Developing Overhead Power
Overall aims & focus:
To develop coach’s knowledge and awareness of the concept of power overhead.
To develop strategies to develop overhead power in their players
Target audience:
Level 1 coaches (aiming towards Level 2) & Level 2 coaches
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the concept of power in relation to overhead hitting in badminton
- Understand the mechanics of the overhead hitting action
- Demonstrate the application of the principles of power to overhead hitting
Key content linked to outcomes:
- Understand the concept of power in relation to overhead hitting in badminton
- Definition of power
- Why is power important and how it can be used effectively
- Understand the mechanics of the overhead hitting action
- Rotation
- Momentum
- Impact
- Demonstrate the application of the principles of power to overhead hitting
Preparation
- Strength and length of grip
- Body position inc weight distribution
- Racket carriage
- Movement
Execution
- Timing
- Impact point
- Momentum
- Rotation
- Length of swing
- Movement (jump)
Recovery
- Landing
- Follow through
- Movement
- Racket carriage
- Posture (body control)
Assessment method:
Attendance Only
Delivery method:
3 hour practical workshop
Prices:
Non Coaching Register member - £40
Badminton England Coaching Register member - £30