Do I hold my badminton racket in the middle or at the bottom?

A long grip — where you hold the racket towards the bottom of the handle — will provide the most power (when used with a full swing). A short grip — where you hold the racket near where the handle joins the shaft — will allow sharper racket movements and quicker reactions.

Why is it important to hold the badminton racket properly?

A good badminton game starts with how you hold your racket which is the most important basic step. A good grip on badminton rackets can reduce injuries, increase the range of shots and produces more efficient hits. Incorrect grip will limit the range of strokes required in a dynamic badminton game.

What is the correct way to hold a badminton racket?

Only use your thumb, index and middle finger to control your racket. Your last 2 fingers should rest on the badminton grip comfortably to balance the racquet’s weight. This will allow your wrist to be more flexible and move freely.

Where should you hold the racket for the serve badminton?

Your thumb should be pressing comfortably against one of the wider surface of the racquet grip while the rest of your hand holds the racquet as if you’re shaking a person’s hand. The way you hold your racket can affect the flexibility of your wrist.

Why should you not grip the racket too tightly?

You need to hold on tightly only from an instant before contact until just after most shots. If you squeeze hard during your entire swing, you’ll slow down the speed of the racquet head and restrict the amount of power you can generate. A loose grip as you prepare to hit is especially important on the serve.

Is it foul if I have 2 attempts at a shot but only make contact with the shuttle once?

If you had two attempts where your racket or body actually touched the shuttle on your first attempt, it will be considered a foul.

What is the difference between forehand grip and backhand grip?

Using the forehand grip is beneficial as it reduces strain on the wrist and arm. Using the backhand grip during a backhand shot increases power as the thumb provides substantial energy to the racquet.

What are the two ways to hold the racket in badminton?

How to Hold Badminton Racket

• Forehand grip.
• Backhand grip:- which are further of two type one is used for making clear and another is used for underarm clear.
• Smash grip.
• Net shot grip.

What kind of grip are you going to use playing badminton Why?

What is the name of the forehand grip?

Semi-Western Grip The semi-wester grip falls neatly between the eastern and western and has become the most common forehand tennis grip in modern tennis because it allows for excellent topspin and quick grip changes.

Can the racket touch the net in badminton?

You are not allowed to reach over the net to play your shot. Provided you make contact with the shuttle on your side, however, your racket may then pass over the net during your follow-through action.

Is it better to hold a badminton racket from the top or bottom?

Advantages and Disadvantages. But your question asks the former, and so the answer be. When you hold a badminton racket from bottom, you sacrifice a bit of wrist movement and flexibility as the weight on the wrist increases.

What are the disadvantages of having a badminton grip?

A player may get carried away with the game that the first essential thing to do is forgotten hence results in poor performance and multiple mistakes during game. Incorrect grip will limit the range of strokes required in a dynamic badminton game.

How can i Improve my badminton skills?

In order to execute strong badminton strokes with high accuracy, your wrist needs to be flexible. To achieve this, make sure you: Do not grip your racquet too tightly. This will make your wrist less flexible in rotating and flicking. Use ONLY your thumb, index, and middle finger to control the racket.

How to hold a tennis racket properly?

Start by positioning your racket in this manner for the basic grip. Then hold the racket handle using a “hand-shake’ grip. Do not grip too tightly. Gently hold the racket and you should still be able to move and twist the racket with flexible wrist movement.