil
Great insight and lessons for us all to learn.
As many forum readers will know, I rarely get the opportunity to play. As a result, when I do play I make a lot of mistakes. The reason for this is not that my technqiue is bad, put purely because I am unable to play at game speed and therefore the knock-on effect is that I arrive at the shuttle late or see the shuttle late. This in turn reduces my preparation time considerably.
Badminton is a game of chess where the winners are the ones who make the least mistakes or force their opponents through tactical play into making more mistakes. Badminton in not based on the number of winners hit in a game.
I agree with Phil that it is good to ask your opponents what they saw that resulted in your defeat. Thankfully, in Phil's case, he is playing with gracious players who enjoy the challenge in a match and have the ability to give. Lovely to see.
Paul
6:40 pm
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August 12, 2010
Offline Phil! This is one of the funniest titled topics on the forum! I read it and I absolutely agree. I regularly video myself, and every now and then, after a training session I struggled with, watch the video back and stop and wonder why on earth I have started doing that again! I have video evidence of doing it well last week, why not this week?! It felt wrong, but I didn't think it was because of THAT.
One of my main problems areas right now in my casual games is my return of serve. When I was in full “match season” flow, my return of serve was deadly, hitting winners all over the place. Now, I am so slow to actually take the shuttle, and so heavy handed, that I make a hash of it far more often than I used to. But there is no need for it!!! I know I can do it, I did it all season! But my attitude and focus just isn't the same as it was during the season.
Of course, the reason its rubbish is that I don't practice it! Which is a sin, I know, but I have too much other stuff that needs practice even more than my return of serve! At the end of the day, I have to prioritise what is most important for me, and hopefully rediscover some old form along the way. I think I practice my return of serve more at lilleshall than at any other time of the year!
Good topic 🙂
10:24 pm
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December 4, 2010
Offline Phil, I think you was thinking of me when you wrote this, lol. The poor coaches at Lilleshall must want to pull their hair out when they see me come back & slipped back to my old ways.
I’m looking for a lady to coach me locally & more often to work on my technique.
Think I could do with being filmed again as still not getting side on & good old racket preparation.
11:46 pm
March 12, 2013
Offline I've noticed that I have been getting lazy at serve returns as well. I'm going to get back on it today!
11:44 am
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August 10, 2010
Offline It seems we all struggle with these issues.
Its mad to think we all probably had these issues years ago, fixed it then and for some reason we have started doing it again.
Always film yourself every so often if possible. If having a bad game, try to figure out why. Sometimes getting an experienced player to watch you play will give you the answer.
5:05 pm
December 31, 2011
Offline Love this topic! We have touched on it in other posts – the need to continually practice every aspect of the game. We all lapse at some time or other. Paul makes the very valid point about his game play – lack of play makes his reactions slower. Slow speed means taking the shuttle later which will often result in a lower quality return.
Filming yourself is a great way to review your own performance as the camera never lies!!
It was interesting to read about the return of serve; after the serve it is the single most important shot. It will either put you in a good attacking position or it will lose you the point! It is surprising how few people practice either shot…
…and before you ask, I am just as guilty as everyone else; it is an aspect of the game that needs constant practice and I try to visualise the perfect return so that I maintain focus whilst playing.
Right, where's the camera…..
8:28 pm
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December 4, 2010
Offline At last nights club night, my friend videod me playing, to which when watched back with the clubs over worked coach highlighted – not always getting side on, telegraphing drop shot & poor racket carriage. Also picked up when I’m playing well & winning my move is better then when I’m losing. Also told need to work quicker & harder on my movement.
Well there’s still 2 months before the season starts better get to grip with the above.
8:17 am
December 31, 2011
Offline Hmm…yes, I expect that applies to most of us!!
10:38 am
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August 12, 2010
Offline Spot on John 🙂 In terms of doubles, the return of serve is the second most important shot. Whilst my returns are not what they were in the heat of the season, I still have the odd night where I am on the money, and every time I do that, it bumps it down my “practice” priority list – “oh I can do that after all, if I try harder”. However, I have my priority list – I know what my goals are, and they are not just doubles oriented.
Dobbie – racket preparation is everything! Better preparation in between shots is just as important to preparation during shots!
Good luck with your footwork 🙂 I have been doing an hours shadowing once a week for the last 2 months. My footwork is now possibly as good as its ever been. But it only improved once I started doing the practice (which i hadn't done for maybe 18 months previously). It feels good to be making improvements again!
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