Post videos of yourself playing

**jerby** · 02-03-2010, 04:51 PM

So, by request, some things I see:

at 0:45 you receive a fast drop, or sliced sticksmash or something of that nature. I can't see whether it's in or out. But that doesn't matter, what I see is you fall over backwards when trying to reach it. Even when receiving tough shots like this, you should keep your balance.

At 1:08 you play a defensive shot to the net which is very good, your opponent can't kill it. Why don't you take a big step towards the net and intent to take the attack from that point on?

On a general note I see you don't really take a lot of time in between rallies. Why not hold 5secs, get your head straight and take a small breather? That way, you stand ready a lot better for those short serves as well.

Moving on, the next thing I see is 6:08. You play a very nice rally, moving each other about well. but then on your around the head you drop your shoulder quite a bit and drag you dropshot into the net. A good tip might be to focus on moving your rackethead forward instead of swinging it round, if you understand that vague explanation

And lastly, I see quite a lot of drive-rallies, won't you gain a massive advantage by just stopping them to the net?

I hope I don't sound too negative, they're all just minor pointers, overall I think the video is a lot better than your older video.

**LD rules!** · 02-03-2010, 04:56 PM

thanks jerby advice taken on board, I didn't play very well in that game though
The reason there isn't much of a pause is that I was aware the video had to be under 10 mind for YouTube so had to hurry a bit

**Joseph** · 02-03-2010, 05:01 PM

I've seen plenty of videos on youtube that were over 10 minutes. I'm watching one right now that is almost 24 minutes long.

**DivingBirdie** · 02-03-2010, 11:19 PM

hmm which country r u from mr LD??:P

**scann** · 02-03-2010, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

thanks jerby advice taken on board, I didn't play very well in that game though
The reason there isn't much of a pause is that I was aware the video had to be under 10 mind for YouTube so had to hurry a bit

Originally Posted by Joseph

I've seen plenty of videos on youtube that were over 10 minutes. I'm watching one right now that is almost 24 minutes long.

Originally Posted by DivingBirdie

hmm which country r u from mr LD??:P

My youtube upload limited to 10min but not sure the file size.

**LD rules!** · 02-04-2010, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by DivingBirdie

hmm which country r u from mr LD??:P

I am from the UK
Anyone else care to give advice on the video please ?

**noppy** · 02-04-2010, 04:54 AM

at 5.40 it looks like you defend both shots with a forehand grip so your having to put a lot of effort in and as a result your un balancing yourself.

Through the video it appears the same on most defensive backhand i may be wrong and it just be picture quality fooling me

**noppy** · 02-04-2010, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by smash_master

that reminds me of when i was down in trinidad training it got hot like that daily thats why always looked forward to night training never during the day.

Did/do you play on the trinidad national team ? if so do you know Kamasha? shes at my university now doing a postgrad degree and she plays/played on the national trinidad team until she came to the UK

**smash_master** · 02-04-2010, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by noppy

Did/do you play on the trinidad national team ? if so do you know Kamasha? shes at my university now doing a postgrad degree and she plays/played on the national trinidad team until she came to the UK

yes i played with kamasha when i was down there, shes a really nice person. does she still play/train now a days? i kinda lost contact with her and a lot of the players down there since returning to canada. i play for them but am not going to Thomas cup prelims with them definitely don't feel ready at this moment, might play some big tournaments in the coming months all depends on what Trinidad says about it if they ok me to.

**Swingbadabada** · 02-04-2010, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

well suprisingly quick here is the video with the plastic shuttle, it's just a training match so nothing special and a lot of mistakes

Www.YouTube.com/watch?v=nUjHVKSqbO

Video malfunction or something...

**LD rules!** · 02-04-2010, 11:18 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjHVKdSqb0

This is the correct link, guys, enjoy !

**noppy** · 02-04-2010, 11:58 AM

ooops it didnt quote LD rules post

this is for LD rules

Originally Posted by noppy

at 5.40 it looks like you defend both shots with a forehand grip so your having to put a lot of effort in and as a result your un balancing yourself.

Through the video it appears the same on most defensive backhand i may be wrong and it just be picture quality fooling me

**noppy** · 02-04-2010, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by smash_master

yes i played with kamasha when i was down there, shes a really nice person. does she still play/train now a days? i kinda lost contact with her and a lot of the players down there since returning to canada. i play for them but am not going to Thomas cup prelims with them definitely don't feel ready at this moment, might play some big tournaments in the coming months all depends on what Trinidad says about it if they ok me to.

small world hey

yeh she plays for Bangor Uni, Wales

i played mixed with her in club nights (we arnt in a league that has mixed) which is a shame as its my fave game

shes says its freezing cold here compared to trinidad lol

**LD rules!** · 02-04-2010, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by noppy

at 5.40 it looks like you defend both shots with a forehand grip so your having to put a lot of effort in and as a result your un balancing yourself.

Through the video it appears the same on most defensive backhand i may be wrong and it just be picture quality fooling me

hmmm, I will have to get back to you on that one, I think on that particular occasion I used a forehand grip cause I was unprepared but usually I use a backhand grip.
May record another video tomorrow, please keep posting feedback on the video it is much appreciated

**Luka89** · 02-04-2010, 05:03 PM

Me and some friends playing a MD. (I'm the one in the light blue shirt/white shorts)

Watch it in HD for great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moQxUD8ia_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irvo8...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmpO...eature=channel

Any comments are welcome on all players

**Mikael** · 02-04-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Luka89

Me and some friends playing a MD. (I'm the one in the light blue shirt/white shorts)

Watch it in HD for great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moQxUD8ia_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irvo8...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmpO...eature=channel

Any comments are welcome on all players

I just had a fast look at the first video, so It will be a short comment, but I notice your stance, both for serving and ready/receiving stance. Do you feel that you are in balance??? Of course that is individuel, but e.g. try for you backhand serving stance to experience with a greater distance between your feets, try and see if you can find a more comfortable/balanced stance, if not don't chance!