I'm amazed at how everyone can play for 3 hours a night/3+ times a week. I usually play 2 hours a night, once a week. This past week i played 2 hours on tuesday and wednesday, and my shoulder is still a little sore! Maybe i'm really outta shape.
I had the opportunity to play again tonite but i didnt want to push it and injure myself.

Its all based on the training. About a month ago in school, I had badminton about....4 times a week practises for the school team at 7:30 am, then at 9:00 am i had badminton in gym straight for 9 days. Then some days at night i would play badminton, Some mornings i would wake up not able to move my arm. But im pretty use to it now.

Just worried that the cycle of not being able to move my arm in the morning is going to lead to rotator cup problems that will prevent me from playing permanently in the future.

I dont know, but surly i can do it! I am on Mt. Eden's High School Badminton team in the Bay Area. we have pratice from 3:30-6:30 and surely not me playing all that time. Maybe an hour a day of badminton for pratice. But i also go to open gyms 4 times a week and each time is atleast 2-4 hours of playing! That's 17 hours of playing Badminton a WEEK! I believe that younger players have more adredline and endurence then older people. most likely that younger players adapt and heal injuries and soreness much faster then older people. I think it depends on your age, how fit you are, how much engery you have and what have you been doing in those days of playing? Like smashing for like hours! That can be why you can become sore or get injuries.

Originally posted by MonarchPryde
I dont know, but surly i can do it! I am on Mt. Eden's High School Badminton team in the Bay Area. we have pratice from 3:30-6:30 and surely not me playing all that time. Maybe an hour a day of badminton for pratice. But i also go to open gyms 4 times a week and each time is atleast 2-4 hours of playing! That's 17 hours of playing Badminton a WEEK! I believe that younger players have more adredline and endurence then older people. most likely that younger players adapt and heal injuries and soreness much faster then older people. I think it depends on your age, how fit you are, how much engery you have and what have you been doing in those days of playing? Like smashing for like hours! That can be why you can become sore or get injuries.

17 hours a week.....oooo...lucky person
i only have about 7-8 hours:(

scribber...


don't push yourself too far, too fast...


try maybe 3 hours a week... a week later try 5 hours... another week later try 7 hours....


as u get fitter and build more muscles(used during badminton) you'll less likely have injuries...

Imagine playing every sunday nights (7:30pm - 10:30pm), Mon (7:30 - 10:00), Tue (8:00 - 10:00), Thurs (7:30 - 10:00) and Fri (8:30 - 11:00). Going to gym every Sat afternoo (2:00 - 4:30pm).

About to join a club to play some competition on wednesday nights (my only night available)

I cant b bothered to count but now my right knee starts to feel weak...... btw, I am 22 yrs of age atm.

btw, I play about 80% of the time and no longer receive coaching since they r so bloody expensive n since Ive already got the footwork and strokes. (I think~ ^.^)
For most of my games, I play with high school competition level players. (from high school reps to VET team members)

i play at least 10 Hours per week and i feel it a lil bit from playing 4 nights on the run :)

In answer to the posted question "LUCK"

Is your right knee your leading leg? I went on a badminton marathon like 3hrs a day 16 days straight hahaha and my racket side knee was really feelin it..
Actually it might be because I have a heavier build than most. 6 feet, 215lbs and I play pretty hard.

Drink some milk and let it heal. 3-5 days was enough for me. BTW, I'm 21.

Originally posted by manabu
Imagine playing every sunday nights (7:30pm - 10:30pm), Mon (7:30 - 10:00), Tue (8:00 - 10:00), Thurs (7:30 - 10:00) and Fri (8:30 - 11:00). Going to gym every Sat afternoo (2:00 - 4:30pm).

About to join a club to play some competition on wednesday nights (my only night available)

I cant b bothered to count but now my right knee starts to feel weak...... btw, I am 22 yrs of age atm.

Being young helps tremendously. When I was in university, I used to play 3 - 4 times a week, 3 hours for each session. No injuries, minimal exhaustion, speedy recovery (of stamina). But now that I'm past my mid-20's, I just can't keep up with that kind of schedule anymore.

Doing proper warm-ups helps a lot as well. If I neglect to do my warm-ups nowadays, I know my joints and muscles could very easily get hurt.

-Rick

Originally posted by fhchiang
scribber...


don't push yourself too far, too fast...


try maybe 3 hours a week... a week later try 5 hours... another week later try 7 hours....


as u get fitter and build more muscles(used during badminton) you'll less likely have injuries...

Agree.

If you want to play more, increase the workload slowly. No need to jump from 2 to 15 in 1 shot, as the strokes, footwork and most important stamina, need some time to be improved.

If you don't feel comfortable, maybe your strokes got some issues. Maybe consider to consult with ur coach or other experienced player for advice. If you still feel tired, or had some old injury history on that, don't over push for it.

Currently, my schedule is loaded for weekend as Fri (4 hrs), Sat (6 hrs) and Sun (4 hrs). Might consider to shift some loads to weekdays. If the new gym nextby could be opened on time, I will have Mon and Thurs for 3-4 hrs each. ;)

Curtis,

yes, I'm a right hander and yes. my right legis my leading foot. I found it's getting worse everytime I play now, I think I am getting used to the "weakness' now... >,<
Would wrapping it like a pro helps? hee ~ I'm now trying to jump smashing with both legs, hope that will help with my "injury"~

my friend found it strange saying that he saw me landing on my left leg everytime I land and start getting back into position and couldnt understand why it wasnt my left leg which was injuried~ hee I have no clue to that 2... so clueless

and yes. I do take calcium tablets twice a day (as suggested by the bottle) as I cant take milk or I will get diarrhea

I jump off of my right leg and land on the left as well.

I think the injury is caused by constant lunges. That's what I think is affecting my knee.

Anyways, I read somewhere that joints are like muscles in that if you put them under some stress, they will heal and get 'stronger' (like bones). Just make sure to let it rest. Don't work it too hard while you feel the injury. I found that my knee doesn't get weak anymore.

Now I get it in my right elbow when I do smashing drills (and pretty much swing the raquet as hard as I possibly can)

Anyways, good luck with the knee.

Are there any shoulder/rotator cuff stretches or exercises?

I play everday for about 4+ hours a day. I usually get around 28+ hours a week!:)

Unlike a lot you guys i'm still young and strong!:D :D

i believe injury doesnt come from playing for long time
i trained during summer break.. (im in highschool) i played 12-6pm everyday monday-sunday 6 hours a day 42 hours a week... consisting of 3 hours of conditionin 2 hours of drilling 1 hour of game..... only problem i got after dat was... nothing i think doing right stretches n mayb jogging for a bit to get your heartrate up and warm your body... playing for long time shouldnt be a problem

Originally posted by odjn
I play everday for about 4+ hours a day. I usually get around 28+ hours a week!:)

Unlike a lot you guys i'm still young and strong!:D :D

Rub it in why don't ya ;)

Originally posted by Scriber
Are there any shoulder/rotator cuff stretches or exercises?
there are. You can Google them up on the web.

and also, see http://shoulderpaininfo.com/

there is something in the world called "medical insurance", and you might want to make sure you got one :D

you really need to look out for your doubles partner if you want to avoid injury.....

Originally posted by Traum

Doing proper warm-ups helps a lot as well. If I neglect to do my warm-ups nowadays, I know my joints and muscles could very easily get hurt.

-Rick

Actually being in the same sort of age bracket I've found that warm down is far more important to me than warm up. Light warm up is always good of course, but if I don't want to be sore/want to be able to play the next day, I make sure I warm down my racquet arm properly. My legs get a pretty decent warm down walking around/up and down stairs etc after baddy, however the arm isn't used nearly as much. If I loosen and stretch my arm (and back) after a session I'm in much, much better shape the next day.

Originally posted by Pecheur
Actually being in the same sort of age bracket I've found that warm down is far more important to me than warm up. Light warm up is always good of course, but if I don't want to be sore/want to be able to play the next day, I make sure I warm down my racquet arm properly. My legs get a pretty decent warm down walking around/up and down stairs etc after baddy, however the arm isn't used nearly as much. If I loosen and stretch my arm (and back) after a session I'm in much, much better shape the next day.

Yes, yes. I totally agree with the need to cool down as well. I always make sure that I do my stretches after I play; otherwise, I'll be very sore-y (pun intended) the day after. ;) Personally, I find that stretching immediately after I'm done for the day isn't the most effective. For me, the cool down stretches seem to be more effective when I do them 15 - 30 min after I stop playing. But that may be just me.

-Rick

Ok so most of you guys are young and has tons of stamina...but where do you find all the time to do it???

At age 21-22, either you have to work and need to save your legs for 8 hour workdays, or you have to go to school and need to save your time for studying. So it's either you're 1) very smart 2) have office or compsci jobs or 3) failing school??

just want to know what the typical hardcore badminton players are like

Originally posted by whacker
Ok so most of you guys are young and has tons of stamina...but where do you find all the time to do it???


When you don't have a gf, you have all kinds of time to do whatever you want. :o ;) :rolleyes: :D

-Rick

Heh! If you're really passionate about something, I am sure you'll be able to find time for it... whatever it is:).

Originally posted by whacker
Ok so most of you guys are young and has tons of stamina...but where do you find all the time to do it???

At age 21-22, either you have to work and need to save your legs for 8 hour workdays, or you have to go to school and need to save your time for studying. So it's either you're 1) very smart 2) have office or compsci jobs or 3) failing school??

just want to know what the typical hardcore badminton players are like

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Traum
[B]When you don't have a gf, you have all kinds of time to do whatever you want. :o ;) :rolleyes: :D



If only you devote that much time and passion to your gf...that'd make her so happy

ANd why are you up surfing badminton forum 3am in the morning?
(same for you too cappy75, are you really this passionate about badminton...)

Yes:rolleyes:. And what, may I ask, bought you to this forum in the first place:p?

Originally posted by whacker
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Traum
[B]When you don't have a gf, you have all kinds of time to do whatever you want. :o ;) :rolleyes: :D



If only you devote that much time and passion to your gf...that'd make her so happy

ANd why are you up surfing badminton forum 3am in the morning?
(same for you too cappy75, are you really this passionate about badminton...)

Originally posted by cappy75
Yes:rolleyes:. And what, may I ask, bought you to this forum in the first place:p?



too bored doing hw...decided to read racket review (don't know whether to get MP77 or CAB21)...then a question popped up

if you read the equipment forum, there's my Q...why do people prefer court shoes over Bball shoes? (and no one answered yet)

ah, no worries... give it time:p. If people feel obliged, they'll post answers to your question.

Originally posted by whacker
too bored doing hw...decided to read racket review (don't know whether to get MP77 or CAB21)...then a question popped up

if you read the equipment forum, there's my Q...why do people prefer court shoes over Bball shoes? (and no one answered yet)

Originally posted by Scriber
I'm amazed at how everyone can play for 3 hours a night/3+ times a week. I usually play 2 hours a night, once a week. This past week i played 2 hours on tuesday and wednesday, and my shoulder is still a little sore! Maybe i'm really outta shape.
I had the opportunity to play again tonite but i didnt want to push it and injure myself.

always warm up and cool down before and after the game ...and some streching...(to prevent muscle pull)
then you won't have any muscle sore :D

Originally posted by whacker
Ok so most of you guys are young and has tons of stamina...but where do you find all the time to do it???

At age 21-22, either you have to work and need to save your legs for 8 hour workdays, or you have to go to school and need to save your time for studying. So it's either you're 1) very smart 2) have office or compsci jobs or 3) failing school??

just want to know what the typical hardcore badminton players are like

Well, I work and have part time school. Working 40 hrs as full time, and each day, communting takes 2-3 hrs. Taking 2 classes after work, lecture + study usally take up 6-8 hrs each week.

I squeeze out time to play, to string rackets, and to surf BC/BF/BR. I think I play about 10-14 hrs per week normally, and if the new gym is open up soon, my time will jump up for another 6 hrs each week (if my knee holds up).

Note: I only sleep 4-5 hrs each day though, including most weekend days. ;)

I'm 28, work full time, and this week have put in 14 hours on the badminton court. Stretching/warming up and doing similar afterwards is very useful for fitness. I also find a little stretch in the morning, even if it is light, is useful as well.

So if you guys play 10+ hours per week, when you play do you hold back a bit, or actually go all out?

(and i wish I could get by with just 5 hrs/day. Amazing. Actually I could but I get really really cranky)

Originally posted by whacker
So if you guys play 10+ hours per week, when you play do you hold back a bit, or actually go all out?

(and i wish I could get by with just 5 hrs/day. Amazing. Actually I could but I get really really cranky)

Well, it more depends on the club.

1 of my clubs is relatively low in skill lvl, and since I packed a lot of actions on wkends, I usually tend to go easy in this session. It serves more like a "warm up" session for me, as I do drills, play less intensive matches, and try to take more breaks.

The rest of the sessions, well, fight hard and show them whatever i have.