Post videos of yourself playing

[Danstevens]

I am 21, have been playing just a little over 2 years.

Regarding the foot stance when i serve: I think its just been a habit since it allowed me to move more efficiently to the front of the net if they try to play at the net. Though i did think about it and practice with trying my racket foot in front and whilst it feels different, the serve seems more fluid or at least faster. Will try this stance more in the upcoming week to see if i can incorporate it.

If not, it's still not a great issue and you'll be fine with the stance you showed in the videos.

Other than the service stance, you're not too bad at all.

 

[krisss]

No, that's so true and counties are relatively large so they've probably just chosen the most central place or something.

What age group and county do you play in?

The good thing about middlesex is we have two training groups - so the maximum distance we have to drive is 20 minutes.

But this also means that it is pretty split up .

 

[Vodude]

Hii

I would like to request to shows my video
Please understanda that I am start to play about 4 or 5 years ago
I am the second person to serve, black pants, white shirts, beatles like hair cut

Please comment me to improve me:
(link will coming soon - i have upload mp4 from my mobile to
youtube but dont know where the file is...) :crying:

 

[Vodude]

Hii

I would like to request to shows my video
Please understanda that I am start to play about 4 or 5 years ago
I am the second person to serve, black pants, white shirts, beatles like hair cut

Please comment me to improve me:
(link will coming soon - i have upload mp4 from my mobile to
youtube but dont know where the file is...) :crying:

Ahhh.. here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DhypRj4BJI

BEWARE!
I am short, so from back to front Its not gonna be a 2 steps like Lin Dan, I would run from the back to front about 5 steps like going to chase a duck

 

[Danstevens]

Ahhh.. here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DhypRj4BJI

BEWARE!
I am short, so from back to front Its not gonna be a 2 steps like Lin Dan, I would run from the back to front about 5 steps like going to chase a duck

My first impression was that you're not too bad. Not too bad at all.

I'm going to watch the video at least once more before posting a full opinion on you but you don't look awful by any means, in fact, you're pretty good.

I need to film a video of myself playing sometime.

 

[Vodude]

My first impression was that you're not too bad. Not too bad at all.

I'm going to watch the video at least once more before posting a full opinion on you but you don't look awful by any means, in fact, you're pretty good.

I need to film a video of myself playing sometime.

Wohoo at least 1 person appreciate me..
But make sure I am the second person to serve.. (coz the 1st person who serve always chase the birdie around till make me dizzy)
White shirts (actually its a soccer shirt it said Holsten at the front)
It looks like I dont get much birdie as either they affraid of me or i am too noob for them

Looking forward to hear from you Pall, i try to ask them play single against me and post it again..

 

[Vodude]

I play under 15s and under 17s (I'm fifteen but I was fifteen after 1st January meaning I can still play at under 15s this season). I don't play for Nottinghamshire for 2 reasons really, the first and foremost being that there are a few people on the team I don't get on well (and have had some confrontations with) and the second reason simply is distance, the county team trains at Mansfield which is about 45 minutes from where I live. It doesn't sound a lot but that's an hour and a half round trip every training session and it's just really not convenient.

Perhaps I should see if one of the county coaches could give me a tryout again. I guess it's kinda stupid that my main reason for not playing for my county is other people and I think I could somehow persuade my mum to take me to training sessions/matches. Anyway, if there is an update, I'll let you know.

Holly Cr*p.. i am twice older than u

 

[Derek S-H]

Wohoo at least 1 person appreciate me..
But make sure I am the second person to serve.. (coz the 1st person who serve always chase the birdie around till make me dizzy)
White shirts (actually its a soccer shirt it said Holsten at the front)
It looks like I dont get much birdie as either they affraid of me or i am too noob for them

Looking forward to hear from you Pall, i try to ask them play single against me and post it again..

Yes, not bad.
I would only say: try and keep your racket up and in front of you, not down by your sides or behind your head.
And work on your movement, you still seem to react to shuttles as opposed to anticipating them.
Hope this helps.
Derek

 

[Vodude]

Yes, not bad.
I would only say: try and keep your racket up and in front of you, not down by your sides or behind your head.
And work on your movement, you still seem to react to shuttles as opposed to anticipating them.
Hope this helps.
Derek

"...try and keep your racket up and in front of you..."
Whole people always told me this since earlier I play badminton until these days.. I have to admit this, but my self dont know why i have such bad habit

racket behind my head is to be extra carefull that we sometimes smash our own friends LOL

my movement, yes, i also surprise that it seems i am stand like a statue, i should do a little jump like boxing as to improve me reaction..

 

[drifit]

But make sure I am the second person to serve.. (coz the 1st person who serve always chase the birdie around till make me dizzy)
It looks like I dont get much birdie as either they afraid of me or i am too noob for them

few comments,
1) the only thing make me dizzy is the viewcam shaking all the way
2) the hall is too compact. both sides of court are ok. the rear, wall too close to the court.....
3) why there is a shuttle below the net? not distracting?
4) you play good. keep-up the good work.

 

[Vodude]

few comments,
1) the only thing make me dizzy is the viewcam shaking all the way
2) the hall is too compact. both sides of court are ok. the rear, wall too close to the court.....
3) why there is a shuttle below the net? not distracting?
4) you play good. keep-up the good work.

Thanks..
To answer your questions:
1. The person use my Nokia 5700 is a photographer/wedding cameramen
2. He he he.. its cheap about RM 80 or USD 25 / calender month
- most of us only afford buy a fake Yonex, except me use 2nd at900t
3. All of people (including me) are stingy b*st*rd.. no one kind heart to give free birdie (except my oponent - the non-eye glasses)
4. Thanks Mate

 

[Danstevens]

Wohoo at least 1 person appreciate me..
But make sure I am the second person to serve.. (coz the 1st person who serve always chase the birdie around till make me dizzy)
White shirts (actually its a soccer shirt it said Holsten at the front)
It looks like I dont get much birdie as either they affraid of me or i am too noob for them

Looking forward to hear from you Pall, i try to ask them play single against me and post it again..

Singles would be good to see.

Holly Cr*p.. i am twice older than u

LOL

Yes, not bad.
I would only say: try and keep your racket up and in front of you, not down by your sides or behind your head.
And work on your movement, you still seem to react to shuttles as opposed to anticipating them.
Hope this helps.
Derek

All are valid points. May I add that your serve and maybe it's just the video giving this impression, seems to float quite high over the net - better opponents would either kill it straight off or play a push and pout you on the defensive to start with. Saying that, your service at around 1:13 looks much better and the serve on the whole, remains better than before throughout the rest of the video so good work for improving that during the game.

When receiving serve, it is often better to try and play a net shot or push than lift - try and make your opponents lift and put you on the attack as opposed to the other way around.

Footwork could use some improvement - when you return the drop at 1:15, you go barrelling towards the net and seem to barely manage to stop. You probably could've made the same shot with a lot more control had you opted to take one step and a lunge. Also, anticipating the shuttle and then using good footwork to get there would help you to take the shuttle earlier and do more with it.

When returning smashes, if you can make a shorter (as in like a net/drop shot) or flatter return (more like a drive), you will find your opponents cannot smash again and you have brought yourself/your pair back in to the rally. Sometimes, this just isn't possible though.

Another thing to work on is consistency, at around 1:56 (just before), you put a fairly simple shot in to the net and lose the point. Consistency will come in time though so don't worry - just practise.

At 2:02, you only just get to the shuttle and attempt a cross court net shot. It's an ambitious shot choice and I commend you for that but you didn't get there quick enough to play it properly and make it. A straight net shot that goes over has to be better than a cross court one that goes in to the net. If you get there in time to go cross-court, do it by all means but if not, a good straight net shot is also fine.

At 3:08, you show the attacker too much court. Your partner covered one service box yet you stayed in the centre, leaving the other fairly open, your opponents capitalised. When on the defenesive, try and get side by side with your partner, it helps a lot.

At 4:10(ish), you play a pretty nice net shot and really make your opponent reach for it, well done.

So, to conclude, you seem to get better as the video goes on and although I have posted a lot of things that could be improved, quite a few just occurred once so there's not really a problem as such with them, just look at them and work out how to fix it for next time. Basically, if you sorted your footwork, read the game a bit better and kept your racket up, most of the mistakes wouldn't have happened so there isn't a great deal to work on, just the fundamentals and everyone can always improve their footwork, game reading and alertness. On the whole, you are not bad at all.

 

[krisss]

Thanks..
To answer your questions:
1. The person use my Nokia 5700 is a photographer/wedding cameramen
2. He he he.. its cheap about RM 80 or USD 25 / calender month
- most of us only afford buy a fake Yonex, except me use 2nd at900t
3. All of people (including me) are stingy b*st*rd.. no one kind heart to give free birdie (except my oponent - the non-eye glasses)
4. Thanks Mate

$25 USD per Month!

I wish they had them kin of prices in england.

Most places in england will charge $10-15 dollars for one hour .

 

[Danstevens]

$25 USD per Month!

I wish they had them kin of prices in england.

Most places in england will charge $10-15 dollars for one hour .

Yeah, it's awful.

Oh and krisss, you got mail

 

[Vodude]

Thanks Dan, I'll keep that in mind

$25 USD per Month!

I wish they had them kin of prices in england.

Most places in england will charge $10-15 dollars for one hour .

Hii Kriss, sorry I got a little mistake there..
With today USD to Indonesian Rupiah rate, It should be USD 23.15
And keep in mind, its per calender month, so howmany weeks in a moths there is, it will be the same..
And the price is for tuesday and thursday from 4PM to 7PM

I think i will start new thread and ask people how much they pay for the court.. who knows I am the cheapest in the world

 

[krisss]

Thanks Dan, I'll keep that in mind



Hii Kriss, sorry I got a little mistake there..
With today USD to Indonesian Rupiah rate, It should be USD 23.15
And keep in mind, its per calender month, so howmany weeks in a moths there is, it will be the same..
And the price is for tuesday and thursday from 4PM to 7PM

I think i will start new thread and ask people how much they pay for the court.. who knows I am the cheapest in the world

yeah that would be cool , see which countries charge the least - england isn't going too do well :crying:.

But first check if theres already a thread there .

Don't want to get shouted at by a mod .

 

[Monster]

I pay USD 12 per month for my club membership and I can play anytime from 10am to 10pm, if I have the strength everyday.

 

[LD rules!]

I wish my camera was better or I would try and get some videos up of me!
I haven't played since Friday which for me is a long time I shall try and get some videos taken tomorrow as I am playing I know my strenghs and weakenesses I just need them confirmed
Strenghs
1. Drop shots and netshots
2. Anything that is deceptive
3. Anything crosscourt I.e smash
4. Reactions (I used to play as a goal keeper in football so I have good reactions and I am able to get to the shot in time)
Weaknesses
1. I have a habit of not getting back to the centre however when I start to move I am quite quick or so says my coach
2. I lack power however I have the angle this only applies to smash
I'll getthe videos up soon !

 

[venkatesh]

So, to conclude, you seem to get better as the video goes on and although I have posted a lot of things that could be improved, quite a few just occurred once so there's not really a problem as such with them, just look at them and work out how to fix it for next time. Basically, if you sorted your footwork, read the game a bit better and kept your racket up, most of the mistakes wouldn't have happened so there isn't a great deal to work on, just the fundamentals and everyone can always improve their footwork, game reading and alertness. On the whole, you are not bad at all.

Wow! Free lessons from Danstevens. I'll try posting videos too. I'd appreciate constructive criticisms for my improvement

 

[drifit]

Wow! Free lessons from Danstevens. I'll try posting videos too. I'd appreciate constructive criticisms for my improvement

this is the best way that other members can comment or guide.
there are many just post/write "how to improve my smash?" "how improve my defend?" etc... quite hard to imagine the technique that you use.