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Importance of Footwork in Badminton

Riduwan Masud

Footwork in badminton You are standing in the court ready to play. Be aware where your feet are, as your feet and footwork are of the paramount importance in badminton. Proper footwork allows you to move your body and racquet around the court in the various desired directions and with the minimum of fuss, and effort. It gives you the best platform to make your dream stroke come true. In some cases a good swing at the shuttle with your feet wrongly positioned can leave you flat on your back or sometimes you may even feel as if you are … Continue reading Importance of Footwork in Badminton

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Tactics to Win a Singles Game

Riduwan Masud

Badminton Single Game The basic idea in singles is to move your opponent around the court as much as possible, away from his base position and eventually force him to put up a weak shot which you can hit down. The way to begin this process is with a high service, as deep as possible so that it falls perpendicularly making it more difficult for the opponent to smash it. Remember, serve low only if you are an expert and are supple.  As a thumb rule, you must try to use the four corners of the half-court, avoiding the center. … Continue reading Tactics to Win a Singles Game

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ABC of Badminton

Riduwan Masud

ABC of Badminton Before you start playing badminton, you need to know a few basics about the game: The Badminton Court: The court for badminton is a leveled, smooth but non-slippery surface mostly wooden or composite. You need at least 2m clear space on all the four sides of the court. The markings are 4 cm wide and are done mostly in white. If you want to play a doubles game, you would have to use the entire court, while for a singles match the court would be narrower by 91 cm on the sides. Your net, which divides the … Continue reading ABC of Badminton

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Basic Rules and Regulations of Badminton

Riduwan Masud

Basic rules and regulation of badminton Before playing badminton you must know the basic rules and regulations of the game. Strong and effective service is the first step towards winning a point. Remember, service is delivered underhand in badminton. You have to deliver all the four types of service – short, high, drive and flick service underhand. While serving you must stand with both feet within the serving court and your foot should not touch the line. While receiving the service you can stand anywhere within your service court. Be sure that some part of your feet must touch the … Continue reading Basic Rules and Regulations of Badminton

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The Origin of Badminton

Riduwan Masud

The origin of badminton Badminton origin Chronicles dated to second century BC, China, records a game similar to modern badminton, and may be the earliest version of the game. Badminton acquired its name from Badminton, a borough in Gloucestershire, England, where the earliest antecedent of the contemporary version evolved during the 1870s. However, some people believe that badminton originated from the children’s game of battledore or shuttlecock. During the period leading up to World War I, most English colonies around the world adopted the game. Then again there was little or no uniformity, in the shape of the court or … Continue reading The Origin of Badminton