Would you ever have thought that the fastest recorded item in sports is a badminton birdie (aka shuttlecock).Tan Boon Hoeng from Malaysia set a new world record with a 493 km/h smash when testing new racket technologies in 2013. According to Guinness World Records, Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, who smashed a 417 km/h shot during the Japan Open final in September 2017, is the fastest hit recorded during the competition.

Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are “singles” (with one player per side) and “doubles” (with two players per side). Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the opposing side’s half of the court. -Wikipedia

For me there are some basic badminton skills that every one needs to know. First, THE READY STANCE Always having the right stance when playing makes it a lot easier to minimize the movements you need to make to hit a shot. Second, FOREHAND AND BACKHAND GRIP Having the right grip is crucial in helping new players control their shots better and protects from possible injury from putting too much pressure on the wrist. Third, FOOTWORK having a good footwork makes the game so much easier, it allows you to cover more ground around the court while using less time and energy. Fourth, STROKES There are 4 basic strokes that every one needs to learn. By knowing these, beginners can create good badminton stroke habits, which they can use in the future for more advanced shots like drops, smashes and drives. These are:
Overhead Forehand – this stroke is the most common for everyone.
Overhead Backhand – this technique is much harder than the first one, but you just need to face your body at back then hit the shuttle using your backhand.
Underarm Forehand – this stroke is very basic for anyone you just need to get lower your racket to hit low shots.
Underarm Backhand – this is more easier than the overhead backhand because you don’t need to face your body at the back.

According to Kantipudi (2018) the following are the advantages of playing badminton:
1. Improve motor skills
2. Improved visual perceptual skills – evident while driving an automobile.
3. Improved reflexes
4. Enhanced focus/concentration
5. Full-body workout. Great for cardiovascular health.
6. Increased muscle tone.
7. Enhanced flexible, balanced and agility.
8. Reduced stress and anxiety
9. Improved metabolism
10. Promotion of adrenaline
11. Improved respiration
12. Improved lung health
13. Improved social skills when played in a club setup.

Now that you already know the basic badminton skills I think you are ready to play, but practicing is the next to done to master everything. Just don’t give up and make BADMINTON your Passion.

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-of-playing-badminton
https://www.whscsatx.com/5-basic-badminton-skills-every-beginner-needs-to-learn/
https://olympic.ca/2014/09/11/shuttlecock-and-balls-the-fastest-moving-objects-in-sport/

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