Unlock the full potential of your Split Step | Badminton Footwork Tutorial

Everybody talks about the split step and the importance of it, but most players and coaches (me included) often miss out on 2 very important details that can make a huge difference in terms of speed and movement flow on court!

If you are not familiar with the basic principles of the Split Step yet, check out my first video about it or try it out in one of my follow along tuturials that you can find here:

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One important thing: I mentioned that you need a lot of power in your calves in relation to your body weight if you want to push mainly on the fron foot. In most cases you will also feel that the heels will touch the floor and you also see that in most videos that I showed you.. Of course there is also not just one way or the other, but it is a continuum. Just try it out slowly and see if you can feel the difference yourself between pushing with the front foot and the full foot.

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[jasonurroz]

As soon as I saw the slo-mo's I said, "Why did they always teach us to land on both feet?" Amazing, Tobias. Thank you!

[loinguyen.youtube]

This is a priceless exploration of Western badminton, as I think many people here land 2 feet simultaneously. This could be a normal secret in China as everyone naturally knows. You are contributing so much to the badminton world, Tobi.

[jankowalski]

Very interesting video. I have noticed that myself that split step varies a lot depending from a player. Wider split step is more defensive and higher is more offensive. Tai Tzu Ying for a example jumps a bit higher because she does directional split steps all the time. So I think that when she is in the air slightly longer she can set the direction better. I think having a proper timing of the split step is making a huge difference. I love watching Okuhara an Yamaguchi because they are so small but cover the court so well. Also they have great technique to get the shuttle back from deep corners :)

[thefallenarm]

Nice video !
It seems to better suits single game (as your examples are only showing single players).
Maybe (maybe not) it would be interesting to make a comparison of split steps between singles and doubles as the covered field is quite different.

[nev]

Good break down of such a subtle thing in footwork. Thank you 😊

[markchandler]

Super slow motion footage is fantastic! Just like professional racket skills, the split step is so natural at the elite level be so difficult to teach in small sections. The flow from ready, approach, hitting, reset, then ready (again in a longer rally) is beautiful at high level badminton. Thanks for this re-evaluation. As others have mentioned, a look at doubles would be interesting. I also will look at animal reactions to see if they use a preparatory movement.

[yagary]

thanks a lot
this video helps me both badminton and English listening proficiency.
The pronunciation of each word is very clear.

[acadoe]

Hey man, just discovered your channel recently, but I am so impressed with your great knowledge and ability to convey advice so naturally.

[eesanta]

I've always been struggling with my speed in singles, yet my footwork is pretty fast in shadows. Watching this video might actually help me quite a bit with a more explosive start. Amazing breakdown on something i haven't personally noticed or even heard of before

[loinguyen.youtube]

Omgggg you are Always look forward to watching your videos

[jackreacher]

Very good tutorial on foot work, more important than anything else, as mastering this makes you get early and effortlessly to the shuttle. I've been practicing this for years and very hard to implement, as it is also tied with how well you can anticipate or read opponents shots.
Just a tip: when the shuttle is high in back court, position your feet parallel to the net. When shuttle is in front low to the net, position your feet more perpendicular to the net with racket foot in front.

[chetanchaudhary]

Bro missing your videos so much love from India plz make your regular content

[jwong]

i’m learning the split step for tennis. got more out of your lesson than most tennis videos. thanks 😀

[bradparmar]

Good Explaining n Slow-motion video.
Simply two take aways:
1) Alternate Foot planting timing- Offesive shots( more Time available), Defensive shots( lesser time available, so Do more reaching)
2) Push off the hills (strong Quads+ Glutes are also involved) to Generate more power or Stay with Toe ( strong calfs) pushing as A quick recovery.
[ Please correct if I miss- spoke]
All the Best

[simenakre]

Hi i love your videos, they have learned me a LOT. Im a 14 year old boy and have patellar tendonitis (knee injury) i have had it for 1 year but i still want to improve. Any tips? Could you maybe make a video on how to improve whilst injured?

[gcarmyofficial]

Thanks for this video waiting for last 6 months.

[letslearnbadminton]

you are the best no one has touched this topic i too watch matches in slow mo for understanding footwork detail long time looking for a video like this thanks

[chaitanyapathak]

The best thing about Toabias is that he himself learn the latest techniques from top players & then teach us by simplifying the subtler aspects of these techniques.

[sugiantoindo]

Thanks for the video. I've been trying to improve my speed recently

[jonwhite]

As a coach, I watch your videos a lot and it inspires me to think outside the norm.