Thwack / Xiong Guobao technique videos

***kwun*** · 09-11-2011, 04:09 AM

some are quite good. some are ok. but all are used to promote his range of Thwack rackets...

**Tactim** · 09-13-2011, 03:13 AM

Ahhh Kwun I was about to post a thread on this but it seems you beat me to it by a couple days. I haven't gotten used to having the "web space" he describes between the racket and your palm. It makes sense because it allows more room for you to tighten your grip and thus making the backhand shot more explosive at the moment of impact. It'll take time for me to make that "web space" second nature when I do my backhand because I do believe it will squeeze out some more power out of my backhand stroke. I think mainly it's because I've become so used to resting the racket on my palm when I perform the stroke

Aside from that, I like the forehand smash video because I actually learned something from it. He mentions at 0:45 of the video to have that 90 degree angle for both arms when in the stance to hit a smash or a clear in order to create more power. I myself have that small angle that he demonstrates that most badminton players shouldn't have and thus limits the range of motion your racket can wind up and really generate power.

I actually tried that 90 degree arm thing today and I definitely noticed a pretty sizable difference in the power generated though I have to adjust my timing with the new stance since it takes a little longer to complete the stroke. People have always told me that my smash stroke seems unnatural and that it didn't look like a "full" or "complete" stroke. I guess this is what they meant.

**quahjarrod** · 09-13-2011, 03:47 AM

In regards to the backhand clear video, what do you guys think about stepping out with your right foot at the same time as hitting the shot (he does that at around 1:45)?

I was trained in that manner but a coach recently told me I should step out first, and then hit the shot so that I am more stable when I hit the shot.

**MSeeley** · 09-13-2011, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by quahjarrod

In regards to the backhand clear video, what do you guys think about stepping out with your right foot at the same time as hitting the shot (he does that at around 1:45)?

I was trained in that manner but a coach recently told me I should step out first, and then hit the shot so that I am more stable when I hit the shot.

Stepping first will allow you to recover more quickly after your stroke. I would say this is more important for an attacking backhand stroke like a drop or smash. Stepping first is, in my opinion, essential for a backhand drop. However, for a clear, I think there is some degree of personal preference. I don't think you need to plant your foot, BUT, it would make your base more "stable".