Factor: Physical (Skills)
Sub Factor: Skill Repertoire
Learning Outcomes
• How we collected initial information on our
skill repertoire in badminton.
• The positive and negative impact of skill
repertoire on your performance.
What is Skill Repertoire?
“The range of skills you have at your disposal during
a badminton match which can be best utilised in
a variety of performance situations”
What are the main skills in badminton?
High Serve
Overhead Clear
Smash
Drop Shot
Net Shot
Block
Collecting Initial Information on Skill
Repertoire
• What approach did we use?
Stroke Repertoire Observation Schedule (SROS)
Skills
High Serve
Low Serve
Overhead
Clear
Smash
Drop Shot
Net Shot
Block
Effective
Fairly Effective Ineffective
Stroke Repertoire Observation
Schedule
What was the process?
 2 sets to 21 points against an opponent of equal ability.
 An observer collected information on your performance
using the SROS.
 The SROS lists the various shots you could play in a
badminton match.
 Each time you played one of these shots the observer
marked it on the sheet. They marked down whether it
was effective, fairly effective or ineffective.
The written format provides a
permanent record that allows
for comparison at a later date.
What are the benefits of
using a Stroke Repertoire
Observation Schedule?
The benefits of using a SROS
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The written format provides a permanent record that allows for comparison at a
later date.
Having an observer it provides objective feedback which is non-bias providing
more accurate results.
By playing in a competitive match against someone of equal ability you are
forced to play your full range of shots adding to the validity of the findings.
By completing the schedule over a sustained period of time (21 Points, 2 sets)
patterns of play can be observed. It is also possible to see dips in form. The
more information gives you a more detailed picture of performance.
Occasionally, a player takes longer to get into the match. This duration provides
them the opportunity to do this.
All tally marks can be converted into statistics which are hard to argue with.
Strengths and weaknesses can be identified from the schedule which future
performance development programmes and goal setting can be based upon.
When you have someone else recording
information on performance the validity of
the results are dependent on the
observers focus and attention during the
match and the importance they place on
the process.
What are the limitations of
using a Stroke Repertoire
Observation Schedule?
The limitations of using a SROS
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When you have someone else recording information on performance the validity
of the results are dependent on the observers focus and attention during the
match and the importance they place on the process. Also, if they are lacking
activity knowledge their perception of what equals an effective shot might be
different from the reality.
Badminton is a very fast paced sport and there is likely to be a number of shots in
every rally. This can make it impossible for one observer to record all shots
played. When they take their eye of the match to complete the schedule shots
are missed questioning the reliability of the findings.
If the opposition is not of a similar ability this will provide false results and a
performer might not be forced to play their full range of shots if insufficient
pressure is applied.
The mental and emotional state of the performer is crucial if accurate results are
to be collected. Lack of motivation, resilience, and anxiety etc will impact the
quality of shots, decisions, concentration and technique. If a performer is over
tired, hungry etc this will impact their play and ultimately the results.
Watch this badminton match.
Lin Dan (China) V’s Lee Chong Wei
(Malaysia)
How does a wide skill repertoire positively
impact their performance?
Note reasons in your jotter as you watch the
match.
Reason 1: They can dictate and control the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht5nuRxt2-4
Quality
preparation
allows for
economic
and graceful
movements
Accuracy
and
consistency.
Ability to apply
the right shot
at the right
time
Potential to
select a
number of
shots from any
one point on
court
Positive
Impact of
skill
Repertoire
Faster decision
making (Bank
of knowledge)
faster motor
response
Dictate and
control
game
Able to carry
height, angle
and speed to
expose space
at the corners
of court
Negative Impact of limited Skill Repertoire
Predictable
Lack of timing,
accuracy and
technique reduces
amount of movement
required by opponent
Creativity, tactical
and decision
making potential
massively reduced
Constantly
defending
Limited
options
prevents you
creating
space
Unable to change
tempo impact
concentration,
motivation and coping
with pressure
The Overhead Clear
• The Overhead clear has a high and deep trajectory. It
is executed at the rear of your court and lands in the
tramlines of your opponents court.
The overhead clear moves your opponent to
the backcourt. Therefore, it will create space
in the frontcourt for you to exploit.
It will
prevent your
opponent
from
building a
strong attack
as they will
have to play
a defensive
shot
What is the impact of
having a powerful and
accurate overhead
clear?
It allows less time for your opponent to get
behind the shuttle, potentially causing weak
returns which you can exploit.
It will also give
you more time
to go back to
your base and
prepare for
your opponents
return.
Evaluate the impact of having a smash which
has power and accuracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKC1Depuf6Q
The power and downwards angle of the
smash gives my opponent less time to
react. Making it difficult for them to
return.
I have the ability
to change the
pace of my
smash and place
it to different
areas of the
court, which
wrong foots my
opponent and
makes it difficult
for them to
return
What is the impact of
having a powerful and
accurate smash?
If my opponent does return
my smash its usually with a
lift shot as opposed to a
block, which allows me to
hit another attacking shot.