Badminton For Life - Athlete Aisle / Coaching Corner
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TIPS FOR ATHLETES
TIP 32.0
"...get fit to play sport, not play sport to get fit...helps
reduce injuries..."(taken from www.netfit.co.uk)
TIP 31.0
'Watch the opponent mainly when you hit the shuttle
away from you and watch the shuttle mainly as it travels
towards you' (taken from Jake Downey)
TIP 30.0
"Believe you can. Believe you can't. Either way you are
right."
TIP 29.0
"If you have a single opponent, and you think you can be
beaten, then you are already out numbered."
TIP 28.0
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% on how you
react to it." Attitude is everything.
TIP 27.0
If you are an attacking player, then get a racquet frame
that is more on the stiff side. If you need more touch or
control, then get a more flexible racquet shaft.
TIP 26.0
Do not get your racquet strung too tight. Tighter strings
may give more power, but also result in loss of control.
TIP 25.0
Always announce the score to your partner and your
opponents prior to each serve during a game.
TIP 24.0
Take a deep breath each time before you serve.
TIP 23.0
Consider using wrist sweat bands while playing. Often
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TIPS FOR COACHES
Tip 11.0
In general, players have problems in the following skill
areas:Under 12 players -strength from the back of the
court
Under 14 players -weak backhands
Under 16 players -weak movement to the rear forehand
corner
Under 18 players -poor forecourt coverage; both
defending against fast drops and taking the shuttle high at
the net and doing something useful with it
(taken from www.worldbadminton.com)
Tip 10.0
Know where the closest first-aid kit is. Possibly carry one.
Take First Aid courses
Tip 9.0
Senior students sometimes come up with excellent
suggestions on how to improve drills and
exercises. Hearing their point of view at the oddest of
times has provided me with some valuable insight.
Tip 8.0
Be okay about making some mistakes. This shows your
students that you are not perfect, and allows them to
make mistakes as well.
Tip 7.0
Be aware and sensitive to economic and culturual
differences among the students.
Tip 6.0
l Always provide a safe environment for students and
make them aware.
l Remind them...when playing sides, the forehand
player takes the middle court shots.
l never look behind to your partner when they are
about to hit the bird in your direction
l call their shot so the racquets do not contact
l wear protective eye wear if needed
l always stretch and warm up properly prior to practice
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hand sweat can make the grip very slippery. The bands
can come in handy in helping control the sweat. (You
could also just get a tacky type grip.)
TIP 22.0
Use footwear that leaves the base of the feet close to the
floor. If the feet are higher off the ground due to using
basketball type shoes, there is more of a chance that an
ankle will roll over during court movement.
TIP 21.0
l never walk onto another badminton court while a
match is in progress
l while lunging for the bird, land with the toe pointing
in the direction of the lunge
l keep their racquet up in front of their face while they
play the net in doubles
Tip 5.0
Work towards getting credentials. NCCP is a nation wide
program. Even if you coach, still look for opportunities to
get coached by top athletes and coaches in industry.

Prior to play, always check the courts for water spots,
broken feathers or other obstacles. Landing on small
debris can cause ankle or leg injuries. Use the big dust
mops to clean the courts to ensure a clean court.
TIP 20.0
Always warm up prior to play. It is important to stretch
the muscles groups before intense play. Badminton
involves alot of quick movements including lunging and
stretching in many different directions. Injuries are more
probable if athletes do not do proper warm ups.
TIP 19.0
When training for movement and footwork
remember: doubles is primarily a side-to-side game
singles is primarily a baseline to net game-one step side
to side.
Tip 4.0
Act professionally on and off court (proper sport etiquette,
no foul language, age appropriate conversations).
Students see coaches as role models in many ways....
Tip 3.0
Always give negative feedback (where to improve)
balanced with positive feedback(what they are doing
correctly). Too many.....positives: students become
immune to it, and do not give them any value. negatives:
students become discouraged; self-esteem declines
Tip 2.0
Be on time, prepared, and have back up drills
Tip 1.0

TIP 18.0 Always play at a level just .5 to 1.0 level above your
students' ability level. This pushes their limits and
Always be courtious and have respect for: boundaries just slightly above their comfort zone.

l the game, and game etiquette

l your opponent. They probably love the game as
much as you.
l other matches in play
l Coaches, Officials, and Volunteers.
l Yourself.
TIP 17.0

When you are playing a game, always only think about

your own points. Do not focus on your opponent's points.
If you have 7 points, just think that you still have to score
8 points to win and nothing else. Its all mental....

TIP 16.0

The secret to singles is fitness and the four

corners.....study Physics !

TIP 15.0

When you are #1, train like you are #2....there is always
someone out there better than you.

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TIP 14.0

Always try your best. Have pride in what you do.

TIP 13.0

Don't compare your training program to anyone else.

Every athlete completes drills, and learns various skills at
their own pace. What you find easy may be very difficult
for another athlete.

TIP 12.0

Volunteer to coach students who are learning what you

can already do well. Teaching is a great method to
improve your own sport. You may know how to do a skill,
but can you teach it to someone else?

TIP 11.0

Have fun and enjoy when you are training. It is hard

work, but it pays in future success.

TIP 10.0

Ask questions ! If you are not sure on why you are doing a
drill, or what is being taught - ASK!

TIP 9.0

Ask about the training program before you enroll. Some

good questions to ask...What are the coaches credentials?
What is his/her coaching experience? What can I be
expected to learn during the training schedule? How big is
the class size? What have other students thought of the
training who have taken the classes? Are there tougher
classes that I can move up to as my technical ability
improves?

TIP 8.0

Invest in age and ability appropriate sport level equipment

for your training. If you are just a beginner starting
training, there is no need for the most expensive gear. As
your technical ability grows and gets better, then upgrade
your gear with it, as needed.

TIP 7.0

Cross train. Swimming, running, and other sports can

build your badminton skills.

TIP 6.0

Compete ! Enter into tournaments or team competitions

to test your ability. Ask around about local tournies
at clubs or schools appropriate for your ability level. This
is a great way to meet new friends and athletes who enjoy
similiar interests.

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TIP 5.0

Request feedback on your training. A coach should be able

to tell you what things need correction and improvement,
as well as what things you are excelling at.....ask for both.

TIP 4.0

Look for other training tools and resources. DVD's and

books are available on-line at other badminton websites.

Get coaching tips from multiple sources. This does not

mean you have to go to two programs to get coaching. It
just suggests that every coach has their strengths &
weaknesses; has their style of coaching, and their focus
on what they like to coach. A variety of input into your
development is good to have.TIP 3.0

Train hard to develop good technical habits. Receiving

good coaching helps to introduce new ways(or correct
ways) of doing things, and repetitive training helps to
establish good habits. Practice makes perfect.....

TIP 2.0

Never give up. Never quit. Never give in.......this is a

great mental habit.

TIP 1.0

Take training because YOU want it, and YOU want to learn
and get better.

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