True, but not everyone has access to a coach who knows what he/she is doing. I have to travel at least 150 km to get that. The book is the next best thing. Plus, I want to read what is the latest info on technique out there. There are always exception like self-taught chefs or badminton players.
I need all the help that is available so just I 'm just about to start training with a coach in a group to see how it goes. But seriously, it is great that international players or coaches are willing to pass on knowledge and in whatever form it may be in and we can learn from them... just like people in this forum who share their knowledge.
Exactly! Exactly, OTFK. There are lots of coaches/trainers who are very good players but can't explain the techniques to their students. Then are those who do understand but are unwilling to reveal what they know for different reasons. This book (Advanced Badminton Techniques) can actually help those undergoing coaching, it can help them get ideas/realizations to understand techniques they might have a hard time "getting."
For those of us who live in North America and are away from major badminton centres, this is the next best thing. I cannot wait to see the e-book. vip_m thank you for making this available to us (the not so fortunate ones in North America).
I think there is a catch for selling on ebay. Shipping cost! Based on what vip_m said, the cost of shipping from Asia may be as much as the book itself! In that case, I would prefer to get an e-book rather than paying for the shipping. If I want, I can print it out or read on screen (either way is good).
In the U.S. we can send small items, 4lbs. or less via "Global Priority Mail" flat-rate envelope (small) for $5.25 or large for $9.50. I'm willing to pay that much for shipping.
want to buy the book (both hard & soft copies) vip_m, Can I buy the book from you? I'm willing to pay the shipping to USA. Moreover, if I bought the hardcopy book, can I get a discount buying the ebook? Like just paying for the additional sections? I don't like ebook that can't be printed out but I understand your concern of pirated copies. please let me know. how should we work out the logistics (without spamming the whole forum)? Thank you.
NEW! Advanced Badminton Techniques book is now available on-line! By popular demand, the Acrobat PDF version of "Advanced Badminton Techniques" is now available for download purchase at... http://instructoons.com/book/ Once your payment has been confirmed, you'll receive an email with a link to download the book as well as an extra article: "Badminton Psychological Techniques" which is an expansion of a topic in the book ("good stuff"). Unlike the printed version, the download version is full-color and has additions not yet included in the current print run of the book. Enjoy! May your game reach greater heights!
Best Book On Badminton [FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif][/FONT]"Advanced Badminton Techniques" by Butch Oreta and Vip Malixi Filled with step-by-step photographs and diagrams, former national-badminton-team coach and teaching-expert Butch Oreta and writer Vip Malixi reveal the secrets of world class players in this thorough yet easy-to-read, accessible book. Readers will learn to do the different shots—the serve, the jump smash, the tumbling net drop, drives, pushes, etc.—just like the elite players. They’ll find out the different psychological tactics to handle pressure situations; gain an impenetrable defense; learn the keys to greater stroke power, speed, control and deception. Whether you're a beginner or the best, this is your guide to better badminton! Download/purchase now at... http://instructoons.com/book/ Details: [FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]Unlike in golf and tennis when being a teaching professional can be a lucrative profession, for badminton, the sport is not yet popular enough to support and sustain dedicated teachers of the sport. This situation is reflected in the currently available badminton instructional books: most are written by former players instead of teaching professionals thus they merely skim the surface of the sport, not really going in-depth into how best to explain and teach the proper techniques. Luckily through the confluence of factors, this is about to change. Butch Oreta, a veteran of the game and a true teaching professional (for aside from playing the game, Butch has researched and studied the various techniques of elite players and has never stopped looking for ways to best teach the sport) and Vip Malixi, a writer, badminton enthusiast, illustrator and DTP expert (computer desktop publishing) have joined forces to come up with THE badminton instructional book. Butch Oreta's and Vip Malixi's "Advanced Badminton Techniques", using step-by-step photos, diagrams and illustrations with easy-to-read and understand descriptions, reveal the strokes, techniques and tactics of elite players. This is groundbreaking for it finally gives regular club players and novices the opportunity to access to the actual techniques used by varsity, national and even international players. This can only lead to a raising of the skill level of the game, the increased popularity of the sport, and more enjoyment by its participants. [/FONT]
I'm not keen on a book that I can't print but I understand why you are doing this. How much would postage be to the UK and would you be willing to sell me a copy (either directly or via eBay)? Thanks.
Re: not being able to print the book Hi. For those who are interested in the book but are reluctant because they would be unable to print it out, they can contact me for a solution. Please go to... http://instructoons.com/book/ ...and click on the e-mail link. thanks, vip
Badminton Techniques book now available! If you're like me, you probably envied your tennis and golfing buddies because they had all these books, videos, coaches, and training camps to choose from when it comes to learning to play better. Why didn't we have the same variety of good instructional books for badminton? Well publishers have told me that the current market for our sport is too small to justify the investment in time, money and resources to come up with a really good book. Well, I wasn't satisfied with this. So I took the bull by the horns and convinced Butch Oreta, one of the best badminton teaching professionals in my country (and probably up there in the world) to reveal the techniques of world-class badminton players so we mere mortals can actually learn them and apply them to our own games with the hopeful result of better play and more enjoyment of the sport. After several months of videos, photographs, writing, laying out, editing, we've come with our masterpiece: "Advanced Badminton Techniques". Just like the best golf and tennis instructional manuals, this book is intuitive, evenly-paced. The text are short and very readable, yet complete and clear. There are loads of pictures to explain everything. It covers power: teaching you how to have more power in all your strokes: smashes, drives, serves, etc. It teaches control: how to make those deft drops and net shots. It teaches tactics: court rotation in doubles, what to do to overcome the stresses and anxieties of crucial points and remain cool and composed, sports psychology tactics, etc. It teaches the secret stamina techniques employed by world-class players so that you're almost never tired no matter how many smashes you pound throughout the match. It explains in step-by-step fashion how to do the most-requested techniques: jump smash, tumbling net drop, high backhand, late shots, etc. It mentions the common faults and how to avoid them and it gives great tips used by top players all throughout. So if you're interested in getting better at badminton, check out "Advanced Badminton Techniques" at... http://instructoons.com/book/ "Whether you're a beginner or the best, this is your bible to better badminton!"
Comments from those who've bought the book Here are some comments from people who've bought the book: ---------------- I got the book and it is AWESOME! It's a lot better than the Steven Baddeley book I've been heaping praises on in another thread. First rate content and high quality materials make this book really worth getting and keeping. ---------------- Love the the book! Looks like your book is selling like hotcakes with the badminton community. Can I get another autographed copy? May God bless you with more book sales! Liza -------------- Just got my copy. I've started reading some chapters and I would say it's a great buy! Very informative, lots of pix! sir_taufik -------------- Finally got hold of your book, I appreciated it very much, it's worth my money. Thank you very much writting such a very informative book. I hope someday you could create a video tutorial. -------------- Don't know much about badminton and I just joined Pinoy Badminton. I'm interested in your book because according to the forum your book is so good. -------------- hi vip...(so many people are requesting your book)... aside from jay , i have two others who want copies of your bestseller...naks!!! -------------- Got a copy already..with the first few pages Ive read...it looks very helpful. I really like the step by step approach! I recommend it!!! Rina -------------- Hi. I have read good review from Karen, a fellow Pinoybadminton member like me. She highly recommend it. I'm hoping I could buy an advance copy from you per Karen's advice. I would really appreciate it. Treb
