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"Differential learning (DL) is a motor learning method characterized by high amounts of variability during practice and is claimed to provide the learner with a higher learning rate than other methods. However, some controversy surrounds DL theory, and to date, no overview exists that compares the effects of DL to other motor learning methods."

"Ever since its inception, skill acquisition has evolved from a subfield of psychology to its own vast interpretation of the brain-behaviour relationship. Although there are many skill acquisition theories (discussed later on in this article), pioneers from across the globe do, however, agree that an important characteristic of skill acquisition is that people go through distinct stages, often referred to as the “stages of learning”

"Current research demonstrates increased learning rates in differential learning (DL) compared to repetitive training. To date, little is known on the underlying neurophysiological processes in DL that contribute to superior performance over repetitive practice. In the present study, we measured electroencephalographic (EEG) brain activation patterns after DL and repetitive badminton serve training."
*Focusses on badminton

"This experiment investigated the effects of three corrective feedback methods, using different combinations of correction, or error cues and positive feedback for learning two badminton skills with different difficulty (forehand clear - low difficulty, backhand clear - high difficulty)"

"The objective of this study was to examine the effect of sleep on the acquisition of motor skills in young badminton players"

"In this study an important part of motor skill learning process had examined which is feedback. Feedback has great importance in the learning process especially for beginners."

"The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of problem-based learning (PBL) on skill development and learning effectiveness in physical education."
Focusses on badminton

"Previous studies have shown that sport experts are different from novices in functions and structures of the cerebellar sub-regions and the functional connectivity (FC) associated with the cerebellum, suggesting the role of the cerebellum on motor skill learning (MSL)... The present study was to directly alter individuals’ motor skills to investigate whether MSL (taking learning to play badminton as an example) in adulthood influences resting-state activity in the cerebellum. "

"This study aimed to adopt a teaching method using task analysis for badminton forehand overhead clear coaching experiment and evaluate the coaching effects."

A range of strategies for badminton success.

"In the game of badminton, or specifically singles, strategy is heavily involved. It is what’s going to let you retain more energy and waste up the energy of your opponents."

"A good badminton strategy is a vital part of the game. It can be the deciding factor in winning badminton rallies. Besides having good badminton skills, different sets of strategies are important to help you deal with different opponents."

Hyperlinked overview of a variety of badminton shots

"Badminton movement pressure is one of the most common tactics used when playing singles. The aim of this strategy is to move your opponent around the six corners of the court to force him to return a weak shot so you can finish the rally."