training

[Moose]

Just a general question because I am genuinely interested, but what sort of physical training do the top flight badminton players do?

Im not talking about skills as such; more the physical conditioning etc.

I have been assuming it is some form of plyometrics...

And finally, does this conditioning differ between countries?

Cheers!

[Moose]

Ok, I'll put it another way an no one has responded!

What do you coaches (existing and budding) out there teach in your leasons besides general badminton skills? I refuse to believe you only go through technique...

Or, rather, what do you encourage in your students as part of their general lifestlye/training etc?

[Mel Wyatt]

Martyn,
if you check out the IBF website, in the IBF Shop section you will find a book: 'Physical Training for Badminton, by Bo Omosegaard'. Should help!

[Mel Wyatt]

Martyn,
as an after thought, if you log onto Jake Downey's web site http://www.badmintonbooks.com/
you can view 'Get Fit for Badminton'. It's an old book, but well worth a look

[Moose]

Thanks for the information - I will check it out!