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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aging and Badminton
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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…
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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…
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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…
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 briefly outlining World Rankings in Badminton as well, because qualifying…
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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. The result is always the same, the racquet shaft and…
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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 were to train to be in good condition for tennis, badminton stamina would…
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Techniques to Return Smash
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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 rallies through well-placed counter-attacking shots. If you both return smashes…
Badminton Court Measurements
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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. Yes, people can build courts for badminton of different dimensions, but if you want…
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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 only its performance, but your own as well. The most…
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