One easy badminton scheme often used in singles is to serve long and
high to your opponent's back court. This will force your adversary to
move back to the baseline and open up his forecourt.
hurl in some disguised reduced assist rarely and you might just catch your opponent off guard and win a issue outright.
Nowadays
in professional men's records, you seldom see them use the long assist.
This is because the expert players are exceedingly athletic and possess
large techniques. They can leap really high and shatter powerfully even
from the baseline.
It all counts who you are playing with. If
the high serve turns out to be your opponent's very popular and put you
under force, use the low assist.
Always try to strike the shuttle
away from your opponent and make your adversary move round the court.
One exception to this direct is that when you meet a tall opponent, you
might want to shatter directly to his body to gain an benefit.
Observe your opponent's power, weakness, very popular shots and pattern of play. Use it to your benefit.
Your
aim is to make your adversary play a feeble come back, such as a feeble
backhand shot from the back court. If your plan works and forces a
error or a poor come back which you can make a 'kill', use it again. If
it is not working then have the courage to make alterations. The key is
to be flexible.
If you are in a tough position in the game and
your opponent is not, you need to make time for yourself to get back to a
favorable place. Do this by hitting the shuttle high towards the back
of the court, preferably beside the middle of the baseline. Your
opponent will find it tough to catch you out with acute angled returns
from there.
Remember habitually to get back to your groundwork
position in the midcourt locality after making each shot. This is a
place where you can possibly reach any of your opponent's shots.
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Showing posts with label Badminton Gameplay. Show all posts
Badminton Technique: Counting Four
I had a conversation with a friend over dinner about how we can minimise the effort that we spend on court to get the same performance.
This is important because when it comes to the long-drawn rallies, it'll really come down to who can do the most with the least energy.
Here's a technique that I use personally to get the most out of my time on court. It involves knowing when you can walk and when you have to run to get into position.
Before I start however, you'll need to know a bit about the defensive technique of clearing and drop shots. I've written a few articles about badminton strategies so you can browse around using the labels on the right side of your page.
Once you have a pretty good idea of how you can move an opponent around with flat clears and how you can buy time for yourself with high clears, you're ready to start bringing that knowledge to the court.
Take a few games and get familiar with the kind of strokes you like to do, and generally how long it takes for the shuttle to reach the opponent's racket. Once you've got yourself a good sense of the timing involved, you're ready to start Counting Four.
The rules are simple - badminton footwork is like dancing. I take it in counts of four and eight, allowing myself three counts to get to the shuttle, and the fourth to hit.
Once you get to four, you'll need to start moving to the centre, using the first of the next series of four to get into the general direction.
On the second count of the second set, your opponent would have hit the shuttle. That's when you adjust your movement and take out the next three steps of the second set.
You adjust the speed of the count according to how fast the game is going. Use the rhythm to keep you on your toes and get to where you want to go.
Do take note that this technique is more likely to be applied when you're on the offensive or when the game is neutral. Defensive play might involve shortening the counts to three or two, until you're able to extend the counts with a good lift.
Basically, the last counts of the set are when you're hitting the shuttle. Reset the count and establish a steady beat to keep your mind and body in the game.
Happy shuttling!
This is important because when it comes to the long-drawn rallies, it'll really come down to who can do the most with the least energy.
Here's a technique that I use personally to get the most out of my time on court. It involves knowing when you can walk and when you have to run to get into position.
Before I start however, you'll need to know a bit about the defensive technique of clearing and drop shots. I've written a few articles about badminton strategies so you can browse around using the labels on the right side of your page.
Once you have a pretty good idea of how you can move an opponent around with flat clears and how you can buy time for yourself with high clears, you're ready to start bringing that knowledge to the court.
Take a few games and get familiar with the kind of strokes you like to do, and generally how long it takes for the shuttle to reach the opponent's racket. Once you've got yourself a good sense of the timing involved, you're ready to start Counting Four.
The rules are simple - badminton footwork is like dancing. I take it in counts of four and eight, allowing myself three counts to get to the shuttle, and the fourth to hit.
Once you get to four, you'll need to start moving to the centre, using the first of the next series of four to get into the general direction.
On the second count of the second set, your opponent would have hit the shuttle. That's when you adjust your movement and take out the next three steps of the second set.
You adjust the speed of the count according to how fast the game is going. Use the rhythm to keep you on your toes and get to where you want to go.
Do take note that this technique is more likely to be applied when you're on the offensive or when the game is neutral. Defensive play might involve shortening the counts to three or two, until you're able to extend the counts with a good lift.
Basically, the last counts of the set are when you're hitting the shuttle. Reset the count and establish a steady beat to keep your mind and body in the game.
Happy shuttling!
Offensive Badminton Strategies: Taking the Net
Welcome to another lesson in badminton strategies.
It's been awhile since I've gotten to writing these, so I thought I'd take some time to refresh my tactics and strategies myself. You'll never be at a disadvantage if you've got knowledge, and besides the game is so much better when both sides are battling with mind as well as technique.
I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is the sixth and final part of the Badminton Strategies segment. After this we'll move on to the higher level stuff: Tactics.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Offensive Strategies as the point-scoring elements of your game. They consist of faster moves and may sometimes demand more concentration and accuracy than the defensive ones we've talked about earlier. You're also opening yourself up to counter attacks, so you might really want to use these as a calculated risk.
The payload is a spectacular smash finish to win the point.
The second offensive strategy I'll touch on is crucial in the game of singles, and is a common one employed by masterful shuttler Taufik Hidayat - Taking the Net.
If you feel like you've got the touch (well, at least better than your opponent anyway), you'll want to move your base position slightly forward to capture the front court area. Doing this will allow you to demand lifts from the opponent whenever you want to.
When executing tight net shots, there are two main methods - spin and drops.
The spinning net shot is when you brush the shuttle with an opposite force of its decent into your racket, making the return shot spin, reducing speed drastically and making it hard for the opponent to give a good return. A well-executed spinning net shot will tumble and turn, recovering well below the tape and forcing a lift from the opponent.
You will want to use the spinning net shot when your opponent is considerably ready to receive your shots. If he's standing at the base position, ready to split step and pounce on a loose shot, make him wait and stretch with a tight spinning net shot. The tumble and receive below the tape will eliminate the advantage he has by being ready in base position.
The other kind of net shot you'll want to practice is the drop net shot. These are hit with an upward sweeping motion so that the shot produced causes the shuttle to arch high upwards and drop vertically down with speed. These may not be as sexy as their spinning counterparts, but used well, the drop net shot can be very tight and close to the net. It's also hard for the opponent to judge how far the shuttle will arch before dropping vertically down.
The drop net shot is used when your opponent has quite some ground to cover, usually when he committed to a offensive shot from the back court. The relatively faster shuttle of the drop net shot as compared to the spinning one plays very nicely to this situation, allowing you to turn your defense into a chance for a short lift and smash finish.
For the strategy to work, you'll have to demonstrate that you're ready to pounce on any loose net shot that he's willing to execute. Stay upfront with your racket up, and watch the shuttle like a hawk. Once he's had a taste of your net kill, he'll stray away from the net and move his base backwards.
And when that happens, he's left with fewer attacking options and opens himself to the drop net shot.
If he comes to the front, he faces a net kill following a tight net shot. If he plays long, he'll have trouble following the attacks because of your drop net shot.
Limit his options, win the game.
Coming up next, Badminton Tactics.
It's been awhile since I've gotten to writing these, so I thought I'd take some time to refresh my tactics and strategies myself. You'll never be at a disadvantage if you've got knowledge, and besides the game is so much better when both sides are battling with mind as well as technique.
I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is the sixth and final part of the Badminton Strategies segment. After this we'll move on to the higher level stuff: Tactics.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Offensive Strategies as the point-scoring elements of your game. They consist of faster moves and may sometimes demand more concentration and accuracy than the defensive ones we've talked about earlier. You're also opening yourself up to counter attacks, so you might really want to use these as a calculated risk.
The payload is a spectacular smash finish to win the point.
The second offensive strategy I'll touch on is crucial in the game of singles, and is a common one employed by masterful shuttler Taufik Hidayat - Taking the Net.
If you feel like you've got the touch (well, at least better than your opponent anyway), you'll want to move your base position slightly forward to capture the front court area. Doing this will allow you to demand lifts from the opponent whenever you want to.
When executing tight net shots, there are two main methods - spin and drops.
The spinning net shot is when you brush the shuttle with an opposite force of its decent into your racket, making the return shot spin, reducing speed drastically and making it hard for the opponent to give a good return. A well-executed spinning net shot will tumble and turn, recovering well below the tape and forcing a lift from the opponent.
You will want to use the spinning net shot when your opponent is considerably ready to receive your shots. If he's standing at the base position, ready to split step and pounce on a loose shot, make him wait and stretch with a tight spinning net shot. The tumble and receive below the tape will eliminate the advantage he has by being ready in base position.
The other kind of net shot you'll want to practice is the drop net shot. These are hit with an upward sweeping motion so that the shot produced causes the shuttle to arch high upwards and drop vertically down with speed. These may not be as sexy as their spinning counterparts, but used well, the drop net shot can be very tight and close to the net. It's also hard for the opponent to judge how far the shuttle will arch before dropping vertically down.
The drop net shot is used when your opponent has quite some ground to cover, usually when he committed to a offensive shot from the back court. The relatively faster shuttle of the drop net shot as compared to the spinning one plays very nicely to this situation, allowing you to turn your defense into a chance for a short lift and smash finish.
For the strategy to work, you'll have to demonstrate that you're ready to pounce on any loose net shot that he's willing to execute. Stay upfront with your racket up, and watch the shuttle like a hawk. Once he's had a taste of your net kill, he'll stray away from the net and move his base backwards.
And when that happens, he's left with fewer attacking options and opens himself to the drop net shot.
If he comes to the front, he faces a net kill following a tight net shot. If he plays long, he'll have trouble following the attacks because of your drop net shot.
Limit his options, win the game.
Coming up next, Badminton Tactics.
Offensive Badminton Strategies: Ground N Pound
Welcome to another lesson in badminton strategies.
I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is part five of the Badminton Strategies segment. It'll be six parts in all, sans the overview.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Offensive Strategies as the point-scoring elements of your game. They consist of faster moves and may sometimes demand more concentration and accuracy than the defensive ones we've talked about before. One more thing about offensive strategies is that they use up more energy quicker, so every shot counts more than ever.
However, using these tactics well will open yourself to more opportunities to the powerful smash finish, and that's always a nice way to regain some confidence and energy.
The first offensive strategy I'll touch on is one often employed by my favorite tactician, Peter Hoeg Gade - the Ground N Pound.
Most players like to smash. Winning the point with a well-timed power play can intimidate the opponent while giving you a substantial confidence boost. For some players, their smashing technique has been worked on from day one, increasing in power and speed, often at the cost of their defense or movement speed.
When you realize you've facing an opponent who prides himself on his smash to the extent that he's neglecting the recover or defense, this is a strategy you might want to employ.
How can a strategy meant to counter heavy smashers be termed offensive? Well, this is because you have to take the offense to the guy before he has a chance to bring it to you.
To do this, we'll have to rely on a few things - tight net play, fast drops, and offensive flat clears. I've covered a little about flat clears in my post on Punch Clears a while back.
By forcing the opponent to constantly taking the shuttle from below the net, you successfully eliminate the threat of his hay maker smashes. Do this by moving him around the court with fast drops and flat clears and forcing him to commit to tight net play. Once you get the short lift, you can land in a smash of your own, or if the lifts are decent enough, you can resume the fast drops or flat clears.
Fast Drops are easier to execute than you think. Assuming you can get your smashes down the other side at least 9 out 10 times, all you have to do is assume a smashing stroke, and at the last moment release the tightness on the grip to have the shuttle cut down sharply and steeply. It'll probably land slightly after the service line, but the point is to get a sharp angle and a fast speed so you can move the opponent around and force a short lift or tight net shot.
Tight Net Shots should be played with a loose grip on the racket handle. The index finger, thumb, and wrist should be the primary sources of movement and power here. For a nice spinning net shot, you'll want to catch the shuttle while your racket head moves in a J shape. There are plenty of videos on the internet to demonstrate this.
A Short Lift is any lift that falls into the mid-court and is susceptible to a jump smash finish from you. If it's too far from the net and you can't get into place fast enough, attempt a flat clear or a repeat fast drop so as not to give the point away by hitting net.
Frustrated smashers may also straight out give you points by forcing a smash on your flat clears and taking the net out.
Keep him grounded long enough and you'll have more than enough chances to pound him down.
Coming up next, Offensive Strategies - Taking the Net
Badminton Training: Using the Finger
Just watched an insightful video on how to use the finger and the variation in the wrist to make quicker and sharper moves.
When used well, the technique also increases the power in your shots.
This could be the missing element that I've been searching for in my backhand strokes.
Also learnt some exercises that I can use to increase the dexterity of my wrist. Depending on the situation, all it takes is a little squeeze or a flick of the index finger or thumb to get that shot in a totally different direction.
Sometimes it's good to sit back and do some research. It all stems from the spirit of inquiry - questioning how things can be done better.
Looks like I'll have something more than rackets to test out over the weekend.
When used well, the technique also increases the power in your shots.
This could be the missing element that I've been searching for in my backhand strokes.
Also learnt some exercises that I can use to increase the dexterity of my wrist. Depending on the situation, all it takes is a little squeeze or a flick of the index finger or thumb to get that shot in a totally different direction.
Sometimes it's good to sit back and do some research. It all stems from the spirit of inquiry - questioning how things can be done better.
Looks like I'll have something more than rackets to test out over the weekend.
Defensive Badminton Strategies: The Chisel
Welcome to another lesson in badminton strategies.
I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is part four of the Badminton Strategies segment. It'll be 6 parts in all, sans the overview.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Defensive Strategies as a way to really drag the game on and make the opponent give you the points through unforced errors or sheer impatience. Not to say that this mode of playing isn't fun!
When you've got control of both your opponent's mind and physique, it gets really interesting. This time round we work something that, in my opinion, is the hardest of all the master - patience. I call this one The Chisel.
It's named such because constructing a rally in a game of badminton is kind of like a sculptor working on his masterpiece. You take one small, small hit from the marble and then you take another, and another, and another till you're left with one hell of a work of art.
One impatient strike is all it takes to crack that stone in half.
Remember the Triangle Principle? Now, use that, and then forget about winning the point. The whole aim of this strategy is to let your opponent expand as much energy as possible.
Use the long-drawn rallies to evaluate his playing style - is he hitting more towards your left or right? How fast are his drop shots? Does he like to smash left or right? How about taking risks? Will he compromise his balance to get a powerful smash in? Is he better at forehand or backhand defense?
It's a game patience where you probably have to give in as much as your opponent and see who ends up with the least stamina in the end. Truly a double-edged sword, but if you're confident that you've got better control and footwork than your opponent, go ahead and try this one.
Because no matter how fit your opponent is, something's gotta give. And trust me when I say the game goes to the thinking player.
Coming up next, we've got offensive strategies. They're the ones who tend to increase the pace of the game and create a sizable gap between the points.
I'll start with one of the classics from my favorite Men's Single's player, Peter Hoeg Gade - the Ground N Pound.
I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is part four of the Badminton Strategies segment. It'll be 6 parts in all, sans the overview.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Defensive Strategies as a way to really drag the game on and make the opponent give you the points through unforced errors or sheer impatience. Not to say that this mode of playing isn't fun!
When you've got control of both your opponent's mind and physique, it gets really interesting. This time round we work something that, in my opinion, is the hardest of all the master - patience. I call this one The Chisel.
It's named such because constructing a rally in a game of badminton is kind of like a sculptor working on his masterpiece. You take one small, small hit from the marble and then you take another, and another, and another till you're left with one hell of a work of art.
One impatient strike is all it takes to crack that stone in half.
Remember the Triangle Principle? Now, use that, and then forget about winning the point. The whole aim of this strategy is to let your opponent expand as much energy as possible.
Use the long-drawn rallies to evaluate his playing style - is he hitting more towards your left or right? How fast are his drop shots? Does he like to smash left or right? How about taking risks? Will he compromise his balance to get a powerful smash in? Is he better at forehand or backhand defense?
It's a game patience where you probably have to give in as much as your opponent and see who ends up with the least stamina in the end. Truly a double-edged sword, but if you're confident that you've got better control and footwork than your opponent, go ahead and try this one.
Because no matter how fit your opponent is, something's gotta give. And trust me when I say the game goes to the thinking player.
Coming up next, we've got offensive strategies. They're the ones who tend to increase the pace of the game and create a sizable gap between the points.
I'll start with one of the classics from my favorite Men's Single's player, Peter Hoeg Gade - the Ground N Pound.
Defensive Badminton Strategies - Punch Clear
Welcome to another lesson in badminton strategies. I've read some of the stuff on the internet, tried them out and added my little touch to it for your perusal. I've even added in names to make them easier to remember!
This is part three of the Badminton Strategies segment. It'll be 6 parts in all, sans the overview.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Defensive Strategies as a way to really drag the game on and make the opponent give you the points through unforced errors or sheer impatience.
Not to say that this mode of playing isn't fun! When you've got control of both your opponent's mind and physique, it gets really interesting.
Today we'll touch on one of those brainless, but strangely wise, strategies - the Punch Clear.
Taking into account the triangle principle that I've covered briefly in the previous strategies articles, the Punch Clear employs the almost exclusive use of back-court clears to move your opponent.
For this to happen, you'll firstly need to be able to send the shuttle accurately to the left or right of the court without giving the point away either with a short clear or by rocketing the shuttle out of the court.
There are two kinds of clears that we'll touch on for the Punch Clear - the Flat Clear and the High Clear.
High Clear - use this to buy you some time to recover to the middle when you've been caught in a fix by a good back-court smash. Once you've got the hang of the game, however, the high clear is used to deceive the opponent in thinking that the shuttle's outward-bound. It sounds risky, but trust me it'll come easy once you've got the right feel.
Flat Clear - this higher-risk move takes your shot into the offensive, used to force faster movement from the opponent in order to reach the shuttle in time. This kind of clear is just out of reach of check smash interception and travels at a considerably faster speed than the lather.
Take note however, that because of the straighter trajectory, the shuttle tends to lose control and sail out more often.
Now that you've got a little knowledge of the two kinds of clears that we'll use in the Punch Clear, how do you use them?
Easy! Use High Clears to tempt the smash or establish a rhythm, use Flat Clears to move the opponent and create a little pressure. Left, right, left, right, right, right, left, left, right, left... you get the drift. Oh, and clear centre when in trouble.
Once your opponent gets bored of your ineffective offensive he'll start raining them smashes or playing the drop shots. Block with Defensive Roulette or punch more clears to the back court after the drop.
Trust me, he'll get bored and end up handing you the game. This strategy takes patience and very good judgement to keep the shuttle in play. Two things should go through the opponent's mind when they're at the mercy of the Punch Clear:
1. How come his shots are always inside the backlines?
2. Maybe I can smash this one down to win the point.
I'd recommend this strategy at the beginning the game to set a slower pace and to test the accuracy of your opponent. It'll be a nice way to hide your smashes and net shots too, what with you going in with nothing but clears.
Coming up next, Defensive Strategies - The Chisel.
This is part three of the Badminton Strategies segment. It'll be 6 parts in all, sans the overview.
If you read the overview you'll understand that I term Defensive Strategies as a way to really drag the game on and make the opponent give you the points through unforced errors or sheer impatience.
Not to say that this mode of playing isn't fun! When you've got control of both your opponent's mind and physique, it gets really interesting.
Today we'll touch on one of those brainless, but strangely wise, strategies - the Punch Clear.
Taking into account the triangle principle that I've covered briefly in the previous strategies articles, the Punch Clear employs the almost exclusive use of back-court clears to move your opponent.
For this to happen, you'll firstly need to be able to send the shuttle accurately to the left or right of the court without giving the point away either with a short clear or by rocketing the shuttle out of the court.
There are two kinds of clears that we'll touch on for the Punch Clear - the Flat Clear and the High Clear.
High Clear - use this to buy you some time to recover to the middle when you've been caught in a fix by a good back-court smash. Once you've got the hang of the game, however, the high clear is used to deceive the opponent in thinking that the shuttle's outward-bound. It sounds risky, but trust me it'll come easy once you've got the right feel.
Flat Clear - this higher-risk move takes your shot into the offensive, used to force faster movement from the opponent in order to reach the shuttle in time. This kind of clear is just out of reach of check smash interception and travels at a considerably faster speed than the lather.
Take note however, that because of the straighter trajectory, the shuttle tends to lose control and sail out more often.
Now that you've got a little knowledge of the two kinds of clears that we'll use in the Punch Clear, how do you use them?
Easy! Use High Clears to tempt the smash or establish a rhythm, use Flat Clears to move the opponent and create a little pressure. Left, right, left, right, right, right, left, left, right, left... you get the drift. Oh, and clear centre when in trouble.
Once your opponent gets bored of your ineffective offensive he'll start raining them smashes or playing the drop shots. Block with Defensive Roulette or punch more clears to the back court after the drop.
Trust me, he'll get bored and end up handing you the game. This strategy takes patience and very good judgement to keep the shuttle in play. Two things should go through the opponent's mind when they're at the mercy of the Punch Clear:
1. How come his shots are always inside the backlines?
2. Maybe I can smash this one down to win the point.
I'd recommend this strategy at the beginning the game to set a slower pace and to test the accuracy of your opponent. It'll be a nice way to hide your smashes and net shots too, what with you going in with nothing but clears.
Coming up next, Defensive Strategies - The Chisel.
Basic Badminton Strategies: Defensive Roulette
The game of badminton has changed quite a bit. From the 15-point system to the current 21-point one, a lot of emphasis has now been put on offense and the hay-maker smash.
Because of this trend, more and more players and their rackets have skewed towards the stiff, head-heavy orientation. Winning the game becomes a game of who can smash harder and faster instead of the more gentlemanly approach of maneuverability and tactics.
And because of this style of play, a lot of players are finding it hard to defend against their opponents. A good defense is vital if you're to play a good game. Not just because you'll present a solid obstacle for your opponent's main point-winning strategy (to smash your face in), but also to convert the defensive shots into opportunities that you can use to get in your very own face-breaker.
Defensive Roulette takes into premise the need to focus your attention to channeling the smashes to directions other than DIRECTLY AT THE SMASHER. Not only does this disrupt the rhythm of their attack, it may at times steal their second smash right from under their noses.
Keep in mind the Triangle Principle, and calm yourself down before you take the shuttle to an advantageous corner away from the attacker.
And always remember to do that split step!
General strategies are the precursor to the offensive or defensive ones, so use these well and you'll be setting yourself up for a combo sooner than you think.
Coming up next: Defensive Strategies - Punch Clear.
Because of this trend, more and more players and their rackets have skewed towards the stiff, head-heavy orientation. Winning the game becomes a game of who can smash harder and faster instead of the more gentlemanly approach of maneuverability and tactics.
And because of this style of play, a lot of players are finding it hard to defend against their opponents. A good defense is vital if you're to play a good game. Not just because you'll present a solid obstacle for your opponent's main point-winning strategy (to smash your face in), but also to convert the defensive shots into opportunities that you can use to get in your very own face-breaker.
Defensive Roulette takes into premise the need to focus your attention to channeling the smashes to directions other than DIRECTLY AT THE SMASHER. Not only does this disrupt the rhythm of their attack, it may at times steal their second smash right from under their noses.
Keep in mind the Triangle Principle, and calm yourself down before you take the shuttle to an advantageous corner away from the attacker.
And always remember to do that split step!
General strategies are the precursor to the offensive or defensive ones, so use these well and you'll be setting yourself up for a combo sooner than you think.
Coming up next: Defensive Strategies - Punch Clear.
Basic Badminton Strategies - The Classic
Let's get right on it shall we? I've previously mentioned that these are the bread and butter of the game, with their purpose built around the core principles of badminton.
Always have these at the back of your mind. They'll help you guide your shots and make it harder for your opponent to move you around the court.
I'll start with The Classic. This one's pretty simple, and a lot of us will have some semblance of it in our gameplay. The problem is that sometimes its so obvious that we stop committing ourselves to putting in the best shot possible.
For example, if you've already being moved around like a headless chicken, you'd probably not want to try that overhear crosscourt clear from the backhand corner.
The Classic is simple in theory - put the ball where the opponent isn't. It's not attacking, it's more of placing the shots carefully so you can get enough about the opponent to ascertain their strengths and weaknesses.
In practice, The Classic gets a little tougher. We'll need to use this thing called the Triangle Principle.
The longest distance between two points on the court is always right across. From backhand corner to forehand front corner or vice versa.
However, add in the fact that it's also easier to dash in a straight line, and you're suddenly given another alternative - the immediate opposing side of your target corner.
It takes more energy to stop as dash again, so forcing your opponent to make adjustments to their movements is a good way of moving then around.
Add this fact into The Classic, and you're suddenly more in control.
General strategies are the precursor to the offensive or defensive ones, so use these well and you'll be setting yourself up for a combo sooner than you think.
Coming up next: Basic Strategies - Defensive Roulette.
Always have these at the back of your mind. They'll help you guide your shots and make it harder for your opponent to move you around the court.
I'll start with The Classic. This one's pretty simple, and a lot of us will have some semblance of it in our gameplay. The problem is that sometimes its so obvious that we stop committing ourselves to putting in the best shot possible.
For example, if you've already being moved around like a headless chicken, you'd probably not want to try that overhear crosscourt clear from the backhand corner.
The Classic is simple in theory - put the ball where the opponent isn't. It's not attacking, it's more of placing the shots carefully so you can get enough about the opponent to ascertain their strengths and weaknesses.
In practice, The Classic gets a little tougher. We'll need to use this thing called the Triangle Principle.
The longest distance between two points on the court is always right across. From backhand corner to forehand front corner or vice versa.
However, add in the fact that it's also easier to dash in a straight line, and you're suddenly given another alternative - the immediate opposing side of your target corner.
It takes more energy to stop as dash again, so forcing your opponent to make adjustments to their movements is a good way of moving then around.
Add this fact into The Classic, and you're suddenly more in control.
General strategies are the precursor to the offensive or defensive ones, so use these well and you'll be setting yourself up for a combo sooner than you think.
Coming up next: Basic Strategies - Defensive Roulette.
Badminton Strategies: an overview
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Anyone who watches any sports will know that it takes both brain and brawn to play a winning game.
With the brain, you conceive the moves and power plays to disorientate and trick your opponent. With the brawn, you carry out those moves easier.
That said, each athlete is a different person, and so varying moves will cause different levels of effect - Ken's good at kicks, Ryu's good at punches.
While it might not always work out, it's always good to go into a game with a set of game plans, something you can turn on and off according to how your opponent's playing.
Remember, you're not the only one with brains. You just need to be the one who uses it more.
Strategies, as I have said, are the overall game plan that aim to have a physical and mental effect on the opponent.
In the game of badminton, you're often left with very little time to make decisions, so having these at the back of your head helps when you need to come up with something to counter whatever your opponents throw at you.
I've divided my set of strategies into Basic, Defensive, and Offensive ones.
Basic strategies tend to be in effect throughout the game, and they are based on the most basic principles of the sport. Use them always.
Defensive strategies are used to play a slower game and force your opponents into an error. Use when you find yourself out-paced or in need of recovering some energy.
Offensive strategies use more energy than the rest, and you'll also need a lot more concentration to carry them out. But they're also the fastest way to get points.
One thing in common with all of them though - they're used to establish dominance in a specific area of gameplay. Once that's set, your opponent will be more careful in those areas, making them more prone to mistakes and also limiting their choice of shots.
Next up, general strategies. Keep posted.
Anyone who watches any sports will know that it takes both brain and brawn to play a winning game.
With the brain, you conceive the moves and power plays to disorientate and trick your opponent. With the brawn, you carry out those moves easier.
That said, each athlete is a different person, and so varying moves will cause different levels of effect - Ken's good at kicks, Ryu's good at punches.
While it might not always work out, it's always good to go into a game with a set of game plans, something you can turn on and off according to how your opponent's playing.
Remember, you're not the only one with brains. You just need to be the one who uses it more.
Strategies, as I have said, are the overall game plan that aim to have a physical and mental effect on the opponent.
In the game of badminton, you're often left with very little time to make decisions, so having these at the back of your head helps when you need to come up with something to counter whatever your opponents throw at you.
I've divided my set of strategies into Basic, Defensive, and Offensive ones.
Basic strategies tend to be in effect throughout the game, and they are based on the most basic principles of the sport. Use them always.
Defensive strategies are used to play a slower game and force your opponents into an error. Use when you find yourself out-paced or in need of recovering some energy.
Offensive strategies use more energy than the rest, and you'll also need a lot more concentration to carry them out. But they're also the fastest way to get points.
One thing in common with all of them though - they're used to establish dominance in a specific area of gameplay. Once that's set, your opponent will be more careful in those areas, making them more prone to mistakes and also limiting their choice of shots.
Next up, general strategies. Keep posted.
Badminton Strategies and Tactics: an overview
I've always been amazed when I watch Peter Gade play the game of badminton.
The commentators say he's a master tactician, but you'll never know until you've watched a series of his games in succession.
From one game to another, Gade employs a myriad of strategies for different opponents - moving and forcing them into corners before delivering the coup de grace.
Taking him as an inspiration, I've slowed my game down and taken note of the various kinds of games I tend to, or could stand to, play.
I've roughly categorized these into two broad terms: Strategies and Tactics.
The first is the overall game plan, and it comes with a desired result in the physical and mental state of the opponent.
Tactics are like special moves in a fighting game that helps you get that big point in - moves and tricks that helps you attain your strategy's goal.
I'll leave it at that for a moment. Take some time to think about your own strategies and tactics. How many do you have? How many do you use in a game? Who do you use it against?
All very useful questions.
The commentators say he's a master tactician, but you'll never know until you've watched a series of his games in succession.
From one game to another, Gade employs a myriad of strategies for different opponents - moving and forcing them into corners before delivering the coup de grace.
Taking him as an inspiration, I've slowed my game down and taken note of the various kinds of games I tend to, or could stand to, play.
I've roughly categorized these into two broad terms: Strategies and Tactics.
The first is the overall game plan, and it comes with a desired result in the physical and mental state of the opponent.
Tactics are like special moves in a fighting game that helps you get that big point in - moves and tricks that helps you attain your strategy's goal.
I'll leave it at that for a moment. Take some time to think about your own strategies and tactics. How many do you have? How many do you use in a game? Who do you use it against?
All very useful questions.
