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10 Essential Badminton Techniques Beginners Should Practice

Badminton Skills 29th September 2015

Last updated on March 23rd, 2022 at 01:46 am

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Basic Badminton Techniques

So you decided to take up the great game that is badminton, the only problem is you have not played the game before or it’s been a while!  Worry not as we will look at all the badminton techniques the beginner requires to get started.

We will look at all the basic badminton techniques, everything from how to grip your racket, serve to the smash shot!  To illustrate the point we use videos from some talented badminton players and coaches.


Badminton Techniques Videos – Basic Shots

This is a great introduction to the game of badminton covering all the main points the beginner needs to know:

  • How to grip your Badminton Racket
  • The Badminton Serve
  • The Clear Shot
  • The Drop Shot
  • The Smash Shot
  • The Backhand Shot

Badminton Techniques – Basic Footwork

Here we look at the basic footwork involved in playing a game of badminton, these are ones you need to practice. You may also wish to purchase a decent pair of badminton shoes.


Badminton Swing

This shows you how to execute the Forehand Overhead Shot, Overhead Backhand Shot, Forehand Underhand and the Backhand Underhand shots / swings.


Like help with other areas of the sport?

  • Learn About The Origins of Badminton
  • Choosing The Right Badminton Racket: A Beginners Guide
  • How To Minimise Injury
  • The Best Way To Get Fit & Stay Fit
  • Badminton Trick Shots

Badminton Techniques – The Basic Stance

Now let’s not forget the basic badminton stance, here we take a look at the Defensive Stance and the Offensive Stance.

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    ronaldjonesbad

    I hope this article will be really help for all beginner badminton players.

    7th January 2021
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    angelanewnham

    I love to play Badminton in my school as well as in Badminton Court in Gurgaon. My achievement in Badminton is achieving 2 gold medal. I tried many Badminton rackets. But according to me, Yandex lightweight badminton racket is wonderful.

    25th August 2018

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