Handbook Speedbadminton

8/22/2019 Handbook Speedbadminton

1/44

This training g uide is published by Speed minto n GmbH, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 8c,10999 Berlin,Ge rmany. Reproduction,in whole or in part,prohibited without the written approval of Speedminton GmbHand a source reference. Speedminton is a registered trad emark of Speedminton GmbH.

Marc Friedrich,Thomas von Klier, Niels Mester,assisted by Rene Lew ickiDesign : Stephan Krmer

We w ish to tha nk everyone w ho a ssisted in the creationof this guide with their tips,suggested improvements,and their commitment to Speedminton.

Speedminton GuideAn Introduction to the Exciting New Racquet Sportof Speed Badminton

Speedminton GuideAn Introduction to the Exciting New Racquet Sport of Speed Badminton


2/44

4 5

Top shape in top speed Speedminton is the fastestracq uet sport in the w orld.The technique of tennis,almost tw ice as fast as

badminton you can hardlyget in shape any faster.Men's Health

Free spirits will likely find the

lack of restrictions,well,freeing.The Washing to n Post

Game, set, and lots of fun!The fa t-burner with fun factoris now conq uering thetennis court and surely you

along with it!Wellfit

Faster,harder and cooler thanany other racq uet sport.Der Tip, Berlin Magazin

The summers hot test new

sport is the ultimat e workoutfor leg s and buttocks.FR SIE

Speedminton Marias favoritehobby.Maria Sharapova:I love it! Its so much fun andkeeps me in shape.Tennisma gazin


3/44

6 7

One thing always bothered Berlin-based sailor Bill Brandesabo ut badminton: You can only play it indoors on a fixedcourt with a net; outdo or play is only possible when thewind isnt blowing at all. That w asnt g ood enough for thehobb y inventor. So over the course of five years, he develo-ped speed badminton, a new version of the popular sport.

Speed badmintons major breakthrough is the result of furt-her enhancements by the Speedminton company, whichdeveloped equipment especially for speed badminton:Special racquets, special, patented shuttlecocks (Speeders),and the Speed Court. The ga me that is played w ith theseSpeedminton-brand products is speed badm inton, as crea-ted b y the inventor; to keep things simple, the g ame played

with Speedminton

-brand products is sometimes simplyreferred to as Speedminton.

The Ferrari of racq uet sp orts, raved T-Online, an Internetnews porta l,a super-fast sport sans net wrote theWashington Post while other newspapers foundSpeedminton to be the best of bad minton, squash,a ndtennis.You can play th is ultra-fast g ame indoors and o utdo-ors, during the day an d thanks to the Speedminton-

developed Speedlight glow sticks even at night:literallyanyw here and a nytime.

Badminton and tennis players, along w ith other sports fans,confirm that this new racquet sport is both competition-ready and fun to p lay. The best example for the crossoverpotential from other sports is Speedmintons partnershipwith Maria Sharapova, 2004 Wimbledo n champion a ndenthusiastic speed badminton player.

Foreword

This guide introduces you to the wo rld of speed ba dminto nand Speedminton-brand products.It conta ins tips and sug-gestions for perfecting your game and having even morefun. It is intended to help schools, universities, sports clubs,tennis facilities, and ho lida y resorts design the ir wo rkoutprograms.

For more information along with everything aboutSpeedminton and speed ba dminton, visit o ur Web site atww w.speedminton.com.If you have any questions,just w riteus:[email protected].

Have fun and happy Speeding!

Your Speedminton t eam


4/448 9

Table of Contents

Overhead Strokes 58-65

6.1 Overhead Forehand, Stand ing 606.2 Overhead Forehand, Leaping 626.3 Overhead Backhand 64

Training and Exercises 66-79

7.1 Types of Training and Exercises 687.2 Gett ing Started 707.3 Easy Court 727.4 Basics 737.5 Training Method s 747.6 Foreha nd Training 757.7 Backhand Training 767.8 Overhead Stroke Training 77

7.9 Training Examples 78

Forms of Night Play 80-87

8.1 Playing in the Dark 828.2 Blackminton 84

Introduction 10-17

1.1 When,Where and How? 121.2 Fitness 131.3 Speed ba dminton as a Phys Ed Subject 14

Equipment 18-27

2.1 Clothing 202.2 Speed ers 212.3 Racquets 242.4 Marking the Playing Fields 26

Types of Play and Rules 28-37

3.1 Types of Play 303.2 Singles Match 32

3.3 Doub les Match 343.4 Speed Court Competition 353.5 Speeders and Racq uets 36

Basic Techniques 38-47

4.1 Holding the racquet 404.2 Basic Position 424.3 Foreha nd 44

4.4 Backhand 46

Serve 48-57

5.1 General Informat ion 505.2 Service From the Center of the Playing Field 515.3 Service From the Back Line 545.4 Leaping Serve 56

7

8

1

2

3

4

5

6


5/44

Introduction

1


6/4412 13

Speed ba dminton is both d ynamic and fun a perfect w ork-out. Speed ba dminton can be learned very quickly,b ut neverstops being a challenge. It is a g ame for a w ide rang e of skilllevels and provides ideal cond itions for a ll different kinds o fplay. You have ma ximum fun during bo th recreationa l andcompetition play,with a minimum of learning effort.

When to start?There is no g eneral ag e recommendation, however, in ourexperience, children ag es 9 and up have had the mostsuccess in learning how to play.

Where to start?You can play nearly anyw here:in a pa rk, on the grass, at thebeach, on a sports field, on the street in front o f your house,at the g ym,a nd on a tennis court.

How to start?At first, the ea siest w ay is to sta rt w ithout rules or courts, inorder to develop a feeling for the birdie, the Speeder.Discover the fun of pure freestyling and just play how youwant to .Try the different rang e o f FUN and MATCH Speeders.

When, Where and How?1.1

Speed ba dminton is a sport rich in dyna mic movement andaction.Tog ether w ith squa sh,jogg ing and inline skating, it isone of the sports that burns the most calories.It g ets you inshape, increasing your fitness level in a number of ways,while letting you have fun at the same time.

Fitness1.2

Badminto n Tennis Squa sh Speedminton

Fitness

Strength

Competition

Indo or Play

Outdoor Play

Easy to Learn

Play Anywhere

Play at Night

Freestyle


7/4414 15

Speed badminton as aPhys Ed subject

Speed ba dminton has a lot of potent ial as a school sport.Youcan play outdoo rs on a sports field, on the b lacktop o r on aplayground, as w ell as indoors in the gym, simply and easily(no net setup needed). Sports coaches and PhysicalEducation teachers can coach their students and playerseasily, with no hassles. Student s will achieve success quickly

during the first stag es of learning how to play.

Advantages for schools:

Can b e played in gyms a nd o n sports fields.

Measurable increase in physical cond ition with fun fac tor.

Different ma terials (Fun a nd Match Speed ers) fordifferent p roficiency levels of the students.

Simple forms of play for young students and challengingpossibilities of developing various play techniques a ndcompet itions for upper classes.

Little wa iting t ime, as many student s can play at thesame t ime even in smaller gyms.

Fast and simple setup of playing fields for match games.

Possibility to hold to urnaments bet ween classes.

Less expensive than other racquet sports.

In our experience, the spo rt is best suited for students a ge d9 and up.Several options for introducing and playing spee dbad minton a re described below. Sports teachers and tennisand ba dminton coaches will know w hat is best for theirstudents, based on their experience and local conditions.

1.3

Speed badminton is perfect for physical education.


8/4416 17

Freestyle speeding: A fun wa y to increasefitness.See who get s the fastest or

longest rallies during a set .

Use the Gecko Go al Markers to form agoa l and use it to practice accuracy.

Technique improvement: After initialintroduction a nd play,students w illgradua lly develop advanced form andtechniques.

Fun Court: Easy play w ith rules and pointson the Fun Court .The FUN Speed er is theideal birdie for beg inners.

Outdoor fun play:Use goal markers onthe sports field. Challenge students

distance a nd drive using the MATCHSpeeder.

Competitive play: Play competitivelywith official competition rules.

Competition technique: Practice swing,stroke and speed d uring compet ition play.

Battle of t he classes: Introducecompetition betw een classes.


9/44

Equipment

2


10/44

20

Clothing should be functional and comfortable.Wear w hat-ever works for you.

Shirts,T-Shirts,BottomsTake care that these are neither too t ight no r too loose. Bothcould limit your freedom of movement and speed bad-

minton is a very movement-intensive sport . Try to cho osesweat -absorbing materials.

ShoesYou can play b arefoot on grass or sandy surfaces. On othersurfaces,you should choose a sports shoe best suited for thesurface in q uestion. If you plan to play in an tennis center,obt ain information ab out the recommended shoe sole befo-re buying new shoes.

Clothing2.1

21

The patented Speeders were invented b y Speedmintonespecially for speed ba dminto n. Three different Speed ers,each w ith different flight characteristics, have been d evelo-ped for different d istances a nd night play.

Compared to traditional birdies, Speeders are heavier and

have less w ind resistance, letting you achieve much longerdistances.The hollow s (dimples) in the head also reduce airresistance. Each Speeder also has a hole in its head, whichstab ilizes its flight path and increases d istance even further,as the air in front of the head is funneled to the ba ck throughthe ca nal. The rubbery structure of the head s surface g ua-rantees straight, targe t-oriented t ransmission of stringpow er to the Speeder, increasing control and a ccuracy.A flu-orescent, highly tear-resistan t ma terial is used for theSpeeder ba skets. This material t ransforms the invisible ultra-violet pa rt of natural light into the visible rang e, increasingthe visibility of the Speed ers.

2.2 Speeders


11/44

22

The MATCH Speeder

The MATCH Speeder is themost widely used birdieand the choice for compe-tition play on courts. Allofficial compet itions andtournaments a re playedwith this Speeder.

The hea ds a re made of a

specia l rubber-like hightech material that hasexcellent elasticity.

Speed: up to 180 mph.Weight: 9 g (.31 oz)

The FUN Speeder

The FUN Speeder isperfect for beg inners andfor shorter d istances (16 mor 48 ft a cross), such asthose found in gyms. Itsthe perfect birdie forinexperienced and youngerplayers. The FUN Speederis a lightweight version of

the MATCH Speed er.

The head s are p roducedusing a special foamingprocess tha t ma kes themweigh less t ha n MATCHSpeeders.

Speed: up to 160 mph.

Weight: 7 g (.24 oz)

Wind Ring

The Speeders are perfectlysuitable for outdoor playdue to their form andweight. Wind strengths inthe range of 4-10 knotsshould no t a ffect theirflight path too much. Inhigher wind conditions,the wind ring, which can

be rolled over theSpeeders head , can help.Its additional 2 gramsincrease the Speedersstab ility in the air andextend its rang e byseveral yards.

Speeding During the Day

The NIGHT Speeder

For fascinating n ight p lay!Snap in a Speedlight tomake them glow.

A special synthet ic materialis used for the NIGHTSpeeder head to make ittranslucent. Its elasticity issimilar to that of the

MATCH Speeder.

Weight: 8.8g (.31 oz)

Speedlights

Snapping a Speedlight(glow sticks) into a NIGHTSpeeder makes it glow forup to three hours. TheSpeedlights fromSpeedminton havepassed multiple safety testand are suitab le even forpow er play.The co nta ined

fluid is harmless andnon-toxic.

... and at Night


12/44

24 25

Speedminto n currently offers two different kinds of rac-q uets. Add itional alternatives will be ava ilab le in 2005.

The racquet , with its unique sha pe and weight of around 170grams (5.9 oz) is perfectly adapted for the speed and power ofspeed badminton.The length o f 58 cm give you the best pos-

sible control and handling. The sweet spot (optimal hittingpoint on the strings) lies in an ideal distance from the hand,giving you the best possible vibration characteristics for armprotection,making the racquets ideal even for the most hard-core players.

S300

Competition racquet made of carboncomposite. Recommended string tension:14 kp.

These racq uets a re perfect for competition.Multifilament strings increase the drivewhile the carbon absorbs vibration andgives bet ter pow er transmission.

S100

Power play racquet ma de of hardenedaluminum. Recommended string tension:12 kp.

These high-grade racq uets in ligh tw eightconstruction are perfectly suitable forbeg inners, school classes and leisure play.

2.3 Racq uets


13/44

26 27

Speedminton offers several different fast, easy wa ys tomark out courts at different locations.

Beach,Grass,StreetsThe Gecko Goa l Markers let you mark out go als at anydistance you like, to play a simple match for points. Idea l for

sports lessons in schools and training programs.

The Easy Court ca n be set up just as q uickly, letting you playa ma tch w ith the official Speed Badm inton Match Rules on aregulation court.

Tennis CourtsT-Lines from Speedminto n let you set up a speed ba dminto ncourt with no ha ssles or alterations. One indoo r or outdoortennis court ca n be q uickly transformed into tw o indepen-dent speed courts for tw o pa irs of players.

Marking the Playing Field2.4

Easy Court

The Easy Court is made of fluorescenttextile belts that can b e set up q uicklyand easily on g rass and sandy surfaces.

Gecko Goal Markers

The orang e colored Gecko Goa l Markersfor marking out a Fun Court are containedin every Speedminton Set.

T-Lines

T-Lines are made o f white an tista ticrubber, and let you play speed ba dmintonindoors in a ny wea ther conditionsthroughout the year.


14/44

Types of Play andGame Rules

3


15/44

30

3.1 Types of Play

1.FreestyleMany Speedminton fans love the freestyle ga me. They arepassionat e ab out p laying without rules or courts.There is nodoubt that you can improve your technique and precisionwithout courts. In this gam e version, you focus on keepingthe Speeder in play.This is very challenging and gives you a n

ideal workout. In the freestyle g ame, you play without usingany Speedminton court eq uipment. You can play freestyle,no mat ter where you are.

2.Fun MatchThe Fun Match is the easiest compet itive playing mod e. TheGecko Goal Markers let you create goals at different widths

and distances ea sily. This is particularly useful for physicaleducation classes, as you can ea sily partition the g ym intomany areas. Hobb y players can create a small field no ma tterwhere they are in less than a minute. The smaller thedistance between the go als, the faster the game and thegrea ter the fitness effect will be. The Fun Speeder is idea l forshort distances;t he Match Speeder is recommended for lon-ger d istances.

31

3.The Speed CourtThe Easy Court is the stan da rd playing field for speed b ad-minton. The Easy Court ma kes it simple to set up your ow nspeed b ad minton playing field. The Easy Court consists oftw o sq uare areas (18 ft x 18 ft) which you position 42 ft apart .You can also combine tw o sets o f courts to play doubles.

4.Playing on Tennis CourtsJust a few simple steps let you turn a t ennis court into tw oseparate Speed Courts. Use the rubberized lines to extendthe t-line to the sides and back to the baseline in justseconds. No other changes are necessary. The tennis netdoesnt disturb the g ame.


16/44

32 33

3.2 Singles Match

Speed badminton rules already have established internationalstanda rds.Everyone w ho holds speed b adminton competi-tions sho uld abide b y these rules. The information be lowgives you all the information you need to play speed bad-minton a ccording t o o fficial rules.

The GameA ga me ends when one p layer reaches 16 points. If the scoreis tied a t 15 or greater, play cont inues until one p layer has atw o-point advant ag e.A match consists of three w ins (best o ffive).

ServiceThe players draw to decide which player serves first. Servicethen a lternates aft er every three serves. Every serve counts.

If the score is tied a t 15:15, service alternates after eachpoint. You may choose b etw een the center of the playingfield a nd the back line for each serve. You let the Speederdrop from hip level and hit it a s it falls.Overhead service, eit-her standing o r with a flying jump, is only permitted fromthe ba ck service line. The losing side always ha s first servicein the next ga me.

ScoringEvery volley counts unless it has to b e repeated. Points areaw arded in the follow ing ca ses:

Service fault

Speeder contact t he ground

Speeder land s in playing field (or on o ne o f lines) andcannot be returned

Speeder lands out

Speeder is hit twice by same player in sequence

Body contact with the Speeder

If a player returns an out Speeder, it counts as acceptedand play continues.

Changing SidesPlayers change sides after each g ame t o ensure equal play-ing conditions (wind a nd light ing cond itions). If a fifth g ame(tiebreak) beco mes necessary, players change sides as soonas one player reaches eight points.

D bl h S d C


17/44

34

The doubles match is played on tw o ad jacent courts.

The GameA ga me ends w hen one team reaches 16 points.If the scoreis tied a t 15 or greater, play continues until one t eam ha s atw o-point advant ag e.A match consists of three w ins (best o f

five).

Doubles ServiceThe players draw to decide wh ich team serves first. The ser-ver has three serves in seq uence,a s in the singles ga me, andmust always serve to the diagonal playing field opposite.The serving t eam swa ps fields a fter each serve (see d ia-gram). The first service is always ma de from the right-handfield to the left-hand d iago nal field opposite.Once a serve is

returned, all players can move around their respectivedoubles fields freely to play the Speeder. Once all four play-ers have served, service returns to t he first server.The losingside always has first service in the next game.

ScoringScoring wo rks like in the single play mo de.

Changing SidesThe tea ms chang e sides aft er each ga me to ensure eq ualplaying conditions (wind and lighting co nditions). If a fifthga me (tiebreak) becomes necessary, the teams chang e sidesas soon as o ne team reaches eight points.

3.3 Doubles match

35

NetIn an official competition g ame, you dont play with a net .

Width of the LinesThe w idth of the lines must be b etw een one a nd two inches.

Measurements of the Single Playing fieldThe Speed Court consists of tw o sq uare playing fields, 18 fton each side,positioned 42 ft apa rt (42 feet betw een the twofront lines). Be sure to provide for two yards of ad ditionalspace behind each field.

Measurements of the Doubles Playing FieldThe doubles Speed Court consists of tw o pa irs of SpeedCourts arranged side by side.You need a space o f 40x80 ft to

install a d oub les playing field.

3.4 Speed CourtCompetition

3 5 S d d R t


18/44

36 37

The off icial compet ition birdie is the MATCH Speeder.

SpeederSpeeders are a special type of b irdie. They are ma de o f syn-thetic materials and their special design gives them uniqueflight charact eristics.

Speeder BasketThe measurements o f the Speeder basket have to be w ithinthe following range:

Back part of the Speeder: 1.9 2.0 inches

Speeder length: 1.3 1.4 inches

The Speeder basket ha s to b e connected to the head at 16points.

Speeder WeightThe speeder must w eigh 8.8 - 9.2 grams (.31-.32 oz)

Speeder HeadThe Speeder Head needs to ha ve the following fea tures:

Central hole of 0.15 inches in d iameter

Elasticity of 55 to 60 shore A

15 dimples on the surface.Diameter of 0.95 1.02 inches

Two safety rings a t the back end

3.5 Speeders and Racquets

Racquet WeightThe racquet weight must be betw een 140 and 175 grams(4.93-6.17 oz)

Racquet Measurements and Size

The racq uet leng th must be b etw een 2.32 and 2.52

inches.The racq uet w idth must b e bet ween 0.77 and 0.85inches.

Basic Techniq ues


19/44

Maria SharapovaTennis-Profi und beg eisterte Speed minto n Spielerin

Basic Techniq ues

4

4 1 Holding the Racq uet


20/44

40 41

4.1 Holding the Racq uet

Please note that the descriptions below assume right-han ded players. If youre left-handed, please reverse thedirections.

The w ay you hold th e racquet depends on your individualpreference. However, we recommend using the middle

grip for all kinds o f strokes.In speed ba dminton, you neverchange your grip style. All types of strokes are played withthe "midd le grip.Therefore, it is extremely easy to learn thedifferent st rokes and apply them d uring play. In part icular,pupils and racquet sport b eginners often ho ld the racquetincorrectly.

4.1.3 Wrong Racquet Control

Another very common mistake is theso-called frying pan clutch:Many peoplethink that overhead birdies are easier toplay.However,this type of stroke is notvery effective, because you cant hit theSpeeder at the highest point.

4.1.2 Wrong Racquet Control

A very commo n mistake for pupils and

racquet sport b eginners is to hold theracquet in the middle of the g rip, insteadof a t t he b ack.This reduces your leverag e,causing you to lose power and d istance

4.1.1 Right Racquet Control:Middle Grip

Hold the racquet like you would hold ahammer to hit a nail.

Basic Position4 2


21/44

42 43

4.2.3 Wrong Basic Position

Many players make the mistake ofstand ing too far back in the playing field.If you do, you wont be a ble to returnshort b irdies.

4.2.2 Basic Position 2

Place your feet shoulder-width apart,keep

your knees slightly bent, and prepare tostep forward. Hold the racquet in front o fyour body.Make sure you are ready tomove.

4.2.1 Basic Position 1

Place your feet shoulder-width apart andbend your knees slightly.Hold the racquetin front of your body.Dont tense up,b utbe ready to move.

The following points sho uld be considered:

Spread your feet sligh tly (shoulder w idth).

Bend your knees slightly.

Hold the racquet in front of your bod y.Right-handedplayers put their left foot in front,while left handedplayers put their right foot in front.

Keep your body loose and ready.

We recommend being ready to step forward, to meet .the approaching Speeder.

You should a lways sta y in the ba sic position (applies to b oththe serving p layer and the returning player).

Tip: Orient yourself on the front line and resume the basic

position a fter every hit.

Stiff body position: You ca nt react properly in thisposition.

Your feet a re too close to gether:You lose your ba lanceand cant react a s fast as necessary.

Knees a rent b ent: this makes it d ifficult to react q uickly

and powerfully.Many players stand exactly in the center of the field. Ifyour forehand side is more effective than your back-hand, you should sta nd slight ly to the left.

Frequent mistakes

Basic Position4.2

4 3 Forehand


22/44

45

4.3.3 Moment of Contact

Your body position depend s on thedirection of the b all. Concentrate on theSpeeder and move your upper body inthe intended direction of the hit.

4.3.2 Forehand at Low Height

Step forw ard mo re aggressively.Your toes

are pointed forwa rds,your knees are bentheavily.You hit the ba ll from the b ott omin front of you.

4.3.1 Forehand at Half Height

Half-step: Your toes are pointed forw ards,your knees a re bent .Your arm is extended .The racq uet is parallel to your bo dy.

44

The forehand is the most freq uently used swing. Most play-ers will find the forehand technique much easier than thebackhand.

The forehand can be played low, half high, and high.Depending upon the flight path of the Speeder, try to align

the racquet to the Speeder, to accomplish as perfect a courseof mot ion as po ssible. The development of the individualtechniques - windup, contact, and speed depend on theindividua l players ability. The left, inactive arm plays animportant role in your swing mot ion,as it helps you balance.To play a forehand, take a long swing to wa rds the Speeder.You should t ry to hit the Speeder in front of your bo dy.

Not eno ugh b ending of t he knees: makes you loseflexibility

For precise Speeder control,you have to move yourbod y in the direction you are aiming at.

Your arm is not fully extended: you play the Speed er tooclose to your body.

4.3

Frequent mistakes

Forehand

4 4 Backhand


23/44

46 47

4.4 Backhand

For most Speedminton p layers, the b ackhand is the leastpreferred hit. First of all, the player has to move the upperbod y to the left (pointing t he right shoulder at t he oppo-nent). Whenever you make a backhand shot, try to mat chthe speed of the approaching Speeder; otherwise yourreturn w ill be too soft. Hit the b all on the side o f your body.

Leg s remain in ba sic position.

Not enoug h bod y rota tion.

No proper coordination betw een bod y and legs.

Movement is not co mpleted fully; Speeder is hit behindyour body.

Arm not extended; you will hit the Speeder too close toyour body.

Racq uet face is not vertical ; the Speed er will fly too high,resulting in a loss of speed and power.

Frequent mistakes

4.4.3 Movement for the CentralBackhandIf you play the Speeder centrally,hit it infront of your bod y.

4.4.2 Movement for the High Backhand

You hit the Speeder slightly higher in

flight tha n with the low backhand

4.4.1 Movement for the Low Backhand

Move your upper bod y to the left. Placeyour right foot in front of your left foot.Place your bod y weight o n your left foot.Now move the racquet to the left. At thestart of the stroke phase, shift your bodyweight t o your right foot.

Service


24/44

Service

5

5 2 From the Center of5 1 General Information


25/44

51

5.2 From the Center ofthe Playing Field

5.2.2 The Movement

You drop the Speed er and simulta neously

swing your hitting arm,while keepingyour eyes on the Speeder.The exactcoordination of these tw o movementsis a prerequisite for a perfect serve.

5.2.1 Starting Position at Impact

Your left foo t is in front a nd your rightfoot in back, at a slight angle.Your kneesare bent slightly.Your upper body isslightly rota ted .Your hitting a rm is at a90-degree angle to your upper body.

50

In Speed Badminton, serve is one of the most importantstrokes. A good serve will put your opponent under pressu-re right from the start. A go od serve can be either short orlong. What mat ters is your precision. For a precise shot, keepthe following in mind:

Hold the Speeder in your hand and let it d rop.Hit the Speeder when it reaches hip height.

Another option is to serve from the baseline at the back ofthe p laying field. In th is case, you serve like in tennis. Thisserve is recommended for advanced players.

5.1 General Information


26/44

52 53

5.3.4 Move Out

After you have hit the Speeder, your

upper bod y rota tes to the left.

Incorrect b asic position: players stand too far to t he leftor to the right side of the playing field.Your opponentwill hit the Speeder to the side t hat you leave open.

No step po sition, no bending o f the knees, missing tension in the body:prevent smooth movement.

Lack of concentration:Because service from the waist-line seems simple, many people dont t ake it seriously.

Frequent mistakes5.2.3 Hitting the Speeder

The racq uet sho uld hit the Speeder infront of your body, to the right.

5.3 Service from the


27/44

54 55

A serve from the base line in the back is similar to a tennisserve. Due to the different flight path o f the Speeder, how -ever, this type of serve is challeng ing. The speeder has noang ular momentum, so you should hit it sq uarely. Hit theSpeeder at the highest possible point with your outstret-ched a rm.After you hit the Speeder, rotate your right arm to

the to the left.Your upper bod y follow s the Speed er in direc-tion of the stroke

You do not place your feet w ide enough a part: thismakes it difficult to balance.

The player stand s too far forwa rds: this makes it verydifficult to achieve the proper movement.

You throw the Speeder too high: you have to wa it for itto drop.

You do not throw the Speeder high enough: forces a fastswing tha t do es not let you hit the Speeder at the fullaspect ratio of your bod y.

Your arm is not o utstretched: makes it difficult todevelop a pow erful shot.

You put your weight on your right foo t: this causes yourbod y to rotate, making it difficult to make an accurateshot.

You puts your right foot forw ard too soon: ag ain,t hiscauses your body t o rotat e, making it impossible to shiftyour weight into the stroke direction.

Frequent mistakes

5.3.3 Hitting the Speeder

Your bod y is extended from feet toracquet. Rota te your body in the directionof the hit. When you hit the Speeder,yourshoulder should be as high as possible.Your left foot , right shoulder, and righthand should form a straight line.

5.3.2 Throwing the Speeder

While shifting your weight from your right

foot to your left foot, your upper bod yrota tes back.Your hitting a rm makes abroad movement over your shoulder.

5.3.1 Basic Position

Service from the top. The legs are in stepposition, at shoulders width. The playerstands at an ang le to the front line, notparallel.

5 Se ce o t eBack Line

5.4 Leaping Serve


28/44

56 57

This type of serve dem and s maximum coordination. Youstart one or two yards behind the baseline and throw thespeeder into the air.You jump before you cross the ba selineand have to hit the Speeder before you land.

5.4.2The Jump

You ha ve to hit the Speeder fielding flight

be fore you land in the playing field.

5.4.1 Starting Phase

When starting to run, throw t he Speederinto the air in the direction of the playingfield.

p g

Overhead Strokes


29/44

6

6.1 Overhead Forehand,


30/44

60

Standing

High and long shots from your opponent ha ve to be playedoverhead. Starting from the basic position, you have to beprepared to play a forehand o r backhand,either from a stan-ding position or jumping into the Speeder.

61

6.1.1 Setup

From the basic position,move your rightfoot back. Rota te your body to the side,so your left shoulder is facing youropponent . Raise your right arm and theracquet, and point your left arm in the

direction of the approaching Speeder.Shift your weight to t he back (right) footand lean ba ckwa rds.

6.1.3 Downswing

After hitting the ball,rotate your forearmto the left.Your upper body follow s theSpeeder and b ends forward.

6.1.2 Hitting the Speeder

Stretch your body to hit the ba ll at the

opt imal height. When you hit the ba ll, yourbo dy and arms are fully extended. Yourweight is on your left foot.Hit the Speederin front of your body,no t ab ove it.

6.2 Overhead Forehand,


31/44

62 63

Shift your bod y weight to yo ur back leg.Extend your left a rmupwa rds to maintain balance. Raise the racq uet up and tothe back on your right side. Before hitt ing the Speeder, jumpwith your right foot.

Swing the racquet to achieve ma ximum speed just as you hit

the Speed er.To support your stroke,move your body forw ards.You should hit the Speed er at the highest possible point.

Leaping

Failure to rota te your body: your stroke will not haveenough strength a nd your hit will be unsure and slow.

Failure to fixate on the approaching Speeder: you willnot b e able to calculate the flight path of the Speedercorrectly,resulting in a bad hit.

Failure to outst retch your hitting a rm: you w ill hit the

Speeder will be hit with less swing a nd o utside o f thesweet spot.

You hit the Speeder with the racquet at a n ang le, notstraight-on:causes the Speeder to riffle and lose speed.

You move your upper body forward too soon: you w illnot hit the Speeder at the opt imal point.

You do not jump high enough: you will not hit theSpeeder at the optimal point.

You jump too soo n or too late: this disturbs yourcoordination for a proper hit.

You land on your right foot : makes it difficult to keepyour balance

Overhead strokefrequent mistakes

6.3 Overhead Backhand


32/44

64 65

At the sta rt of your swing, move the racquet b ack on yourba ckhand side, turning your upper bod y to the left and sho-wing your back to your opponent at an angle. , and bendyour elbow so the racq uet is pointing nearly straight dow n.

Failure to rotat e your upper bo dy :youre your swing w ill

be too short.You swing the racq uet over your left shoulder: yourmovement w ill take too long and will have reducedcontrol of the Speeder.

Failure to achieve a full swing: you w ill not a chieveproper acceleration of the racquet.

Your hitting arm and bod y are not fully extended : youwill hit the Speeder with limited pow er and no t a t theoptimal height .

You rotate your upper body in the swing direction: theracquet d rifts to the right during impact, forcing you tocorrect your position in mid-swing .

Your entire arm swings a fter the st roke: this is a sign thatyou didnt hit the Speeder hard enough.

Your upper bo dy rotates in the st roke direction: this is asign that you are tw isting your upper body duringimpact.

Frequent mistakes

6.3.2 Hitting the SpeederJump upwa rds with your ba ck foot an d

extend your body to wa rds the Speeder.Your bo dy a nd arms should b e fullyextended w hen you hit the Speeder. Landon your left foot .

6.3.1 Setup

Lean b ack with your upper body, so yourracquet shoulder is raised and your otherone lowered. This is a prereq uisite forhitting the Speeder at its highest point.

Training and Exercises


33/44

7

7.1 Types of Training and


34/44

68 69

As a b asic principle, all kinds of t raining should b e plannedcarefully,reg ardless of yo ur skill level.Training is for learningsingle skills, such as the serve, forehand, overhand strokes,tact ical know ledge a nd reactions to specific situat ions, andskills such as q uickness, perseverance and know ledge of thegame rules.

As in other types of sports,you should try to g et to know thematerials, especially th e Speeder a nd the racquets. FUN andMATCH speeders are the best for t raining (the NIGHTSpeed er,is not relevant for training).

Several exercises are described below. You ca n ad just theirdifficulty dep ending on yo ur skill level.It is possible to d o a llthe exercises on various surfaces,outdoors or indoors.

One of the most important things is the w armup. Run aro-und a bit and stretch your upper and lower body, either in

groups or on your ow n. When stretching, pay particularatt ention to your shoulders and legs, as you w ill use thesemuscles the most. Be sure to wa rm up fully before you startpracticing special swing techniques. Feel free to includetypical moves in your warmup routine. The lengt h of yourwa rmup depends on how long you plan to play. Failure towarm up can result in pulled muscles or more serious injury.

Exercises

7.2 Getting Started


35/44

70 71

Play over Short DistancesAt first, beg inners should ge t to know the FUN Speeder.Practice volleying with a nother player at a distance of a bout6-8 meters,t o get a feeling for the eq uipment. You can prac-tice outdo ors on a sports field meadow, or tennis court, orindoors in a gym.

Exercise 1:Freestyle VolleyYour ob jective is to hit the Speeder back and forth 10 timeswithout it hitting the ground.

Exercise 2:The Controlled VolleyThe same exercise as abo ve, but w ith space limita tion. Usethe Gecko Goal Markers to ma rk an area that limits the playersmovements. The larger the distance betw een the Gecko

Goa l Markers,t he ea sier it is to play in the field. You ca n varythe d istance b etw een the markers as desired. You can alsolengthen the distance betw een the players, depend ing ontheir skill level.

Exercise 3:Controlled,Timed VolleyIn a ddition to the spa ce limitations,you ca n also restrict thetime availab le, for example, hitting the Speeder ba ck andforth 10 times in 30 seconds.

Once you have ma stered these exercises, you can repeatthem with a MATCH Speed er.

7.2.2 Indoors

Practice exercise with Gecko Goal Markers

on one side o f a tenn is court.

7.2.1 Outdoors

Practice exercise with Gecko Goal Markerson a mea dow or field.

7.3 Easy Court 7.4 Basics


36/44

72 73

Play on the Speed CourtAfter playing across the lines on one side of a tennis court,you can now play with the ma tch speeder on a regular field.The Easy Court, the read y-mad e playing field fromSpeedminto n,consists of tw o sq uare fields (18 ft x 18 ft), setup 42 feet apa rt. In order to get used to the distances, playthe Speed er to your opponent with easy strokes.Try to keepthe Speeder in the a ir as long a s you can. Practice the exerci-ses in the previous section before you start playing forpoints. The best way to learn the match rules and sco ring is

when you are playing. Your coach w ill give you all the infor-mation you need.

Tip: To a void boring stud ents with theory, play a mini-tour-nament now to let the students reinforce what they havelearned.

7.3.1 Easy Court

You can decide w here toplay: on a sandy surface,atthe gym, or on a tenniscourt.

The fo llow ing exercises will help you lea rn the elementarytechniques.Instead of learning the sport from scratch,theywill help you perfect your g ame.The following is a shortsummary of the previous chapt ers.

You play the forehand with a middle grip.

For optimum Speeder contac t, try to set up your stroke

at a 90-deg ree angle to t he direction of th e hit.In general, you have to hold the racq uet in front o f yourbody,to react quickly to the approaching Speeder.

Position your feet at shoulder width.

Keep your weight o n the b alls of your feet, to reactq uickly.

You ca n serve behind t he first base line or b ehind thesecond ba se line. We recommend serving behind t he

first ba se line, as it lets you put much more pressure onyour opponent.

Forehand Training7.67.5 Training Methods


37/44

75

Exercise 1Player A is only allowed to use foreha nd st rokes, while playerB can use any st rokes. In th is exercise, As playing field isreduced to one third of its origina l size. This exercise is agreat w orkout, because A has to use the forehand all thetime,even for hits that otherw ise be b ackhand.

Exercise 2B plays the Speed er to As forehand, and A has to hit it ba ckto specific areas (A should hit the target at least 50 percentof the time)

Exercise 3B alwa ys plays to As forehand (reduced playing field). A hasto alternate between playing Bs forehand and backhand.

This exercise is excellent for improving Bs leg work.

Exercise 4A can only play forehand, but ha s to touch the o ut line onthe ba ckhand side aft er each stroke. B has to take care toplay fair hits to A, to allow A to return them. This exercisehelps improve Bs control.

Exercise 5

Both A and B are only allowed to use the forehand. Bothfields are reduced one-third in size.

74

For these training methods,you can divide the field into dif-ferent sectors, lengthw ise and across. You decide how youwa nt to play before you start. The pictures on Pag es 78 and79 show a Speedminto n field. The ma rkers in the field desig-nate your target. Adjust t he size of the field t o the playersab ility: You should try to achieve a hit rate o f 50 percent.

Start with an easy forehand sw ing from below, from a stan-ding po sition.You can chang e the target areas consecutive-ly, from front left to front right , as well as back left and ba ckright .This exercise is to improve your accuracy.

Backhand Training7.7 Overhead Stroke Training7.8


38/44

76

Exercise 1Player A is only allowed to use ba ckhand st rokes,while play-er B can use a ny strokes. In this exercise, As playing field isreduced to one third of its original size. This exercise is agreat w orkout, because A has to use the ba ckhand a ll thetime,even for hits that otherw ise be forehand.

Exercise 2B plays the Speeder to As backhand, and A has to hit it ba ckto specific areas (A should hit the target at least 50 percentof the time)

Exercise 3B alwa ys plays to As backhand (reduced playing field). A hasto alternate between playing Bs forehand and backhand.

This exercise is excellent for improving Bs leg work.

Exercise 4A can only play ba ckhand, but has to touch the o ut line onthe forehand side aft er each stroke.B has t o ta ke care to playfair hits t o A, to allow A to return them. This exercise helpsimprove Bs control.

Exercise 5

Both A and B are only allowed to use the backhand. Bothfields are reduced one-third in size.

77

Exercise 1B alwa ys plays high shots to A, who has to return them w ithan overhead stroke.

Exercise 2B plays high shot s to A, who alternates betw een overheadforehand a nd overhead ba ckhand t o return to B.

Exercise 3B plays high shot s to A, who alternates betw een playing t hefront line and the back line, hitting overhea d strokes all thetime.

Exercise 4Players A and B play high overhead shots to ea ch other from

the back line, and each player has to touch the front lineafter each hit.

Exercise 5A and B play high overhead shots to each other that w ouldalways land within the playing field bound aries.

Training Examples7.9


39/44

78 79

7.9.1 Training for StrokeAccuracy

Easy shots from the hip.(The size of the fieldshould result in a h it rateof at least 50 percent.)

7.9.4 Forehand Stroke

Practice short low or

mid-height forehandsalong a laterally dividedplaying field.

7.9.3 Backhand Stroke

Practice short low ormid-height ba ckhandsalong a laterally dividedplaying field .

7.9.2 Lateral Division

Decide w hether you want

to play backhands orforehands. One playerpractices accuracy, whilethe return player practicesforehands and ba ckhands.

Each of these exercises let both players practice their accu-racy at the same time.One player has to aim for a given sec-tor,w hile the other player returns from tha t sector.The moreadvanced the players,the more exact you can designa te theta rgets.You can a lso d ivide b oth playing fields into d ifferentsectors.You a lso can include ot her ba ckhand exercises fromother racquet sports in your exercise program.

Forms of Night Play


40/44

8

8.1 Playing in the Dark


41/44

82

If you want t o keep speeding after the sun goes dow n, justbreak out the Night Speeder and Speed ligh ts. The NightSpeeder, designed especially for play at night, can hold alight st ick - the Speedlight - in its hea d.

83

8.1.1 Speedlights

Simply act ivate the Speedlight and snap itinto the air canal in the Speeder's head -and youre done.

8.1.2 Recommended Locations

Because external light sources within your

line of sight can b e d istracting, parks,beaches,and o pen meadows are bestsuited t o night play..

8.2 Blackminton


42/44

84 85

Besides fa scinating glow -in-the-dark play,t here is also a spe-cial event ga me: Blackminton. At Blackminton events, theplaying fields are transformed through black light and flu-orescent lines into a m ag ical scenery. Players with fluores-cent outfits, bod y painting and luminous Speeders fly aro-und a t t his fascinating night time event from Speedminton,on glowing courts to the heavy beat s of a DJ.

Easy CourtThe Easy Court shines bright under b lack ligh t a nd can b eset up on tennis courts or outdoors in a star court formation.

The Star Court

Three black light-sensitive Easy Courtsare combined to form a Star Court.A black light p yramid is placed in th ecenter of the star formation.

Outfit and Bodypainting

White and fluorescent clothing ma ke the

players glow in the d ark.Fluo-bod ypainting and the driving bea tsof a sound system g ive the event amag ical touch.

Blackminton on the Tennis Court

On the tennis court, simply place the Fluo-Courts on top of the tennis lines and affixthe corners with weights o r masking tape.Place the black light source across thetennis net in the center of the court.


43/44

86 87

A real innovation.Der Tag esspieg el

All the rag e sport ...Speedminton is the newtrend and is finding more andmore fans.Bunte

Speedminton is very intense.You are a lways in action.Tennisma gazin

It s all the rage inBerlins night life.Telepolis, Mag azin fr Netzkultur

Speeds up to 180 mph makethis mix out o f badminton,

squash and tennis the fastestracq uet sport in the world.Schsische Zeitung

Speedminton is hard-corebadminton with tennistechniques.Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung


44/44

89 89

Documents

Handbook Speedbadminton