If you are looking for a competitive edge in badminton, choosing the right tactics can go a long way in maximizing your current skill set. This way, you will have a better chance to beat opponents that would usually be outside of your reach. This post, tailored to beginners and intermediate players, will show you… Continue reading Badminton Tactics – How to Increase Your Chances of Winning
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Badminton Grip Guide – How to Hold a Racket, Types of Grip and Product Recommendations
In this post, we will give you a step by step guide on how to hold a racket, supported by very good online resources already available. We will also talk about the different types of products available, as the grip is the name for both holding the racket and for the product used in the… Continue reading Badminton Grip Guide – How to Hold a Racket, Types of Grip and Product Recommendations
Badminton Basics (History, Rules, Footwork & Strokes)
Badminton is a racket sport, distinctive from all the other racket sports for the use of a shuttlecock as a projectile, instead of a ball. The shuttlecock is a feathered or plastic projectile with a cork base. It reaches higher speeds and decelerates much faster than a ball. Badminton is usually played as a singles… Continue reading Badminton Basics (History, Rules, Footwork & Strokes)
Badminton vs Tennis – A Data-Driven Comparison
Which matches last longer, badminton matches or tennis matches? Which sport burns more calories per hour played, badminton or tennis? What is the difference in court measurements between badminton and tennis? Which sport is more practiced, badminton or tennis? If you have ever asked yourself (or Google) any of these questions or any other one that… Continue reading Badminton vs Tennis – A Data-Driven Comparison
Badminton Hand Signals – The 17 Most Common Hand Signals
Badminton, like most sports, makes use of hand signals in order to simplify communication between the different badminton officials, between badminton officials and badminton players and also between badminton players. The hand signals avoid language barriers between people from different countries and also avoid possible misunderstandings when there is a lot of ambient noise. They… Continue reading Badminton Hand Signals – The 17 Most Common Hand Signals
Badminton Measurements – The Ultimate Resource
Badminton is a very precise sport, where every centimeter (or every inch) can count and tilt the balance between glory or defeat. In the following post, we are going to explain all the important measurements in badminton, starting from the more shared court measurements and following with other not so much shared measurements, such as… Continue reading Badminton Measurements – The Ultimate Resource
Badminton Officials – Umpires, Referees, Service & Line Judges
Badminton officials play a very important role in the badminton matches. Even though they are not as crucial as they can be in other sports such as football or basketball due to the lack of physical contact between players, they still are required in order to ensure a smooth and fair match. The badminton officials… Continue reading Badminton Officials – Umpires, Referees, Service & Line Judges
The Top 13 Badminton Brands for Rackets & Other Equipment
If you are only starting in the badminton world and are looking at getting some equipment in order to practice this great sport, you may wonder which brands are more trusted and used. In this post, we have collected all the main brands that you can find in badminton, giving a small introduction to all… Continue reading The Top 13 Badminton Brands for Rackets & Other Equipment
Badminton Mats – Description, Price, and Assembly Instructions
Introduction There are very few things that make a bigger impact on a game of badminton than the surface it is played on. When playing at an amateur level, your only option is usually to use the floor from the sports hall you are in. If you are playing in a multifunctional hall, this means… Continue reading Badminton Mats – Description, Price, and Assembly Instructions