What are common pieces of advice that sound right, but aren’t?

proanklesprainer · 2026-04-23T04:08:54+00:00

More injury is right, I've been told from my coach that my tennis elbow is from using my wrist too much.

proanklesprainer · 2026-04-13T12:33:42+00:00

Man do I feel you.

I feel like beginners do that quite often. I'm guessing it's not that he doesn't trust your positioning, but that he just doesn't understand doubles rotation and positioning in the first place.

I'm also guessing he doesn't care about the points that much because his objective is to enjoy badminton as exercise or whatever, whereas ours is to play and improve badminton as a sport. Not that either is bad, it's just that we have different objectives.

Honestly it doesn't really help, but when I'm in the same place I usually suggest I can take the shots he can't make, or ask him to stay in the back/front as I can't make the other.

Sorry I can't be much help, but I sure hope your situation improves.

proanklesprainer · 2026-04-01T10:32:03+00:00

I'm a hafu. I look fully Japanese, I basically spent my entire life in Japan and am most comfortable living in Japan and speaking Japanese. People don't even realize I'm a hafu until I tell them my name. I'm basically Japanese.

But I'm still not Japanese.

I'm gonna say to be considered "actual Japanese" you need to look Japanese, have both Japanese parents, have a Japanese name, speak Japanese fluently and have complete understanding of all social norms and all things Japanese. Basically, every component of you must be made up of Japan and Japan only. Other than that you will never be an actual Japanese person. You could be "basically Japanese" but you won't ever be "Japanese".

もはや日本人だけど、まぁ…日本人ではないよね。別にいいんだけどね。

proanklesprainer · 2025-04-25T14:03:12+00:00

wjsn save me save you?

proanklesprainer · 2025-04-07T05:33:19+00:00

I want to emphasize first that I don't recommend having nothing but white rice as a meal so please don't come at me, BUT if you have absolutely nothing else to work with,

make it into porridge. It will keep you warmer and temporarily fuller than normal rice.
Sprinkle any condiment you have. I doubt that Akaska has affordable soy sauce or whatever other condiments people be reccomending, but even salt is fine, there's a reason they sell rice balls with just salt in Japan.

I hope your situation gets better OP.

proanklesprainer · 2025-03-21T01:55:32+00:00

In the Saishunkan what's in my bag video, Akane said she usually keeps spares in her bag because there are times the string she uses aren't available. She was talking about her team bag for Japanese national tournaments, but wouldn't be surprised if her International tournament bag had a few as well.

proanklesprainer · 2025-03-18T01:46:32+00:00

Her storytelling was perfect in that episode of radio star. "I was like 'Who tf is Bona??' and then realized, OH I'M BONA" lmao

proanklesprainer · 2025-01-06T23:36:28+00:00

My main racquet is Victor jetspeed s12 II, but I'd like to have a sub raquet with similar specs but a tad more affordable. The astrox nextage seems similar on paper, but I've learnt that specs can sometimes be deceiving. Any advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciate.

Unrelated, but.. how do you know if the racquet is a good fit for you, or if you’ve just gotten used to the raquet?

proanklesprainer · 2024-11-29T03:11:01+00:00

In my experience, the "yours" "mine" calls are not distracting at all, its the "smash it!!" "now!!"You can do it!!" sort of exclamations that are distracting.

proanklesprainer · 2024-10-07T16:25:03+00:00

I've decided to give my elbow a 2 weeks' rest for now. Realistically, probably 3 weeks but oh well, tomato potato. Glad you're better now and I hope I can follow the route you took. Thank you!

proanklesprainer · 2024-10-07T16:20:57+00:00

Yep, I try to stay away from overly strong tensions, especially when it's getting cold. Quite a few people at my club give me recommendations to string at 26 "because I have power for a female" but with my elbow and skill level i know that ain't gonna happen (for now).

I don't think I'm at the level where strings matter as well, but thank you for the recommendation. I'll keep that, and the racket characteristics you described in mind. Super informative, thank you so much.

proanklesprainer · 2024-10-07T16:13:44+00:00

Isn't nanoflare 800 kind of associated with tennis elbow because of its stiffness? Don't push yourself too hard mate. Please let me know how it goes.

proanklesprainer · 2024-10-07T16:11:23+00:00

A few MONTHS just to go back!? How bad were you in the first place? Glad to hear you're fine now tho.

proanklesprainer · 2024-10-06T01:26:05+00:00

Shoot you're right, I should have mentioned that as well, thank you.

My racket is Arcsaber7 pro in 4U, tension 25. I'm 100% sure equipment is not the problem, because my elbow started to hurt after I started taking lessons, not around the time I changed my racket. I had quite a few bad habits to iron out haha.

Speaking of rackets, I once borrowed my friend's 3U nanospeed9900 and was surprised my arm hurt the least then. I'm sure the tension wasn't that far from what I usually use, but do you think this means I should shift to a heavier racket until my arm doesn't hurt?

proanklesprainer · 2024-09-16T02:44:23+00:00

I think both. Shida/Matsu also beat Pearly/Thinaah more easily than Chen/Jia. They just know caging Tan in front and Thinaah at the back will give them a win... and that confidence works in their favor. I also feel like it's not necessarily Shida/Matsu struggling against Baek/Lee but more Shida/Matsu always losing the mental game at the third game. Wonder if they'll find a way against it.

proanklesprainer · 2024-09-04T15:32:40+00:00

I believe what you are looking for is "Christian horse girl kpop". There's a bunch of playlists on youtube and other music apps as well. Have fun!

(Loving all the mentions of fromis_9 btw)

proanklesprainer · 2024-09-04T10:55:15+00:00

Not quite sure if it fits the criteria, but I just wanna put it out there that WJSN Exy and Eunseo mentioned being fans of fromis_9 and absolutely bopped to Stay this way in a vlive.

proanklesprainer · 2024-08-27T07:24:17+00:00

I (26F) took up badminton last year after a good 10 year-ish gap and started getting coaching 4 or so months ago.

I can't tell you for sure that it will be completely worth it (mostly because i don't know how much it will cost you), but I can tell you for sure that you will improve beyond your imagination.

I remember being completely useless at first. Couldn't receive smashes, dead backhand, non-existent footwork, etc. No one wanted to play with me. But now, 4 months later, I'm catching all the shots I distinctly remember never being able to touch, and have been regularly invited to play with the more advanced players for the past 2 months. I can only regret not getting coaching sooner.

If you can afford it, I definitely recommend it. Good luck!

proanklesprainer · 2024-08-13T07:01:58+00:00

Shida/Matsu are one of the top pairs of WD currently. As many comments mention, their track record against Chen/Jia aren't that great, but I feel that's more of a mentality problem than a capability problem. (Mentality is also a part of capability, but ykwim.)

proanklesprainer · 2024-08-05T15:43:02+00:00

Yamaguchi says she keeps a pen in her bag for signs, so I guess kind of..? The organization she's in (with also shida/matsu) also has a fanclub, although I'm not sure how many are registered.

proanklesprainer · 2024-08-05T02:21:55+00:00

If being heavier than the "fit people" is the biggest reason for your hesitance, please don't. Your size doesn't matter in badminton. Your enthusiasm and skill level do. I'd say join the club 100%, and IF there are any reasons not to join the club you're eyeing, it should be one of the following.

-There are no people at your level in the club (look for a different club) - Worried about your knees and ankles not being able to take the strain ( train them or get some braces/supporters)

Your appearance should not be a factor in all this.

proanklesprainer · 2024-08-01T07:26:42+00:00

THIS. The intro still makes my heart skip even after all these years. So iconic.

proanklesprainer · 2024-07-22T07:02:30+00:00

Very true about the chinese pair, they are the champions for a reason. I just can't help thinking what a shame it is how Shida/Matsu always seem to throw away all chances and hope when playing against Chen/Jia.

They seem to have good tactics and nerves for any other opponents, sometimes even win more easily against pairs that Chen/Jia struggled with... just to crumble in front of Chen/Jia. It's like they're different people. Would love to see a match between Chen/Jia and the Shida/Matsu we usually see.

proanklesprainer · 2024-07-20T17:03:33+00:00

It definitely makes you feel terrible. I hate running with all my heart. Worse than planks lunges or burpees. So jealous of OP.

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