ladder's drill I guess this video could be helpful for those who are looking at alternate method to train footwork [video=youtube;hweJpRWp65M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hweJpRWp65M[/video] Anyway, we all train hard in the hope that we can do the following at one point of our life: [video=youtube;CQH6QKE9KwE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQH6QKE9KwE[/video] On a more serious note. Is there a method out there to help you develop such explosive strength on your legs like LCW ?
Im doing skipping almost everyday.. And sometimes a bit of footwork shadow ard my house when im free .. Leg strength definitely improved. And not only that, stamina definitely increase. But not enough cause on a bad day sometimes i cant handle 2 hours of singles, got tired like on the third or fourth set. But on good days I can play all 2 hours session. Very good. Get a skipping rope and start skipping, 100, 200 ,300, doesnt matter. Just do it and sweat, and then lay all the strength on court.
Great stuffs really. I am applying this to train my 13 year old son . I am trying to train my son to play badminton, and ask him to be patient with this basics training. Btw, do you guys have any good drills with video clips like this to train the grips? Or any tips to train the children for them not to feel bored with just only foot work and grip without hitting the shuttle?
My training currently consists of gym on Tuesday and Friday (maybe Sunday if I don't do badminton drills) to build up strength, doing weights but very slowly to increase load on muscles. This might not seem like ideal badminton training but I want a bit more muscle to increase stability on court. Specifically focussing on core and legs. It is helping a lot, no more feeling "weak" on court. Then Monday and Thursday is badminton (coaching on Monday for 2 hours as part of a club and 1 hour playing) and Thursday is just playing. Sunday is badminton drills. Footwork, drives, rapid feeds etc. It might not be much but I do have other things to do other than badminton at the moment, so I am trying to get the most out of the time I do have available.
Been routinely doing rope skipping, core training and fast feet for a month or so(following most of the exercise found in this thread) twice every week for about an hour each day. Definitely improve a lot on physical strength and explosive strength. Split steps were faster and I was able to reach steep drop shots consistently which I weren't able to get to a month ago. Is incredible to notice how much pace I can inject in intercepting a flat shots these days without trying too 'hard'. Diving and footwork recovery become smoother too(not recommend if you are playing on concrete) due to better core strength and stronger explosive muscle. Having said that, footwork pattern/timing(for single) and overall speed around the court did not improve as much as I expect them to be. Maybe I was doing it wrong...Any other suggestion to improve your footwork pattern/timing other than doing footwork shadow?
The optimum position for the back leg on the lunge is NOT with the whole foot on the side, it is with the big toe area in contact with the floor. The old fashioned whole of side of rear foot in contact with floor is both a cause of injuries and leads to poorer footwork. Yes, some players lumge in the oldfashioned way and dont get injuries, and some players don't have their lead foot straight and don't get injuried but they are the exception
Hi dlp, Haven't seen you for a while. You referred about the old fashion lunge above, how old is this technique and when it changed/improved?
You are doing good. Yes, you are right. The first apparent improvement is really on the agility reaching out on steep drop shots. Good job. Keep practicing with all the work out. you are doing good. Speed will increase from month to month after 6 months. You'll see yourself on the next level. Well done
Coaching that only the front part of the side of the rear foot is in contact has been best for at least 15 years, surprisingly I still find coaches who use the 1980s style with whole of side of foot on floor. If you see players who slide the whole of the rear foot ask them if they get inner knee / inner ankle problems, this is often the cause.
haha I am physically tired atm, too much training in the last two weeks, after taking time out for my exams. It's hard getting back into it after such a long time out.
Thank you for the information. Maybe in this picture the player is executing the way you are describing? I believe the photo was taken by a BC member, ctjcad http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2999640750106641051gAuFad
Yes that's a good example. The key is to allow the rear foot to slide on that area , then push the sole of the shoe down so the weight is more evenly distributed between legs and both feet used for recovery
