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The Anaerobic Systems The anaerobic systems do not require oxygen to generate energy. There are two anaerobic systems which the body utilises. Creatine Phosphate System Small amounts of ATP are readily available in the muscles ready for immediate use. It takes about three about 3 seconds to deplete these stores. At this point, creatine phosphate is […]
In my articles for endurance and stamina, I touched on exercises we could do to improve the aerobic and anaerobic systems both on and off the court. Knowing a little more about the energy systems could help in understanding why these exercises are beneficial. Why Is It Important To Know? Understanding how your body works […]
Featured Image: Antony Stanley Stamina It is often thought that stamina in badminton and endurance are interchangeable. But there is a subtle difference between the two. Stamina is the ability of the muscles to perform at maximum capacity for a period of time. This is short term compared to endurance, which is associated with longer […]
Endurance in badminton is the ability to continue a rally for long periods of time without tiring. It is an important part of any sport. When training for endurance we are training our heart and lungs to provide oxygen to the body more efficiently. Just to keep the science very brief – oxygen is necessary […]
Hi, I’m a badminton addict. At least that’s what I’d say if it was an addiction. Luckily, it’s thought of more as a passion, so it’s totally healthy. This passion is shared with many of you. That’s why I started this blog. For other like minded individuals who feel the same way, love the sport […]
Featured Image: TSportsasia Neutral Situations In Badminton Neutral situations in badminton are where neither party has the advantage of the attack. Both are fighting for the lift. The battle for the lift tends to occur in the midcourt and forecourt. This does not last particularly long as eventually, one partnership will concede the attack. These […]
This review will focus on the X-Dry badminton grip from the Alien Pros range. In the interests of transparency, Shuttlesmash is currently a member of Alien Pros affiliate program. However, this will not impact the below review, during which I will give my honest opinion of the product. Note that X-Dry and X-Dry plus are […]
Featured Image: Murray Foubister In previous articles, we’ve looked at defence in badminton in terms of defensive positions and counter-attacks. Now there are a few other aspects of defence we can consider. Using Opponents Speed In many martial arts, you can use the speed of your opponent against them. The same can be said of defence […]
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. […]
