So, quick intro. I've been playing for about 2 years, and recently decided to get a coach for the past 4 weeks doing 1 x 1h classes per week.
During the training I do quite well, can manage 20 dropshots with the same shuttle. Movement is my biggest weakpoint, but even that is coming along quite ok.
However, when actually playing (always doubles), I'm finding it really hard to put that in practice. All my dropshots and nets miss. Smashes don't come through, or are really weak and easily blocked, netshots always come short, or I end holding the racket in the most awkward position when blocking a shot and end up missing the block. The split step and movement also doesn't happen organically or happen at all.
It usually ends up with me feeling a bit frustrated, which makes everything just spiral further down. I know I shouldn't get annoyed, but it's a bit hard not to, seeing as how well practice goes.
Is this just part of the initial learning curve, or am I doing something fundamentally wrong? I just want to get better, but too often it feels like I've barely learned anything. I get particularly demotivated when missing really easy shots.
I'll post a video of practice on Wednesday, and one of an actual game later during the week.
But yeah, appreciate any advice.
During the training I do quite well, can manage 20 dropshots with the same shuttle. Movement is my biggest weakpoint, but even that is coming along quite ok.
However, when actually playing (always doubles), I'm finding it really hard to put that in practice. All my dropshots and nets miss. Smashes don't come through, or are really weak and easily blocked, netshots always come short, or I end holding the racket in the most awkward position when blocking a shot and end up missing the block. The split step and movement also doesn't happen organically or happen at all.
It usually ends up with me feeling a bit frustrated, which makes everything just spiral further down. I know I shouldn't get annoyed, but it's a bit hard not to, seeing as how well practice goes.
Is this just part of the initial learning curve, or am I doing something fundamentally wrong? I just want to get better, but too often it feels like I've barely learned anything. I get particularly demotivated when missing really easy shots.
I'll post a video of practice on Wednesday, and one of an actual game later during the week.
But yeah, appreciate any advice.