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10:18 pm
February 15, 2011
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It's interesting about your description of these players. I've met them all.
The thing I have in my bag all the time is the rulebook. You see these guys play on the fact that many players don't really know the rules and therefore cannot challenge them with any certainty.
As you know by now, my pet hate is incorrect shuttle speeds. I am more than happy to stand my ground with anyone questioning a shuttle because I can simply pull out the rulebook, show them what's legal and then tell them to play by the rules. What's more, in my case I also wrote and got published an article on the subject and recorded a video so I have a little more authority.
At the end of the day, it's about knowing the rules. These so-called players are playing in a different era and generally do not know the rules. You have to use this and then explain that you play to the rules and expect them to do so too.
It's not easy.
Paul
4:43 pm
October 25, 2010
Offline yeh they were just generic examples, but we've all come across them, its such a shame.
I've a match 2nite against possibly our toughest test in the league, lets see if I can put everyone's advice to good use 🙂
2:09 pm
March 2, 2011
Offline I would like to share my thoughts about players who never get ready for your service.
I recently stopped doing both Taekwondo and Badminton at the same time, and at the end of each Teakwondo training before bowing towards the trainer, you turn away from the trainer and make sure your clothes are tidy.
Since then, when I encounter an opponent who does not get ready when I'm preparing my serve, I'll turn around when I notice he is purposely not getting ready, thereby mentally removing myself from the match and tidy my shirt.
By mentally removing yourself from the match, the opponent will get annoyed and you get the chance to take your time and gather your thoughts.
From my perspective, making sure you are not getting caught up in his pace is very important, and for your opponent it will get real old real fast if you take your time when he's not ready yet.
I don't know if it'll work for you, but it definitely works for me. When your opponent is trying to mess up your pace and concentration, I always feel it helps to take some more time for myself to get rid off irritations and a desire to do things quickly.
Mind you, your partner will eat you if you do this during a doubles or mixed doubles since it not only messes up your opponents pace, but also your partners'.
6:21 pm
February 15, 2011
Offline I tend to take “gamesmanship” as a form of compliment.
If someone has to resort to bad calls to beat me I feel like I've already won.
It's rare that someone will use those tactics unless they feel inadequate against you.
As far as I can tell, asking for a let is acceptable, refusing the let is considered bad form.
I've perfected a way of saying “It's your call” mixed with a shrug and stare that conveys “You're a cheat and I have anger management issues” that seems to work quite well for me.
10:29 pm
February 15, 2011
Offline Simon
Being an ex rugby player, I expect any look you give them will be intimidating.
I think you're right though. It's a compliment. You should also remember what it's really telling you – that whatever you're doing is working. So do more of it!
Paul
2:34 pm
March 20, 2010
Offline Having read Paul's register and no posts comment I thought I'd say something (having registered and made no or next to no posts!). The best tactic is to stay calm. If there tactics don't get to you they can quite quickly get annoyed at themselves. There is nothing harder than playing “a wall of calm” player. If they show no reaction to anything you can get put off, so now I try to play like this as well.
It works very well against a person who always breaks/bends the rules at my club. He has a very severe look and people are often wary of correcting him. However by staying calm and not allowing him to annoy me he often gets irritated and makes a lot of mistakes. Thus cancelling out any points gained through rule bending.
Just remember this: if they have to cheat to win, I can beat them easily anyway, even if they pick up plenty of points through cheating. If they really are calling everything out that goes anywhere near the lines then don't hit there!
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