10 Tips for Badminton Players

Here are the top tips for the real beginners of badminton game. If you are a real beginner and just happen to play badminton for the first or second time then this tips are the best for you. Make sure that you enjoy learning the game and fall deeply in love with it and then make yourself better as the times goes by.

So here’s the list of the tips that you can take note and take in to heart;

Warm up

All players around the world are well aware of the importance of warming up. On all sports, warm up is just that important because it will protect your body in the long run. So do not forget to do your warm-up. Ensure your body is properly prepared for the game at hand. We all know that the game of badminton involves both stamina and agility you need to focus on these areas in your warm-up.

You can start by stretching your body then short jog around the court, then followed with kipping. You can feel that your body will become warmer, stretch the major muscle groups like neck, shoulders, arms, torso, and legs, but because the game of badminton requires a lot of agility, and speed then focus on legs, back and shoulders to get fully prepared for all the lunges ahead.

Check your grip

So here goes again the eternal question of what makes a very good badminton racket well of course a good badminton racket should really feel comfortable for you, when choosing a racket, the grip is crucial. Small grips are best for small hands and large grips for a huge hands players. 

One more tip about your badminton grip when you are choosing your racket make sure that you are not holding it tightly, have a relaxed grip as you try the badminton racket because your wrist is the one that controls your shot so you need a flexible wrist for you to perfect your forehand and backhand shots.

Read article: Know more about badminton grips.

Shuttlecock aerial movement

One tips in checking your shuttlecock is that it shouldn’t wobble in mid-air. A wobbly shuttlecock only indicates that it is on its way out and it has a very poor quality. You can either returned them or disposed. If you are serious with your training and games you should choose branded shuttles like Yonex that really is focused on giving quality over profit.

Indoors are a good place to play

Yes it because the shuttlecocks are designed to be lightweight and the slightest breeze can change the direction of the flight easily. So if you want to avoid having a hard time retrieving your shuttle then you should find a very good place to play indoors.

Keep base position

Yes it is somehow connected with your footwork. It is a very good advice after you strike a shot you should return to your central base position. Learn on being comfortable with positioning yourself in the middle of your area of play you are more likely to reach opposing shots.

Plan your game

Not planning for your game can lead into losing and it is a simple rule in life. Like the saying, if you fail to plan then you plan to fail. And you should do this most especially if you are a beginner. Always plan ahead, because it does not mean you can’t incorporate some strategies into your game. If you lack in skill then make it a game of the mind by understanding your opponent psychology and use their weakness to your advantage and catch them out.

Be ready for the outcome

Yes the game of badminton is a fast paced and a very competitive game, it is so unpredictable that you should be always ready and prepared to move in any direction at any given time. So it is important that you also assess your body and know your limits. You don’t want to reach for the most important shot only to find yourself on the floor with a painful injury.

Play other sports as well

Badminton requires a good stamina and agility and it is a good and a very smart move is you also incorporate yourself and get involved with other activities that can benefit your game. Yes training in the gym and jogging are a very good all-around training for your knee strength and core but if you also try other sports like volleyball, basketball, and other physical sports that can develop your intellectual and physical strength.

Flexibility should also be developed because badminton is game that requires a lot of motion so not stressing your muscles too much will really help you in the long run if you developed them properly. 

Read article: Correct badminton training routines.

Be ready for mental games

Badminton is not just physicality but it is more of a mental game actually most specially for the serious players out there that study your game style, strength and weaknesses so be always ready. Do not be fooled by skinny players or players that looked that doesn’t have a competition at all because they may be the most dangerous players out there. 

Do not be fooled by badminton, because it is a workout for the mind. The game requires a constant thinking and planning. When starting out the best way to develop these skills is to make sure every shot has a purpose and try to keep an eye on as much of the court as possible at all times.

Always cool down

Playing sports or even if you are just exercising, make sure you round off your game with a routine of cool-down. A routine that make you move and not just stop it may hurt your body and it may lead into muscle fatigue after games if you don’t cool-down. Finish as you began, but this time with a gentle walk around the court or some stretching. Light stretching can help you cool down. Like the warm-up stretching you should also focus on the major muscle groups but take into consideration the game that happened maybe you should add more on the legs, or shoulders, or etc. make sure to add more time in stretching them to ensure a really deep stretch.

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