Real guide to get the best badminton information. You also get information on badminton shots, badminton rules, badminton techniques, badminton rackets equipments, including tips.
Badminton is a sport, like most sports, that you have to play on your feet, you need to be agile, you need to be quick, you need to be light on your feet, and for this, you want to wear shoes that are comfortable, these shoes are called badminton shoe.
Like tennis shoes, or football shoes, these are made for this specific sport, so you are sure to not get any sort feet as you play, at least after you have gotten used to the shoe.
Starting with the new game of badminton is easy. Obviously you will not be able to play badminton without a badminton racket; it will be the same as playing tennis with your hand.
The tools you need for this game is not complicated, it is played like tennis, so you will need a sort of tennis gear if you are looking to play. You will need a badminton racket, this racket is much lighter than a tennis racket, the head is smaller and you will need a bit more precision when you are playing the game.
Choosing a Badminton Bag
A badminton bag is used in carrying badminton rackets as well as other equipment like nets and shuttlecocks. Over-the shoulder: Over-the-shoulder badminton bags are lightweight and slim, with a long strap slung behind a shoulder.
Duffel: Duffel badminton bags, on the other hand, are large tote-like bags that come with compartments to house several rackets. Some duffel badminton bags are cylindrical or rectangular, much like any regular sports bag.
Buying tips
When it comes to buying a badminton bag, look for one that can fit all your rackets for convenience, with extra room for new ones. Make sure your rackets all fit comfortably into the compartments, with at least an inch of clearance from the walls of the bag to the tips of your rackets.
Exclusive summary about badminton accessories by Taufik Lin Dan and Ilse Hagen
Exclusive summary about badminton rules by Robert Grazian and badmintoninformation.com
The 15 game rally format is still the preferred format played in badminton. Listed are the basic badminton rules for a 15 point game.
A team should win two out of three matches to win the game. Only the side that served can win a point. As basic badminton rule, your partner's pattern is reversed.
The 21 game rally format is the official format used in the tournaments and official games. A team should score 21 points to win the game. When the score ties to 20-all; the side that scored two consecutive rallies after that wins the match. When the score ties to 29-all, the side that scored the 30th point will win the game. You can score a point even if your side did not make the serve.
The 10 rules of badminton are as follows: 1. A game starts with a coin toss. Whoever wins the toss gets to decide whether they would serve or receive first OR what side of the court they want to be on. The side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining choice.
2. At no time during the game should the player touch the net, with his racquet or his body.
3. The shuttlecock should not be carried on or come to rest on the racquet.
4. A player should not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock.
5. A serve must carry cross court (diagonally) to be valid.
6. During the serve, a player should not touch any of the lines of the court, until the server strikes the shuttlecock. During the serve the shuttlecock should always be hit from below the waist.
7. A point is added to a player's score as and when he wins a rally.
8. A player wins a rally when he strikes the shuttlecock and it touches the floor of the opponent's side of the court or when the opponent commits a fault. The most common type of fault is when a player fails to hit the shuttlecock over the net or it lands outside the boundary of the court.
9. Each side can strike the shuttlecock only once before it passes over the net. Once hit, a player can't strike the shuttlecock in a new movement or shot.
10. The shuttlecock hitting the ceiling, is counted as a fault.
To become a good badminton player, beside Physical Skill, you also must have a Mental Strength. Mental Strength is very crucial especially when come to the tournament. Besides these, Sport Nutrition is also important especially for the player preparing for the tournament.
1. Physical Skill:
Let's start with the most fundamental of badminton skill, ie: Strokes, Steps/Footwork, Stamina, and Strategy.
Strokes:
The basic technique of badminton strokes includes Overheads forehand and backhand clear / smash / drop, drives, lifts, net shot. You are higher recommended to learn from the badminton demo video(see link at the bottom of this page). With the video, it will save you a lot of time learning all the basic strokes.
After you have learn the basic strokes, the next step you have to do is practice and practise. Without the ability to execute all the different strokes, one will not be a complete badminton player.
Steps/Footwork:
Steps/Footwork is always comes together with stroke. A good badminton must have a good coordination of footwork and strokes. This includes foot, body, arms, swing coordination.
Stamina:
A badminton can last anything from 15 minutes to 1 hour plus and there can be more than one game within a day. A completed badminton match is best of 3 games, that means you got to play at least 2 games continuously. Without good stamina, a badminton player will be unable to successfully execute his/her desired strokes or even cannot finish the game. Again, stamina need to be build over the time via regular training, workouts or exercises. Regular workout will also help to improve your game by increasing your arm strength.
Strategy:
With good badminton skill and stamina is not enough, you must also have a good strategy to win a game. you have to make the correct shot at the correct time, either a drop-shot, smash, or clear? This is also important to identify the weakest point of opponent. This is especially crucial for doubles game, you should identify your opponent weakness and attack the opponent who is weaker. This is the most simple strategy. If your opponent is weak on his/her backhand clear, then you should hit the shuttle towards his/her backhand more. To go one level higher, it is also important to make the correct choice for a series of return and to lay out a game plan for whole match. This is so called the strategy of a badminton game.
2. Mental Strength:
Besides physical skill, a good badminton player must have good mental strength as well. Mental strength is the ability to make the correct decision even when under pressure or at the crucial moment. For example, when one is down to 5-19, or reaching the match point, 20-20. The player must stay focus to the game regardless whether he/she is leaving behind, leading, or under huge pressure due to the internal or external factor (eg: audience). A good badminton player must also be able to change strategy during the game on different situation. A good badminton player will not go down without a fight and should be able to keep his pace and the accuracy of his shots until the very last point in the game. A good example would be the game in between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan during the Malaysia Open 2006. Lin Dan was already leading 20-13 in the rubber game and this was a really difficult situation for Lee Chong Wei, But he handled the pressure well and showed a great fighting spirit, slowly clawing back in to the game. And Finally, he won the game by 23-21.
You also have to keep yourself calm in the court and with high EQ. Many incidents, good or bad, can happen during a match either outside or inside the court. For example, bad line calls, umpires decisions or insulted by the audience or even opponent coach. See The Athlete's Mind Guide(refer link below this page) .
3. Sport Nutrition
Beside physical skill and mental strength, Sport Nutrition is also important especially for the player preparing for the tournament. On a day-to-day basis, you have to take care of your nutrition by consuming a well balanced diet comprising carbohydrate, fat, protein, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and water. A Nutritionist can extend help in achieving this. Water should be consumed in just adequate amounts before, during and after play, ideally at the amounts required to quench the player's thirst.
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