8 EFFECTIVE EXERCISES TO COOL DOWN AFTER PLAY
The game of badminton is about skills, stamina and reflexes. It requires the body to use its muscles continuously in order to support the player. Since it’s so strenuous, at the end of the play a good and thorough cool down is required. Our muscles are completely loaded during play and need a bit of […]
COMMON INJURIES IN BADMINTON
Badminton players need to be able to move in all directions and change directions quickly, smoothly and efficiently. Sudden starts and stops wear out the body, and demand a lot of strength and motor skills for acceleration, deceleration and then immediate acceleration. The player needs to be in control of their ankles, knees, hips, back […]
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BADMINTON RACKET
There is a saying that life is constant maintenance… Just like that, our racket’s life is also dependent on how we maintain it. You spend big bucks to get your best badminton racket, and you want it to last long and deliver the most value for your hard-earned cash. That’s why it pays to know […]
WHY BADMINTON SHOE IS MUST!
Badminton is not an easy sport. Badminton footwork is unique, it has a lot of uncertain and quick movements like front back, zig zag, sideways, jumps, etc.. and in badminton a good footwork is key to unlocking your game. And to have swift and good footwork on court you must need good foot gear i.e. […]
Importance of warm up
The importance of warm-up and cool-down cannot be stressed enough. In fact, warming up is just as crucial as your actual badminton session. Badminton is an intense and physically demanding sport, making a proper warm-up essential before stepping onto the court. Our muscles function like elastic bands—they relax and contract to allow movement. When our […]
Mastering Badminton Grips: Techniques for Power, Accuracy, and Control
There are various Grip techniques using which the athlete can maneuver the badminton racket to generate power and accuracy required for different strokes. The basic principle of a grip is to create a comfortable position to hit the desired strokes using optimal power and positioning. Good badminton player will be able to change from one […]
Badminton Then And Now
The history of badminton brings us all the way back to the mid-18th century. The game of badminton started to become popular in India at a small town called Poona. When India was still a British Colony badminton was played mostly by the British military officers. At this point, Badminton was just a game played […]
All about Badminton Raquet
You must have heard the saying “I will let the racquet do the talking!” With any racquet sport the single most important piece of equipment for any player is the racquet itself. Choosing a perfect racquet for you means choosing a perfect weapon for your arsenal. Few years back there were pretty less choices and […]
