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First Time Singles Competitor...Tips?
March 18, 2010
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Hi!

 

There’s a nice tourney coming up around where I live and I plan to compete in the singles category for the first time. I’m somewhat experienced in competing for doubles, but singles is a completely new realm to me. I was wondering if there are any tips that other individuals have for training/etc.

 

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Chris

March 18, 2010
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Don’t know much, don’t play that long yet, I just know a good service (can be)(is) half of the point.

Good luck !

March 18, 2010
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Chris

That’s a good question!

Training is different for singles. How’s your fitness levels? Are you fit enough to play or is this what you need help with?

Otherwise, are you asking about on court work?

I’ll answer your question on the forum but need to understand what, in particular, you are looking for.

Paul

March 20, 2010
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normally playing doubles is less tiring than playng singles

March 24, 2010
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I think I am fit enough to play, as I do other sports besides badminton. One problem I have with singles is trouble with timing footwork. I find it very difficult to up the speed of my footwork as the pace changes…are there any drills that are good for developing singles footwork around the court?

 

Another major problem is the quality of my net shots. With doubles, I never had to worry as much with quality as net shots were just a means to get a lift. Now however, my opponents can return my nets with even tighter nets. I try to slice the shuttle so that it tumbles but it seems to always go either just too high or just a too far from the net to make it effective. Any tips on this?

 

thanks!

Chris

March 24, 2010
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Hi Chris

If you want to improve your footwork there are a number of things you can do.

1) Get a skipping rope. They really do work. I’ve filmed a demonstration of skipping in my bonus video. Basically skipping is good for balance, fast feet and endurance training.

2) Do your basic footwork exercises to music. Music is great for helping you train at a different pace. So look out for the faster beats and practice your drills. if you can mix the music so you have different beats. Stay in time as you move for one pattern to the next. It’s a real challenge. Remember, you have to the beats that push you hard alongside beats at the pace you prefer to play.

 

I’ve said for a long time that the net is a major tactical fortress if you know how to play in this area. Sadly, not many players do. It’s just as important to play tight net shots in doubles as it is in singles and I’ll guarantee games won’t last as long if you master the net for doubles.

Onto your questions re net shots in singles. I could list a number of things you can do but I could be missing vital infomration for you. Any chance of sending me some video footage so I can take a closer look at how you currently play your net shots? Don’t worry, I won’t show it on my blog. All you need to do is email me a link to a private area in youtube. If you don’t beleive me, read Dory’s story in the forum.

 

To your success

 

Paul

 

 

March 24, 2010
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yeah, believe me it helps a lot!

in 2 days i have another tournament and i will post some video clips here if i wont forget my camera.

you will be able to see how much my backhand improved.

Paul said:

Hi Chris

If you want to improve your footwork there are a number of things you can do.

1) Get a skipping rope. They really do work. I’ve filmed a demonstration of skipping in my bonus video. Basically skipping is good for balance, fast feet and endurance training.

2) Do your basic footwork exercises to music. Music is great for helping you train at a different pace. So look out for the faster beats and practice your drills. if you can mix the music so you have different beats. Stay in time as you move for one pattern to the next. It’s a real challenge. Remember, you have to the beats that push you hard alongside beats at the pace you prefer to play.

 

I’ve said for a long time that the net is a major tactical fortress if you know how to play in this area. Sadly, not many players do. It’s just as important to play tight net shots in doubles as it is in singles and I’ll guarantee games won’t last as long if you master the net for doubles.

Onto your questions re net shots in singles. I could list a number of things you can do but I could be missing vital infomration for you. Any chance of sending me some video footage so I can take a closer look at how you currently play your net shots? Don’t worry, I won’t show it on my blog. All you need to do is email me a link to a private area in youtube. If you don’t beleive me, read Dory’s story in the forum.

 

To your success

 

Paul

 

 


 

March 25, 2010
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Thanks for the tips Paul, the music idea sounds like a great one to try out.

 

I’ll try to tape my net shots but I dont have any good cameras on hand nor much of chance to do so but I’ll see what I can do!

One more question about the netshot though. I was wondering if you’ve watched Peter Rasmussen’s series of badminton videos and Zhao Jian Hua’s instruction series. In Rasmussen’s video he states that doing a tight netshot should involve almost locking the wrist and moving the arm in an outward diagonal movement…emphasis was on letting the shoulder do most the work. However Zhao emphasised that one should slice the shuttle outward using the wrist. I’m wondering which is better?

March 25, 2010
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Oh and about the skipping, do you recomment doing 2 legged hops or alternating feet? I also can’t quite find the link to the bonus video you mentioned; is it under one of the other videos you’ve posted previously?

 

Thanks!

Chris

March 25, 2010
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Paul said:

 Any chance of sending me some video footage so I can take a closer look at how you currently play your net shots? Don’t worry, I won’t show it on my blog. All you need to do is email me a link to a private area in youtube. If you don’t beleive me, read Dory’s story in the forum.

 

To your success

 

Paul

 

 ‘Tis true, I sent Paul a couple of truly terrible backhand videos and got positive, helpful advice. 


 

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