How to Hold a Badminton Racket: Forehand, Backhand and Other Grips
How to hold a badminton racket correctly: the forehand grip, backhand thumb grip, bevel and panhandle grips, how tight to hold, grip size and overgrips.
Category Skills & Training
Shots, grips, footwork, drills and training plans to improve your badminton.
Badminton Smash: Types, Technique and How Fast It Really Goes
How to smash in badminton: full, stick, half and jump smash, step-by-step technique, where to aim, how fast a smash travels (record 565 km/h) and how to defend it.
Badminton Tips and Tactics: How to Get Better and Win More Games
Practical badminton tips and tactics: technique habits, singles strategy, doubles rotation, serving and receiving, and the mental side of winning more games.
Badminton Shots: The 7 Basic Shots Every Player Needs (With Diagram)
The basic badminton shots explained: serve, clear, drop, smash, drive, net shot and lift. When to play each, how they fly, and which to learn first.
Badminton Drills and Training: 15 Drills for Solo, Partner and Home Practice
15 badminton drills for footwork, shots and fitness, with solo drills you can do at home, partner routines for court time, a warm-up and a weekly training plan.
What Is a Drop Shot in Badminton? Types, Technique and Drills
A drop shot in badminton is a soft shot that falls just over the net into your opponent's forecourt. Learn the types of drop shot, step-by-step technique, common mistakes and drills.