Let’s Play Badminton

Badminton is a fun and exciting sport that is steadily growing its roots in this country. Many people are getting hooked by it because the objective of the game is very simple to comprehend. But what people do not understand about the sport is that it requires high level of athleticism to be the top dog of this game. Shuffling and running on a small court for a matter of hours will definitely deplete anyone of the energies.

The general rule of the game is simple – keep hitting the shuttle back to opponent’s court until someone makes a mistake. Waiting for them to make a mistake is misconception. The player should FORCE his / her opponents to make those mistakes. In badminton, the aggressor is the winner most of the time. Harassing opponents and making them take difficult shots is the name of the game. That said, the first one to set the pace is usually the victor. By setting the pace early, this leaves the other player little choice in making his preferred shots.

Learning important skills such as shuffling, footwork, good rotation (for doubles) and accurate placing can elevate anyone’s badminton game to the next level.