Being able to identify your weaknesses is not the same as saying 'I want to be better. At all the things.' Anyone can do the latter...
Well I think that if you think that match was impressive, then maybe you don't have a good understanding of tactics in badminton. Like I said already, I do not like games that use poor defence and poor smashes all the time, but they were doing exactly that during their match. I don't care what kind of shuttlecock you use, you're not supposed to utilize the same shots over and over again (for example they would just do net shot, clear, net shot, clear, net shot, clear), otherwise you'll just be predictable to your opponent. They were so repetitive in that video that it shocked me. Honestly when I saw it, I thought it might even be choreographed. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, but you know how in some sports, like wrestling for example, they just cater to an audience and the whole match is practiced beforehand and basically fake? I wouldn't be surprised if that's what is happening there. I bet Lin Dan is a far better player in person but I wouldn't be surprised if the industry makes him cater to the audience sometimes. I've seen olympic players play in person. Yeah I'm self taught for the most part but I was actually taught to play when I was a child by an ex olympic badminton player. Of course over the years I've developed some bad habits but I enjoy being self taught and just having fun with badminton and not taking it too seriously. I also own a badminton club, which attracts all levels, including beginners to tournament players to olympic players. I get to witness some really good games.
Obviously I know what my weaknesses are, that does NOT change the fact that I want to strengthen ALL my skills....
I just found a big resource that covers a lot of things, they even describe all the terms too! http://www.badminton-training.com/ I guess it does exist after all!
Wait, wait... you *own* a badminton club. So you probably already have in your payroll a few good coaches. Just get them to teach you a few things already! Or you think they're useless and the people who pay for their lessons are ignorant?
Just drop it already. This thread is about finding resources. I am not interested in carrying a stupid argument with you.
NOT the kind of resource I have been asking about. Feel free to discuss about coaches elsewhere. I specifically asked for books, videos, online resources. Like this: http://www.badminton-training.com/ I found that myself just earlier and already posted it in this thread, if you haven't seen it yet. Feel free to post any more resources you might recommend in this thread.
CoachingBadminton.com is of course another, but as many have said you can only learn so much without someone to actually critique your play.
Hi Cheung, "In those days, it was harder to find a coach and due to life circumstances, couldn't get one long term." Sadly this hasn't changed much is quite a few parts of the US at least.
You think that site contains EVERYTHING? I believe you are wrong. It is a great site. It does include a lot. But not everything. I do not like to say it, but your responses to people on this thread have been quite rude. I imagine it wasn't intentional, but on the internet, its how it can come across sometimes. To give you some pointers from where I have learnt the most: Shot technique: badminton life do a couple of DVDs. One is called the "essentials of badminton technique" and contains how to do every basic shot (not trick shots), both straight and cross court. http://www.badmintonlife.com/long/ (example video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ui5GQOG4A) The same site also does a great DVD called ultimate badminton athlete, which is a full professional level fitness regime for badminton players (developed by a guy who (at some point) was in charge of fitness in canada team) The site you mentioned is good for lots of things and are constantly bringing out new material. The Chen Wehua training series is very good for shot production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGKOLrzwSAo (examples video) The Zhao Jianhua & Xiao Jie training series is very good for random bits of advice about shots, grips, footwork and tactics: first video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw_S49Q8LCk There is a version of these videos with english subtitles if you like that sort of thing. The Jimmy Lin videos are quite good: Footwork (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHE-Lly9FPs&list=PL2078E0C68066EA67) Forehand (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNVC5PVJyPQ) Backhand (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07XrnkvVSCU) You have already been given the link to coaching-badminton and badminton bible. Badminton bible is great for theory, shot names, basic grips, footwork patterns etc. Coaching badminton has some good (and some not so good) instruction. Older videos are better from this site. In particular, there is a DVD called "play to win" by Lee Jae Bok which is quite good. There is also bestoncourt. They have a great series of videos on basics through to advanced techniques, and have some great routines for how to improve as an advanced player e.g. suggestions for drills to do in practice to develop singles defence etc etc. Here is a link: http://www.bestoncourt.com/ You have already been pointed to the bwf channel for their coaching advice. I find their advice quite basic and inferior to other sources for many things, but they have some good videos on tactics. There is also the badminton england instructional series. Here is an example video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlW8_PdYbw This source is fine but not very detailed. The links I have provided are a starting point. If I can think of the numerous other sources I have seen, I will post them. Good luck to you. p.s. if you are looking for workout programs to follow etc. that include all the training regimes (hitting and physical) for badminton players, I have never seen such a resource. Please let me and everyone else know if you find a good one in your travels.
Start with BWF official video: http://www.bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=19996 Coach Lee: https://www.youtube.com/user/coachingbadminton Better Badminton https://www.youtube.com/user/betterbadminton Zhao Jianhua https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBDE1E42B3A9BC37 Chen Weihua (who had trained Lin Dan, JYJ, Wang Xin and LXR) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL45BED91D711E59AE But watching videos is not enough. You need to join a group session to do drills. And then you need hire a coach for individual lessons. You can ask questions here at BadmintonCentral as there are many good coaches here.
Without doubt the most exciting and dynamic player to have ever graced a badminton court !!!! He had all the tools and weapons and then some .... although sometimes too many !!! Watching him take Joko Suprianto apart in the 1990 All England is an enduring memory ... https://youtu.be/UKEqE7ABNmU
