Everyone struggles with the backhand clear and that's why I coach so many clients this shot.

There are loads of different techniques to do a backhand, so it isn't one size fits all! Plus you also have to consider: speed of the shuttle, timing of your hit and the height when you connect with the shuttle.

Let's give you these 3 easy tips to do when you are doing your backhands!

1. LAND YOUR RACKET FOOT FIRST

Yes I know this might so...

If you want to achieve anything, you can. If you are not positive about every situation it won't come true. Always remember, you need to work hard and never give up on your dream. Don't get down if you lose, that is positive!! Learn from your mistakes to get better. 

If you want to step your badminton game up to the next level you have to think of a couple of factors. 

1. Nutrition 

You need to have good nutrition to support and make your muscles grow! Poor nutrition will make you sluggish and will make you slower due to you not feeding your muscles in the correct way. 

2. Endurance 

By improving your endurance your stamina will improve and make your game more consistent. How to improve endura...

When you are choosing badminton shoes normally people go for: top brands, the most advertised, most expensive or just being trendy. This isn't always the best decision, as you have been led to buy them due to marketing. Out of all the equipment you have, shoes are the most important followed closely by rackets.

Choosing the wrong shoes could make you slower on court. This could be due to not gripping aswell as other shoes. All...

Strength and conditioning is a massive part of badminton, from beginner to a national player. You can do this part of your badminton session or in a gym/at home.

If you want to become stronger and move quicker on court, there are a few simple things you can do to achieve this. Follow these simple stages:

1. Mirrors

When you are doing any new exercises you haven't done before, you need to be infront of a mirror. This will show you...

How to increase power in a badminton smash?

This is a really common question for badminton players. In this post, I will share with you the most common and effective ways to execute a deadly shot. The tips below are used by many players and definitely work. If you follow the tips well, you will greatly improve in your badminton smash.

First of all, power is such a strong word to use that could mean a variety of different things....

How to be faster in badminton?

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To be a fantastic player you need to be able to cover the court efficiently and quickly. You need to be able to do this by containing as much energy as you can whilst being fast. This is what loads of players can’t master and get frustrated.

Learning how to increase speed in the badminton court will give you a massive advantage in gameplay. You can reach the shuttle in the fastest and most efficie...

Keeping Balance in Badminton

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Learning how to keep balanced is crucial in badminton. When players have difficulty balancing themselves, they will struggle when the shuttle comes back to them. Often, they end up losing the point, or doing an extremely weak shot. Losing balance is a problem that beginners often face. Learning the tips I will tell you will give you an edge during a game.

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But does keeping balance really matter? Yes...

What is the best racket to buy?

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Every person has a different choice in what racket they like. That could be found trying out loads of rackets to find one that suits you. There are so many rackets out there it is a hard choice to make, wheather you like: head heavy, slimmer frame, flexible, the list goes one. Thats why when people ask me this question, my usual response is: "well, what is the best car in the world?". Everyone...

Is footwork the most important thing?

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Footwork is your “bread and butter” and that is true, but you will not improve if you don’t have the next stage. So many players are at this current stage, where they hit a brick wall and can’t increase their hitting power! The way I look at it, the only way you can transfer your “bread and butter” into a sandwich is to add the filling. This is your dynamic hit to increase the power of the...