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OpponentBook for iPhone and iPad: now on the App Store
OpponentBook for iPhone and iPad is on the App Store. Sign in with Apple, sync through iCloud, Google Drive or Dropbox, and read and write notes offline.
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How to analyse a taekwondo opponent and what to write down
After a taekwondo bout, note the lead leg, cut kick, counters and who scored first, then pick ideas to test against four common patterns.
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Boxing tactics: how to read an opponent and plan the rematch
Boxing tactics for amateur bouts and sparring: note an opponent's stance, jab, ring movement and round-by-round habits, then pick two things to test.
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Judo grip fighting: read an opponent's kumi-kata and plan the next contest
Judo grip fighting notes: record an opponent's stance, first grip, attack side and ne-waza habits, then choose two things to test at the next contest.
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Padel tactics: how to read opponents and plan the rematch
Practical padel tactics and match notes: watch the lob, the reply and both partners' movements, then agree what to try against the same pair next time.
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Tennis opponent analysis: notes to test at the rematch
Tennis opponent analysis for club singles: record serve and return, rally patterns and your own errors, then test two ideas at the rematch.
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Badminton opponent analysis: a scouting template for singles
Badminton opponent analysis grounded in research: five useful notes, a worked singles example, and a plan to test before your next meeting.
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OpponentBook for Android: keep your match notes close at hand
Install OpponentBook from Google Play to record matches and read saved notes offline. Connect your own storage when you want to sync across devices.
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Table-tennis opponent notes: start with serve and receive
Record serves, receives, rubbers and placement in table tennis. Use specific observations and a next attempt instead of a fixed verdict about a player.
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BJJ training notes: record the sequence, then choose what to try
Keep useful notes on BJJ positions, training partners and recurring problems. Build a specific question for your next session without overclaiming results.
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What memory research can tell athletes about match notes
Memory studies suggest useful questions for match notes, but no fixed forgetting deadline. Record context, allow uncertainty and try active recall.
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Reflection and sporting performance: what the studies actually show
Research links reflection with sporting attainment, but does not prove a journal causes wins. Separate the evidence from a practical writing routine.
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4 reasons to keep an opponent journal
An opponent journal gives you a way to recall matches, reflect on mistakes, clarify your thinking and revisit lessons before your next encounter.
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What to write about an opponent after a fencing bout
After a fencing bout, note what worked, what didn't and what to do next time, plus the opponent's hand and distance. A page to read before the rematch.
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How private is your training journal? 6 questions to ask
Your coach should be able to read your training journal. Who else can? Six questions to ask of any notebook or app, and how OpponentBook answers them.
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