Persistant problems how to prevent them

[Drew]

I'm looking into the technical problems novice players have and how they could be eradicated by changing early coaching practices and processes. One's like pan handle grip, bent arm hitting etc. What other ones do coaches see and any tips on how to prevent them in the first place

[Drew]

I'm working on a paper to help coaches of novice players and need you help in identifying those technical faults/errors that you all see, especially those that reappear with every new group.
The idea is to explain how they occurred, ways to correct them and propose ways to prevent them from happening in the first place.
So far I've identified eleven, but need you help to identify 'common' terms.

[Phil1]

Hey there Andy, I have been coaching for about 6 months and have found several problems that beginners face.
(i) the scoop net shot, this is a lifted shuttle at the net that only goes a few feet allowing a smash.
(ii) the lazy foot, when trying to complete the footwork for clears and drop shots the leading(racket) leg does not allways come forward after the shot is played leading to twinging back pain in the older players.

[Drew]

The net shot you describe, is it a lift towards the rearcourt? I'd be interested in weather it travels in an upward direction or flat'ish. Check to see if the player is underarm 'throwing' rather than upward flicking.
For the overhead, its important that the rear leg is bent and 'pushing into the court during preparation You should encourage a rotation of the body during striking and allow players to 'get off the ground'.
What do you see regarding backhands, especially net flicks and overhead preparations.
Thanks for the help.

[Phil1]

The net shot is more of a scoop than a player going for the tape to tap the shuttle over the net, it is sheer panic on behalf of the player. In all practiceroutines the players angle the racket properly, correct footwork, preparation etc. During a game the inexperience leads to panic, the preparation for the shot is fine but when the player goes for the shuttle the racket goes to meet the shuttle and the racket then on the point of impact the arm is lifted as in a kind of lift motion lifting the shuttle aprox 3-4 metres over the net distance wise but very high in the air.

[Michael Banks]

The biggest technical problem in badminton is serving. For something so apparently simple it defeats most people.

What about illegal serving as well. Racket above wrist and racket above waist. These problems are especailly so on the backhand serve when flicking.

[Drew]

Hi Philip
Strange that they the players are ok in practice but panic in games. Why not make your practice more like a game and subtly introduce those game-like elements into the practice, especially those that are potentially are causing the problem. Maybe you could emphasise 'flicking' more, ensuring that they 'hand cock' prior to striking.
Never asked, more problems on the forehand or backhand.

[Drew]

Hi Michael
Can you give me more info on the problems you've seen with serving. Singles or doubles? What's the biggest technical aspect? Thank for the reply

[Phil1]

Hi Andy, more problems to the forehand, its easier to flick or panic flick off the forehand. For kids to flick off the backhand is quite difficult. I have introduced plusballs to improve touch at the net. What are your views on plusballs, do you use them and if so do you find them usefull?

[Drew]

I like the idea of plusballs for novice players as an addition to hitting shuttles. Its good to use them for 5 - 8 year olds but not once they have established good contact with the shuttle for flicking.
What is it that makes them panic? Have you tried to play part game practices with decisions like those in a real game.
Any common movement problems ?

[Drew]

Call all coaches!
What backhand problems do you see? any tips for the essential backhand technique?

[Michael Banks]

Apart from illegal serving which is a big problem ie. the server doesn't either understand the basic serving rules there are several other problems.

1. Not following through to bring your racket up.
2. Serving whilst running back - especailly for the man serving in mixed.
3. Trying to strike the shuttle rather than stroke it.
4. No technique to make a flick serve. Normally the flick doesn't reach the back of the court which means the reciever can atttack the serve more.