Badminton is one of the most popular sports. It's easy to learn and has a very wide audience, from adults to children. So, in order to play badminton well and improve the level of badminton, what skills do you need to master?
01. Grip skills
Correct grip is the foundation. Generally, the continental or Indonesian grip method is adopted, and the index finger and thumb should flexibly control the angle of the racket surface to ensure that the grip can be quickly adjusted in different hitting situations.
02. Basic footwork
Full-court pace movements, including forward, backward, left, and right movements, as well as quick starts and returns. Agile footwork ensures that you are in place in time to create the best position for your shots.
03. Distance Ball Technique
Learning the right racket and power movements, hitting high and far balls, making it difficult for opponents to attack, is the key to controlling the tempo on the court.
04. Hitting skills
On the basis of the high-distance ball, the techniques of hanging, killing, splitting and sliding the ball are flexibly used to change the hitting point, power and angle of the paddle surface, so as to change the flight trajectory and speed of the ball, making it difficult for the opponent to deal with it.
05. Tips in front of the net
Use methods such as rubbing, putting, hooking, pushing, pounce, and picking to control the area in front of the net in a timely manner, create scoring opportunities or force the opponent to pick up the ball high.
06. Defensive skills
Use more skills such as catching and killing, blocking the net, etc., to learn how to effectively resist the opponent's attack in a passive situation, and look for counterattack opportunities.
07. Serving skills
By using a flat high serve or a short serve, you can take the initiative in the game by mastering the variety of serves.
08. Awareness & Strategy
It's equally important to know when to attack, when to defend, and how to develop strategies based on your opponent's weaknesses.
09. Physical Fitness & Endurance
Although this is not a direct hitting technique, you have a good physical and stamina that will allow you to continue to use the above skills during the game without affecting your technique due to physical exhaustion.
10. Mindset adjustment
Maintaining a good mentality, being calm, actively coping with the pressure and challenges of the game, and distributing physical strength reasonably are also important factors in winning the game.
Finally, in order to master and skillfully use the above skills, it is necessary to study more, be diligent in hard training, consult and accept the guidance of professional coaches, and constantly improve your ability and level in actual combat exercises.