Hey guys i am new to forum and also to game.I have started playing badminton since a month.My main problem is that i am not able to middle the shuttle on racket while playing the shots.Is there any techinique or drill that i can perform to solve this problem? Also i would like to know any exercises i must do daily to increase my efficiency in the game; especially the footwork... Thansk a lot.
By 'middle the shuttle on racket' do you mean 'hitting the sweet spot of the racket' or something else?
What do you mean by "middle the shuttle on racket"? Do you mean "hit the shuttle at the middle of your racket"? If that's the case, you should practice your timing. You've only been playing for a month, so be patient. Eventually, you'd get to feel the racket. Think of it this way ... imagine that your racket is an extension of your hand. If you hit the shuttle, it's like hitting with your palm, only your arm is longer and your hand bigger and bouncier. As for the drills, usually, when a beginner asks me for help, I make them hit the shuttle upward with their forehand again and again until they finish reciting the alphabet (one letter per shot). And then the backhand. And then, alternate forehand and backhand. As with the footwork, you should do shadow play. It's like dancing Cha-Cha. But the best thing to do is to get a coach to guide you. Good luck and enjoy badminton
Middling of the shuttle or Meddling of the shuttle? I don't really get what you mean. If you mean sweet spot of the string bed of a racquet, it takes some time to get used to the racquet, as well as practice.
Middling means to me hitting the sweet spot. By middling the shuttle i mean hitting the sweet spot.I am always hittinh the shuttle at the edges of the racket.Also plz tell me about the exercises that i can perform for playing better badminton?
Maybe just start by practicing hitting slow overheads/lobs? If it's slow, you can more easily see and time the right moment to hit the shuttle. After you don't hit the rim much anymore, then you can start clearing/driving/smashing at a quicker speed and forget the slow overheads.
One method we teach youngsters that have sweet spot problem is with a small round ballon, It teaches them eye and hand coordination on hitting correctly and then progress using wrist action and footwork
I had the same problem when I first started palying, anyways my coach told me to use my left hand and point at the shuttle before you hit it. Furthermore, hitting it right on the sweet spot also needs good foot work to get into position for the hit. Hope this helps
well defined Venk, just do as he says, n eventually u'd get used to it, Love Badminton, n make people love it .
yeh its more or less a timing/technique problem buddy. If youv only been playing 1 month, then i wouldn't be worrying or stressing at the moment haha Enjoy the game and each time you play try to learn something new from watching stronger or more experienced players. Overtime as you play more you will sooth into the movements and technique differences. And hitting the sweet spot wont be a problem
Always look at the shuttlecock up until the point of contact. I sometimes find myself rushing to look forward right before contact and usually ends up in mishits. Justin
