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When you’re moving around the court because you’re chasing the shuttle around the court is frustrating, exhausting, and demotivating. Aside from being better than your opponent(!), you can employ various strategies and techniques to try and prevent this from happening. Here are some tips to help you maintain control and minimize your opponent’s ability to […]
So you want to know what the most important shot in badminton is? Arguing with your friends? Well, I got your back. Well, actually I don’t because I’m going to go through all of the basic shots in badminton, their utility, and what it means for the game over several posts. So you guys decide […]
The badminton smash is the one thing every beginner wants to do well. So much so that it often blinds them to the rest of the game. While power is important in badminton, placement often gets overshadowed despite the fact it’s just as important. So let’s weigh them up and see if there’s any benefit […]
At lower levels of competitive badminton, the strategy in mixed doubles badminton may be as simple as targeting the female. While this is a valid strategy, even at the professional level, it is a much more complicated game than that! What Makes Mixed So Hard? The underlying strategy for mixed doubles is the same as […]
Getting to the shuttle early is one of those things that any coach should tell you is one of the most important aspects of badminton. Often we just accept that’s how you play the game well. But if you look into why being early to the shuttle is important, it really can help to open […]
This article is a guest posting by Semi-Pro Justin Ma. He’s a top-ranked badminton player in the US and has great knowledge about the sport. Make sure you check out his blog at https://badmintonjustin.com/. Here he helps you understand follow up shots. In a singles match between similarly skilled players, most rallies are not won […]
Featured Image: Ian Patterson Net Play in badminton doubles is perhaps one of the more challenging parts of the game. Here are 5 tips which hopefully will help you to improve your front court game. Court Positioning At The Net The first tip is to pay attention to your court positioning when you’re at the […]
Counter attacking is the ability to create attacking opportunities from a defensive position.
Featured Image: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin Defensive Shots Defensive shots in badminton doubles are used when the opponent is on the attack. These shots can vary a lot depending on the situation and how well the opponent is able to pressurise you. Let’s look at the typical defensive shots you’ll find on the court! These shots can […]
Featured Image: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin Rotation in badminton is the movement of both players in a partnership around the court in such a way that they are able to maintain the attack. In a previous article, I spoke about attacking rotation in general and how it occurs. In this article, I will mention the advantages of […]
