This program provides a comprehensive approach to advancing your badminton skills. Players will work on enhancing backhand and forehand techniques, improving net play precision, mastering smash variations, and developing advanced footwork patterns. The course also emphasizes reaction time training and defensive strategies to prepare players for faster, more competitive matches.
Participants can follow the program independently or join the Power Strike Pro Group Training sessions to practice alongside others and receive professional guidance. The structured progression ensures that players build confidence, refine their skills, and prepare for advanced-level challenges.
Course Outline:
By completing the Intermediate course, players will gain the skills and confidence needed to compete effectively against advanced players in both singles and doubles matches. They will have refined their technique, improved their footwork, and developed advanced strategies, allowing them to respond quickly and execute precise shots during fast-paced rallies. This foundation will not only boost their confidence on the court but also prepare them to participate in Power Strike Pro meetup games and competitions, enhancing their overall competitive experience and performance.
Recording your training sessions allows you to review your performance, identify mistakes, and track improvements. Use your mobile device or camera to record drills, then compare your technique with reference videos to spot areas for improvement.
Maximize your results with these key tips: Keep your mobile device handy to access goals and reference videos during your sessions, watch and repeat the reference videos as often as needed, and track your progress using the interactive checklist.
The advanced forehand drive is a fast, flat shot that travels low over the net, aimed at pushing your opponent on the defensive while maintaining offensive pressure. This lesson focuses on refining your technique, improving your power and accuracy, and maintaining control during fast-paced rallies.
The advanced forehand clear is a high, deep shot aimed at sending the shuttle to the back of your opponent's court, allowing you to reset the rally or put your opponent under pressure. This lesson focuses on developing power, accuracy, and height in your forehand clear to ensure strong court coverage and effective defense.
he advanced forehand drop is a deceptive shot played from the backcourt, designed to catch your opponent off-guard by bringing the shuttle softly over the net after a seemingly powerful setup. This lesson focuses on developing the technique, control, and deception required to execute an effective forehand drop, transitioning from a backcourt position to a frontcourt shot.
The backhand grip is used to control and generate power for backhand shots, such as clears and drives. It involves placing the thumb against the flat part of the racket handle, allowing for a quick wrist snap to direct the shuttle. Mastering this grip is essential for executing consistent and powerful backhand shots.
This lesson focuses on the quick and effective transition between forehand and backhand grips during fast-paced rallies. Mastering grip switching is crucial for maintaining control and power when responding to varied shuttle positions, enabling you to stay agile and prepared for any shot.
The backhand drive is a fast, flat shot that travels across the net at high speed, often used to keep your opponent on the defensive. This lesson focuses on mastering the backhand drive with accuracy and control, helping you engage in fast-paced rallies effectively.
The backcourt backhand drop is a strategic shot played from the rear of the court, designed to bring the shuttle close to the net and force your opponent to move quickly forward. This lesson focuses on mastering the precision and control required to execute an effective backcourt backhand drop, transitioning smoothly from defense to offense.
The forehand cross slice cut is a technique used to deceive your opponent by sending the shuttle at a sharp angle, making it challenging to anticipate. In this lesson, players will learn how to execute the forehand cross slice from the mid or rear court, focusing on precision and control. The Power Strike Pro machine is set to simulate the ideal conditions for practicing this shot.
The forehand cross net kill is a sharp, quick shot played near the net that aims to send the shuttle diagonally across to the opponent’s court, just past the net. This lesson focuses on developing the speed and accuracy needed to execute an effective forehand cross net kill, putting your opponent under immediate pressure.
The backhand cross net kill is a swift and aggressive shot played near the net, aimed at sending the shuttle diagonally across the opponent’s court. This shot is intended to catch your opponent off-guard by making them stretch to retrieve a low, fast-moving shuttle. This lesson will focus on the speed, precision, and control required to execute a sharp backhand cross net kill.
The net kill is a decisive, fast-paced shot played near the net to quickly finish the rally. In this lesson, players will learn two types of net kills: the easy swing and the brush-off (slow drop), both aimed at quickly dispatching the shuttle close to the net. The goal is to apply speed and precision to prevent your opponent from recovering.
The 6 serve returns drill focuses on teaching players the different techniques for returning serves in doubles. This lesson covers six key spots on the court where players can place their returns, helping them develop variety and precision in their doubles play. Using the reference video, players will learn how to position themselves and execute these returns effectively.
The power smash is a high-speed attacking shot designed to put your opponent on the defensive by sending the shuttle sharply downwards with force. This lesson focuses on mastering the technique for generating power in your smashes while maintaining accuracy and the correct angle to make the shot difficult to return.
The smash defense is a critical skill that allows players to counter powerful smashes and stay in the rally. This lesson focuses on developing the ability to effectively defend against smashes by improving reflexes, positioning, and control to return high-speed shots.
This lesson focuses on defending against powerful smashes, teaching players how to position themselves and use racket control to effectively return smashes with accuracy and precision. Emphasis is placed on quick reactions and maintaining a balanced stance to withstand the opponent’s powerful offensive shots.
The forehand cross smash is a powerful offensive shot aimed at crossing the court to put pressure on your opponent. This lesson focuses on mastering the technique, positioning, and power required to execute an effective cross smash. Players will practice hitting the shuttle from an overhead position, directing it to the opposite side of the court.
The forehand half smash, also known as the stick smash, is a controlled, quick overhead shot designed to disrupt your opponent’s rhythm without fully committing to a powerful smash. This lesson focuses on mastering the technique, timing, and positioning needed to effectively execute the half smash, using speed and placement to gain an advantage.
The advanced footwork four corners drill focuses on improving players' ability to cover the entire court by moving efficiently between all four corners. This lesson helps players develop fast footwork, proper positioning, and balance, ensuring they can respond to shots in any direction during rallies.
The advanced footwork left and right drill focuses on improving lateral movement and agility, allowing players to transition smoothly between shots on the left and right sides of the midcourt. This lesson will help players develop quick and efficient footwork, ensuring they can cover the court effectively while maintaining balance and control.
The short swing rally drill is designed to improve quick reactions, footwork, and control in fast-paced exchanges. This lesson emphasizes the importance of short, compact swings that allow for quick recoveries and rapid responses, making it ideal for high-speed rallies and defensive play.
Reaction time training is designed to enhance your ability to respond quickly and efficiently to fast-paced shuttle deliveries. This lesson focuses on improving your reflexes and mental sharpness, helping you anticipate shots and react promptly, which is crucial for both offensive and defensive play.
This lesson highlights six common mistakes made at the net during doubles play. Players will gain awareness of these errors and learn strategies to avoid them, improving their net performance and overall effectiveness in doubles matches.
This lesson provides seven advanced tips for improving footwork speed and agility in badminton. Players will learn from the video, gaining awareness of effective footwork strategies and techniques to enhance their court coverage during gameplay. This lesson does not require any drills but emphasizes applying these tips in real matches.
