Elevate Your Game with Badminton
Discover the joy of badminton with the right equipment and make every match a memorable one. Check out our Badminton Guide and get ready to smash, drop, and rally your way to fun!
Beginner-Friendly Badminton Training and Practice Tips
- Warm-Up:
- Always start with a 5–10-minute warm-up to prepare your body and prevent injuries. This can include jogging, jumping jacks, and dynamic stretches.
- Learn and practice the correct grip (forehand and backhand) to ensure control and precision.
- Focus on basic footwork to improve your movement on the court. Practice side-to-side, front-to-back, and diagonal movements.
- Practice your strokes and footwork without a shuttlecock to build muscle memory and improve technique.
- Hit the shuttlecock against a wall to practice control and consistency. This helps improve your reaction time and accuracy.
Beginner's Guide to Badminton Technique and Skills
- Basic Movement:
- Practice side-to-side, front-to-back, and diagonal movements.
- Stay on the balls of your feet for quick changes in direction.
- Lunge:
- Step forward with one leg, bending the knee to lower your body.
- Keep your back leg straight and push off quickly to return to position.
- Forehand Clear:
- Swing the racket in an overhead motion, hitting the shuttle high and deep.
- Ensure proper follow-through for accuracy and power.
- Backhand Clear:
- Use a backhand grip, swing the racket across your body.
- Hit the shuttle high and deep, like the forehand clear.
- Drop Shot:
- Lightly tap the shuttle, making it fall just over the net.
- Use both forehand and backhand techniques.
- Smash:
- Perform an overhead stroke with maximum power to send the shuttle down steeply.
- Aim for accuracy and speed.
- Low Serve:
- Use a forehand grip, hitting the shuttle gently to just clear the net.
- Keep the shuttle low to prevent easy attacks.
- High Serve:
- Use an underhand motion to hit the shuttle high and deep into the opponent's court.
- Aim for the back boundary line.
- Flick Serve:
- Use a quick wrist action to send the shuttle over the opponent's head.
- Surprise your opponent with speed and placement.
Beginner's Guide on How to Choose Your Badminton Racket
- Choose a lightweight racket for better control and ease of use.
- Recommended racket: Li Ning Air Force 77 Badminton Racket
- Heavier rackets offer more power but require more strength.
- Recommended racket: Li Ning Super Series SS 900 Badminton Racket
- Head-light rackets are easier to maneuver and ideal for quick reactions and defensive play.
- Head-heavy rackets provide more power and are suited for aggressive, attacking play.
- Even balance rackets offer a good mix of power and control, suitable for all-round play.
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- Choose a grip size that feels comfortable in your hand.
- Smaller grips allow for better wrist action and control.
Recommended racket: Li Ning Tectonic 3 Badminton Racket
- Larger grips provide a firmer hold and more stability.
Recommended racket: Yonex Nanoflare 001 Feel Badminton Racket
- Lower tension provides more power and a larger sweet spot, which is beneficial for beginners.
- Higher tension offers more control and is suited for experienced players with good technique.
- For beginners, snag a quality racket for RM100 or less, perfect for testing the waters.
- Intermediate players may explore our sweet spot selection between RM100 to RM200.
- Unleash your inner champion with our premium rackets of RM300 and above - for advanced players ready to rumble.
- If possible, test different rackets to see which one feels the best for your playing style.
- Borrow rackets from friends or try demo rackets at a sports store or club.
