Initial Data Collection

1. Initial Data Collection Subjective Objective Where does the shuttle land? Is it lacking power or disguise? How does this affect your play? Tactical Limitations What does your opposition do?

2. Faults Racket arm not up in preparation or movement to the net Not taking the shuttle at the top of the net As I approach the net my racket is low. This means that I am slow to react and prepare for the net shot. I am therefore unable to take the shuttle at the top of the net (1/2 way down net) and am forced to swing my arm to get the shuttle over. Swinging my arm produces too much force and speed. This means that many of my net shots go too high over the net and past the service line which my opponent can come in and kill. Focussed Data Collection Examplenet shot

3. Focussed Data Collection Overhead Clear • Faults • Explanation

4. What to consider • Many errors happen in preparation and will often have a knock on affect on other phases of a skill • If your errors occur in the action phase they are more than likely to affect the recovery. • Look at your data collection and ensure this has not been completed incorrectly. Incorrect data collection affects results and discussion. • Remember you are the performer (self) I I I • If there are many faults select 4 maximum. Pick those which inter-relate to make discussion flow • Do not contradict yourself. “I do not transfer my weight but always return to base quickly”. Unlikely • Justify every point you make. When executing the overhead clear I fail to reach up with a straight arm (long lever) and contact the shuttle at the highest point. • “Having a bent arm means I am letting the shuttle fall. This seriously reduces the force and speed generated at point of contact. As a result my clears lack power, distance and height to the back of the court”. • Take your time to think before you write to structure answer more effectively