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This is a tutorial on how to play
better badminton. If you're looking for ways to improve your
game, whether you've never picked up a racket or you've been
playing for 20 years, you've come to the right place. There's
something here for everyone!
The tutorial is divided into three
main sections. The Beginners section is aimed at those
just starting out. The Intermediate section is for those who
can play a reasonable game but could use some coaching. The
Expert section is for competition level play
It is recommended that the reader
work through each section, even if simply to revise technique,
rules and tactics already known.
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 Why play?
History of the game
Who am I?
Why did I write this tutorial?
Any questions? Check out the forums!
Additional Reading
Glossary of terms
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Why
play?
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Badminton is a great game that
everyone can enjoy, regardless of size or shape. It's great for
anaerobic fitness, Your reactions will improve and your explosive
power will benefit. The game seems so simple but once you
start playing, you will keep wanting to try new shots, different
angles, better foot work and eventually, will put all these
together to deceive your opponent with surprise shots.
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| History
of the game: |
| You can read about the history of
the game here.
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| Who am
I? |
| I've been playing badminton since
I was about 8, having picked up the game from my parents (who
continue to play regular social games, and they're 50+!).
I've had coaching from some of the top badminton players in the
world, played competitively for 6 years, coached a junior team 1
year, and still enjoy playing regularly.
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| Why did
I write this tutorial? |
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Well I looked around on the net,
couldn't find a decent (and free!) site on how to play badminton,
and decided to write this. I guess it's difficult to get free
information these days. If you don't agree with something
I've written here, feel free to write in my guestbook or contact me.
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| Any questions? Check out the
forums! |
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Participate in the
forums - share experiences, read articles on tips and ways to
improve your game, and don't be afraid to 'ask the
experts'.
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| Additional Reading |
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Read more
about badminton and how to improve your game here.
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| Glossary
of Terms |
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If you get confused with some of
the 'buzzwords' I use in these tutorials, a glossary of commonly
used badminton terms can be found here.
Alternatively, use this
search:
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