Play Badminton
Here's how to get started in badminton, how to improve, how to compete, and how to have fun. You'll also learn drills and competitive insights useful for intermediate and advanced badminton players and coaches.
All About Olympic Badminton
Everything you need to know about Olympic badminton: past Olympic medal winners in badminton, rules for qualifying and playing Olympic badminton, Olympic badminton controversies, badminton photos, Beijing badminton prospects, and much more.
Everything you need to know about Olympic badminton: past Olympic medal winners in badminton, rules for qualifying and playing Olympic badminton, Olympic badminton controversies, badminton photos, Beijing badminton prospects, and much more.
What is Olympic Badminton?
Olympic badminton is a way of life for the competitors. It is the pride of a nation, for several nations on the globe. It is a compelling drama of strategy, tactics, fitness, and luck. Olympic badminton is badminton at the pinnacle, rather than the picnic.
Olympic badminton is a way of life for the competitors. It is the pride of a nation, for several nations on the globe. It is a compelling drama of strategy, tactics, fitness, and luck. Olympic badminton is badminton at the pinnacle, rather than the picnic.
Illustrated Histories of Badminton
The history of badminton varies somewhat in every country where it is played. The great players are different, the venues are particular to each country, and the sporting traditions vary. For the badminton history of greatest interest to you, pick your country of interest.
The history of badminton varies somewhat in every country where it is played. The great players are different, the venues are particular to each country, and the sporting traditions vary. For the badminton history of greatest interest to you, pick your country of interest.
Learn to Play Badminton
Here are the fundamentals of learning to play badminton; all the key shots and techniques that can transform your backyard badminton into real competitive badminton.
Here are the fundamentals of learning to play badminton; all the key shots and techniques that can transform your backyard badminton into real competitive badminton.
Olympic Badminton Rules & Competition
The Olympic badminton rules are well-codified, and the competition is well-structured. Here is a description of how Olympic badminton players are selected and the badminton competition is run.
The Olympic badminton rules are well-codified, and the competition is well-structured. Here is a description of how Olympic badminton players are selected and the badminton competition is run.
Biggest Controversies in Olympic Badminton History
Olympic badminton controversies began even before the sport debuted in Barcelona in 1992. Controversies surround the selection process for the teams, the way funding is allocated to athletes and coaches, and potential conflicts of interest by committee members. And that's even before we look at controversial player behavior or controversial officiating!
Olympic badminton controversies began even before the sport debuted in Barcelona in 1992. Controversies surround the selection process for the teams, the way funding is allocated to athletes and coaches, and potential conflicts of interest by committee members. And that's even before we look at controversial player behavior or controversial officiating!
A Profile of Badminton
Here are the key attributes of the sport of badminton. This short profile quickly gives you a sense of the sport of badminton, its worldwide popularity, and its great physical demands.
Here are the key attributes of the sport of badminton. This short profile quickly gives you a sense of the sport of badminton, its worldwide popularity, and its great physical demands.
Learn the Laws of Badminton
Learning the official rules of badminton is a must, especially if you want to graduate from backyard play to competitive play. The good news is that the rules are so well documented, and so well thought-out, that they are labeled "laws" of badminton.
Learning the official rules of badminton is a must, especially if you want to graduate from backyard play to competitive play. The good news is that the rules are so well documented, and so well thought-out, that they are labeled "laws" of badminton.
Hit a Good Serve
Every badminton point begins with a serve. When you are serving you are in the ideal situation; not rushed, with a good view of your opponent's position, and the ability to put the shuttle right where you want to hit it. Hit a good serve, and start the point right!
Every badminton point begins with a serve. When you are serving you are in the ideal situation; not rushed, with a good view of your opponent's position, and the ability to put the shuttle right where you want to hit it. Hit a good serve, and start the point right!
Increase Lower Arm Strength for Control
Most racquet sports require exceptional strength in the player's lower arm in order for them to fully control the racquet, and control their shot. Here's a great way to increase your lower arm strength.
Most racquet sports require exceptional strength in the player's lower arm in order for them to fully control the racquet, and control their shot. Here's a great way to increase your lower arm strength.
Get the Right Badminton Equipment
Playing competitive badminton requires the right equipment. Here are some online sources for good badminton gear.
Playing competitive badminton requires the right equipment. Here are some online sources for good badminton gear.