Episode 1: How to Get Power and Consistency in Your Shots

Hi everyone! Welcome to the very first episode of the Questions and Answers (Q & A) series.

How does this work?

So far the questions for the next few episodes have been asked by my students and now I’m inviting you to join in and ask any badminton questions that you may have and I’ll do my best to answer all of them.

All you have to do to participate is

1) View the video in Youtube (Click Here)
2) Post your question/s in the comments section (The more detailed your question, the better the response, e.g what have you tried and the obstacles you faced)

In the meantime, enjoy the first Episode of Q & A of getting power and consistency in your badminton game.

Having difficulty in the power and consistency of your shots?

Fret not, as it is rather common for players who are new to badminton. You are not alone. The shuttlecock simply doesn’t move according to how you want it to, despite your best efforts.

Power

There are two things you need to learn to increase the power of your badminton shots.

First, learn how to comfortably use the full range of motion and find the sweet spot to hit the shuttle.

Second, you need to improve your strength.

One way is to practice power-intensive drills. Another way is to use weighted training to accustom your body to moving with a higher level of weight. The third way is to follow a workout routine at a gym.

Consistency 

Once you have mastered the full range of motion, you are ready to make your shots more consistent. The key is to cultivate muscle memory.

There are several methods you can use to train for consistency.

First, aim to keep the shuttle in the court. Once you can achieve that consistency, then you can work on the quality of your shots.

Second, you need to master your position. When you are out of balance, you will find it difficult to perform techniques properly. The solution is to improve your footwork.

Third is your opponent. Sometimes, you have the wrong opponent. What do I mean? If you opponent is too strong and delivers really fast shots, you will not be able to execute shots properly as the shuttle is simply coming towards you too quickly. Find a training group at a lower level

Fourth, your mental state. If you feel too anxious, or are not well-rested, consistency falls off a cliff. Use relaxation techniques to calm yourself down and slow down the pace of the game.

Lastly, there may also be external factors that affect your performance, such as some wind in the badminton hall, the quality of your shuttlecock, or the whether your badminton string is well-maintained.

If you have more questions, please join our Facebook group below. I look forward to seeing you there.

In the meantime, have fun!

Links
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Scott Herman Fitness Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K6Nmwm-CpI