Base position or central base position in badminton is the position where you start all your shots from. It is one of the keys to good footwork because it provides a still and central starting point to every moment. These two characteristics are very important for the following reasons: By being still (not moving), you… Continue reading What Is the Central Base Position in Badminton?
Badminton Shuttle – All You Need to Know About the Badminton Projectile
Badminton shuttle introduction The badminton shuttlecock (also called shuttle or birdie) is the projectile that is used in badminton. The shuttle makes badminton special and different from the rest of racket sports, where usually a ball is used as a projectile. The shuttlecock is formed by feathers (or a synthetic alternative) that are attached to… Continue reading Badminton Shuttle – All You Need to Know About the Badminton Projectile
What Is Badminton Movement Pressure?
Badminton movement pressure is one of the most common tactics used when playing singles. The aim of this strategy is to move your opponent around the six corners of the court to force him to return a weak shot so you can finish the rally. In order to perform successfully this strategy, your footwork must… Continue reading What Is Badminton Movement Pressure?
What Equipment is Needed to Play Badminton?
In order to practice badminton, like most sports, you need to buy certain equipment. Badminton is not a very expensive sport to play, but it is not basketball or running either, where you hardly need anything to get you going. In this post, I will explain all the different badminton equipment and gear that you… Continue reading What Equipment is Needed to Play Badminton?
Introduction to Badminton (History, Rules, Equipment & Benefits)
Badminton is a sports racket that is played with a shuttlecock or birdie as a projectile and where the players are separated by a net that divides the court into two equal parts. Points are scored by landing the shuttle on your opponent’s side of the court. Badminton is played as an outdoor sport in… Continue reading Introduction to Badminton (History, Rules, Equipment & Benefits)
Badminton Shots – The 11 Shots You Need to Learn
Badminton can be a very challenging sport to master due to its speed and technical nuances. In this post, we are going to describe one of the most important parts of badminton, the shots. We will describe all the shots that can be found in badminton so you have a better understanding of all the… Continue reading Badminton Shots – The 11 Shots You Need to Learn
What is a Drive in Badminton & How and When to Perform One
A badminton drive is a shot played in the middle court that can be seen as an offensive shot. When performing a drive shot, the shuttle will pass very close to the net and not raise too high. Depending on the type of drive you perform, it can have three types of trajectories before crossing… Continue reading What is a Drive in Badminton & How and When to Perform One
Badminton Kit Bag – The Ultimate Buying Guide
For a long time, I have used a badminton bag to bring everything that I need for my training sessions and tournaments. If you have been playing for a while and you still use a normal backpack to go to your training sessions, I would definitely recommend you to buy a badminton kit bag. This… Continue reading Badminton Kit Bag – The Ultimate Buying Guide
13 Benefits of Playing Badminton, Backed by Scientific Studies
Playing badminton has many benefits. Some of them are shared with all sports, whereas others are quite unique to badminton. In this post, we are going to talk about all the different benefits that badminton has, not only physical benefits but also mental or social benefits. Curious? Then read on! Do you want to improve… Continue reading 13 Benefits of Playing Badminton, Backed by Scientific Studies
Badminton Warming Up Exercises – 20 Exercises to Get Ready for Play
In order to play badminton, it is very important to first get ready with good badminton warming up exercises. A proper warm-up will help you to: Prevent injury Stretch muscles & joints Increase heart rate & flexibility Improve your performance & readiness In this post, we are going to explain what you should be looking… Continue reading Badminton Warming Up Exercises – 20 Exercises to Get Ready for Play
