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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

 

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

 

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.

9th July

Open coaching: ask the coach a question.

Set up practises/routines accordingly.

16th July

Fun day: Kids v parents/family.

 

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