deception

I know what you're thinking... That's the point. It's why they do it. But it's like when I expect them to do a clear and they do a cross court drop. My feet freeze. Even though I need to (and probably could) reach the shuttle (albeit late/weak return) it's like I just freeze in my tracks and...

Does anyone have ideas for training/drills that can be done to minimise over-commiting to shots due to anticipating incorrectly? It seems training footwork patterns don't help this aspect much - just means I move the wrong way more efficiently before having to turn back :P Ideally able to be...

I've played a few doubles games (both XD/MD) and the games highlighted that I have a strong tendency to lift a shuttle instead of pushing/driving it flat past the front player. I can understand why driving/pushing is advantageous in doubles, as it stops the opposition taking the attack. Why...

One thing covered by my coach today was grip switching, and the timing of it to increase deceptive opportunity. I'd like to share the idea, whether or not you do it already! The way I have always learned to switch grip is during the period where you move the racquet from the neutral split...

Hello, It's nice to have registered and be a part of this badminton loving community. I have been a long time visitor to the badminton central forum and have enjoyed reading the various topics that are posted in these forums! So I decided to post something that has been frustrating me lately...

I've posted on here quite a lot and finally today I attended my first 1:1 coaching session. I've come out of it a little confused - the teaching is much different to what I've seen online, but I am willing to entertain the drills and the teachings out. However, I would like to get some thoughts...

I was playing in a junior doubles competition a couple of weeks ago, and one of my opponents was preparing for an underarm forehand serve, aiming for the back of the court; he pulled his racket back, and the stopped, turned his body for a short flick serve and the gently flicked it forward for a...

Hi, I am a recreational player just playing social badminton.I like to play trick shots/deceptive shots,but i always have this doubt if i would seem a bit cocky or arrogant of some sort. First, I would like to know what's the difference between a trick shot and a deceptive shot, where do you...

this is what i mean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v76v7_rzbiA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meAPr_SKWyg to me it looks like a last minute change from a net shot to a clear/deceptive clear. Is that what it is, if not, how is it meant to be done, and if there is a video, please link it...