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Featured Image: Peter In badminton singles, smash defence is very important to be able to stop your opponent from winning the point. But like everything else, it’s easier said than done! There are several important aspects to defending a smash, some of which you might not have even considered and happen before you even play […]
Featured Image: Peter Badminton defence in its simplest form is preventing the opponent from winning the point through their attack. We have already discussed the roles of the frontcourt and rear court player in attack. Therefore we can assume how the attack will transpire. At a deeper level, defence is not just about getting the […]
Featured Image: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin In another article about doubles defence, I discussed the correct positioning for your body, racket and feet when in defence. You might have noticed if you watch professional badminton, players take almost all defensive shots on their backhand in doubles. So below I’m going to explain why and it’s advantages. Backhand […]
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: Wikicommons The defensive formation in mixed defence is the same as for levels. Both pairs stand side by side in the midcourt to cover a wider area of potential attacking directions from the opponent. In mixed defence, the wedge formation is more commonly used. The main aim is to look for counter-attacking opportunities […]
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 […]
