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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
508 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
381 kr
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In badminton, competitive matches are won in the heat of the battle, and victory is not always a reflection of the skill or the technique of the players. It's often a reflection on how the players handled the journey of the match, the tactical choices they made, and how they dealtwith changes in momentum. Indeed, it is a player's responses - on the court - that will turn around challenging situations and steer them to victory.Written for competitive badminton players of all levels, and drawing on years of experience at the highest international level, authors Andy Wood and Alistair Higham take an in-depth look at what happens in the cauldron of competition. By examining match events, momentum, and match flow, they offer game insights which will change players' perceptions ofwhat really happens in a match. And through this change of perception will come the understanding and ability to control the many factors thatcan make or break success.Focussing on the mental and tactical battles that take place, this book highlights the skills you need to develop to make the most of whatever situation you find yourself in. Packed with practical tips and examples from Olympic competition, The Winning Edge covers key questions at the heart of how to master the art of competing:What are the demands of badminton?What makes up a winning performance?How do I maintain consistent levels of performance throughout the twists and turns of a match?How do I make better decisions during the heat of the battle?How can I learn and progress from match to match?"The detailed approach focussing on how to win matches outlined in this book certainly played a significant and critical part in my journeyto becoming World Champion and World No: 1." - Gail Emms"Andy and Alistair brilliantly describe in detail how matches unfold and what skills we need as players, coaches and parents to give ourselves that critical advantage to help us all achieve our goals and dreams" - Nathan Robertson"Andy and Alistair take up one of the elements of high level sport that we often talk about. Yet, we never manage to describe in detail exactly what it is, and how it affects many deciding moments during our careers - no matter whether coach, player, or fan/parent watching from the sidelines - Momentum. The detailed and in-depth approach tothe topic in this book will no doubt give a lot of inspiration and thought to the reader on how to handle and approach this complex topic. It's not easy to believe that there is a final or simple answer towards understanding this, but this book certainly sparks the interest and journey towards becoming a lot more aware on how to understand Momentum.A must read for everyone out there with an in-depth interest in badminton and in high-level sports." - Peter Gade
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Häftad, Engelska, 2026
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In tennis, the scoreboard can’t be trusted.A player can be dominating from the baseline, winning point after point, onlyfor everything to unravel within minutes, with nothing changing technically. Noinjury. No bad luck. Just momentum, the hidden force that shapes every match,and the one force most players never learn to manage.Momentum is what separates the player whoknows how to win from the one who simply hopes to. It is why thebetter player doesn’t always win, and why some competitors always seem to finda way through the most challenging moments on court. Understanding andmastering momentum offers the real winning edge.In this groundbreaking book, former LTA NationalCoach and Head of Coach Development AlistairHigham, and Sport Psychologist Dr Ana Soares, combine decades of elite coachingexperience with cutting-edge research to give players and coaches a completeframework for managing match flow. Drawing on the experiences of world-rankedprofessionals, GB international players, and the latest academic findings, this book is aimed at tennis players and coaches atall levels and covers:The phases of a match – howmatches move through predictable stages and how to read the state of play inreal timeThe scoring system – how tennis’sunique structure creates pressure, opportunity, and psychological turningpointsTurning points – how toidentify, trigger, and embrace the critical moments that decide matchesTactical game management – whento stick with your game plan and when to change, and how to adapt underpressureMental skills – routines, self–talk,visualisation, attentional control, and how to find your ideal performancestate mid–matchStrategic thinking – how tozoom out, assess your options at the change of ends, and commit to cleardecisionsLearning from match to match – howto review performances and build momentum management into your long-termdevelopmentCoaching matchplay skills – includesmore than 25 practical on-court drills and exercises to develop these skills intrainingWhether you are a player trying to hold alead, stage a comeback, or finally understand why close matches keep slippingaway, or a coach looking to give your players a genuine competitive edge, Momentum:The Winning Edge in Tennis will improve the way you play every match.