Hey guys,
Actually I have 2 questions. A basic question, then the one stated in the title of this post. For reference, my backhand technique is like the one in this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNvGWHhSDxQ
1. My backhand only seems to work with shuttles that are in line with my body, not once they pass behind my body for about 1ft. I have seen mentions of the panhandle grip as the only modification made to deal with this, but it has not worked for me and perhaps logically so.
Think of going through the whole motion of leading with your elbow and swiping at a shuttle already 1 ft behind you with a panhandle grip, I just can't see nor feel how power can be generated that way.
2. How do you backhand clear a punch clear/attacking clear/shooting lob at the baseline (I'll be even satisfied to clear to 3/4 court) even if it's in line with your body?
I have seen 1. and 2. countered at least to 3/4 court by a few friends breaking into the state team even when the shuttle is very low, and it seems there is not much movement on the arm (no time nor room for it to swing) but a very quick, strong, flick of the wrist from an awkward position. Pan-handle grip? Probably, but not really the standard elbow leading motion.
Actually I have 2 questions. A basic question, then the one stated in the title of this post. For reference, my backhand technique is like the one in this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNvGWHhSDxQ
1. My backhand only seems to work with shuttles that are in line with my body, not once they pass behind my body for about 1ft. I have seen mentions of the panhandle grip as the only modification made to deal with this, but it has not worked for me and perhaps logically so.
Think of going through the whole motion of leading with your elbow and swiping at a shuttle already 1 ft behind you with a panhandle grip, I just can't see nor feel how power can be generated that way.
2. How do you backhand clear a punch clear/attacking clear/shooting lob at the baseline (I'll be even satisfied to clear to 3/4 court) even if it's in line with your body?
I have seen 1. and 2. countered at least to 3/4 court by a few friends breaking into the state team even when the shuttle is very low, and it seems there is not much movement on the arm (no time nor room for it to swing) but a very quick, strong, flick of the wrist from an awkward position. Pan-handle grip? Probably, but not really the standard elbow leading motion.