CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 17-Jul-2011: Court No.13, 10am to 12noon . See you all there, helmut, KeChong, Jin Hooi-T, etc...... Please be informed that we shall be at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, but be located at Court No.13. Jack-X requested for us to do 'Doubles Low Services', together with 'Return of Services', but no news from him whether he is coming or not ??? .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 17-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) . Sunday CCC CATS at MSAC on 17-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) At this CCC CATS, we worked on Doubles Low Services. It's great to welcome 3 new trainees; (1) Santoso-L (KeChong's friend) (2) Min-W (Wednesday CCC player) (3) Timothy-T (Wednesday CCC player) Hope that they have enjoyed our coaching. Some comments; * Helmut-H and Wendy-L have improved greatly; Smoothly pushing the shuttlecock over the net. * KeChong-K, Shaoqi-C and Jack-X are using more of their wrists' action than their elbows'. Some reminders to how to direct/control our Low Service; * Let the thumb of our grip to be used as the main control. * Have the racket face shining at the target. * To execute longer Services, we need a longer follow-through. * Give less time for the Receiver; therefore serve nearer/at the Service Line. * etc, etc, ...... Lunch after our session was held at In 2 Noodles, a Malaysian restaurant at South Melbourne. http://www.my247.com.au/melbourne/In-2-Noodles.12290 .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 24-Jul-2011: Court No.4, 10am to 12noon . Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 24-Jul-2011, we shall be at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, and be located at our usual court: on Court No.4. Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Footwork', together with our 'Overhead Forehand Clears'. .
CCC CATS on Sunday 24-Jul-2011: Usual time and usual court . Repost: Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 24-Jul-2011, we shall be at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, and be located at our usual court: on Court No.4. Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Footwork', together with our 'Overhead Forehand Clears'. .
Badminton World Rankings Lists . Hi CCCers, Trainees wishing to follow the World Rankings, here is the link; http://bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=14955 The latest rankings, as at today, were updated yesterday, Thursday 21-Jul-2011. .
2011 Canada Open Grand Prix: Watch the Live Stream . Hi CATS CCCers, Trainees wishing to watch live matches of the 2011 Canada Open GP, here is the link; http://www.badmintonlife.com/2011/yonex-canada-open-2011-live-stream/ .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 24-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) . Sunday CCC CATS at MSAC on 24-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) At this CCC CATS, we worked on Footwork, together with our 'Overhead Forehand Clears'. Unfortunately, Min-W and Jack-X could not attend, because this lesson was organised for them. Hope that everyone have enjoyed our coaching. Some comments; * Helmut-H and Wendy-L have improved greatly with their 'control' stroke; the Lift and the Bounce. * KeChong-K, Shaoqi-C and Jin Hooi-T are using more 'Follow Through' action now. * Santoso-L will need more practice with the 'Singles High Service'. * Timothy-T is learning quite fast with the 'Footwork' instruction. Some reminders to how to direct/control our Overhead Forehand Clears; * Let the index finger of our grip to be used as the main control. * Have the racket face shining at the direction we wish to send the shuttlecock. * Have our 'Follow Through' more precisely executed. * For longer Clears, we need to not have the shuttlecock trajectory going too high. * Power comes from all joints in our body, from our ankle up to our wrist. * 'Timing' - For this, we need more practice. * etc, etc, ...... Lunch after our session was held at Meetbowl, an Indonesian restaurant at 95 York St, South Melbourne; http://www.womow.com.au/biz/Meetbowl-South-Melbourne/ .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 31-Jul-2011: Court No.17, 11am to 1pm . Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 31-Jul-2011, we shall be training at different time: from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and be located: on Court No.17 (at the back of the Table-Tennis Hall). This is because MSAC is hosting a Tournament in the main hall on Sunday 31st July from 8.30am until 7pm. (I just found the email from MSAC). Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Level Doubles – (Players' Positions)', to teach trainees 'how to position ourselves when playing Level Doubles'. .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 31-Jul-2011: Different court & Different time . Reminder: Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 31-Jul-2011, we shall be training at different time: from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and be located: on Court No.17 (at the back of the Table-Tennis Hall). This is because MSAC is hosting a Tournament in the main hall on Sunday 31st July from 8.30am until 7pm. (I just found the email from MSAC). Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Level Doubles – (Players' Positions)', to teach trainees 'how to position ourselves when playing Level Doubles'. .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 31-Jul-2011: Court No.17, 11am to 1pm . See you there, Helmut (11:00am-1:00pm). .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 31-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) . Sunday CCC CATS at MSAC on 31-Jul-2011 (A Short Report) At this CCC CATS, we worked on Level Doubles – (Players' Positions); to teach trainees 'how to position ourselves when playing Level Doubles'. I think everyone have enjoyed this chapter. Some comments; * Helmut-H, having done this chapter several times, committed no wrong positioning at all. * KeChong-K, Jin Hooi-T and Timothy-T are learning quite fast. * Santoso-L will need more practice; to remember to move into correct positions with less hesitation. Some reminders; * Staying Front And Back is to attack. * Staying Side By Side is to defend. * The positions we get into, is dependent on where (in space) the shuttlecock is. * After a Lift and/or Clear, we need to get into a Square position to defend. * Remember how to move into which halves when we Square. * Remember our areas of control when in Front And Back and Squre formations. * Remember that the 'Partner of the Receiver of the Service has to be as alert as the Receiver'. * etc, etc, ...... Lunch after our session was held at Curry Bowl, an Indian restaurant at 250 Elizabeth St, Melbourne City; http://www.meetmethere.com.au/restaurant/vic/melbourne/4900/curry_bowl .
CCC CATS on Sunday 07-Aug-2011: Usual time and usual court . Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 07-Aug-2011, we shall be training at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, and be located at our usual court: Court No.4 (in the main Badminton Hall). Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Level Doubles – (Match Tactics)', to teach trainees 'how to formulate a plan for attaining a particular goal when playing Level Doubles'. .
A good video clip of good Footwork - Moving Backward . Hi CCC CATS, I have always wanted to find a video clip of good Footwork - Moving Backward. Just found this link; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4G9fdJAEyw&feature=player_embedded Watch the transfer of weight. It's 1-2-3-4(Ready) and then move forward (Jump to hit). .
CCC CATS on Sunday 07-Aug-2011: Usual time and usual court . Reminder: Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 07-Aug-2011, we shall be training at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, and be located at our usual court: Court No.4 (in the main Badminton Hall). Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Level Doubles – (Match Tactics)', to teach trainees 'how to formulate a plan for attaining a particular goal when playing Level Doubles'. .
CCC CATS on Sunday 07-Aug-2011: Usual time and usual court . OK KeChong, See you and Santoso there. .
CCC CATS at MSAC on Sunday 07-Aug-2011 (A Short Report) . Sunday CCC CATS at MSAC on 07-Aug-2011 (A Short Report) At this CCC CATS, we worked on Level Doubles – (Match Tactics)', to teach trainees 'how to formulate a plan for attaining a particular goal when playing Level Doubles'. I think everyone understand that our tactics depend on our opponents' positions. Some comments; * Helmut-H, having done this chapter several times, knows the Push Shot well. * Shaoqi-C's Dab Shots have also improved. * KeChong-K, Wendy-L and Timothy-T are learning quite fast. * Santoso-L will need more practice on lifting the shuttlecock. Some reminders; * Staying Front And Back is to attack. * Staying Side By Side is to defend. * The positions we get into, is dependent on where (in space) the shuttlecock is. * After a Lift and/or Clear, we need to get into a Square position to defend. * Remember how to move into which halves when we Square. * Remember our areas of control when in Front And Back and Squre formations. * Remember that the 'Partner of the Receiver of the Service has to be as alert as the Receiver'. * Use the Push Shot when the back opponent is standing too far back. * Once you Dab, you should expect a Dab return. * Move forward half a step as we Dab. * Attack the Front Triangle and/or Back Triangle when opponents are in Squre formations. *etc, etc, ...... Lunch after our session was held at Chef Lagenda, a Malaysian restaurant at 16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington; http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1540526/restaurant/Victoria/Chef-Lagenda-Flemington .
CCC CATS on Sunday 14-Aug-2011: Usual time but change of court . Hi CCCers, Please be informed that for our CCC CATS on Sunday 14-Aug-2011, we shall be training at our usual time: from 10:00am to 12:00noon, but be located at different court: Court No.14 (in the Table Tennis Hall). Do always check this info thread regularly. This is because there are so many events happening at MSAC; that we can receive late changes to our CCC CATS Program at the very last moment. There is a suggestion from helmut telling me that it's best for me to suggest which chapter/topic to teach based on what I find is lacking amongst our trainees. In our next session, we shall work on 'Dab and Drive'; to teach trainees 'how to excel in these 2 useful strokes/shots when playing Doubles (Level and/or Mixed)'. .
