analyse the performance of a sport skill: badminton backhand short serve

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Analyse The Performance Of A Sport Skill SPO001-1 Fundamentals of coaching

Carl Page (1008889) University of Bedfordshire Mr. D Burns

SPO001-1 Fundamentals of coaching

Carl Page (1008889) Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2

Example of the Ideal Technical Model ............................................................................................ 2

Example That Has ‘Room for Improvement’ ................................................................................... 4

Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 7

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................. 9

Introduction

In this assignment I am scrutinising two executions of a singular particular sport skill which is the

badminton backhand short serve. In which one is pattern of the perfect model, whereas the other is

a model that needs opportunity for progression. Through the use of the library and internet this

research helps me discover the best technical model. Therefore the performance of the sport skill

which has four stages which are the starting position, transition, execution and recovery. Although

being able to report a detailed description of a perfect executing action which incorporates images

and video as well. Additionally with the use of images/videos it provides useful information for

future decisions and development of performers. I have chosen this specif ic serve since it is a good,

safe serve and is used most often in doubles and occasionally in singles. It can be a very effective

serve as the stroke execution is fast.

Example of the Ideal Technical Model

Firstly the starting position of the ideal technical model is

to begin with is a relaxed backhand grip. Also the racket

goes first then shuttlecock onto the racket. However the

motion of moving the racket back towards the body and

back ready to hit shuttlecock. The other arm has to turn so

that the palm faces downwards. As for holding the racket

like forehand except by sliding hand counter-clockwise on

the grip, so the "V" of your thumb and forefinger is over

the top-left bevel of the eight-sided grip.

Figure 1 Ideal Technical Model

starting position.



Whereas the next stage process of the skill is taking the

racket back towards the hip while the non racket arm stays

still and slightly bent while the racket moves forward. This

is for a solid but slightly loose grip, and so that a service

fault doesn’t happen. Thus ready to lift the shuttlecock

diagonally barely over the net. This is done when needing

to hit the shuttlecock over the net to opposition’s side. As

by shifting the racket forward from the body and away

hitting the shuttlecock. Since it helps to generate enough

power and lift into the shuttlecock so that it barley goes

over the net.

Although this is followed by carrying out the skill is the back

swing which is a very short one and the point of impact is in

front of the model as close to the net possible. This is a

shorter length which is short distance shuttle has to move.

The rule on the point of impact model explains that not

suppose to hit it over hand or lowest rib and hand is meant

to bend racket head down so it has an angle not flat. Even

stroking the shuttlecock and following through with the

racket. Along with releasing of shuttlecock at last minute

and hit from hand, following through with a slight turning

the hand so that the palm faces upwards. Furthermore

make sure when following through hold the racket in an

elevated position.

Finally once executed the skill, the ideal technical

model prepares for return and the follow through as

they hit the shuttle very slow, but they cannot stop

their serve once started the swinging motion. Next

they catch their breath and try to get back to where

they think base is. As by moving the whole body to a

different part of the court normally the T. Reason


transition position.


execution position.


recovery position.



being that the model has to be ready for another shot to come their way.

Example That Has ‘Room for Improvement’

While the ‘Room for Improvement’ needs to learn how to serve

effectively the backhand in badminton also legally without

committing a service offence/fault/let. The first forward

movement of the server’s racket head shall be the start of the

service. Whereas with the footwork/stance the server and the

receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite service courts

(Diagram A) without touching the boundary lines of these service

courts. Compared to the perfect model positioning is a lot closer

to the service line without stepping onto the service line

compared to the other model. Jens Eriksson from Badminton

Ireland running demonstration commentary for balance is very

individual. This shown by ‘Room for Improvement’ who’s back

toes up to get higher up and to get better angle since their

further way from service line too.

Figure 5 ‘Room for Improvement’

starting position.

Diagram A. Service court positions.

Figure 5.1 ‘Room for Improvement’

starting position.



However some part of both feet of the server and the

receiver shall remain in contact with the surface of the court

in a stationary position from the start of the service.

Although when right handed yet have the left foot forward

while right foot back shows person has good balance in both

legs. Nevertheless if model is right handed and right leg

forward while left foot back they will have more space this is

the most common. Yet by placing left foot forward won’t

need the space since they have the right technique. Also the

other model demonstrates full concentration when it is their

turn to serve towards their opponent, as they begin

with the correct badminton grip needed to serve the

shuttlecock backhand over the net.

Jens Eriksson from Badminton Ireland explains there is different ways of holding the shuttle, some

pinch top of the shuttle and place in the middle of the racket. While others hold shuttle together

while cork is placed in middle of the racket its difference as individual preferences. The most

common is not to drop shuttle from height but close to racket edge so exactly when wanting to hit

shuttle performer drops it, so hit it from their fingers without hitting their fingers. As holding the

shuttle the arm is straight, bent about 45° just under the top of the hip, greatly ahead of the

abdomen (Davis 1988). Since this improves action for better control and accuracy on the

shuttlecock.

Davis 1988 and Tony Grice Badminton: Steps to Success

reveals the models next phase is putting weight on the balls

of the feet or up on their toes. The whole shuttle shall be

below the server’s waist at the instant of being hit by the

server’s racket. The waist shall be considered to be an

imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest part of

the server’s bottom rib (Purple Line). The shaft of the

server’s racket at the instant of hitting the shuttle shall be

pointing in a downward direction. The movement of

the server’s racket shall continue forwards from the


transition position.


execution position.



start of the service. Move the racket back the short distance back towards to the body. As the

continuation swing “push” guiding the shuttle, just extending the backhand and remaining the wrist

angled since uses small or no wrist action. Strike the shuttlecock 0.5m (18in) in front of the body at

thigh level. Perform short, near to the net. Then twist the arm up to taking the racket-head towards

tape area and move into the net. This means they can get the shuttlecock over to their opponent’s

side to be as successfully and legally as the perfect model.

Tony Grice Badminton: Steps to Success illuminates model in which the ‘Room for Improvement’

should conclude with the racket aloft in route with the shuttlecocks direction. Traverse the racket

above in front of the identical shoulder. Turn the hips and shoulders about and complete by both

upper limbs up (Diagram C). The flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket to

pass over the net so that, if not intercepted, it shall land in the receiver’s service court on or within

the boundary lines (Diagram D). In attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shuttle.

Therefore now if room for improvement model follows these instructions then they will be ready

whenever the shuttlecock returns over the net towards them.

Figure 8 ‘Room for Improvement’ recovery

position.

Diagram D. Backhand Low Serve

follow through and shuttle

complete action.

Diagram C. Backhand Low Serve starting position,

transition and execution movement.



Appendix

Badminton England The Official Laws of Badminton 2006-2007 Page 5 of 32. 9. SERVICE

9.1 In a correct service:

9.1.1 Neither side shall cause undue delay to the delivery of the service once the server and the

receiver are ready for the service. On completion of the backward movement of server’s racket

head, any delay in the start of the service (Law 9.2), shall be considered to be an undue delay;

9.1.2 The server and the receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite service courts

(Diagram A) without touching the boundary lines of these service courts;

9.1.3 Some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain in contact with the

Surface of the court in a stationary position from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until

The service is delivered (Law 9.3);

9.1.4 The server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle;

9.1.5 The whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist at the instant of being hit by the server’s

racket. The waist shall be considered to be an imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest

part of the server’s bottom rib;

9.1.6 The shaft of the server’s racket at the instant of hitting the shuttle shall be pointing in a

downward direction;

9.1.7 The movement of the server’s racket shall continue forwards from the start of the service

(Law 9.2) until the service is delivered (Law 9.3);

9.1.8 The flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket to pass over the net so that,

if not intercepted, it shall land in the receiver’s service court (i. e. on or within the boundary lines);

and

9.1.9 In attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shuttle.

9.2 Once the players are ready for the service, the first forward movement of the server’s racket

head shall be the start of the service.

9.3 Once started (Law 9.2), the service is delivered when the shuttle is hit by the server’s racket or,

in attempting to serve, the server misses the shuttle



Badminton England The Official Laws of Badminton 2006-2007 Page 3 of 32 DIAGRAM A.

Badminton England The Official Laws of Badminton 2006-2007 Page 6&7 of 32. 13. FAULTS

It shall be a ‘fault’:

13.1 if a service is not correct (Law 9.1);

13.2 if, in service, the shuttle:

13.2.1 is caught on the net and remains suspended on its top;

13.2.2 after passing over the net, is caught in the net;

or

13.2.3 is hit by the receiver’s partner;

13.3 if in play, the shuttle:

13.3.1 lands outside the boundaries of the court (i.e. not on or within the boundary lines);

13.3.2 passes through or under the net;

13.3.3 fails to pass over the net;

13.3.4 touches the ceiling or side walls;

13.3.5 touches the person or dress of a player;

13.3.6 touches any other object or person outside the court;

13.3.7 is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke;

13.3.8 is hit twice in succession by the same player. However, a shuttle hitting the head and



the stringed area of the racket in one stroke shall not be a ‘fault’;

13.3.9 is hit by a player and the player’s partner successively;

or

13.3.10 touches a player’s racket and does not travel towards the opponent’s court;

Badminton England The Official Laws of Badminton 2006-2007 Page 7 of 32. 14. LETS

14.1 ‘Let’ shall be called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is no umpire), to halt play.

14.2 It shall be a ‘let”, if:

14.2.1 The server serves before the receiver is ready (Law 9.5);

14.2.2 During service, the receiver and the server are both faulted;

Badminton England The Official Laws of Badminton 2006-2007 Page 5 of 32. 10. SINGLES

10.1 Serving and receiving courts

10.1.1 The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective right service courts when the

server has not scored or has scored an even number of points in that game.

10.1.2 The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective left service courts when the

server has scored an odd number of points in that game.

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