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TRAINING SET-UPSTRAINING SET-UPS

In the following pages we are suggesting 12 basic drills that you can try with one

Knight Trainer, and a 13th that requires 2 Knight Trainers. Use these drills as an

introduction to the Knight Trainer’s world of possibilities, and begin adding your own

variations.

As you modify these drills and develop your own, please share your ideas with other

Knight Trainer users by sending us the details, to be added to future editions of this

guide.

With comments,questions, criticisms or suggestions, write to us at:

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Suggested base position for player

Suggested placement of Knight Trainer

Points to ponder

These symbols are used on the following pages

Eyeguards strongly recommended around

the Knight Trainer

PRACTICE: NET SHOTS- RETURNING A NET SHOT

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SUGGESTED FREQ. SETTING

NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set for net shotsNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

9 (3.5 secs)

7 (2.5 secs)

5 (1.5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer 1’ ahead of the short service line to feed net shots

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and advances to the left forecourt to hit a straight net shot.

?After hitting the shot, the player returns to the ready position, waits and then repeats the action.

?This drill should also be performed using the right fore court. Advanced players can alternate hitting hitting straight and crosscourt net shots.

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

15

0

17

Players should not move until

the Knight Trainer plays its shot.

15

0

15

Adjust velocity, angle and direction for the desired net

shot

PRACTICE: ATTACK THE NET-KILLING NET SHOTS

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set for tight net shotsNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

5 (1.5 secs)

4 (1 secs)

3 (.67 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer 1’-1.5’ from the net

?The player begins in the ready position on the short service line towards the middle, with racquet up, ready to attack the net shot.

?For each shot, the player jumps in, striking the shuttle at the highest possible point, to hit it downwards, and then bounces back to ready position.

?This routine develops quick short movements in the forecourt and aggressive action at the net. This is ideal for doubles and mixed doubles players.


FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

MAX+

0

8



0

8

MAX+

Use different techniques for dealing aggressively with very

tight net shots - flat hits, brushes, etc.

Modify our recommended settings as necessary to feed tight net shots. Make the shot

at least a bit tighter and/or more frequent than the player

is comfortable with.


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PRACTICE: DRIVES THROUGH MID COURT

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT


NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set to send drives at the player in the mid courtNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

-10-12.5

25

VELOCITY65

7 (2.5 secs)

6 (2.0 secs)

3-5 (0.67- 1.5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer 3’ behind the short service line to send drives to centre court, straight at the player.

?The player begins in a squatting position 5 feet behind the service line on the center line of the court, with racquet up.

?The player’s drives should be kept as low as possible.


25Moving the Knight Trainer towards the net is another

way to increase drive difficulty

Return drives with drives, initially straight down the center line of the court.

More advanced players will alternate the direction of

their drives, always keeping their drives as low as

possible

Novice:

Intermediate:

Advanced:

7585-99

8085

90-99


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To fine-tune the drive, raise or lower the Knight Trainer


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PRACTICE: DRIVES DOWN THE SIDELINES

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT


NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set to send drives down a sidelineNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

-10-12.5

25

VELOCITY65

8 (3 secs)

6 (2.0 secs)

5 (1.5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line to send drives parallel to the side line, close to the side line.

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and moves to the sideline to return the Knight Trainer’s drive with a straight drive.

?The player’s drives should be kept as low as possible.

?The player returns to the centre after each drive and waits for the next shot.

3’ behind the


25Moving the Knight Trainer

towards the net is one way to increase drive difficultyNovice:

Intermediate:

Advanced:

7585-99

8085

90-99



Return drives with drives, playing them

parallel to the side line. .

This drill can also be done with the Knight Trainer on the centre line, aimed towards the

side line

To fine-tune the drive, raise or lower the Knight Trainer


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PRACTICE: RETURNING SHORT SERVES

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set for short serves to the TNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

18 (8 secs)

14 (6 secs)

12 (5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer service line for short serves.

?The player begins in the ready position to receive short serves. This will vary according to the level of the player, and whether the returns are intended for singles or doubles.

?Targets can be placed on the court to increase concentration and to develop and measure accuracy.

at the short


Allow the player enough time between serves to return to the receiving position and to prepare to receive.

Players can work on a specific return or can

vary their returns

Vary settings to practice serve returns from other

points along

FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

9

0

27


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PRACTICE: RETURNING LONG DOUBLES SERVES

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set for flick serves to back of doubles service box, down the middleNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

18 (8 secs)

14 (6 secs)

12 (5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer at the short service line for long doubles serves.

?The player begins in the ready position to receive a doubles serve. This position will vary according to the level of the player.



Allow the player enough time between serves to return to the receiving position and to prepare to receive.

Work on a specific return or vary the

returns

Vary settings to practice serve returns

from other points along the back service line

FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

23

0

63


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PRACTICE: OVERHEAD FULL COURT CLEARS

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set for a deep clear to the right or left cornerNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

10 (4 secs)

9 (3.5 secs)

8 (3 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line for a clear to the right baseline corner.

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and then moves to the back right corner of the court to hit a full court overhead clear straight down the singles court side line.

?After hitting the shot, the player returns to the ready position, waits for the next shot and then repeats the action.

?This drill should also be performed using the back left corner of the court.

?Advanced players can alternate hitting overhead full court clears both straight as well as across the court.

3’ behind the


For less capable players, in order to

shorten the clear, move the Knight Trainer away from the net or reduce

the velocity

FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

30

25

90

30

25

90




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PRACTICE: CROSS COURT DROP, COMBINED WITH SHADOW NET PLAY

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED


18 (8 secs)

14 (6 secs)

11 (4.5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line for a clear to the right baseline corner.

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and moves to the back of the court to return the clear with a cross court drop shot.

?After hitting the shot, the player moves to left corner of the net and simulates a shot at tape height.

?The player then returns to the ready position, waits for the next clear and then repeats the real cross court drop shot and the shadow net shot.

?This drill should also be performed using the back left corner of the court and the right front at the net

3’ behind the



shorten the clear move the Knight Trainer away from the net or reduce

the velocity

FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

30

25

90

30

25

90




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PRACTICE: SMASHING SHORT CLEARS

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NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED


10 (4 secs)

9 (3.5 secs)

8 (3 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line for a clear to a point about 5 feet short of baseline in the right corner.

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and moves to the back right corner and hits an overhead smash, aiming 6” inside the same side line

?After hitting the shot, the player returns to the ready position, waits and then repeats the action.

?This drill should also be performed using the back left corner of the court.

?Advanced players can alternate hitting hitting overhead smashes both straight crosscourt.

3’ behind the



shorten the clear move the Knight Trainer away from the net or reduce

the velocity

FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

30

25

70

30

25

65




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PRACTICE: RETURNING DROP SHOTS

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY


NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set to feed drop shots. Note: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

0-5

80

52 52

10 (4 secs)

8 (3 secs)

6 (2 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer to play a drop shot to the player’s right or left forecourt.

?The player begins in the ready position in the center of the court and advances to return the drop shot.

?After his return the player moves back to the ready position, waits, and then repeats the action with the next drop.

?The player can be directed to return with net shots or clears. Advanced players can alternate their returns, and can also mix straight or crosscourt returns.



Place the Knight Trainer

on the centre line to use the same

settings to the left and right 80

A coach can manually change the direction from side to side while the player trains.




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PRACTICE: SMASH RETURNS - SMASHES TO BODY

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT


NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set to smash to centre courtNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

-15-20

80

VELOCITY80

6 (2 secs)

3 (0.67 secs)

1-2 (0.4 - 0.5 secs)

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line to smash to centre court.

?The player begins in the ready position 5 feet behind the service line on the center line of the court.

?Players should slightly adjust their positioning during this drill to practice returning the shuttle on both their forehand and backhand sides.


3’ behind the


80Move the Knight

Trainer towards the net to increase smash difficulty

Advanced players will vary their returns from side to side, and also

returntight to the net, mid court as to the back of

the court.

Novice:

Intermediate:

Advanced:

8590-99

8085

90-99




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PRACTICE: SMASH RETURNS - SMASHES TO SIDE LINES

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FEATHER NYLON

ANGLE

HEIGHT


NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Knight Trainer is set to smash to a side lineNote: Modify these suggested settings to achieve your desired results.

-13-17

80

VELOCITY80

?Set the Knight Trainer short service line to smash to a side line.

?The player begins in the ready position 5 feet behind the service line on the center line of the court.


3’ behind the


80Move the Knight

Trainer towards the net to increase smash difficulty

Smash returns should be directed to the sides of the court.

Advanced players can practise straight or cross court returns to the net,

pushes to mid court, as well as clears to the backcourt

Novice:

Intermediate:

Advanced:

8590-99

8085

90-99

8 (3 secs)

6 (2.0 secs)

5 (1.5 secs)




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PRACTICE WITH 2 KNIGHT TRAINERS:SMASH FOLLOWED BY NET PLAY

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One Knight Trainer is set for a quick, shallow clear to the right or left corner; the other Knight Trainer is set for net shot to opposite side

?

for the player. Adjust the settings for the appropriate level of difficulty and for the type of shuttlecock.

?Set up each Knight Trainer for its shot.

?The Leader (L) must have a higher frequency number than the Follower (F).

?When ready, use the remote control to start the Leader

The setting below is quite challenging


Two Knight Trainers

in tandem

After the net shot return to centre and

wait for the next clear.

Move quickly to smash the short clear and then

move cross court to the net.

Take the net shot as high as possible, or attack the net, return to the centre, wait for

the next clear.

LEADER

FOLLOWER

LEADER FOLLOWER

ANGLE

HEIGHT

VELOCITY

11

0

27

25

25

90

FREQ. 12 (5 secs) 6 (2 secs)

?

net shot. Two seconds after each net shot is fed, the Follower will feed a clear.

?Therefore, 3 seconds after each clear the Leader will play another net shot.

?The frequency setting on the Leader is the total cycle time for both shots.

?The clock on the Follower starts when the Leader plays its shot.

Every 5 seconds the Leader will feed a

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The revolutionary Knight Trainer from Black Knight allows players of all levels to learn, improve and perfect badminton skills dramatically faster than in the past. The Knight Trainer is a compact, transportable shuttle launcher that delivers a wide range of shots and levels of difficulty. The Knight Trainer frees up the coach to observe a player’s movements and technique, enabling the coach to correct and teach skills more quickly and more effectively. With the Knight Trainer’s steady feed, a player can rapidly improve accuracy, consistency and technique. Coaches are able to measure the progress of a player’s skills on a uniform basis.

Features and Settings Ø The Knight Trainer is

quick to set up or to store, and can feed both feather and nylon shuttlecocks, with a wide range of positions and settings. It is sold with 3 feeding tubes that can hold 50 shuttles each. Tubes are switched quickly and easily during use.

Ø Players can train against multiple smashes, drives, fast drops, slow drops, net shots, clears, short serves, long serves, smash returns and more, all fed consistently. Elite players can perfect all of the shots in their repertoires and can use their creativity to develop new shots.

Ø Coaches can manually vary the shot angle or direction while the player trains.

Ø With the remote control, at the touch of a button the player or coach can start and pause firing and change velocity and frequency.

Ø The firing height can be set anywhere between 54” and 82”. An optional low stand will also allow a height setting of 36”.

Ø The shot angle can easily be set at any point from a sharply angled smash to a soaring clear or long serve.

Ø Firing frequency can be set at any rate between approximately 2.5 shuttles per second and 1 shuttle per 16 seconds.

Ø Velocity can vary from the most delicate

of net shots to challenging smashes, according to the position on court.

Ø Calibrations for height, angle, velocity and frequency can be noted, so that the same shot can quickly be set up again at other times.

Ø Two Knight Trainers can be connected to work together, feeding alternately, each machine set up for a different shot.

Ø For more information, please go to

Developed and manufactured in Quebec, Canada by Black Knight, the revolutionary Knight

Trainer allows players to learn, improve and perfect badminton skills far faster than in the past, freeing coaches to concentrate on the

player and not on the feeding.

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