Thomas's superior muscle memory and proper technique is so ingrained from years of play that he actually has a difficult time mimicking terrible backhand technique when showcasing the wrong way to hit. It's hilarious and a testament to what I aspire to become in my backhand shots. Great video, tusind tak!
it's a good video, very thorough. i especially like the observation near the end about similarity between the stick smash and backhand clear. i'm not a big fan of the stick smash, though, as a mens' doubles player, i do use it when necessary. nor, as a mens' doubles player am i a big fan of the overhead backhand, because it is largely useless in mens doubles, though it has great utility in singles. william's demonstration @7:50 is excellent the most valuable part of this video is about defense, which is common to every discipline in the the sport. players who ask about backhand clear generally have one thing in mind, and that is they hope they can hit powerful shots without having to deeply engage their legs. that is why they dream of a powerful backhand clear. it is better for me not to teach these people backhand clear at all, and instead to teach the leg work and athleticism required to explosively turn your body and move super-fast into your backhand corner, getting well behind the shuttle and attacking with your forehand. when you have mastered that, you probably already have a decent backhand clear and dont even know why i commented on an earlier video on the clear stroke, which i noted left out the foundation of clear (and smash and drop), which begins at the floor. i look forward to the video you that you mentioned will address that. it's sometimes said that intermediate players have decent mastery of basic technique but advanced players incorporate tactics into the technique, but i think this is a bit off the mark. the main difference between intermediate and advanced players, which you can spot almost right away, is the way they use the floor. intermediate players are focussed on the waist up, and are reluctant to deeply engage the legs or to generate explosive power with the legs. advanced players are into their legs, constantly preloading them and allowing energy to flow smoothly and efficiently from the floor all the way through legs, hips, torso, chest, arm, pronation (or supination), grip, and lower body follow-through put simply, intermediate players play with their dominant arm. advanced players play with their legs
Happy that you enjoyed the video! We promised that the ground forces video was on the way, and it is. It's the next one on the way after this one! We're happily a bit busy right now with a project in India, but we are getting the video out as fast as possible
Consider watching our last video! We talked about the clear in that video, but the same main principles applies to the forearm. The you can go watch a video on a specific shot after that, that is of interest. The next couple of videos coming out won't be on the forearm power specifically, since we just put of the one focussing on the clear
We love to hear it! Can you expand on the idea behind "managing net drops"? Does this refer on how to tactically use them yourself? Or how to read and react to other peoples net drops? Or is it more with a technical mindset on how to hit different net drops variations?
@BadmintonFamly how to pickup drops that are sliding from the net? We see players picking up from the bottom and shuttle flys other side ? How to do a drop at center, edges and when opponent is far and when opponent is near to net
The best part of this channel has always been the "DNO'TS" part, but the hardest part is separating the do's and don'ts when we are practicing, which you explained better now. 🏸👍
Thomas's superior muscle memory and proper technique is so ingrained from years of play that he actually has a difficult time mimicking terrible backhand technique when showcasing the wrong way to hit. It's hilarious and a testament to what I aspire to become in my backhand shots. Great video, tusind tak!
clear, actionable tips, fancy editing and overall superb video
Totally agree. LOve these new videos from them
Thanks a lot; means a lot; we put a lot of time and effort into this 🤩
Thanks for breaking this down, it's really helpful!
Our pleasure
Nice buildup of the technique. A perfect summary, very useful.
We love to hear it.
Footwork and ground forces up next!
This was such a fun video to shoot. More bloopers than I can count
Bloopers video coming in???
it's a good video, very thorough. i especially like the observation near the end about similarity between the stick smash and backhand clear. i'm not a big fan of the stick smash, though, as a mens' doubles player, i do use it when necessary. nor, as a mens' doubles player am i a big fan of the overhead backhand, because it is largely useless in mens doubles, though it has great utility in singles. william's demonstration @7:50 is excellent
the most valuable part of this video is about defense, which is common to every discipline in the the sport. players who ask about backhand clear generally have one thing in mind, and that is they hope they can hit powerful shots without having to deeply engage their legs. that is why they dream of a powerful backhand clear. it is better for me not to teach these people backhand clear at all, and instead to teach the leg work and athleticism required to explosively turn your body and move super-fast into your backhand corner, getting well behind the shuttle and attacking with your forehand. when you have mastered that, you probably already have a decent backhand clear and dont even know why
i commented on an earlier video on the clear stroke, which i noted left out the foundation of clear (and smash and drop), which begins at the floor. i look forward to the video you that you mentioned will address that. it's sometimes said that intermediate players have decent mastery of basic technique but advanced players incorporate tactics into the technique, but i think this is a bit off the mark. the main difference between intermediate and advanced players, which you can spot almost right away, is the way they use the floor. intermediate players are focussed on the waist up, and are reluctant to deeply engage the legs or to generate explosive power with the legs. advanced players are into their legs, constantly preloading them and allowing energy to flow smoothly and efficiently from the floor all the way through legs, hips, torso, chest, arm, pronation (or supination), grip, and lower body follow-through
put simply, intermediate players play with their dominant arm. advanced players play with their legs
Happy that you enjoyed the video!
We promised that the ground forces video was on the way, and it is.
It's the next one on the way after this one! We're happily a bit busy right now with a project in India, but we are getting the video out as fast as possible
Thanks Thomas
It's an immense pleasure to watch your videos.
agree
It's our pleasure! Thanks for watching
No one ever told the about WHIP BACK one. This one is very very important! Impressive coach. Thank you. ❤
We're always happy to help
This was extremely useful and amazing. THanks.
We absolutely love to hear it
Very good breakdown. Thanks for a great video.
Will you be doing a similar video for forehand power ?
Consider watching our last video!
We talked about the clear in that video, but the same main principles applies to the forearm.
The you can go watch a video on a specific shot after that, that is of interest. The next couple of videos coming out won't be on the forearm power specifically, since we just put of the one focussing on the clear
Super helpful 👍
Glad to hear it!
Awesome tips.. keep doing such valuable videos
Can you do a video on how to manage net drops
We love to hear it!
Can you expand on the idea behind "managing net drops"?
Does this refer on how to tactically use them yourself? Or how to read and react to other peoples net drops? Or is it more with a technical mindset on how to hit different net drops variations?
@BadmintonFamly how to pickup drops that are sliding from the net? We see players picking up from the bottom and shuttle flys other side ?
How to do a drop at center, edges and when opponent is far and when opponent is near to net
God video Thomas
Happy to do it
Hope you plan on organising the summer camp in 2026 as well, can't make it next year 🥲
You Bet we do👏💪
Just like William said ;)
Please make more doubles service return tricks(new)
Thanks for the suggestion 😀
whip back is not the proactive. just step 1-5 and loose after touching will make the back. it needs more feeling right.
Wrong !
First
Very fast 😄
The best part of this channel has always been the "DNO'TS" part, but the hardest part is separating the do's and don'ts when we are practicing, which you explained better now. 🏸👍
Good to hear. Which part of the way it was presented here helped to explain it better?