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Fundamental Training For Badminton
IntroductionThe type of training used by badminton players is generally related to the standard of the player.For younger players with less well-developed skill levels, most training is likely to be devoted toplaying games. With higher skill levels should come greater dedication to the game andincreased use of the many potential types of training that will help competitive performance.Simply, Badminton can be initially categorized into on-court and off-court work. On courtwork would mean training with badminton movements with a racket and usually (althoughnot always) with a shuttle. Off-court work is usually additional work that has the aim ofenhancing some particular aspect of fitness. After an initial section of warm up and warm down,the purpose of this section is to outline types of training, while a later section will give examplesof how these techniques can be used to enhanced fitness.Warm up & warm downAny exercise is a considerable stress on the human body and the body should be given time toadapt to exercise and also to recover from exercise. Warm-up and warm-down are similar inprinciple and similar exercises can mostly be used for both purposes. Warm-up and warm-downare easily ignored as they may not appear to have a direct bearing on the...
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Read moreBadminton Tips: Warming Up Before A Match
A warm up for both training and competition should begin with some light activity to increase blood flow to the muscles. The next phase of the warm-up is to stretch the muscles and joints. This will be achieved initially by passive stretches followed by active stretches specific for the action of badminton. Passive Stretches Here are a selection of stretches that you can use for your badminton warm up. Hold each of the following stretches for 10-20 seconds, and remember to stretch both sides of the body. There are links to more detailed information about each stretch. Back and Forward Neck Stretch — Tuck your chin down until it touches your chest and you can feel tension at the back of your neck. Tip your head to each side slowly until you feel the stretch. ...
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Read moreBadminton Fitness - Comments & Observations
The sport of badminton requires specific physical and physiology attributes - such as great court speed and agility, with a good background of endurance. Apart from skill (which is a highly important ability), the relative importance of the physiological parameters such as strength, speed, agility and endurance differ in their contributions to making a champion badminton player. The psychological parameters of mental toughness and dedication is also needed in high doses. The table below lists some suggested tests for the different categories of fitness that are important for badminton. This list is not exhaustive, there are many other fitness tests that may be suitable, depending on your situation. Fitness Component example tests comments Anthropometry Body Size tests such as height and weight, and arm span....
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Read moreAging and Badminton
I have always struggled with injuries, even in my later junior years I was often sidelined with some small nagging injury, and on one occasion I wound up in the operating room for arthroscopic surgery to deal with a torn meniscus in my left knee. I’m an extreme example, and as a result I need to be extremely careful about taking care of my body, however the average badminton player can learn from my troubles as well. Ironically enough my problem is my strength. I have never struggled with putting on muscle, and I have always been quite fast and explosive on the badminton court. At this point you may be wondering how this is a problem. The problem with putting on muscle easily with a sport like badminton is that the movements and demands placed on your body as a result of playing badminton causes your body to develop in a lopsided manner. My left quad is noticeably smaller than my right quad, and as my physiotherapist would testify, my hips, shoulders and basically everything else is unbalanced in some way. These mismatched body parts have resulted in countless injuries over the years. Only one has been very serious, but...
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Read moreNew Trend in Badminton World - High Strings Tension
The professional players of today all seem to have one thing in common, very high string tension in their badminton rackets. Virtually every medal winner has their badminton racket strung at over 30lbs tension, some as high as 36lbs. Another similar trend is in the actual rackets used, with the Armortec series being the most popular with the current best players. The Yonex Armortec rackets are all head heavy balanced, which makes them "high work" rackets, ie, they are the most difficult to use. Now whether or not these professionals are using the same spec rackets that you can buy in the shops is debatable. The string tension is not though. All the players are going for extremely high tension. High tension gives more control. I have seen a few debates on forums about string tension and what it offers. People disagree on this subject. Some argue that low tension gives more control because the shuttle stays in contact with the strings longer. This view has been backed up by a famous ex professional player from the 70's and 80's. I totally disagree with this theory, and the science also disagrees with it. From my own personal experience, high racket...
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Read more8 Badminton Techniques to Practice Daily
If you want to improve your game, you should practice these 8 basic techniques. Even if you just play badminton for fun, you can always learn something new to better your performance. 1. Badminton Grip The right grip is your basic foundation for badminton. For more power and accuracy, make sure you are holding the racket correctly. There are 2 main types of grips: forehand and backhand. Use the forehand grip when your shots are in the front of your body, and you hold your hand on the handle as if you where shaking hands. Keep the racket face perpendicular to the floor. When the shot is behind your body, you should use the backhand racket grip. Hold the handle just like you did for the forehand, but then turn the racket counter-clockwise so your thumb is to the left. 2. Badminton Footwork Your opponent will try to keep the shuttle away from you, so be prepared to move around the court quickly and accurate with good footwork. You'll need moves like skipping, shuffling, gliding, lunging and even bouncing. It's up to you how to use them during your game. Always keep your knees slightly bent and ready to move...
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Read moreHow to Qualify for the 2012 London Olympics in Badminton
Though I won't explain the process in too much detail, I will be outlining the general process of what it will take to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. The reason why I'm only saying the 2012 Olympics because qualification processes have been very different in the past. I will be…
Tips For Coaching Beginner/Intermediate Players
Helping a young beginner who tries to serve but always misses: Usually this is caused when the player drops the shuttle and swings at the same time. Time after time they will think that they must swing quickly if they want to contact the shuttle before it reaches the floor. …
How to Improve Stamina in Badminton
Badminton is a recreational sport as though you don't have enough stamina to keep up. This may be because you're repeatedly using muscles for unaccustomed motions, or it may be because you are not in optimal physical condition. Badminton moves are similar to tennis moves. If you…
Techniques to Return Smash
The badminton smash is one of the fundamental badminton shots and the main way of winning rallies, particularly in badminton doubles. So you need a good smash return to keep you opponent from winning easily. This will increase the number of mistakes he makes and open up opportunities to win…
Badminton Court Measurements
Badminton is a fun game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but if you are considering having a court installed at your home or at a fitness center you own, it is important that you build it according to proper badminton court dimensions. …
Choosing String Thickness for Badminton Rackets
Badminton players have been known to argue endlessly over the relative merits of one racket versus another, but think about this: You don't hit the shuttlecock with the racket. You hit it with the string! By changing how your current racket is strung, you may be able to improve not…
Preparing for Badminton Tournament - What to Eat and Drink
Badminton is high intensity sport. It puts a heavy demand on the player’s physical capacity. The fuel source and hydration state of the player will directly determine their performance level. Here lies the importance of players consuming abalanced diet.Principles of a healthy dietThe most important aspect of this principle are…
3 Fundamental Components on Badminton Training
Badminton is a high-paced, intense racket sport played all over the world. While many American students play badminton for fun as kids and in school, serious badminton competition isn't as prevalent in America as in other countries. As a result, many Americans may have difficulty learning the basics of badminton.…
5 Common Badminton Doubles Mistakes
There are many incorrect badminton techniques and bad habits which beginners pick up, and which lead to mistakes and errors, which have a tendency to surface when you’re under pressure.Like all bad habits, while its easy to pick them up, it’s very hard to shake them off, so try and…
How to Hit a Great Smash in Badminton
The smash is the most aggressive shot in badminton. The world's fastest badminton smash was belonged to Tan Boon Heong of Malaysia (421km/ hr). Smashes are used differently in singles and doubles. In badminton singles the smash should be used sparingly – only when you are confident of a weak…
Preventing Injuries of Badminton
Many people want to play badminton to lose weight. Unfortunately, being overweight escalates the risk of getting injured since the extra…
Badminton Training Menu
Badminton players need to possess a variety of fitness capabilities to be successful. Cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, agility, power and strength are all desirable traits that can be developed with regular training. Strength training for badminton should be as sports specific as possible, and your program should reflect the demands of…
Eating Before Competiton
Can you give your performance an edge by fuelling up before exercise? Here are the guidelines. The main nutrient to watch in this context is, of course, carbohydrate; glycogen (the body's carbo store) is the limiting fuel for endurance exercise.…
FYI: Stretching before exercise 'is counter-productive'
Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, hoping it will loosen them up for their work-out. Most fitness experts now agree this kind of static stretching before exercise is not just counter-productive,…
Improve Your Badminton Doubles: Basic Tactics – Overarm Shot Selection
A good badminton player has a wide variety of shots at his disposal, most of which are overarm shots. This article will introduce you to the basic badminton tactics in doubles: it describes the attacking and defensive overarm shots available to you and when you should use them in…
18 Badminton Tips to Beginners
TIP 18.0 When playing doubles, expect to participate in rotation throughout the rally. Avoid playing sides. In any given rally, an athlete may be on a side, at the net, or at the baseline. TIP 17.0 When your opponent comes in towards the net to return your drop, make sure you are there. Keep…
Choosing Badminton Rackets
Badminton racket manufacturers make several models of rackets to appeal to all kinds of players. Rackets are designed with different weights, grip sizes, flex and other variables to appeal to the skill level, strength and playing style of individual players. Knowing how each feature affects a racket's performance can help…
6 Reasons Why You Should Play Badminton
C3MYXJUND6M7 Playing badminton is such a fun experience. It’s just a simple game but it could give you the awesomeness you want to experience. I started playing badminton in high school and still continue now that I am working as an IT professional, for an IT company. Luckily, the company…
Badminton for Your Beauty
Many know badminton as a beach entertaining sport. But real badminton is a serious Olympic sport requiring much tension, agility, good reaction, staying power, perfect coordination. The flight of the shuttlecock (a missile of cork and goose feather that players volley across the net) has been recorded at speeds of…
Badminton String Tension relating to Power and Control
Matching string gauge and tension In badminton, the direct contact of shuttlecocks when delivering a smash, a shooting loop or even a drop shot is the badminton string. Much of the power in a badminton shot comes from the…
Technology into Badminton Racket
The contribution of technology on badminton rackets Players do believe that advance technology on rackets had contributed to more speed and power in badminton and had dramatically changes the playing styles. You would not be able to use a …
Badminton Footwork Training
Center position-After service, you would usually take up position in the center, where you think the most suitable to take all return shots. Move or shuffle your body…
5 Criterias to be a Complete Badminton Player
There are many factors that can make a player successful on the badminton court, but a select few things make an especially significant impact. By focusing on these five aspects of the game, you can quickly elevate your own game to the next level. This guide will explain the importance…
Introducing Badminton to Children
Teaching badminton to children can never be too easy, the mindset of badminton we have to put in, the techniques, the stroke play and the list goes on. However, children can be disciplined and taught easily. With good guidance and proper training, children will definitely excel in…
Technical Analysis of Feints and Fakes in Badminton
Feints and fakes exist in most competitive sports that require handling an object (a ball or a shuttlecock) while the players are on the move. Two example sports would be basketball and football (soccer), in which players use many tactics to try and fool the defensive players in order to…
Deciding What Event to Play in Badminton
Many badminton players struggle with deciding what event to play. Some choose to stay in their comfort zone, while others select the event at which they’re most skilled. As a player who has little competitive experience, you should not be afraid to try different events. This doesn’t mean playing one…
Short Serve is the essence in Badminton
I’ve often talked about the short serve in badminton being the most neglected part of the game. It’s an area professional badminton players take very seriously and spend hours working on every week. So why is it that club and league standard players spend no time at all on this critical part…
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Badminton News
Wuhan wows 2012 BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals
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Read moreFive players enjoy first Superseries success
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Read moreSchenk on course for first Superseries crown
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Read moreChong Wei and Indonesian pair march on in India
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Read moreSchenk downs top seed but face two more Chinese hurdles
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Gade’s season of woe continues
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European champs and crowd favourite fail to reach quarter-finals
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Four seeds out in singles competition
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Last chance saloon
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Chen Jin seals victory, Zhao Yunlei on the double
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Zwiebler makes his Marc, Danes still rule
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Chen Xiao Jia creates upset in quarter-finals
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No clean sweep for China as Lin Dan’s injury jinx strikes again
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Germany out to end Denmark’s dominance
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Day of upsets in Sweden
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It’s Shao Chieh versus the hosts
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Danes stay on course as giant killer is eliminated
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China dominate singles competitions
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Taufik warns of English challenge after winning Axiata Cup
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DRAWS: 2012 Thomas and Uber Cups
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Sony the comeback kid
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China show their strength once again
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Chen Jin leads the way as sun sets on Japan
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Defending champ marches on
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Japan and Indonesia dominate quarter-finals
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Liew Daren eyes breakthrough in Australia
To do so, however, he will have to clear two big hurdles – second seed Sho Sasaki, whom he meets in the second round on Wednesday – and most likely top seed Chen Jin of China in the final. Asked his thoughts after losing to Simon Santoso…
Taufik will never turn his back on Indonesia
The 30-year-old shuttler, who is eyeing a second Olympic gold medal in London later this year, said the on-going Axiata Cup proved Indonesia have enough singles players to take over when he finally retires. Both Indonesian teams – Indonesia Garuda and Indonesia Rajawali – dominated their semi-final…
Malaysian juniors need more exposure
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Simon, Chong Wei may be back for return leg
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Badminton tournaments to become outdoors-only from 2017
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Tigers fall, Indonesia rejoice
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