Colts
coaching sessions
Junior colts - coaching
Colts
coaching sessions
Planner April - July 2007
Focus on technique - forehand shots. To be used in singles environment. Occasional tactics coaching as and when.
Use 'IDEAS' - Introduce, Demonstrate, Explain, Activity, Summarise
Technique for each shot:
Hand feed to static position. Bring in movement. Occnl targets.
Racket feed with additional shots. Closed/open rally. Dependent rallies.
The planner below is for the ‘coaching element’ in each session (say 35-45 mins). See session plan for components of the rest of each session:
|
Date |
Technical |
Tactical |
|
16th April |
Forehand net shot/reply Lunge, cocked wrist (swan neck), push action |
Creating space, moving opponent, forcing lift/weak return. Slicing the shuttle (back to front) Playing kill/lob instead, deceiving |
|
23rd April |
Movement principles 1 Starting, bounce start, gliding/skimming, feet close to ground |
Pulling opponent out of position |
|
30th April |
Movement principles 2 Approaching, recovery. Ways of moving. |
Maintaining balance |
|
7th May |
Closed |
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14th May |
Backhand low serve. Grip. How: stance, laws, holding shuttle. Where to hit to (target). |
Varying direction and speed to create uncertainty. Used mainly in doubles. |
|
21st May |
Backhand flick serve. Grip, stance, laws, holding shuttle. Flight path and direction – fast and flat. |
Varying speed and direction to create uncertainty. Doubles. Disguising. Use in conjunction with low serve. |
|
28th May |
Closed |
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4th June |
Backhand net shot Lunge, cocked wrist (swan neck), push action |
Creating space, moving opponent, forcing lift/weak return. Slicing the shuttle (back to front) Playing kill/lob instead, deceiving |
|
11th June |
Backhand (O/H) drop shot. Bevel grip. Elbow low on approach. Racket and forearm angle. Pronation-supination. |
Straight and angled replies. Pulling opponent into FC to create space. Low shuttle trajectory. |
|
18th June |
Backhand (O/H) clear/smash. Bevel grip. Elbow low on approach. Racket and forearm angle. Pronation-supination. Arm not fully straightened. Impact point. |
Varying between the two shots. Creating space, building shots. |
|
25th June |
Backhand (forehand) net kill. Grip, movement. Tap action. |
Attempted winner. Possible net shot if shuttle below net tape. |
|
2nd July |
Backhand doubles defence. Positioning, racket position, grip, passive/attacking defence, feet position. Supination through shuttle. |
Converting defence into attack. Driving shuttle back. Directing to space. Blocking to FC. |
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9th July |
Open coaching: ask the coach a question. |
Set up practises/routines accordingly. |
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16th July |
Fun day: Kids v parents/family. |