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How to Play Badminton

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of badminton in this comprehensive 90-minute tutorial. Master essential skills including proper grip techniques, serving strategies, and various shot types such as clears, smashes, and drop shots. Explore singles and doubles rules, warm-up routines, and footwork drills to enhance your game. Discover unique training methods, like using samba to improve coordination, inspired by Sebastião Dias de Oliveira's innovative approach. Gain insights into the sport's potential for personal growth and social change, as exemplified by the Miratus badminton association in Rio de Janeiro. Develop stamina, reflexes, and overall fitness while enjoying this dynamic racquet sport suitable for players of all levels.

Syllabus

Basics: Teach a Child | Badminton.
Basics: Exercises with the Shuttlecock | Badminton.
Basics: Hit the Shuttlecock Underarm | Badminton.
Basics: Hit the Shuttlecock Overarm | Badminton.
Singles Rules | Badminton.
Doubles Rules | Badminton.
Racket: the Different Parts | Badminton.
Faults in play | Badminton.
How to Warm up | Badminton.
How to Cool Down | Badminton.
How to Do a Dynamic Warm up | Badminton.
The Wall Rally Drill | Badminton.
How to Hold the Neutral Racket Grip | Badminton.
How to Hold the Forehand Grip | Badminton.
How to Hold the Backhand Grip | Badminton.
How to Hold the Panhandle Grip | Badminton | Badminton.
How to Hit an Underhand Forehand Clear | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Net Kill | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Drive | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Smash | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Overhead Clear | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Round the Head Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Deceptive Flick | Badminton.
How to Hit an Underhand Backhand Clear | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Drive | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Net Kill | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Deceptive Flick | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Smash | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Overhead Clear | Badminton.
How to Defend a Smash | Badminton.
How to Hit a Block Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Low Backhand Serve | Badminton.
How to Hit a Low Forehand Serve | Badminton.
How to Hit a High Forehand Serve | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Flick Serve | Badminton.
How to Serve in Singles | Badminton.
How to Prepare to Return a Serve in Doubles | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Net Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Net Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Overhead Drop Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Overhead Drop Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Cross-Court Drop Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Forehand Hairpin Net Shot | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Hairpin Net Shot | Badminton.
How to Do a Chasse Step | Badminton.
How to Lunge | Badminton.
Drill: Improve Your Footwork | Badminton.
Drill: Improve your Drop Shots and Clears | Badminton.
Drill: Improve Your Drive | Badminton.
Drill: Improve Your Smash and Clear | Badminton.
Drill: How to Practice Your Serves | Badminton.
Drill: Learn the Movement in Doubles | Badminton.
Drill: How to Improve Coordination Through Samba | Badminton.
How to Hit a Backhand Cross-Court Drop Shot | Badminton.
Serve: Singles Rules | Badminton.
Serve: Doubles Rules | Badminton.

Taught by

Sikana English

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