Warming up before a game is crucial, but it doesn’t have to be boring! As casual players, we know that finding time for dedicated training or practice can be tough. However, these quick, effective drills presented by Greg and Jenny from BadmintonInsight will not only get your body ready but also sharpen your skills. In just five minutes, you can improve your footwork, timing, and shot precision. Perfect for getting into the zone before the match starts! 1. Smash and Defense Start by having one player lift the shuttle for the other to smash. The feeder then blocks it…

You’ve followed the training and put in the practice, but your smash still feels inconsistent. Sometimes it hits, sometimes it misses. What if there was a simple technique that could transform your smash, improving its timing, accuracy, power, and consistency? The secret lies in your armpit. Yes, you read that right. Introducing the Armpit Targeting Technique This revolutionary method, developed by Coach Han from Full Swing Badminton, is based on his extensive experience with students. He observed common mistakes and devised this technique to help players improve their smash. Why Use Your Armpit to Target the Shuttle? When you use…

Badminton doubles is a fast-paced, high-energy game where smashes come at you faster and more frequently than in singles. A well-executed smash can seem impossible to return, especially when it’s backed by the power and speed typical of doubles play. But no matter how strong the smash, it can be defended with the right tactics. Good smash defense isn’t just about getting the shuttle back over the net—it’s about turning that defense into an advantage. While having a powerful smash of your own is crucial in doubles, it won’t help much if you can’t return similarly powerful smashes from your…

Posted By: Eddie February 25, 2025 A Guide for you to choose the right racket based on your playing style How to Choose the Right Badminton Racket for Your Playing style? Selecting the right badminton racket can significantly impact your game. With various options available, understanding your playstyle is key to making the best choice. This guide will help you determine the perfect racket based on your playing style. 1. Identifying Your Playstyle Before choosing a racket, it’s important to assess how you play: Aggressive Attacker: Prefers powerful smashes and fast-paced play. Control & Precision Player: Focuses on…

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For a training drill that can knock the wind out of your lungs and make your legs feel like jelly, the name ‘40-30-20 multi-feed drill’ doesn’t completely capture its full intensity.But the 40-30-20 multi-feed drill is one of those grinds in training sessions that is meant to infuse a sense of confidence when the tussle on the badminton court enters the third game and the scoreline reads 18-18 or 20-20. For Lakshya Sen, who has faltered in the third game deciders a few times this year including against Kunlavut Viditsarn in the French Open and Jonatan Christie at the All…

Lucknow: Considering the availability of hi-tech sports infrastructure and facilities at Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has made the university a training centre for para-badminton players of international repute who will represent India in Paralympics to be held in Paris in Aug. Seven players, including secretary and director general of youth welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, have started practising at the university for the championship. Other players include Mandeep Kaur, a DSMNRU student, Palak Kohli, Nithya Sree, Tarun Dhillon, Manoj Sarkar and Sivarajan Solamalai.“All these athletes are training for…

PNB MetLife, one of India’s premier life insurance companies, proudly announces the 8th edition of its Junior Badminton Championship (JBC), which is set to ignite the passion and potential of young badminton enthusiasts across the country. Building on the resounding success of preceding editions, the championship aims to continue its legacy of fostering sportsmanship, skill development, and the pursuit of excellence among India’s young shuttlers. This year’s championship spans 10 major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Kochi, Jalandhar, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Ranchi, and Lucknow, providing a stage for young players to showcase their skills and compete at a state level. The city matches are…

Members OnlyParis Olympics 2024: With eyes on the prize, India’s badminton star Lakshya has activated ‘Sen Mode.’ What is it?Published: 14 Jul 2024, 7:40 PM IST Paris Olympics 2024: Story for Badminton prodigy Lakshya Sen. (Photo: PTI/Altered by The Quint) ✕ Get notified on latest newsÜbermensch. A being who has transcended human limitations. The Friedrich Neitzsche version of Superman. Essentially, someone who could do nothing wrong.Many elite athletes have experienced fleeting Übermensch phases – where they could do nothing wrong. For Lakshya Sen, the Indian badminton prodigy from Almora, Uttarakhand, it was the phase from 2022 to 2023.May 2022 –…

A roadmap to follow for the badminton competition during the Paris Olympics:Athletes to Watch—Beiwen Zhang, United States: After winning the women’s singles gold at the 2023 Pan American Games, the 33-year-old is the best shot at the first American badminton medal at the Olympics since its debut as a medal event in 1992. Born in China, Zhang moved to Singapore as a teenager in 2007 and has represented the U.S. internationally since 2013.—Viktor Axelsen, Denmark: Axelsen was Europe’s only medalist (gold) in Tokyo three years ago, and he was the top qualifier for Paris. At 30, this will be his…