In this assignment scrutinises 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.

1. Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching
Analyse The
Performance Of A
Sport Skill
SPO001-1 Fundamentals of coaching
Carl Page (1008889)
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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.
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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
Figure 2 Ideal Technical Model
transition position.
Figure 3 Ideal Technical Model
execution position.
Figure 4 Ideal Technical Model
recovery position.
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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.
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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. Al so 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.
Figure 6 ‘Room for Improvement’
transition position.
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
Figure 7 ‘Room for Improvement’
execution position.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Bibliography
Websites
Youtube Badminton Techniques Badminton backhand short serve Available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iinFT878Zs&playnext=1&list=PLD364C4C061AB774C
(Accessed: 23/02/2011 14:00)
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Images
Badminton Bible Backhand Low Serve Available at:
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Books
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Hill. M, (2008) AS PE for Edexcel Student Book, Essex Pearson Education Limited.
Badminton Association of England Level 1: Assistant Coach. Pages 22-23
Davis. P, (1988) Play The Game Badminton, London Ward Lock Limited, Technique Page 37-38.
Badminton: Steps to Success By Tony Grice Chapter 2 Serve, Pages 17 – 24. Available at:
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