Glen Waverley Wednesdays 8:00pm-10:30pm: Coaching And Training Sessions (CATS)

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,




Please respond if interested.




Looking to form a group for our Coaching And Training Sessions (CATS).




Venue: High Street Road, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia.




Time: Every Wednesday 8:00pm-10:30pm.




Level: For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Skills.




Trainees Intake: Maximum of 16 trainees. Venue has 4 courts.




Please respond to this thread so that CATS can start ASAP (estimated to start on Wednesday, 26-July-2006).




If you do not wish to join the Forum @BadmintonCentral, you can email me direct chris@cccbadminton.com

I will send you 3 ATTACHMENTS; namely the Address/Map of our Venue, the CATS Program and the Enrolment Form.




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CCC Badminton Club was formed in the hope that it will help more people to enjoy playing badminton.

CCC Club has 2 objectives:

1. To help those who are beginners to get to know the game quicker.

2. To provide experienced players with a venue to train.




FRIDAY CCC SOCIALS (max 32 players only) = Concentrate on Playing Games.

The PLAYING OF GAMES is the only activity involved in this session.

Link is http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32267

WEDNESDAY CATS (max 16 trainees only) = Concentrate on Learning Skills & Perfecting Strokes.

In this session, COACHING AND TRAINING are the main activities involved, with a few PRACTICE GAMES being played at the end of the session.




COACHING is performed by Mr Chris Hoh who has over 20 years of badminton coaching experience, yet is innovative in his coaching techniques. You will receive invaluable information/instruction/demonstration of different SKILLS from him.

Chris' coaching course is a structured program, with 20 chapters involved. And the Chapter of the Week is taught in a strict order of application. The session is conducted in a formal learning environment.




TRAINING is performed by doing DRILLS (repetitious exercises) to perfect your strokes and footwork. You will be doing drills suggested by Chris, the best drills related to the Chapter of the Week.




PLEASE NOTE: Chris does not provide Circuit (Physical) Training.

Chris is only qualified for Badminton Coaching. He believes that for Circuit Training, e.g. steps, trunk curls, squat jumps, press-ups, pull-ups, squat thrusts, etc, it is better for you to employ a qualified gym instructor.




WEDNESDAY CATS Session is conducted as follows:

8:00 pm to 8:30 pm Warm-up Drills and Warm-up Footwork (Dancing)

8:30 pm to 9:00pm Learning the Chapter of the Week

9:00 pm to 9:30pm Practising the Chapter of the Week

9:30 pm to 10:00pm Drills for the Chapter of the Week

10:00pm to 10:30pm Playing Games using the Chapter of the Week




Payment Structure

A different fee structure (different from FRIDAY SOCIALS) will apply. The calculations will be based on Chris' professional coaching fees and the number of trainees. But it would be in the vicinity of $15 to $20 for the 2.5hr session.

If there are 16 trainees it would be $15 per session. So far we have 8 interested, and if this is the final number, it would be $20 per session.




BTW, Chris' coaching fees (as of 11-July-2006) for Private Coaching (1-on-1) is set at $30 per hour. This does not include court hire.

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Please respond to this thread so that CATS can start ASAP (estimated to start on Wednesday, 26-July-2006).




If you do not wish to join the Forum @BadmintonCentral, you can email me direct chris@cccbadminton.com

I will send you 3 ATTACHMENTS; namely the Address/Map of our Venue, the CATS Program and the Enrolment Form.




PS: It is also suggested that if there are only 12 trainees enrolled in CATS, then we will use 3 courts for CATS and the remaining 1 court for parents/drivers to play SOCIAL GAMES.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Chris, put me down for this one.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



A question was asked by one of my trainees who is repeating the CCC Program of 20 Chapters.




Question: If I am happy with my Overhead Clears (one of the chapters), and if the Chapter of the Week is on the Overhead Clears, can I do something else?




Answer: If you are happy with your skills for the Chapter of the Week, you are welcomed to practise other skills during the session.



You have your court for the full 2.5 hours and you can choose whatever practice you wish. However, you have to find another trainee who would be willing to be your practice/drill partner.




But I always say “Don't just think of the stroke production in isolation”.




You might be able to do a good Overhead Clear when the shuttle is being hit to where you are standing. But if you cannot do a good Overhead Clear when the shuttle is being hit to position away from you, then you have not mastered the Overhead Clear.




So, what I am saying is “You must think of stroke production together with the necessary footwork involved”.




However, if you can return a good Overhead Clear, whether a shot is hit to you as a Defensive Clear or an Attacking Clear and whether that shot is hit to a position away from you, then I don't see any reason why you have to go through that chapter again. If you have mastered the subject matter of the chapter, you are encouraged to practise your other strokes/skills.




But don't fall into a trap, for example, of practising the Smash when we are doing the Overhead Clear, and then later practising the Overhead Clear when we are doing the Smash.




Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



I received a suggestion that if I need to make up the numbers, a parent would like to be in CATS as well.




Parents of trainees are most welcomed. In fact, my private customers will tell you about this.

In my Private 1-on-1 Coaching for a younger child, I always ask the parents to participate as well. They pay me for the 2 hours($60) to coach. It does not matter if I am coaching 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons. I feel better when the information/instruction/demonstration of that session is received/acquired by more people. And it is not good for the parents to sit idly just to watch the coaching. The parents(most of them play Badminton too) might as well learn something new and get some exercise.




Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,




I have received several emails regarding our fee structure for CATS.




It looks like our Wednesday CATS (Coaching And Training Session) could start with 8 trainees. Therefore CATS will take up 2 courts for the night, being 1 court for 4 trainees.




I will make a bold decision. I will structure CATS to be $15 per trainee for a 2.5hr session.




I will allow the other 2 courts for SOCIAL Badminton, charging $10 per player for the 2.5hr session.




Cheers... chris@ccc

[BadFever]

Chris, I am interested with the social badminton if there are enough players. Please keep me inform.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



I have received several emails asking for our CATS Program.

Here is the Program;



20 Chapters of CATS

1 Footwork - Backward (with OH Clear)
2 Footwork - Forward (with Bounce)
3 Services - Singles & Doubles (with UA Clear)
4 OH Dropshot - (reply with Bounce)
5 Smash - (reply with Block)
6 OH Clear – (reply with Clear)
7 Dab
8 Drive
9 Pushshot
10 Netplay – (Bounce/Tumble/Spin)
11 Net Habits - (Service & Racket Up)
12 Attacking Clear – (with 3-steps Footwork)
13 Holding the Shot
14 Level Doubles - (Players' Positions)
15 Level Doubles – (Court Zones)
16 Level Doubles – (Match Tactics)
17 Mixed Doubles – (Players' Positions & Court Zones)
18 Mixed Doubles – (Match Tactics)
19 Singles – (Court Zones & Match Tactics)
20 OH Backhand Dropshot & Clear



Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Chris, I am interested with the social badminton if there are enough players. Please keep me inform.
Hi BadFever,



Yes, I will keep you informed of our Wednesday Social Badminton via this thread.




Cheers... chris@ccc

[Fuji_]

Chris, I am interested with the social badminton if there are enough players. Please keep me inform.
I cannot let Badfever sweat more than me...:D

Hi Chris,
Count me in for social badminton if there are enough players on Wed night. Ta.

Cheers,
Fuji

[jo3ker]

Hi chris, i am interested in the CATS program and i want to join please count me in. Thanks

[chris-ccc]

Hi chris, i am interested in the CATS program and i want to join please count me in. Thanks
Hi jo3ker,

You will be included in CATS when we start.

You will get more info from me in a few more days.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



It has been suggested that our Wednesday CATS/Social Badminton to start at 7:30pm & to finish at 10:00pm.




What do you guys think?




Cheers... chris@ccc

[yschin]

Greetings,



It has been suggested that our Wednesday CATS/Social Badminton to start at 7:30pm & to finish at 10:00pm.





What do you guys think?





Cheers... chris@ccc




Hi Chris,

This tmie is preferable to us. Tze kin confirmed in CATS. I will be there too, but :confused: CATs/social.

Thks

[chris-ccc]

Hi Helmut, hkhung, Chiranthi, Kim's Group, and Jo3ker,



So far,only 2, that is yschin and Fuji, wanted the 7:30pm to 10:00pm session.




Is the new Wednesday CATS session time OK for you guys(Helmut, hkhung, Chiranthi, Kim's Group, Jo3ker)?




Cheers...chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Chris, i am fine with new time 7:30pm. I am alright either way.

Chris, i think Chrianthi might not know of this thread since she just got on the other thread, you might want to email her the link to this thread.

[Kim]

7:30 pm is fine and my kids should be OK for the 26/07 session.

Kim.

[chris-ccc]

Chris, i am fine with new time 7:30pm. I am alright either way.

Chris, i think Chrianthi might not know of this thread since she just got on the other thread, you might want to email her the link to this thread.

Hi hkhung,




Thanks hkhung, I will contact Chiranthi by email.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[jo3ker]

7.30 will be find... no probs for me...

[chris-ccc]

Hi yschin, hkhung, Kim & jo3ker,

Thank you for your replies.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[Kim]

Chris,

My friends daughter might be joining us on Wednesday.

Regards,
Kim.

[helmut]

Count me in - as always :)

[chris-ccc]

Chris,

My friends daughter might be joining us on Wednesday.

Regards,
Kim.
Hi Kim,




Your friend's daughter is most welcomed.




And Helmut has no problem with starting at 7:30pm for Wednesday CATS.




Thank you LilyC for phoning Chiranthi. We will talk to her at our coming Friday night session.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Count me in - as always :)
Hi Helmut,




See that you are in BadmintonCentral Forum now... CONGRATULATIONS!!!




Spoke to Paul & Sherryn Danaher last night. They are asking if you have completed/corrected our CCC 2005 Xmas Party photos.




Paul also suggested it is time for us to have another Social/Dinner soon. We will have to get in touch with Jenny, Jerry, Herman, Judy, Mike, etc...




Of course, we will have a lot of new faces from our CCC @Glen Waverley for our next Social/Dinner.




Our last Social Event was 10-pin Bowling, and our last Social Dinner was at Bismi Restaurant @Brunswick.




Some new members might give us better ideas/suggestions.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[aannn]

Hi Chris,

I'm interested in this coaching seesion. But is it only for young trainees? I'm afraid I would be too embarrassed to stand among 10 kids....hehe...hope I am not the only adult there.

7.30-10.00 is even better for me.

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris,

I'm interested in this coaching seesion. But is it only for young trainees? I'm afraid I would be too embarrassed to stand among 10 kids....hehe...hope I am not the only adult there.

7.30-10.00 is even better for me.

Hi aannn,




You are nicely placed in the middle of our family of trainees.




Based on the responses so far, I am expecting 4 younger than you and 4 older.




Those who have attended our CCC Coaching @MSAC, Albert Park, like Helmut, hkhung, etc will tell you that our usual age group ranges from 6 to 60.


And the usual experience of our trainees ranges from “have never played Badminton before” to “have played for 30 years”.





Cheers...chris@ccc

[BadFever]

Chris, looks like you almost reach the target of 16 trainees. Well done. :)

[chris-ccc]

Chris, looks like you almost reach the target of 16 trainees. Well done. :)
Hi BadFever,

So far 10 trainees have shown interests in our Wednesday CATS.

Therefore, there is still 1 court left for our Wednesday Social Badminton.

I will post in this thread when there are changes to this situation, before our session commences on Wednesday 26-July-2006.

Cheers...chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi Chris@CCC!

"Count me in for Wednesday night" says LilyC in her dream... :p
Wished I could go though.. :crying:
Badfever is right - you are nearly there!!! ALMOST 16 now!!!
*thumbs up*

Cheers... LilyC

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chiranthi,

CATS @Glen Waverley is to start on Wednesday 26-July-2006 (not tonight).

Don't know how you come to think that it is on tonight :confused::confused::confused:.

See you at our CCC Social Badminton on Friday.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



Thank you for your responses that I have received.




Today, I have emailed you 3 ATTACHMENTS; namely the Address/Map of our Venue, the CATS Enrolment Form and the CATS Program.




Our Wednesday CATS will commence on 26-July-2006.




Our session time will be from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.




When attending, please ensure you wear non marking shoes.

It is advisable to bring a bottle of water, although there is a drinking fountain at our gymnasium.




Please fill out the CATS Enrolment Form and return to me, either

at our CCC Social Badminton on Friday night, 21-July-2006, or

at our Wednesday CATS night, 26-July-2006.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

I have emailed you 3 ATTACHMENTS; namely the Address/Map of our Venue, the CATS Enrolment Form and the CATS Program.




Our Wednesday CATS will commence on 26-July-2006.




Our session time will be from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.

Cheers...chris@ccc




Greetings,



I need some confirmation of Enrolment Numbers for our Wednesday CATS.




So far, the signs/confirmations are;


hkhung....(for 1 spot)

jo3ker......(for 1 spot)

Helmut.....(for 1 spot)

Llewellyn..(for 1 spot)

Ned..........(for 1 spot ???)

yschin......(for 1 or 2 spots ???)

Fuji..........(for 1 or 2 spots ???)

Kim..........(for 3 or 4 spots ???)

aannn......(for 1 spot ???)


So based on the list above, the minimum=9, and the maximum=14.

Please advise ASAP.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

I received several enquiries regarding our fee structure for Wednesday CATS (7:30pm-10:00pm).

As of 26-July-2006
$20......Trainee of casual attendance for selected chapters (48 hours booking required).
$15......Trainee of regular attendance for all chapters (enrolment application required).
$10......Social Player of casual attendance for playing games (no coaching/instruction required).

Confirmation from trainees is still not finalised.
But it looks like our CATS (Coaching And Training Session) might start with 8 to 12 trainees.
Therefore 2 to 3 courts will be taken up by CATS for the night, being 1 court for 4 trainees.

Assuming that 3 courts will be taken up by CATS for the night
This will allow only 1 court for SOCIAL Badminton. But we do not want overcrowding of Social Players for this ONE court.

So for those who just want to play SOCIAL Badminton, please post here your name.

To Date: Our Wednesday night Social Players will be;
> BadFever
> Fuji
> yschin
> Kim
> DoublesPlease(will be irregular)

Personally, I think that we should only have 6-8 social players for ONE court. But I will let you guys decide for yourselves.

Since I will be involved only with the CATS trainees, I will need someone to take care of the Social Players.

Any volunteers???




Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi LilyC, BadFever, Fuji, Kim, yschin, jo3ker,

Not surprisingly, it is the World No.1(LCW) Vs the World No.2(LD) again in the FINAL for the Mens' Singles Event, Macau Open 2006.

It is happening right now, as I type.

I can say that most CCC members are rooting for LCW.

Go LCW!!! Go MALAYSIA!!!

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi LilyC,

I received a link from Taipei 101, tallest building in the world;
http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCJ/current/06072141.html

Makes me want to taste Taiwanese Food.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi LilyC, BadFever, Fuji, Kim, yschin, jo3ker,
Not surprisingly, it is the World No.1(LCW) Vs the World No.2(LD) again in the FINAL for the Mens' Singles Event, Macau Open 2006.
It is happening right now, as I type.
I can say that most CCC members are rooting for LCW.
Go LCW!!! Go MALAYSIA!!!
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi everyone! :)

I wonder how LCW went? Trying to search for the results just now... don't think it's been released yet.

But look what I've found --> *see attachment*
[It's taken from - www.badmintonrepublic.com (http://www.badmintonrepublic.com) - just thought I need to specify where I got it from.. or else I'll get into trouble~ HAPPY VIEWING!]

Cheers. ;)

[LilyC]

Hi LilyC,
I received a link from Taipei 101, tallest building in the world;
http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCJ/current/06072141.html
Makes me want to taste Taiwanese Food.
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi Chris@CCC & others interested in TW food! :)

After reading that link... I miss Taiwanese food now~ >.<
Hehe... but one thing I can guarantee you - it's worth it to pay a visit to TW even just for the sake of the food - you will feel no regret at all! :p
Tell me before going though, I'll make sure that I come up with a MUST EAT / Do list in TW! ;)

Cheers.

[chris-ccc]

Hi everyone! :)

I wonder how LCW went? Trying to search for the results just now... don't think it's been released yet.

Cheers. ;)
Hi LilyC,

They are playing the Ladies' Singles right now... World No13(Yip Pui Yin of Hong Kong) Vs World No31(Judith Meulendijks of the Netherlands).

Mens' Singles will be played after the Ladies' Singles.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi LilyC,
They are playing the Ladies' Singles right now... World No13(Yip Pui Yin of Hong Kong) Vs World No31(Judith Meulendijks of the Netherlands).
Mens' Singles will be played after the Ladies' Singles.
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi Chris@CCC!

No wonder why I can't seem to find the results yet...
Thanks for telling me now - or else I'm still trying to look for it right now.

I'll check again later tonight! *Fingers crossed*

Cheers.

[chris-ccc]

$10......Social Player of casual attendance for playing games (no coaching/instruction required).

So for those who just want to play SOCIAL Badminton, please post here your name.

To Date: Our Wednesday night Social Players will be;
> BadFever
> Fuji
> yschin
> Kim
> DoublesPlease(will be irregular)

Since I will be involved only with the CATS trainees, I will need someone to take care of the Social Players.

Any volunteers???

Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi everyone@ccc,

Fuji has agreed to take care of Wednesday Social Badminton.

Please read POST#32 of this thread for more details.

Anyone else interested in Wednesday Social Badminton should communicate with Fuji.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

No wonder why I can't seem to find the results yet...
Thanks for telling me now - or else I'm still trying to look for it right now.

I'll check again later tonight! *Fingers crossed*

Cheers.
Sorry LilyC,

LD beat LCW in a close match 21-18, 18-21, 21-18 just a minute ago.

But because LCW reached the FINAL, LCW still retains the World No.1 ranking.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Sorry LilyC,
LD beat LCW in a close match 21-18, 18-21, 21-18 just a minute ago.
But because LCW reached the FINAL, LCW still retains the World No.1 ranking.
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi Chris@CCC! :)

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.
I guess I was expecting the good news... :o

Hey~ but LCW did well - it was a close match - well done LCW!
I'm glad that he made it into the finals and stays as World NO. 1. ;)
Also... a big congrats to LD! ;)

It would be good if we can watch it on TV though... i'm sure it was another exceptionally well played match between the two.
I had to actually search on the internet last time for the Malaysia Open and only got to see the very last 3 minutes of the final match between LCW and LD - but at least it was a history making moment - when LCW became world NO. 1~ :)

Cheers.

[chris-ccc]

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Hi Chris@CCC! :)

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.
I guess I was expecting the good news... :o

Hey~ but LCW did well - it was a close match - well done LCW!
I'm glad that he made it into the finals and stays as World NO. 1. ;)
Also... a big congrats to LD! ;)

It would be good if we can watch it on TV though... i'm sure it was another exceptionally well played match between the two.
I had to actually search on the internet last time for the Malaysia Open and only got to see the very last 3 minutes of the final match between LCW and LD - but at least it was a history making moment - when LCW became world NO. 1~ :)

Cheers.
Hi LilyC,

Just found a good pic on how to do the DAB.

Can you see yourself in that Dabbing Position?

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi LilyC,
Just found a good pic on how to do the DAB.
Can you see yourself in that Dabbing Position?
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hi Chris@CCC! :)

Thanks for the pic!!!
I shall practice more more more!!!
Just saved it onto my computer.
imaging myself in that Dabbing position... :rolleyes:
They look so calm! I bet if I was in that photo, I'd have a funny face.
e.g. frowning. :p

Oh... speaking of good pics that have good demonstrations - look above...
scroll up the page and look at the top of the page...
see 3 pics next to the Badmintoncentral.com???
Look at the middle pic - and look at that lady's left hand!!!
I only realised it when I started coaching class with you! ;)

Cheers.

[yschin]

Greetings,



I need some confirmation of Enrolment Numbers for our Wednesday CATS.





So far, the signs/confirmations are;


yschin......(for 1 or 2 spots ???)



Please advise ASAP.







Cheers...chris@ccc




Hi Chris & Fuji

Confirmed 1 CATS and 1 Social. Thks

[yschin]

Sorry LilyC,

LD beat LCW in a close match 21-18, 18-21, 21-18 just a minute ago.

But because LCW reached the FINAL, LCW still retains the World No.1 ranking.

Cheers... chris@ccc

LilyC,

That was close. LCW needs a little extra inspiration to close the gap, looks like he can only get that in M'sia.

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris & Fuji

Confirmed 1 CATS and 1 Social. Thks
Thanks yschin,

You have 1 for CATS and 1 for Wednesday Social.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

LilyC,
That was close. LCW needs a little extra inspiration to close the gap, looks like he can only get that in M'sia.

Hi yschin! :)

Yeah... it's either little more extra inspiration or less pressure on him.
I think... he was under a bit of "stress" yesterday.
He's got his own ambition to achieve and being the world no. 1 player - there would be a lot of expectations from his fans / Malaysia citizens as well. Maybe he wasn't psychologically / emotionally adjusted to the right state yesterday. Perhaps he also panicked when Li-Dan won the 1 set coz some points were "given" to LD when he made some errors...
Hopefully with little self-adjustment and more time for him to get used to the "pressure", he will soon be winning again in the next tournament.
~ 3 cheers for the all the good work yesterday though ~ :)

All the best, LCW! ;)

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,




I received some info about the Victorian International (28-30 July, 2006) @MSAC.




Note: Entries for spectators are FREE.




=== start info ===




Please find following a more detailed schedule for the Victorian International.




Total Entries

MS – 43

WS – 25

MD – 24

WD – 12

XD – 24

In total there are 93 players entered.



Thursday
Set-up from 9:30am
Training available from 2:00pm to 4:00pm


Friday
All preliminaries up to Quarter Finals
10am start
Played on 6 courts
Expected number of matches by discipline:
MS - 35 matches
WS - 17 matches
MD - 16 matches
WD - 4 matches
XD - 16 matches
Total matches on Friday is expected to be 88 matches (based on 30 minutes each equals 44 court hours)


Saturday
9am start to approx. 1pm finish for Quarter Finals (20 matches)
Played on 3 courts


3pm start to approx. 6pm finish for Semi Finals (10 matches)
Played on 2 courts


Sunday
9am - 11:30am Aust v NZ 13 tie Test Match (3MS, 3WS, 2MD, 2WD, 3XD)
Played on 3 courts (no match will start on the Show Court after 11am)


12 noon start to approx. 4:30pm finish for Finals (5 matches)
Played on 1 court - show court.

=== end info ===



So, our CCC @MSAC on Sunday 30-July-2006, 10:00am-12:00noon, will be cancelled.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

I think we are having 3 courts for CATS and 1 court for SOCIAL BADMINTON on our CATS OPENING NIGHT, on Wednesday 26-July-2006.

See you all there.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


CATS = Coaching And Training Session.



I am happy that the name CATS is coined.



You do not know how strange or funny what CCC Badminton means to different people.



For some funny accounts for different meanings for CCC, please check for POST#405 of this link
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32267



See you all at CATS tonight.




Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


Here are some comments for the session;



Attendance: CATS=9(Regulars=8, Casuals/Drop-Ins=1), SOCIAL=5.



CATS

Chapter: 1 Footwork-Backward

Unfortunately, because it was Enrolment Day, we ran out of time to play any practice games at the end of the session.

Trainees are asked the jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come.



To help you to remember, here are some key points;

Thumb and index finger for control: Forehand grip

Form straight line from elbow to racket head

What directions the racket head should be facing

How to use the Counting System

Falling backwards to the direction of where you want to go

How to use the Breathing system

Position of racket head: 10, 12, 2, 4 o'clock

Non-racket hand for balancing

Chest facing not towards the net before stroke

Non-racket shoulder higher than racket shoulder before stroke

Weight transfer into the stroke, ie hit the shuttle while moving forward to base position

Footwork can be practiced at home(no need for actual badminton court)

Footwork can be practiced with weight tranfers(no need for actual steps taken)



Parents of trainees are asked to print out our 20-Chapter Program for their children. For those without printers, tell me and I will get a printout for you.



SOCIAL: I want to thank Fuji for taking care of the SOCIAL BADMINTON. It helped me to concentrate on CATS without any worry/concern.



Welcoming first time to Social @Glen Waverley: Eric-L



Cheers...chris@ccc

[hkhung]

The notes are so good, Chris.

We never had that much done for us on friday (right, Helmut?).

No wonder we are repeating the classes!

[Loh]

Just watch the Broadway musical on CATS and you'll learn how diverse, strange, furious and funny cats can be!

[chris-ccc]

Just watch the Broadway musical on CATS and you'll learn how diverse, strange, furious and funny cats can be!

Hello Loh,



Here are some more meanings for CATS.



Club Athletic Training Students

Combined Arms Training Strategy

Comet and Tails Science

Computer Assisted Testing Service

Computer Assisted Training System

Cut All To Shreds



Cheers And Thanks Sincerely... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hello CATS trainees,


A dear friend sent me this email, warning me of problems teaching/coaching younger children.

I thought they are so funny, so I post them here for you.




Kids are Quick

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TEACHER:...Maria, go to the map and find America.

MARIA:........Here it is.

TEACHER:...Correct. Now class, who discovered America?

CLASS:........Maria.

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TEACHER:...Greg, how would you spell "crocodile"?

GREG:.........K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L.

TEACHER:...No Greg, that's incorrect.

GREG:.........Maybe it's incorrect, but you asked me how "I" spelled it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TEACHER:...Ryan, what is the chemical formula for water?

RYAN:.........H I J K L M N O.

TEACHER:...Ryan, what are you talking about?

RYAN:.........Well, yesterday you said it was H to O.

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TEACHER:...Hunter, name one important thing that we have today that we didn't have 10 years ago.

HUNTER:.....Me !

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TEACHER:...Adam, why do you always get so dirty?

ADAM:........Well, I guess it's because I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.

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TEACHER:...Beth, give me a sentence starting with "I".

BETH:.........I is ......

TEACHER:...No Beth. Always say "I am"...not "I is".

BETH:.........All right. I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.

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TEACHER:...George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now Alex, do you know why his father didn't punish him?

ALEX:..........Because George still had the axe in his hand.

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TEACHER:...Now, Michael, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?

Michael:......No Miss, I don't have to. My mum is a good cook.

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TEACHER:...Daniel, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your brother's composition. Did you copy off of him?

DANIEL:......No teacher, it's the same dog.

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Hope that you have enjoyed them.



Cheers...chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi Chirs@CCC! :)

They are quick indeed! :D

Cheers.

[chris-ccc]

I received some info about the Victorian International (28-30 July, 2006) @MSAC.




Note: Entries for spectators are FREE.

Sunday
9am - 11:30am Aust v NZ 13 tie Test Match (3MS, 3WS, 2MD, 2WD, 3XD)
Played on 3 courts (match will start on the Show Court after 11am)

12 noon start to approx. 4:30pm finish for Finals (5 matches)
Played on 1 court - show court.


Cheers...chris@ccc



Hi Trainees@CATS,

I wasn't there to watch because I had a coaching commitment @Boroondara Sports Complex, Balwyn.

But I received a short report here;
What happened at the the Victorian Badminton International @MSAC. Here is the link: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/bulletins/sport/200607310639/d86a4f7

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi trainees@ccc,


I was sent a mail from the owner of our gymnasium(see below);



=== start mail ===



Hello again to you all. Trust that you are enjoying the facility.


The matters in this update:
1. It's come to our attention that a certain gym user group has been going up to the mezzanine and taking the table tennis tables out of their locks and using them. This has resulted in gouging in and blue paint on the walls. The table tennis tables are not to be used by any group. They are for school use only. Thank you to those users who did ask in person if they could be used.
2. We are currently adding a cancellation clause into our gym hire policy. I will forward this to you when the clause has been implemented.
3. Thanks for the careful use of the gym. Security, care of equipment and lighting has been a seldom problem. Your constant attention to these matters is very much appreciated.
Let me know if you have any queries or wish to give feedback.

=== end mail ===



Well, I know it wasn't us. Our players do not even to go upstairs to the mezzanine floor at all.
We are there for BADMINTON ONLY.

I think that we have looked after the Gym in a good or proper manner. And I think we all love the Gym and we will take proper care for it.

To new players @CATS & CCC; Please read POST#429 of this link
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32267
where I have agreed to bind myself to be liable to pay the cost of any damage which may be done to the building and/or fixtures while under hire or use by me.

Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

"Count me in for Wednesday night" says LilyC in her dream... :p
Wished I could go though.. :crying:

Cheers... LilyC Hi LilyC,

Received a link about the evolution and diversity of Taiwan's culture and wildlife.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2006/07/27/2003320580

What's happening to that 79 species were on the verge of extinction there?

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris@CCC! :)

Oh... speaking of good pics that have good demonstrations - look above...
scroll up the page and look at the top of the page...
see 3 pics next to the Badmintoncentral.com???
Look at the middle pic - and look at that lady's left hand!!!
I only realised it when I started coaching class with you! ;) 22381

Hi LilyC,

Received this pic of Rachel Hindley(NZ) playing at the Victoria Badminton International, Melbourne 2006.

So, did you watch Rachel's left hand as she used it for her balance, as shown in the pic above?

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

To Chris:

I have heard of a few of the "kids's joke". As someone who has been around asian children, they are very very true .....

As for the picture, to look at the hand would mean we are not looking at the shuttle, right? Which is not what you teach us for the coaching?

Then again, we are not playing. Rachel is.

Our this Wenesday nite sesion should be a breeze since you know how many for coaching, right?

[chris-ccc]

Hi LilyC,

So, did you watch Rachel's left hand as she used it for her balance, as shown in the pic above?

Cheers... chris@ccc
Hi LilyC,

What I mean... Were you watching the usage of Rachel's left hand for balance while you watched her played against Huang Chia Chi at courtside, at the Victoria International Women's Singles Final on Sunday, 30-July-2006 @MSAC?

Chia Chi's balance is just as good, but I do not have any pic of her.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

To Chris:

As for the picture, to look at the hand would mean we are not looking at the shuttle, right? Which is not what you teach us for the coaching?

Our this Wenesday nite sesion should be a breeze since you know how many for coaching, right?
Hi hkhung,

What are you talking about... watching your own left hand and not watching the shuttle while playing?
You have strange ideas.

I was asking LilyC, while she watched the Victoria International 2006 from courtside, if she was observing how Rachel was using her left hand for balance?

Anyway, for tomorrow's CATS/SOCIAL, I have received 2 more persons wanting to join us; 1 for CATS and 1 for SOCIAL.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[andrewghw]

Hi all,

I've been reading faithfully all the threads and looking forward to wednesday's SOCIAL.

You guys seem to be a very fun group to be with.

God Bless!

Andrew

[LilyC]

Hi Chris@CCC! :)

1) Taiwan does have many unique animal species that cannot be found elsewhere in the world and it's just a shame to some becoming extinct. I'm sure they are the having proposals as to what can be done to reduce the risk of extinction or maybe they are already doing something about it. (hopefully it's the second one). I guess the good thing is that people are now more aware of the issue and doing what they can to help. ;)

2) Coaching at the Boroondara Sports Complex? I haven't been there!!! Is it good??? I drove pass it the other day - looked very stylish i must say. hehe... Should be better than the Balwyn Leisure Centre - it's kinda old there. :p

3) I must say, the MS between Rachel Hindley and Huang Chia Chi was really good! Yah~~~ I saw them both with the left hand for balancing and yes.. I was very excited when I picked that up, too. :D (It's a nice photo of Rachel there.) Oh!!! I think I also saw a player (can't remember who... think it was a guy...) did a tumble/spin type of shot - I was so impressed... coz I find it so hard to apply them whenever i'm playing. :(

4) Thanks for the email on diet drinks! I guess it all comes down to: never consume excess amount of a particular thing, because "overdose" that one thing (whether good or bad by itself) can still end up with a bad outcome.

To Chris & everyone@CCC! :)

5) When I was reading the MX on the train this afternoon, look what I saw in the paper:
[Shuttlecocks are the unsung victims of bird flu. The slaughter of millions of Chinese geese to prevent the spread of the disease has left a shortage of the fine feathers used to make the badminton projectiles. Only the thickest, heaviest goose feathers from northern China are used in premium shuttlecokcs and sometimes as few as two feathers a goose make the final cut. Now makers are settling for substandard feathers, and the sport's devotees say it's just not badminton. "It feels almost like duck," complained Dan Chien at California's San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club yesterday.]

Cheers. :)

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris@CCC! :)

1) Taiwan does have many unique animal species that cannot be found elsewhere in the world and it's just a shame to some becoming extinct. I'm sure they are the having proposals as to what can be done to reduce the risk of extinction or maybe they are already doing something about it. (hopefully it's the second one). I guess the good thing is that people are now more aware of the issue and doing what they can to help. ;)

2) Coaching at the Boroondara Sports Complex? I haven't been there!!! Is it good??? I drove pass it the other day - looked very stylish i must say. hehe... Should be better than the Balwyn Leisure Centre - it's kinda old there. :p

3) I must say, the MS between Rachel Hindley and Huang Chia Chi was really good! Yah~~~ I saw them both with the left hand for balancing and yes.. I was very excited when I picked that up, too. :D (It's a nice photo of Rachel there.) Oh!!! I think I also saw a player (can't remember who... think it was a guy...) did a tumble/spin type of shot - I was so impressed... coz I find it so hard to apply them whenever i'm playing. :(

4) Thanks for the email on diet drinks! I guess it all comes down to: never consume excess amount of a particular thing, because "overdose" that one thing (whether good or bad by itself) can still end up with a bad outcome.

To Chris & everyone@CCC! :)

5) When I was reading the MX on the train this afternoon, look what I saw in the paper:
[Shuttlecocks are the unsung victims of bird flu. The slaughter of millions of Chinese geese to prevent the spread of the disease has left a shortage of the fine feathers used to make the badminton projectiles. Only the thickest, heaviest goose feathers from northern China are used in premium shuttlecokcs and sometimes as few as two feathers a goose make the final cut. Now makers are settling for substandard feathers, and the sport's devotees say it's just not badminton. "It feels almost like duck," complained Dan Chien at California's San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club yesterday.]

Cheers. :)
Hi LilyC,

1) Hope the geese are not disappearing too.

2) Boroondara Sports Complex is 10 times better than the Balwyn Leisure Centre.

3) The skill of doing the tumble/spin netplay can be acquired with persistent practise, as I have shown you how.

4) Red wine is the best drink. We are bringing red wine for supper this Friday. But we will drink in moderation.

5) For those who did not get a chance to read the MX, here is the link http://www.latimes.com/la-sci-badminton31jul31,0,5192081.story?page=1&coll=la-home-headlines

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

4) Red wine is the best drink. We are bringing red wine for supper this Friday. But we will drink in moderation.
Cheers... chris@ccc

Haha... :) ya... can't argue with the goods wine has done for some people - One of our family friends who used to have irregular heart beat, after having a glass of red wine every night for a few months, he recovered.
pretty amazing?
it's good to see the last 2 words - "in moderation". muahaha... ;)

[Fuji_]

Hi CCC'ers,
andrewghw just called and advised he and a friend will be playing social games tomorrow night... Welcome Welcome... More players are still welcome... I will also be there tomorrow for some social games.

Cheers,
Kee

[chris-ccc]

To Sunday trainees of CCC@MSAC only.


I was sent a mail regarding our regular courts for CCC@MSAC.


For this coming Sunday, 6-Aug-2006, our CCC@MSAC will be held in Court#13, not Court#4.

Our session time of 10:00am to 12:00noon remains unchanged.


It's an FIAV Sports Day and an Olympia Sports Day and they will be using Court#1 to Court#12.


Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


Here is what is expected for the Session on Wed 2-Aug-2006(7:30pm-10:00pm)



Expected Attendance: CATS=8(Regulars=8, Casuals/Drop-Ins=0), SOCIAL=8.



CATS

Chapter: 2. Footwork-Forward

CATS Trainees=helmut, hkhung, jo3ker, TzeKin, aannn, Jess, Wesley, Wilson.



SOCIAL

Social Players=Fuji, BadFever, yschin, DoublesPlease, Marissa-L, Tim-D, Andrew-N(plus a friend).



USAGE OF COURTS

2 courts for CATS Trainees.

2 courts for Social Players.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



For those who were absent, here is a report;



Attendance: CATS=7(Regulars=7, Casuals/Drop-Ins=0), WED SOCIAL=7.



CATS

Welcoming first time to CATS @Glen Waverley: Chiranthi-M

Chapter: 2 Footwork-Forward (with the Bounce)

It was decided to set up Regular Drill Partners, and they are helmut & hkhung, aannn & Jess, jo3ker(absent) & TzeKin, Wilson(absent) & Wesley, Chiranthi & Paul-Q(absent).

Trainees are asked the jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come.

To help you to remember, here are some key points;

Thumb and index finger for control: Forehand & Backhand Grips

Forehand netplay: Elbow pointing to the floor

Backhand netplay: Elbow pointing to the wall

What directions the racket head should be facing when changing the grip from forehand to backhand

How to use the Counting System, Forward & Backward Footwork

Falling forward/backward to the direction of where you want to go

How to use the Breathing System, Forward & Backward Footwork

True Bounce = 20cm

Point of impact at 10cm below net height

Point of impact at eye level at netplay

Non-racket hand for balancing, palm facing up

Chest facing not toward the shuttle at netplay

Bounce for Attack, Underarm Clear for Defence

Dropshot Drill

Footwork can be practiced at home(no need for actual badminton court)

Footwork can be practiced with weight tranfers(no need for actual steps taken)

Parents of trainees are asked to print out our 20-Chapter Program for their children. For those without printers, tell me and I will get a printout for you.

It was decided that Chapter 4(instead of Chapter 3) will be taught next week.



WED SOCIAL

Welcoming first time to Wed Social @Glen Waverley: Andrew-N



Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi yschin,

Since you are interested in the NZ Badminton Open 2006, here is a link for you
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=4&ObjectID=10394112

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi CATS Trainees,

For some comments on the Forehand Grip, you might want to read this link http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35050

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi CATS Trainees,



I found another good thread for Grip, a thread started by kwun back in May 2002.



Have a look at this link http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5506&highlight=finger+power


Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi yschin,

Today, Saturday 5-Aug-2006, I received the latest news from the NZ Open 2006.
Here is the link http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488120/802093

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Sorry yschin,

All Kiwis are out of NZ Open 2006. Link is
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/536641/805961

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

To Chris:

According to Bill Liu, this powerball is good for increasing your wrist strength.

www.powerballs.com.au/

[chris-ccc]

To Chris:

According to Bill Liu, this powerball is good for increasing your wrist strength.

www.powerballs.com.au/ (http://www.powerballs.com.au/)
Hi hkhung,

Thank you for the link... the link that Bill-L suggested to us at CCC @Glen Waverley Friday.

Perhaps, it could be very useful for some of our CATS trainees who have poor wrist strength.

I haven't used it myself, so I cannot comment.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hi Chris@CCC & hkhung :),

It somehow looks "scary" to me... :(

Hehe~

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris@CCC & hkhung :),

It somehow looks "scary" to me... :(

Hehe~
Hi LilyC,

Why does it look "scary" to you?
Do you mean that you think it can injure/damage your wrist?

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

Hey Chris@CCC & hkhung, :)

haha... well, I clicked on the 43 seconds movie thingy and saw people were shaking vigorously and their faces went red in such a short time... I guess "dangerous" was the other word for "scary". :p Ya... wouldn't it hurt your wrist? :rolleyes:... but it's interesting though~ hehe.

Cheers.

[chris-ccc]

According to Bill Liu, this powerball is good for increasing your wrist strength.

www.powerballs.com.au/ (http://www.powerballs.com.au/)
Hi LilyC,

Perhaps, according to General Zhang Fei, who served the Kingdom of Shu and who lived during the era of the Three Kingdoms of China between 168-221 B.C, the consumption of Lui Char might be better for Badminton:).


Link is http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/7/central/14962230&sec=central

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

To all CATS trainee:

For people who go to the gym, you can use dumbell to train wrist strength. This is further illustrated in the following articles:

http://www.grapplearts.com/Grip-Strength-Training.htm
http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/export/IronMind/GripTips/griptip32.html

Also people can buy a hand grip for the same purpose. It shouldn't cost more than $5. This is illustrated as followed:

http://www.aiyafitness.com/htm-exercise-equipment/exercise-equipment-hand-wrist-exercise.htm

For anyone who is interested, I can demo the particular excercise upon request if i bring a wrist spring on wednesday to show people. I have been using wrist spring, i believe it adds to a faster reaction time on tighten up the wrist from the relaxed grip.

Anyway, i will let Chris or Bill to explain the rationale behind training for wrist.

Personally, i rather spend more time training calf and forearm instead of wrist basing on the theory that i belief the fundamentals of badminton are

a) footwork (hence training for calf especially the first step of moving back) b) clear (hence training for forearm)
c) service (low service - Lily, that was the chapter i believe you did last week with Chris on sunday, high service - underarm clear, i believe low service focus on the delicacy of the stroke and racket hit rather than power)

C u all wednesday!

[LilyC]

Hi LilyC,
Perhaps, according to General Zhang Fei, who served the Kingdom of Shu and who lived during the era of the Three Kingdoms of China between 168-221 B.C, the consumption of Lui Char might be better for Badminton:).
Link is http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/7/central/14962230&sec=central
Cheers... chris@ccc

Hahaha... I think I'd prefer this Lui Char thing - looks more pleasing and seems healthy as well ~ :p

[hkhung]

Originally Posted by chris@ccc
Hi LilyC,
Perhaps, according to General Zhang Fei, who served the Kingdom of Shu and who lived during the era of the Three Kingdoms of China between 168-221 B.C, the consumption of Lui Char might be better for Badminton:).
Link is http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp...30&sec=central (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/7/central/14962230&sec=central)
Cheers... chris@ccc


I wonder whether we can find this Lui Char dish in any Hakka restaurant in Melbourne though? Besides, are there any Hakka restaurant in Melbourne.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


Here is what is expected for the Session on Wed 9-Aug-2006(7:30pm-10:00pm)



Expected Attendance: CATS=10(Regulars=9, Casuals/Drop-Ins=1), SOCIAL=6.



CATS

Chapter: 3. Services - Singles & Doubles (with UA Clear)

CATS Trainees=helmut & hkhung, jo3ker & TzeKin, aannn & Jess, Wesley & Wilson, Chiranthi & Gautam.



SOCIAL

Social Players=Fuji, BadFever, yschin, DoublesPlease, Kim, Eric-L.



USAGE OF COURTS

3 courts for CATS Trainees.

1 courts for Social Players.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[andrewghw]

Hi All,

I may come for the wednesday's social with a friend but need to confirm again tomorrow.

Cheers!

[chris-ccc]

Hi All,

I may come for the wednesday's social with a friend but need to confirm again tomorrow.

Cheers!
Hi andrewghw,

Sorry, I remembered you were moving house so I thought you couldn't come.

Of course, you are welcomed to come with your friend tomorrow, Wednesday 9-Aug-2006.

See you both tomorrow.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[Fuji_]

Hi Chris,
One of my friend whom I mentioned a fair while back is also going to the CATS tomorrow. So 2 CATS and maybe social games for me. Hands and knees still a bit sore... :-(

Thanks,
Kee

[chris-ccc]

One of my friend whom I mentioned a fair while back is also going to the CATS tomorrow. So 2 CATS and maybe social games for me. Hands and knees still a bit sore... :-(
To Fuji: Yes, we will welcome your friend to CATS tomorrow.

To LilyC: No, please don't come back from the snow like Fuji:).

Cheers...chris@ccc

[hkhung]

CATS

Chapter: 3. Services - Singles & Doubles (with UA Clear)
CATS Trainees=helmut & hkhung, jo3ker & TzeKin, aannn & Jess, Wesley & Wilson, Chiranthi & Gautam.

To Chris:

I thought chapter 3 on this wednesday nite is gonna be drop shot. Please clarify that.

[Fuji_]

To Fuji: Yes, we will welcome your friend to CATS tomorrow.

To LilyC: No, please don't come back from the snow like Fuji:).
Cheers...chris@ccc

Hi Chris, thanks. See you tomorrow.

Hi LilyC, not everyone is a bad skier like me. You should be OK. :p:o

Cheers,
Kee

[chris-ccc]

To Chris:

I thought chapter 3 on this wednesday nite is gonna be drop shot. Please clarify that.
Hi hkhung,

Yes, I have changed my mind. I have decided to follow the Original 20-Chapter Progarm after talking to you on Sunday.

Because of this Friday's Friendly Match, I think it is better for Chiranthi and the rest to learn the Doubles Service tomorrow.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[LilyC]

To LilyC: No, please don't come back from the snow like Fuji:).
Cheers...chris@ccc

Hi Chris@CCC & Fuji! :)

Hehe.. firstly, Welcome back, Fuji.
I think it's very likely (99%) that I will come back with sore bum, sore knee and muscle aches... :o but it's alright, I will be back in Mel on a Sunday afternoon.. which means I have 5 days for recovery before our normal Friday nights. ;) yeah~! :D

Cheers~!

[hkhung]

Hi hkhung,

Yes, I have changed my mind. I have decided to follow the Original 20-Chapter Progarm after talking to you on Sunday.

Because of this Friday's Friendly Match, I think it is better for Chiranthi and the rest to learn the Doubles Service tomorrow.

Cheers... chris@ccc
RIght o, no problem.

C u wednesday nite!

[hkhung]

As of the badminton competition hosted by Monash at MSAC on 2/9 (sat day) which include A,B and C grade

please contact poh@bigpond.net.au (http://au.f344.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=poh@bigpond.net.au) for further information.

[chris-ccc]

As of the badminton competition hosted by Monash at MSAC on 2/9 (sat day) which include A,B and C grade

please contact poh@bigpond.net.au (http://au.f344.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=poh@bigpond.net.au) for further information.
Hi Gautam,

This info from hkhung is meant for you, as you have asked at our CATS last night.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



For those who were absent, here is a report;



Attendance: CATS=9(Regulars=9, Casuals/Drop-Ins=0), WED SOCIAL=9.



CATS

Welcoming first time to CATS @Glen Waverley: Carol-L, Gautam-G.



Chapter: 3 Service-Doubles

Regular Drill Partners, and they are; Carol & Jess, aannn & Wesley, Chiranthi & helmut, Gautam & hkhung, & TzeKin & jo3ker(absent).

Trainees are asked the jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come.

To help you to remember, here are some key points;

Thumb for control: Backhand Grip

Holding racket: Elbow pointing @10 o'clock

Holding shuttle: Hand pointing @4 o'clock

Eyes: Watching the target above net-tape

Racket Face: “Shining” at the target

Point of impact: Form a complete circuit to register/remember where the shuttle is

Stance: Bending knees

Stroke: Pushing with 1-stroke with elbow straightening, not hitting

What direction the racket head should be pushed: “Rackethead Tube” towards the “GAP”

Wrist Adjustment: So that “Rackethead Tube” is formed/directed towards the “GAP”

Length of Push: For farther, have a longer push

Point of impact: Below waist

Point of impact: Highest Point of Rackethead below Lowest Point of your fingers

Doubles Service can be practiced at home(no need for actual badminton court)

Parents of trainees are asked to print out our 20-Chapter Program for their children. For those without printers, tell me and I will get a printout for you.



WED SOCIAL

Welcoming first time to Wed Social @Glen Waverley: Kong KH, Amy, Shirley.



Cheers...chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Hi Chris, thanks. See you tomorrow.



Hi Fuji,



I wonder if you have time to print out the 2 Attachments, namely;
(1)the CATS Program and
(2)the Enrolment Form
to give them to Carol Lee before she attends our CATS next Wednesday.



If she could fill in her details before she attends CATS, it would save us time on Wednesday.



Cheers...chris@ccc

[Fuji_]

Hi Fuji,

I wonder if you have time to print out the 2 Attachments, namely;


(1)the CATS Program and
(2)the Enrolment Form


to give them to Carol Lee before she attends our CATS next Wednesday.



Hi Chris,
Sure, I will print them and hand them to Carole before next Wed.
See you tonight.

Cheers,
Kee

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


Here is what is expected for the Session on Wed(7:30pm-10:00pm) 16-Aug-2006



Expected Attendance: CATS=10(Regulars=9, Casuals/Drop-Ins=1), SOCIAL=6.



CATS

Trainees =Carole & Jess, Wesley & aannn, Chiranthi & helmut, Gautam & hkhung, & TzeKin & Andrei.

Lesson = Chapter 4. OH Dropshot - (reply with Bounce) and Singles High Services.



SOCIAL

Social Players =Fuji, BadFever, yschin, DoublesPlease, Kim, andrewghw.



USAGE OF COURTS

3 courts for CATS Trainees.

1 court for Social Players.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Glad that Andrei can make it this wednesday.

Since he is on holiday. He should be able to join for supper then, right?

C u all wednesday.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



For those who were absent, here is a report;



Attendance: CATS=10(Regulars=8, Casuals/Drop-Ins=2), WED SOCIAL=4.



CATS

Welcoming first time to CATS @Glen Waverley: Andrei-S.

Lesson is Chapter 4: OH Dropshot(reply with Bounce) and Singles High Services.

Drill Partners: Carole & Jess, Wesley & aannn, Kim & helmut, Gautam & hkhung, & TzeKin & Andrei-S.



Trainees told to jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come.


To help you to remember, here are some key points;



Badminton Footwork Exercise (BEXERCISE)

Eyes: Watching the flight of an imaginary shuttle during BEXERCISE

Backhand/Forehand Grip: Thumb/Index Finger for control

Backhand Bounce: Handle resting on thumb and elbow pointing to the wall

Forehand Bounce: Handle resting on index finger and elbow pointing to the floor

Underarm Clear: Have a long follow-through, right up to 12 o'clock

BEXERCISE can be performed at home without a badminton court and without a racket



Dropshot

Stance: Bended knees, non-racket foot in front of racket foot

Elbow: Slightly bend for better control

On hitting: Counted as 1 footwork as you transfer your weight from racket foot to non-racket foot



Slow Dropshot(with no follow-through)

Point of impact for Slow Dropshot: At 11 o'clock

Point of impact for Slow Dropshot: Racket face “shining” horizontally

Shuttle flight for Slow Dropshot: Flies flat to a point above your Service Line

Shuttle flight for Slow Dropshot: Dies down from a point above your Service Line

Shuttle flight for Slow Dropshot: Falls onto the net tape

Slicing action: NO




Fast Dropshot = Slow Smash




Fast Dropshot(with follow-through)

Point of impact for Fast Dropshot: At 10:30 o'clock

Point of impact for Fast Dropshot: Racket face “shining” at the “GAP”

Shuttle flight for Fast Dropshot: Flies through the “GAP”

Shuttle flight for Fast Dropshot: Falls onto opponent's Service Line

Slicing action: YES




Singles High Service = Underarm Clear




Singles High Service

Holding the shuttle: At eye-level

Dropping the shuttle: Forward, further in front of you

Index Finger for control: Forehand Grip, using index finger for lifting

Direction of the movement of racket: Singles High Service is an Underarm Clear

Have a long follow-through, right up to 12 o'clock

Wrist Adjustment: So that “Racket Head Tube” is formed/directed towards where you want the shuttle to go

Point of impact: Below waist

Point of impact: Highest Point of Racket Head must be below the Lowest Point of your fingers



Parents of trainees are asked to print out our CATS 20-Chapter Program for their children. For those without printers, tell me and I will get a printout for you.



WED SOCIAL

Only 4 Social Games players last night, playing on one court for the full 2.5 hours.



Cheers...chris@ccc

[BadFever]

WED SOCIAL


Only 4 Social Games players last night, playing on one court for the full 2.5 hours.




Yeah....2.5 hours of non-stop badminton, I am having sore legs and arms !!! :o Next time when we have 4 or less social players, I am going to propose to just join in your CATS session. ;)

[chris-ccc]

2.5 hours of non-stop badminton, I am having sore legs and arms !!! :o Next time when we have 4 or less social players, I am going to propose to just join in your CATS session. ;)
Hi BadFever,

Now that you have been back to playing Badminton for 4 months, you should be able to last at least 2.5 hours or more.

Of course, you are welcomed to CATS. But it will be no more playing but practicing.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[helmut]

... it's supposedly about coaching, not couching (as I was told) ...

H.

[chris-ccc]

... it's supposedly about coaching, not couching (as I was told) ...

H.
Hi helmut,

Yes it is coaching, not couching:).

This Wednesday, 23-Aug-2006, we are doing Chapter 5: Smash - (reply with Block).

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Yeah....2.5 hours of non-stop badminton, I am having sore legs and arms !!!

To BadFever:

Chris would be talking for half an hour before any playing. So technically, it's only 2 hours. If you can play single for a long time on wednesday nite, you should be fine, mate.

Anyway, join us sometime and see how you go!


... it's supposedly about coaching, not couching (as I was told) ...

To helmut:

Hopefully, "coaching" is not confused with "crouching" as in the famous chinese movie - crouching tiger, hidden dragon.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



LilyC just asked me why there is "no preview/to be expected message for CATS, Wednesday 23-Aug-2006".



And this is my reply;



“Hi LilyC,



You can sure see the stress I am experiencing at the moment.



Yes, it is because I am not only, having many new enquiries about CATS Wednesday and CCC Friday, but I am also having many discussions for arranging our Friendly Match (for our higher skill level for 4-Sep-2006).



But the worst stress is that I am having computer problems. I have been going to Helmut's house for him to fix my computer lately.”



And our session, CCC Sunday @MSAC will be cancelled this Sunday, 27-Aug-2006, although we were trying, unsuccessfully, to book Monash Uni(Caulfield Campus) for that day.



Marissa, Jill and Tim have booked me for coaching on that day, instead.



Anyway, when things settle down, I will continue to update you guys about our CATS & CCC activities.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[BadFever]

But the worst stress is that I am having computer problems. I have been going to Helmut's house for him to fix my computer lately.”








Chris, what problem are you having with your computer. Maybe I can help.

[andrewghw]

Hey bad Fever, I think I'm hooked to your new racket the ashaway nano kevlar. I've been looking around on the web but not a single info on it.

Frustrating!!

Cheers!

[chris-ccc]

Chris, what problem are you having with your computer. Maybe I can help.
Hi BadFever,

Thank you for your offer to help

If you are doing Linux too, perhaps, Helmut, you and I can talk about it at our CCC Friday Social Badminton tomorrow night, 25-Aug-2006.

At the moment, Helmut is the only one I know who can do Linux.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,



For those who were absent, here is a report;



Attendance: CATS=12(Regulars=10, Casuals/Drop-Ins=2), WED SOCIAL=6.



CATS

Welcoming first time to CATS @Glen Waverley: Ting Lo, Morgan Chai.

Lesson was Chapter 5: Smash - (reply with Block).

Drill Partners: Carole & Jess, Wesley & aannn, Chiranthi & helmut, Gautam & hkhung, TzeKin & Andrei-S, Ting & Morgan.



Trainees told to jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come.



As you have read from our threads, I am behind schedule/time, so I will make notes to help you to remember our Chapter 5 in a few days' time.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[BadFever]

Hi BadFever,

Thank you for your offer to help

If you are doing Linux too, perhaps, Helmut, you and I can talk about it at our CCC Friday Social Badminton tomorrow night, 25-Aug-2006.

At the moment, Helmut is the only one I know who can do Linux.

Cheers... chris@ccc

Sorry Chris, I don't do Linux. If it's hardware related, then I might be able to help.

[BadFever]

Hey bad Fever, I think I'm hooked to your new racket the ashaway nano kevlar. I've been looking around on the web but not a single info on it.

Frustrating!!

Cheers!

Andrewghw, I still prefer my new Proace Platinum 110. Wide body racket suite my playing style better. So, I will be using the Proace for the time being. I can lend you the nano kevlar to play. If you like the nano kevlar very much and would like to own one, I am happy to sell it to you.

[andrewghw]

Hey! thanks Bad fever. What is your price for the racket? Good to have one of those and can use to it. I'm still use to my realy old Yonex Aerotus but its time for me to try and switch. What I like about your racket is the reflex is very good and surely a very fast racket.

[hkhung]

I'm still use to my realy old Yonex Aerotus but its time for me to try and switch.

To Andrewghw:

How old is the model Yonex Aerotus? I have not seen is before.

[egb16a]

hi chris@ccc ... I would like to join your ccc club for membership.. I have already send u a email.. u can send me the application form to taidlovesaid@hotmail.com vbmenu_register("postmenu_421946", true);

[chris-ccc]

hi chris@ccc ...
I would like to join your ccc club for membership.. I have already send u a email.. u can send me the application form to taidlovesaid@hotmail.com vbmenu_register("postmenu_421946", true);
Hi Matthew,

You will hear from me in 24 hours' time, when I will send you all info about CCC, required by you.

It's just that I am having some computer problems at the moment.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[andrewghw]

Hi HKhung,

My racquet is 14yrs old. Had it since 1992. But only played on and off thats why is still with me. known to be a fragile racquet and breaks easily. But is a very good racquet. It has a small carck already and could give way anytime thats why I bought the racquet from Badfever and getting use to the new racquet before the Aerotus break.

Cheers!

[hkhung]

More people gonna join CCC, that's good!


My racquet is 14yrs old. Had it since 1992.

It must be a very durable racket if you been using it for 14 years. Anyway, see you this wednesday.

By the way, are you interested in joining any competition soon? If so, there is a monash graded (A to C grade) this weekend and Melbourne uni tournament (also graded from A to D grade) the following weekend. I will post the contact if people are interested.

[chris-ccc]

Continuing CATS@Waverley with a 2nd thread (giving correct session time)



Hi everyone@ccc,



Because the session time of this CATS thread is “8:00pm-10:30pm”,
and we have changed it to “7:30pm-10:00pm”,
it is better to continue this thread with a new one.



To go to the new thread, just click on http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35687


This new thread will prevent causing confusion to our new trainees.


So bookmark this new thread, and please use it for your future postings.


Cheers... chris@ccc

[andrewghw]

Hi Hkhung,

Well, I've stop playing for a while now and to play competitive badminton again, I would need to play constantly for at least 1yr before I will consider any tournament.

I would most likely miss this Wednesday's social as I need to be in Brisbane tomorrow and will only be back after 9pm. So will have to see you guys on Friday.

Cheers!

[chris-ccc]

I would most likely miss this Wednesday's social as I need to be in Brisbane tomorrow and will only be back after 9pm. So will have to see you guys on Friday.

Cheers!
Hi andrewghw,

Let us move to our new CATS thread = http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35687

But you have a good trip to Brisbane too.

See you and Amy on Friday.

Cheers... chris@ccc