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The net shot in Badminton is a crucial skill to learn. Is it most played in singles but it has its uses in doubles as well. The key point of the net shot is to force the opponent to lift so that you can dictate the pace of the rally. Control of the net is […]
The below post contains affiliate links from which ShuttleSmash earns from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to the purchaser. Amateur badminton players and beginners are often fraught with many issues with their game. Who can blame them? I mean if you try something new you’re bound to be pretty bad at it initially, no […]
Badminton is a game full of power, speed and agility. Badminton Tips often focus on how to improve your smash, footwork or other technical elements of the sport. But there’s one non-technical element of the game that will improve your play significantly. Nothing to do with your racket or any equipment. Just one simple thing. […]
Shuttle Smash participates in the Amazon Affiliate program. This article contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What is the best body type for a badminton player? It’s a question that was inadvertently answered by my dad once who told me I am the wrong build for a badminton […]
This article is a guest posting by Nidhi Patel. An author of a variety of posts on Playo’s blog, including badminton, fitness and nutrition articles. Having strong forearms is very beneficial especially when you are playing a racket sport like badminton. Having strong forearms means you can send the shuttle back to the baseline of your […]
Have you ever watched professional players and gawked at how high they’re able to jump? The hang time of some of these players is amazing. Many amateur players want to improve the height of their jump to mimic the professionals. And who can blame them? What’s important though is that to really benefit from learning […]
Featured Image: BugWarp The split-step in badminton is one of the most important technical skills in the game. This simple movement helps players to traverse the court much more dynamically and helps to create a rhythm to your footwork. As an example, check out the above video. Look how fast Lee Chong Wei is able […]
Badminton footwork is the foundation of your entire badminton game. After all, if you can’t get to the shuttle, you can’t play the shot! Everybody has at least some level of footwork. It’s just a case of whether the technicality of the footwork you currently possess is efficient enough to be considered good or not. […]
Badminton training is one of those things many players love to hate. It’s difficult, tires you out almost more than a real game and sometimes you’re questioning the relevance of the exercise you’re doing. Add to that the fitness element that almost gives you a cardiac arrest every time you do it – it doesn’t […]
In a previous article, I talked about the technique to play the backhand clear. While this was just a guide, I feel like it’s important to follow it up with common mistakes when playing a backhand clear. So if you want to improve power in your clear, the first step is to refocus on the […]
