Badminton lift: the unsung hero in defense?
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It was a scorching hot day at the court. I found myself at the frontcourt performing a badminton lift in an attempt to get out of trouble during this particularly…
Badminton forehand: 3 shots I can’t get enough of
I was unleashing powerful badminton forehand attacks on our opponents like it was an all-out war. Drop shots, well-placed smashes—I threw everything I had at them. … Nothing seemed to…
Badminton backhand that sucks? Ideas if you don’t have a coach
The shots were raining down on both sides of the backcourt. Despite the casual level, the heat of the battle made it feel like a match on the World Tour.…
Badminton smash: power improvements for casual players
I noticed the shuttle flying in a nice arch, and in a split second, I made my decision: it was time to send this bird into the ground with a…
Badminton serve: big improvements in just one hour? (Case study)
While I dreaded the badminton serve, I was still excited to play. I chose the left side of the court so I’d avoid serving when our doubles game began… Or…
Badminton tournament tips from my first event (and what I missed)
Before we get into specific badminton tournament tips, let me begin with a brief story. I was riding a scooter through the busy streets in the hot morning sun. During…