Sub Factor: Skill Repertoire

Watch the badminton footage below. Write down a list of the shots that you observe in

the rallies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ5zTH69dv0

5 longest rallies

Where and Why?

Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3

Where and Why?

Where and why?

Shot Purpose

X

X

X

The more skilful you are, the better your performance is likely to be. Being aware of the type of skill you are working on, will determine the way you practice and develop skill.

A skilled performance is about your ability to be in the correct place at the correct time and be able to select the correct technique, making it look as effortless as possible to meet the open performance demands.

Skills are learned as a result of effective practice and can be performed consistently, it is not a fluke or beginners luck.

Skills and techniques – Correct shot selection•Select skills that are successful in outcome•Select skills which create scoring options

•Select skills that allow recovery•Select skills which force errors

Skilled Performance

Specialised Movement Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

To become a skilled performer you must possess a broad repertoire of skills

“ All strokes have a purpose. As a performer you must understand what you can do with strokes you have in

your repertoire”

The range of skills you have at your

disposal

Utilised in a variety of performance

situations

Skill Repertoire is

ISSUEMy drop shot lacks accuracy and touch.

Impact 1When my opponent plays the shuttle to the back of the court I have lack of variety resulting in predictable play.

Overuse clear. Drops are too high over the net for my opponent to kill

Impact 2I am unable to change the tempo

of the game with deception of touch to wrong foot opponent

and force an error.

Impact 3Unable to build an attack by creating space at the back of the court and force opponent to lift the shuttle to

finish with a smash. Front corners not exploited

EVALUATE the impact of skill repertoire positively and negatively on performance.

Smash: Strength in Repertoire• Impact 1 -

Impact 2• ?

Impact 3• ?

EVALUATE the impact of skill repertoire positively and negatively on performance.

Positive Impact of

skill Repertoire

Ability to apply the right shot

at the right time Potential to

select a number of

shots from any one point on

court

Able to carry height, angle and speed to expose space at the corners

of court

Dictate and control game

Faster decision

making (Bank of knowledge) faster motor

response

Accuracy and

consistency.

Quality preparation allows for economic

and graceful movements

Negative Impact of limited Skill Repertoire

Predictable

Creativity, tactical and decision

making potential massively reduced

Limited options

prevents you creating

space

Lack of timing, accuracy and

technique reduces amount of movement required by opponent

Constantly defending

Unable to change tempo impact concentration,

motivation and coping with pressure