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August 25, 2011
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Hello!

I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but I can't find it.

I loved badminton as a child, I went to coaching once a week for about 4 hours which took the format of 2 hrs of coaching, 2 hours of play. It was brilliant. 

I haven't played a lot since, but in the past year I've picked it back up again as a way to get fit (I'm very overweight). It turns out that old feelings die hard and I still absolutely love the game. I play twice a week, once with people who are very much beginners, and once with people who are definitely not. I'm definitely getting a better game with the people who are better than me (obviously), but I think playing with the beginners is actually making me worse because I'm so out of practise. 

I feel like I need an actual coach. A club where I can go and be coached and then play. All the clubs I've looked at in Manchester are just concerned with tournaments and playing games, which is great fun, but it doesn't help with technique. Eventually I'd love to come and do the intensive Badminton Coaching Weekends, but for the moment, I'm looking at something more long term. 

Does this exist for adults?

 

(Sorry, I feel like it took me a looooong time to get to my point there! Apologies) 

August 26, 2011
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Rosalind
 
As we discussed by email, I hope you find some courses locally to refresh you.
 
There are plenty of clubs around and many are looking for players these days. So hopefully you’ll soon find a club to suit you.
 
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September 8, 2011
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Well, I've had a few suggestions. Apparently the 'No Strings' Badminton clubs often have coaches, but sadly the sessions are only 1 hour long and appear to be more of a 'coach present' type thing, rather than an active coaching thing, which is what I'm looking for. Maybe I need to offer to hire someone? Hmm.

September 8, 2011
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Are you unable to coach yourself? I've never had coaching apart from Paul's Coaching weekend and that was only 6 months ago (I have been playing for 10 odd years).

 

Watching videos or researching particular shots, you can coach yourself. As with most stuff, you will only do one aspect at a time anyway, so why not use the Internet. If you are struggling with a particular shot, post in the beginners section, just because it's the beginners section doesn't mean only beginners read it. If you look at my post about clearing to the back of the court, I feel that this is one of the first things to get right if you want to keep the rally going.

 

You could always ask for advice at the club that is more advanced, most people will be happy to give you a few pointers and most people won't say anything unless asked. Also, this way, it would save you a lot of money as coaches aren't cheap, and that's not including the price of courts.

 

Paul's coaching course is a great weekend for what ever ability, just make sure that you can play well and keep a game going at your advanced club before you go. It all takes time and EVERY badminton player is always learning or wanting to perfect a certain aspect of their game, it's never ending now matter the standard.

 

I like the fact that you can already see that the beginner club may be harming your progress, this is the first step forward. If you were unable to see that, you wouldn't be here, you would be quite happy playing with them (which is fair enough, as long as you are enjoying the game).

 

So basically, I recommend trying to self teach yourself, you would be surprised on what you can learn. Yes I agree it can be tricky and you could easily do something wrong, but like I said, try Paul's coaching course at some point. The other thing to do whilst teaching yourself, is to try and video yourself playing. You may feel embarrassed at first trying to sort this out but it would really help. You can watch yourself play and see your faults yourself, doing things your never realised that you did. Just takes a bit of confidence, maybe get a friend or partner to attend and help you. You only need a few (full) games worth.

 

Hope this helps Cool

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September 8, 2011
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Rosalind
 
Your local authority or leisure centre usually runs coaching classes outside of the no strings badminton sessions. These are really meant to be tasters to get people playing.
 
Good luck
 
Paul

September 9, 2011
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The only advise I can give, is as simple as putting the kettle on: get yourself fit (if you aren't allready). You don't need a court for this, no opponent, no coach, … Only some free space and start running, skipping, … the lot. When you do get to a court by then, your technique will progress by a magnitude. There's a post on this forum that says it all: if you get there in time, you have all the time to prepare to place a good shot. If you're too late, no way you can return the shuttle in a proper way.

Cheers, ED

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