Explosive Start and Split Step: The secret for fast badminton footwork (Part #1)

[@Andy_001_]

Wow, every badminton tutorial mentions the importance of the split step, but this is the ONLY one that actually explains exactly how and why, and in a very clear way too. This is great- thank you so much!

[@shivanshsingh2314]

I am a professional Badminton player and I have never seen anyone explaining split step with this much detail . Too good video .I have also shared it with my friends.thanks bro for making this vedio

[@mitchellsin2379]

You play or rank in ur country?

[@ivanbenedictguillena106]

Video*

[@filegrabber1]

@@shivanshsingh2314 You're pro when you can make a living of it :)

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

@@filegrabber1 not necessarily, but you can call it semi-pro

[@nvwebtech1502]

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[@DesertOryx]

in 8 years of badminton and learning from youtube this was the best splitstep video and its not even close (in reallife i feel that in my area this is completely forgotten about while I think it is the single most important thing to become a better player) cant wait to see more videos of you

[@chitung2277]

I rewatched this video again paying attention to the finer details. Tobias mentioned many golden tips fairly quickly or demonstrated them and even though there were brief,they are clear and immensely valuable. This video is a must watch...one of the best I have seen online addressing issues not covered by others. Looking forward to the subsequent parts.

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[@bluesunshine2008]

Probably still the best explosive footwork video on KZbin. Very detailed and to the point. Great job Tobias!

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you! =)

[@drdickenbalz]

The best video explaining the split step, bar none. Love the "why" beyond just the "how". Keep up the good work!

[@Bgbadminton]

One of the most DETAILED Split step tutorial on KZbin guys, great detail and awesome quality! ;) Keep up the awesome work Tobias! - Gerald

[@Darkrath3]

love your vids

[@nvwebtech1502]

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[@elizabethzachariah1360]

The Gerald ?! From BG badminton ?! I am a huge fan.

[@GeraldOng]

Thanks for the kind words and support guys! :)

[@sportdvds]

Great video Tobias. Keep up the good work!

[@kamaleshs5324]

great video sir, I used to do the split step without knowing what it was for, realised it would give me an explosive start after watching the video, keep up the good work.

[@SirChocula]

I'm sad I can't like this video more than once!!! I'm transitioning into an intermediate player and all of your vids has been tremendously helpful :) thank you Tobias.

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you =)

[@patelsneh8082]

Beat thing of you is, you Donot only tell do this or that but you tells why we have do that love you bro thanks

[@leemingjun1995]

Great video! Split step is really essential and it's awesome to hear such a clear explanation of it. Looking forward to more tutorials

[@jonathanrajkodamala7266]

Everyone says do the split step but you are the only one who explained it scientifically and thanks you very much sir for this video

[@avinash0505]

You have shared a very detailed and very effective footwork in the easiest way. As a pro badminton player, I really mean it. Kindly make a video on the match strategy/plan of singles game. Thanks for the lovely video.

[@sairamtejaakkiraju5894]

This video is really explosive, changed the way I play the game...

[@seablue1085]

Omg, i can say this is the best explanation about split step about badminton. Thanks, plz keep up with eng sub.

[@loginprakash]

In-depth understanding of what is taught. Great coach you are.

[@mushroombest2002]

Just wanted to let you know that your videos helped me a lot in terms of gaining speed on court. Your vids have clear explanations, not just "do this, do that".

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Amazing 🤩 so cool to hear that! Keep it up and outspeed your opponents 😉

[@arvindnrc]

Thank you buddy for your awesome training videos, respect from Toronto and Chennai

[@funclub424]

best channel if you want to become a great player without a coach

[@arryannnnnn9279]

I'm A Professional Badminton Player... And i must say you explain the split step like an easy thing Guys Follow this technique and see the results. BTW I'm an u15 state gold medalist

[@pichayabuakhaow4731]

I like it. You are inspiring mann with these explosive moves.

[@raamine5898]

Absolutely the best badminton explanations you tube thank you very much for your job

[@moimc70]

You do a AMAZING work, i love your channel. Keep doing ! Can you show more exercice for improving the footwork in the next video ?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Yes more exercises will follow in the upcoming tutorials :)

[@MasonicInc]

Tobias, super geile video. Du erklärt wirklich gut den princip. Danke.

[@bryanchun5491]

Aloha, awesome video Coach Tobias another great video. Thank you. Your tips cannot be repeated enough. Your lessons and exercises resonate clearly for me. Thanks again for your help I really appreciate it..

[@dishu5443]

Sir your videos are so detailed and every one should watch them 👍👍

[@SantoshKumar-nc7uw]

It is really helpful...didnt noticed it before...thanks

[@sakigamijojo7716]

Thanks. as what the others have said, this video shows the most of the "hows" and "whys" of the movements. Subscribed!

[@speeddrift2014]

split stepping requires me to work the leg muscles a lot... but it really helped me win matches against tough opponents...

[@anbadminton98]

Very old school type of teaching , will make new video for that !

[@leeying1418]

LOTS of coach in vedio show the important of little jump for start, but the most important is the timing of little jump seldom mentioned, thanks! 谢谢！

[@maharajanramanathan2979]

Great video mate, was searching for for work videos for quite sometime and your presentation was easy to understand, will apply these to play better, Cheers

[@jasonurroz570]

New subscriber. This is going to be a great channel, I can tell!

[@ishgirwan]

Awesome explanation. Looking forward for more footwork videos. Thanks :)

[@teamrawanop2138]

Thanks I think after working in this I'll move faster thanks alot sir

[@sothearanget6099]

Thank you for great demonstration and explanation

[@rajshanistuff790]

This is one the best videos online.

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@sainandulal2496]

I was searching for the exact content and u delivered it perfectly, thank u🙏

[@syrventy3309]

Clear explanation and easy to understand.. You deserve more subscription! Thanks for the great video

[@sairamtejaakkiraju5894]

Lovely analysis 😍🏸🏸

[@오상용-h4e]

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[@jasperpreston9816]

Hi Tobias, great video really helped to clear up some points on how to use the directional split step, was just wondering whatkind of split step is used after performing a drop from the back court as it can be used defensively and offesively? Keep up the good content

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

It depends on the trajectory of your shot. If you play a drop really close to the net the return will most likely be very short or long again so you don't have to cover your midcourt. If you play faster dropshot the opponent can also push it a little more into your court. In both cases your footposition should be offensive so one foot in front, but in the second case usually a bit more neutral.

[@michaelgotz6003]

awesome! precise, detailled, well explained, thx a lot!!

[@josecasadiego8872]

good time friend for your great contribution ..... should also upload footwork for doubles and their different movements

[@noahjude7252]

Wow! This is a very good to improve speed, takes me back, will now correct.. Thank you

[@Longtack55]

Thanks Tobias. Very helpful reinforcement of the recovery to the centre also. I'm becoming more conscious of the importance of "following" the shot. I'm really enjoying badminton, learning from these lessons and seeing the improvements. I got some pleasure this week from coaching a 10 year-old for 30 minutes and seeing how much he improved in one lesson.

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thanks for your nice feedback! Yes, nothing better than seeing kids learning and improving so quickly =)

[@blyatknif3r479]

You definitely need more subs.

[@mindtwist1337]

Hey Tobias, der deutsche Akzent war nicht wegzuhören ;) Hab mir schon vieles angesehen und find das Format echt klasse, vor allem wie Du Dein Wissen gut argumentiert weitergibst, mach weiter so! Falls Du Feedback wünschst, dann hab ich noch was loszuwerden. Was ich an dem Video besser als beim Smash Tutorial finde ist, dass man tatsächlich in Echtzeit sieht, wie Du die Bewegungen ausführst. Beim Smash-Video hätte ich mir eine Demonstration in Echtzeit gewünscht - vielleicht auch schon direkt am Anfang, damit auch der Zuschauer merkt, "von DEM lass ich mir den Smash beibringen - ich gucke das Video weiter!" ;) Drücke Dir die Daumen, dass Dein Channel durch die Decke geht und freue mich auf neue Videos!

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Ja, man muss ja nicht verheimlichen wo man herkommt :P Vielen Dank für dein Feedback, werde ich mir auch jeden Fall zu herzen nehmen für kommende Videos!

[@AylexThunder]

the lighting for your scenes are so amazing, what lights are you using?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Puh there I have to ask the video expert, who is doing the lighting

[@sakshamvasishth8077]

Awesome you get a subscriber Thanks for posting this video

[@zerefxgaming8618]

This is what we called multi purpose court, its 10 in 1..btw great video and easy to understand

[@williamlieng9453]

thanks man. really helped. im too slow on court.

[@Anonymousguy102]

What's the right posture for hitting shots in badminton for taller players

[@glynhannaford7332]

Excellent, thank you. 😊

[@paulponnachan5382]

Liked before watching it😍😍😍

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thanks 😅 i hope i dont dissapoint you

[@chitung2277]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 do you recommend we always split step sidewards first when opponent hits and then add appropriate directional split step to then aim in the direction we want to go to, or always split directionally towards where we want to go to?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

@@chitung2277 try to split into the direction where you want to go if possible and avoid another split or correction steps. In offensive situations that will be a lot easier, in defensive situations you should use a neutral footposition and have to adjust if your opponent is not smashing to the sidelines

[@chitung2277]

That is the perfect answer... Thank you very much.

[@chitung2277]

Also if i may ask one more question please...when exactly should we do the split step..if we know clearly where the shuttle is going that's easy. But maybe for side defence we don't so we might split the moment opponent smashes and then decide which direction to lean towards. Correct? If you could be very specific with the timing please e.g. a milii second after opponent hits and we see the shuttle leaves their racquet, etc

[@LupinLuu]

Excellent video once again! Cheers!

[@infodiff]

Thank you.... your tutorials are very helpful.

[@kirati]

Really useful pointers.

[@rondoyay7999]

really detailed very good explanations.

[@_ValFreemaN_]

I'm very greatfull to you for your tutorials they a really helpfull

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

You are welcome :)

[@sufrihadi]

Very good explanation. Thanks for your knowledge and effort

[@yichenchen9410]

Great work! Love it! Just what I needed!

[@tanishq.ag_]

Awesome video, Excellently explained about split-step. Thank you so much sir... You gave me much information that I don't understand from others. Great sir👌👏👏.

[@linhefti4846]

Exactly what i needed to know. Thanks ,

[@pontusharkegard7475]

What the actual hell? Feels like yesterday you were at 300 subs and now this. Congrats man

[@jacen57]

Thank you for sharing

[@ciptojohn]

Very helpful thanks

[@allanmaple4676]

Thanks! This helps a lot

[@AceRiver13]

Excellent tip, without corny humor, love it! Just subscribed! Can you explain more about pronation and supination, and how and when to apply it? Keep up the excellent work!

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you =) You need both, pronation and supination in almost every shot. By moving the elbow towards the shuttle your arm will supinate (forehandshots) or pronate (backhandshots) what creates the backswing of your racket. In the hittingphase you rotate the other way round so pronation in forehandshots and supination in backhandshots. If you look at the biomechanics of the different shots they are all very similiar and follow the same principals.

[@baimaiPL]

Thank you for tip.

[@harshahettiarachchi8054]

Great video

[@adityapradhan7201]

Its such a great video explaining the split step! Greetings from India :)

[@anonymous-ei3yn]

Very nice video and explanation

[@terrytsang9126]

Awesome teaching 👏👏👏

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you 😊😊

[@minhkhueta]

informative!!! thank you very much!

[@FrankieDoodle]

5:40 In part 1 you said that you want to try to push off with your feet right when you land but here you said that you can change your position to get to the specific corner. How would you do that when first landing, or would you just do another split step, thank you!

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Good question and both is possible but I would just use a second split step if the opponent completly tricked you and your starting position and the position of you body weight is totally off. In most cases you can push with the landing and do some small corrections with the other foot to cover different corners. In the scene that you mentioned i do that in the second "example": I start like i expect a smash to my left side so i push with the right foot but then I reposition my left foot to change the direction to the front court, but still use power from my push with the right leg

[@FrankieDoodle]

Thank you that clears it up

[@fifa22thematches55]

Great video, will work o these movements in my game, excellent explanation, thank you

[@uehavshie_podcast]

Thank you for such a clear explanation! Great channel. 8-)

[@chitung2277]

Most excellent!!!

[@Anonymousguy102]

As I am a bit confused about the postures of different players like lee zii jia , kento momota, lee chong wei etc. I am confused that which posture is right for me. Can anyone plz suggest me a right posture. I am about 5"11 tall

[@jeanbob2256]

hello, how to know to put right or left foot behind when we are un offensive position close to the net ? for exemple after short serve in simple, how to wait the return ? ty

[@Rocky_6822]

Awesome!... does the muscular strength of the leg matter in this prep jump and footwork ? Should we be able to squat twice our bodyweight ?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Yes especially explosive strenght and a high rate of force development help a lot. When you have a high maximal strenght compared to your bodyweight you will definitly be explosive in your legs. Squatting twice your bodyweight is extremly strong but you need a very good technique and have to be careful and experienced to work with that kind of load. I am sure that there are several topplayers that cant do 200% bodyweight

[@aravindhanb8873]

Excellent video

[@rohandrummer]

Hey in really love your videos. Great work. Keep it up!!

[@tractorviewsonly]

My name is Subair. From. India, kerela state, malappuram distic. Super vedio bro

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you! All the best to India!

[@zaffersoni]

Fantastic tutorials....he's good

[@Virgoblr]

Great Video, loved it! Would love to see more videos

[@tomek_kot]

Great video! thx

[@bongkosolbadminton]

Thanks alot!! 🤗

[@nabamdochi7264]

Really helpful

[@prateekyadav1000]

Thank you for the information.

[@antonzharkov6036]

Thank you, for the video! Nice work. ^)

[@Bharatswabhiman15]

Please make a video on footwork of short player height around 5feet 1,2 inches. Bcz ur heights is more so I cannot apply on myself.

[@markhuang7006]

very nice video about how to start

[@pmrajap.m4144]

Coach, Very useful video with with tips... The jumps are support the movement. Thanks for the video. At the time of jump (also skip, Jagging) my knee feel pain. what can I do...?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

There can be many different reasons for it. Best thing you can do is see a doctor or physio that knows something about sports

[@Bart77377]

Thank you!

[@likhayallar540]

Thank u sir,I will work on it

[@adityamishra-hn4jk]

Nice video . I learned a lot from it.

[@rohitpratap4174]

Great explanation, but I'm still struggling with the timing of the SS. If you are in mid air when the opponent hits the shuttle, how can you get your push off foot into the correct splayed position to move efficiently? You will surely have to make some late adjustment on landing depending which corner the shuttle is headed? Any drills for this please?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Anticpation is key if you want to use directional split steps so you can only do it, if you have a clue during the jump, where the opponent will play. In most cases you can do it when you are in offense and the opponent is under pressure. There it is so much easier to read the situation and your opponent is also limited with his options. I talk about it in the advanced footwork tutorial in the part about Lin Dan and a there i also give some tips for drills. you can find the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnjao6amdtCCZqc

[@rohitpratap4174]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 thank you for your reply. I think I possibly have better racquet skills than my regular singles opponent but he has better game reading from his high experience in squash so I'm generally under more pressure and feel off balance. When I look at top players they never look off balance even if under pressure. Therefore I believe the Momota drill might be the best one for me?

[@georgevarghese3381]

It's an amazing tutorial, thank you❤

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you! Love to hear that!