CONTENT ANALYSIS


Tactical Problem
On-the-ball skills
Off-the-ball movements
Recognizing and using space on the court
 

Anticipating for defensive positioning
 
 

The amount of force used on a shot
 
 

Offensive strategies
 
 
 
 
 

Serving
 

Appropriate selection of shot
 

Racquet position and defensive stance
 
 

Flicking the wrist, good contact with the racquet, force generation, accurate follow through

Offensive shot selection: smash, net shots, drop shots, overhead clear.  Ability to deceive your opponent or fake a shot.  Hitting the bird where your opponent is not.
 
 

Selection of serve to take advantage of opponent's position and weaknesses.  Good execution of discrete serving skills.  Proper placement of serve.

 

Preparation and movement to space for offensive shots

Appropriate body and racquet positioning to defend against a variety of shots

Good preparation, proper footwork, body position relative to the birdie

Position on court relative to opponent's position on the court.  Fast and efficient movement on the court (not getting stuck in defensive situations). 

(Receiving the serve)  Reading the stance of the server to anticipate what serve is coming.  Low, ready stance, defensive racquet position.