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2015 Yonex Open Japan SuperSeries: Finals (13 Sept)
Author: CLELY Venue : Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo-JPN Total prize-money : US$275,000 Tournament website : http://yonexopenjp.com/2015/en/ Tournament time-table : http://yonexopenjp.com/2015/en/schedule.html Ticket Information : http://yonexopenjp.com/2015/en/ticket.html BWF ...
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Problem: Training hard but not improving against those I should beat easily…
Reference: http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php/142595-Fatigue-is-getting-bigger-amp-over-swinging-easy-high-serves Problem summary: I train hard and to my limits. I have put more than 20 hours this week but my regular opponents are getting closer scores to me whereas before, I ...
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English:Chinese mandarin badminton translations
There are many youtube videos on badminton using mandarin. Let’s face it, trying to understand mandarin is a tricky business. Got a mandarin teacher? He or she might not be familiar with badminton terms. Perhaps you have difficulty understanding your mandarin speaking coach. You might be ...
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Designing a badminton hall
Building a badminton hall is something most people rarely get involved in. If you do get the chance, Sport England produces an excellent document on the technical specifications. There are some practical points to consider in the planning process. Height – This is the effective clearance ...
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Do I need badminton coaching? Is it effective or worthwhile?
After enjoying the great game for a while, it’s natural to wonder, “Can I improve?” After all, you may go to some of your playing partners and ask them for advice on techniques to play better. Perhaps you might go to youtube and look though the coaching videos. Yet, ...
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Differences in training philosophy of two coaches
Serious learning and training for badminton requires a coach’s input. In an earlier article, we mentioned it takes time for a coach to develop the rapport with the learner. Sometimes life circumstances take a turn and the learner may require to move to a different coach with a different ...
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You know you are a badminton fanatic when…
You play more than three times a week. You own more than two rackets. You would rather play Badminton than go on a date. You have called in sick to work to go play Badminton. You have a Badminton net set up inside your house. Your primary requirement for a boyfriend/girlfriend is their ...
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Excuses to give when you lose a game…
My partner was lousy Shuttle went through hole in the net The lights were glaring That was your ball, partner Tournament shuttle was bad Linesman was cross-eyed My string was too loose The ball was too fast I wore new shoes I was ‘off’ today. I think I’m sick I was not yet ...
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