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Featured Image: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 When defending in badminton doubles, it’s important to set your body and racket correctly before playing and defensive shot. By doing so, you achieve a stable base from which to play your defensive shot and minimise the time it takes to move your racket […]
Badminton racket grips are an important addition to your racket. You want to make sure your racket feels comfortable in your hand to allow you to play the shots required of you in any given situation. There’s a variety of grips available to badminton players these days but they’re often presented in very confusing ways. […]
In badminton, fitness is paramount. Aside from having a good coach, fitness is probably the best way to improve your overall game. When considering fitness, many people think of cardiovascular fitness. This is the ability to continue playing without fatiguing. I mentioned this in my post on general things to do to improve your game. However, […]
Featured Image: Pierre Yves Beaudouin Rotation is a very important skill that any doubles partnership should possess. We previously mentioned the roles of the rear court player and frontcourt player. However, the game of badminton isn’t so static that each player is constrained to one role or the other. Consider the following situation: X is […]
A badminton injury can really jeopardise your enjoyment of the sport, even to the point where you are forced to stop altogether. Sports injuries are unfortunately something we risk every time we step on the court. But by taking the right steps, we can help to mitigate the risk of these injuries and continue to […]
Badminton deception. There’s nothing quite like leaving your opponent stranded on the court as your shot completely confounds them. On the other hand, when you’re on the receiving end of it, it can be embarrassing. Below I will try to dissect briefly how deception is created and the advantages of using it in your game. […]
