Comparative Analysis of the Techniques and Tactics between Shi Yuqi and Ginting in the 2024 Thomas Cup Badminton Men's Team Final
After a six-year hiatus,the Chinese men's team has reclaimed the Thomas Cup championship.Team captain Shi Yuqi achieved an impressive six wins in this tournament,making him a key pillar for the Chinese men's team.This paper employs research methods including literature review,video analysis,statistical methods,and comparative analysis to statistically and analytically examine the tactical and technical strategies used by Shi Yuqi and Anthony Ginting during the 2024 Thomas Cup men's team final.RESULTS:(ⅰ)In terms of serving techniques,both Shi Yuqi and Anthony Ginting primarily utilized backhand net serves,with Shi focusing his serve placements on positions 1 and 5,while Ginting's placements were concentrated in positions 1,2,and 5.(ⅱ)In the front court,Shi primarily combined push and drop shots,clearly aiming to suppress Ginting's baseline play,while Ginting focused on net drop shots.(ⅲ)In the mid-court,both players predominantly employed flat drives and blocks.(ⅳ)In the back court,Shi combined smashes and lifts,whereas Ginting relied heavily on smashes,displaying strong offensive play but a high error rate.SUGGESTIONS:(ⅰ)In serving techniques,regular training should enhance athletes'dynamic decision-making regarding serve placement and technique,achieving a balance between long and short serves to catch opponents off guard.(ⅱ)For front court techniques,training should focus on push and lift shots,improving the quality of drop shots and the ability to intercept at the net,thereby enhancing the ability to seize control in matches.(ⅲ)In mid-court techniques,athletes should increase their awareness of coordinating straight and diagonal defenses and expand the variety of return shot angles,with an emphasis on training flat drives and blocks.(ⅳ)In back court techniques,athletes should improve their physical conditioning,focusing on endurance training to enhance coherence and stability in back court play,while also cultivating an aggressive mindset to improve the ability to transition between smashes,precise kills,and angled shots.(ⅴ)Regarding scoring techniques,training should incorporate methods such as multi-on-one drills and targeted practices to enhance athletes'awareness of extended rallies and the stability of returns,aiming to reduce error rates and minimize points lost.
badmintontechnique and tacticShi YuqiAnthony Ginting