BADMINTON SECRETS....or just COMMON SENSE!!!!

SINGLES STRATEGY

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Use the length of the court and pin your opponent to the back line before trying a drop shot to the net. It is much

easier to retrieve his shots when he is forced to hit from deep in his court. Move your opponent to all four corners

to tire him. It is much easier to hit winning shots against a tired player, even a fresh player who is slightly tired

from a long rally. Dart in and out of your own corners so that you can cover your court for his next shot.
 

Singles is a mental and physical battle. A lapse in concentration can easily lead to losing a run of points, which in

turn is discouraging and may lead to losing even more points. To win in singles one must be fit, focused, and hit good

clears and drops without errors. Smashes should only be used for ending the rally within the next two shots. The

classic singles rally would use drops and clears until the shuttle is too far away from the opponent to him to effectively

clear a return, and then with a smash win the rally outright.

 

Doubles Strategies In doubles play, the tactic is to serve low so that the serving side would not be placed in a defensive position. If you are serving low, take position on the front and part of the midcourt area immediately. Your partner shall then cover the back court. This is known as the Attacking Formation (Front–Back). You can also use the flick service to prevent your opponent from rushing to the net. But you and your partner will have to take up a defensive position standing side by side. This is known as the Defensive Formation (side-side). When you defend, try to hit the shuttle deep into your opponent’s court. This is to prevent your opponent in the front position intercepting the shuttle from mid to front court. When a chance presents itself, push or drive the shuttle to the area in between your opponents. Or make a return to the front court of your opponents, forcing them to lift the shuttle. In this instance, the player who played that shot will have to take up the front position immediately while the partner takes the back. An attacking formation shall be formed. If you are taking the back position, your aim is to make shots that can create openings for your partner to ‘kill’ in the front court. In all types of doubles play, teamwork is the key in forming a formidable partnership. Although an ideal player will be skillful in all areas of the court, most will either show greater flair around the net or be more effective with overhead shots. You and your partner have to figure out how to make the best out of your skills together. Play to your own strengths and your opponent’s weaknesses. You will find this much easier if you communicate well with each other. Do not leave it to guesswork! Talk to your partner. Is there a leader in the partnership or is it all a matter of shared responsibility? A quick word on court might change the result of a game which is slipping away from you. Remember…Teamwork is the success formula in doubles!   Mixed Doubles Strategies In mixed doubles, the women usually play in the front of the court, and her partner takes the shots that get past her. The man should try to hit downward shots or horizontal shots, while the woman should play net kills and tight net shots. Both players should be in a good position to push the shuttle low over the net to the mid court area, just past the front player’s area but in front of the back player. The woman should always assume a front position in an attacking formation (Front-Back) unless forced to move to the back. When defending, the defensive formation (Side-Side) is used. Apply flick serve frequently to the woman receiver forcing her to the back court. Badminton is not only a physical demanding game, it is mentally challenging as well. You will come to a stage where skills and fitness alone will not be enough to beat your opponent. Having the right Badminton Tactics in place will give you that extra edge. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail… Plan your Badminton Strategies from now on…