Few players are comfortable with an overly flat style of play. However, this is a very popular tactic among the top players in the world. Peter Gade was the player to popularize this tactic back in the late 90’s when he marched his way to the top of the world rankings. Peter was very dominant for 4 years before Taufik Hidayat, Lin Dan, and Lee Chong Wei started doing so well.
Like no other player before, Peter Gade kept the game very flat. He rarely lifted the shuttle high, and generally kept the shuttle coming down from the back. This style of game requires strong drives and defensive abilities, but can keep your opponent under extreme pressure. Peter Gade was a world junior doubles champion, so he is obviously very comfortable with flat play.
So why does this tactic work so well? A few reasons:
• By focusing on making your opponent really work for a lift from you they are unable to have much time to prepare for smashes
• This is a tactic that few players use, and requires shots that few singles players focus on. By keeping them out of their comfort zone you gain an advantage
• If your fitness is far from the best you make the court feel a little bit smaller for yourself
Like any tactic in badminton you need to be careful hoFew players are comfortable with an overly flat style of play. However, this is a very popular tactic among the top players in the world. Peter Gade was the player to popularize this tactic back in the late 90’s when he marched his way to the top of the world rankings. Peter was very dominant for 4 years before Taufik Hidayat, Lin Dan, and Lee Chong Wei started doing so well.
Like no other player before, Peter Gade kept the game very flat. He rarely lifted the shuttle high, and generally kept the shuttle coming down from the back. This style of game requires strong drives and defensive abilities, but can keep your opponent under extreme pressure. Peter Gade was a world junior doubles champion, so he is obviously very comfortable with flat play.
So why does this tactic work so well? A few reasons:
• By focusing on making your opponent really work for a lift from you they are unable to have much time to prepare for smashes
• This is a tactic that few players use, and requires shots that few singles players focus on. By keeping them out of their comfort zone you gain an advantage
• If your fitness is far from the best you make the court feel a little bit smaller for yourself
Like any tactic in badminton you need to be careful how you execute it, and who you try and use it against. Here are some tips on when you should avoid using this tactic:
• Against someone with poor fitness, make these guys run the full four corners of the court!
• Against a doubles specialist
• If you are not good at drives and flat play
So what do you need to execute this type of tactic?w you execute it, and who you try and use it against. Here are some tips on when you should avoid using this tactic:
• Against someone with poor fitness, make these guys run the full four corners of the court!
• Against a doubles specialist
• If you are not good at drives and flat play
So what do you need to execute this type of tactic?