Badminton
BADMINTON IS BACK A little birdie told us that badminton has returned to The Arbutus Club with drop-in play for all ages and new, co-ed programs for children Tips to Get Started get comfortable with your grip
relax when hitting
A fundamental feature of badminton is your grip. Whether it’s forehand, backhand, or panhandle grip, it’s important to get comfortable with how you hold the racquet. Pick up your racquet and practice switching from forehand to backhand and shadowing basic shots. The more you do it, the more natural switching and finding your grip will become.
It is a common misconception that the power in a perfect badminton shot comes from strength behind your swing. However, your muscles need to be relaxed in order to move freely. If you’re gripping your racquet too tight and tensing up before hitting you will not be able to generate a lot of racquet speed. You’re not trying to lift weights here; you’re trying to generate power through motion. Stay relaxed when hitting. Let the racquet and your swing do more of the work.
recover back to centre During a game, it is important to return back to the centre of the court after each shot. From the centre of the court, you’re an equal distance away from each corner and it will be easier to reach the next shot.
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