Session 7 Doubles - Partners in attack In any sport, a doubles pair will be more successful if they work together as a partnership, It is particularly true in badminton, because it is such a fast game, iherefore players need io have a good undersianding of what their partner is likely to do in any given situation. ‘This understanding will grow not only if the partners play together in practice matches, but also if they do their skill training together, so that they better understand the skills that their partner possesses. The most important strategy in doubles is to attack. This is done by: + hitting down + hitting flat * moving forward to the net to take the shuttle as soon as possible In order to carry out this strategy, the following shots need to be played well: 1. The low serve (so that the return of the serve can not be hit down) 2. The return of serve (so that it goes down or flat and can not be attacked) 3. Drives (so that flat, attacking returns of serve can be driven back flat) 4. Smashes and drop shots (to set up intercepts for the partner) 5. Intercepts and net kills at the front of the court (to finish the rallies) Warm up © Jog * Stretch + Hit on court «Badminton movement training (see explanation Session 2) 1. Chasse sideways and every 3rd chasse jump in the air off both legs. The sideways movement should be continuous ie don't stop upon landing from the jump . Lunge walk, A series of giant strides alternating the left and right foot forward. The tempo is slow. Alternate hop and knee raise. Hop oft the left foot, raise the right knee..step onto the right leq and hop while raising the left knee....and continue. n w ‘Badminton NZ Level 2Formation The formation for attack and the T formation for defence are different. A These formations allow the attackers to | A attack from both the front and the back court, and the defenders to defend the width of the court. A= Attacker D = Defender D D ATTACK Most rallies in doubles are won from the net: therefore setting up the net player allows the best chance of winning rallies. What does the front court partner need to know? + Position of attacking partner + Partner's ability to attack from that position + Partner's attack capability + The attacking options from that position (i.e, patterns of attack) + Opponent's defence patterns + Patterns of attack used in the partnership Any deviation in a smash from a planned attack pattern is the smasher's responsibility, ‘Badeinton NZ Level 2TEPER EEE REESE RSE REDE PATTERNS OF ATTACK IN DOUBLES 1. Attack Down the Centre Attack looks for net player to kill weak reply or move back to take next smash 2. Attack at Inside Hip Attack looks for net player to kill weak return at net ‘adminton NZ Level 2 ro > ”3, Attack at Outside Hip ‘Attack looks for smasher to move forward and take net shot to kill. Net player withdraws to cover lift. Training routines 1. Players in pairs on court. Coach calls out either attack or defend - players respond by moving into the appropriate formation Note that the player on the forehand side should go forward rather than the player on the backhand side. Where there is a left and right hander together, this tactic will not apply. 2. Attack and defend as a pair. Start with a singles high serve, so that one pair is attacking and the other pair is defending. Focus on the correct formation, and how quickly this needs to change if the attack is lost or gained w Attack as a pair, Feeder hits high L serve, attacking pair attack the defender until rally is finished, feeder serves next shuttle. Defender stays on” same half court, Rotate roles after 10- 15 shuttles have been used ‘Badminton NZ Level 2 pePHERERP EERE E REE ABAS SE 4. Low serve Tie a string line from one net pole to the other, approximately 20 centimetres above the net (for better players this could be lower- for weaker players it may need to be higher). Players attempt to serve over the net but under the string. Set a target score out of 10 as the standard for the group. Game - doubles Players try to attack as much as possible, Formation is the main focus. Warm down + Jog © Stretch Baximinton N2 Level 2fan G & Session 8 Doubles - Partners in defence Although the main strategy in doubles is attack, it is essential t0 have a strong defence. Pairs who can at least keep the rally going because of their defence, have a chance of beating stronger pairs who might become frustrated at not being able to win rallies easily. ce Warm up * Jog «Stretch « Hit on court = Skipping Skipping is excellent training for power in the lower leg, wrist and forearm, Tempo should be fast, with minimal arm movement and light feet. 5 minutes. Defence Technical points for good defence include: + relax/tighten concept + backhand grip (thumb behind grip) + get the racket and contact point out in front of the body (free the elbow) «small, fast swing when lifting or driving + loose yet firm grip when blocking + keep the feet moving «stand square to the opponent who is smashing ‘Training routines 1. Feeder throws shuttles over arm from the net at the worker's body. Worker lifts shuttles to the back court. Use sets of 15 shuttles. 2. 2 pairs on court, one pair attacks, the other pair defends, Attackers can only hit down, defenders can only hit up. Also focus on formation Defence is critical to good doubles - the ability to lift and turn the shuttle ina block allows pairs to get out of trouble and stay in rallies. Drive and block returns aim to change defence into attack Badminton NZ Level 2Where do the defenders stand and who covers what? in) Player in defence on right court must cover area bounded by crrows. Tactically + straight defender must cover tramlines + crosscourt defender should move forward slightly and cover centre + try to make the opponents continually move + look forward after drive or block defence (Who goes to the net?) Flick serve This is a very useful serve because it keeps the receiver guessing, The flick serve looks like a low serve until the last split second. The key is to follow through with a flick of the wrist. The shuttle should land deep and wide in the tramlines. Training routine : Practise in pairs, serves only. Then partner hits the return of serve. Change roles. . ‘Sackminton NZ Level 2 a tna ne ee eee ee eee eee[HR RER RRR ERB HRR Ree aes First 3 shots The outcome of a rally is often determined by one of the first 3 shots ie the serve, the return of serve or the next shot (the '3 shot). .Most of the mistakes or the winners are played in the first 3 shots, and so the rallies are very short. Tactical serving Below can be seen the most common serves in doubles. The same pattern occurs when serving to the right court, although it is fair to say that the flick down the middle carries with it a greater risk, because there is less margin for error and the server is likely to be the focus of the return of serve. Return of serve It is important to move quickly to the shuttle and to try to hit the return of serve down, or at least flat. Hitting the return of serve up is a bad option. Training routine + In threes - one player serves, one receives and the other plays the third shot. The rally is not continued past this point. Game Full doubles For extra pressure, each pair draws a card from a pack of cards containing only aces, 2's, 3's, 4's and 5's (ace = 1). These numbers represent the score needed for that pair to win the match. Do not show the opponents. Winning pair is the first pait to reach the number of their card. Show opponents the card when winning score achieved Warm down © Jog a * Stretch SBacminton NZ Level 2 3