5 Ways To Become A Better Badminton Player

[@fabs99]

I think unpredictability in your shots, using variety all the time and assessing your opponent's weaknesses quickly, is the difference between good and weak badminton players.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Definitely another one!! Thanks 😀

[@jambrikeYT]

Mine smash is so inaccurate it’s a blessing

[@srrgaming2507]

🏸🏸

[@antibullyingcrabcrab8281]

You guys are actually insane, you guys have allowed me to become from a second round loser to a much better player being able to actually win matches agaist stronger players!

[@raffscallion6639]

What sorts of things have you applied? :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hi there mr crab 😂 sorry we didn’t reply to this - it seemed to get lots amongst other comments! And thanks a lot for your continued support! We are actually switching our membership over to Patreon today due to several reasons we’ve explained on previous posts, but mainly to create a more engaging community in one place. You will no longer be charged on here but if you’d like to continue to support us and receive exclusive benefits then please head to our Patreon page - patreon.com/badmintoninsight 😀

[@godlninjagaming6068]

@@BadmintonInsight 🤣

[@Panheim]

I'm British but live in Japan and work at a private school in Tokyo. Playing badminton in the school club with my students is one of my favourite things to do. I had never played before coming here, and the coach treats me rudely, thinking I can't understand his Japanese, and so refuses to help me learn. As a result, learning the game is made rather difficult. Having said that, thanks to this channel and a small handful of others I've been able to improve so much in just one year. I'm going to keep getting stronger and then be able to teach my students more than just how to speak English.

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

Wow, they're so rude.

[@raffscallion6639]

That's brilliant - keep up the good work :)

[@jayem1788]

Right on 💪

[@lorcanzo2498]

I like to play with my students as well

[@everyeniw]

Keep playing. We all have to start from somewhere. It is sad to see people not playing with a beginner - or give some suggestions when being asked for advice. We were all beginners at life. Don't forget badminton is a game - it should be fun .

[@marcuslesniak9523]

I love your video tutorials. They’re so clear and address the topics really well. Thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that’s amazing to hear, thanks Marcus!

[@artful1967]

at 55 i really should embrace again a sport I used to represent the Royal Navy at. I guess my pride at knowing I am no longer capable of playing at anything like that standard now has made me feel it would be a pointless excercise but your videos have inspired me. I agree most whole heartedly with the " don't hit it to your opponent". The number of players that seem to do this all the time is really surprising. Also better to play a low percentage return that leads to a good position that a high percentage shot that gives them a huge positional advantage. Thanks again for making me think about this sport again.

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

This is the #1 channel on badminton, modern, concise, and full of quality content.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much ☺️

[@vjllorent]

True

[@Sib666]

I think the biggest differences I’ve seen playing with untrained vs trained players is the way they handle the racket and their footwork. Trained players can use just their racket to guide shots, without having to move their body along and they can vary shots easily and unpredictably and get more power with proper grip. Their footwork is also way more efficient and they don’t tiptoe and stumble after the shuttle, but often wait to pounce and use efficient, minimal steps which they can easily return back from without breaking form.

[@bobrashley5936]

This video is a must watch. It improved my game no end. Especially the tip to watch opponent's body position to guess which shot they play and where they'll play it. Just won 4/5 games tonight.

[@ceazur4985]

Got a state tourney on Saturday and I’m vs a ranked 27th in Australia haha see how I go lol

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck! 👍🏼🏸

[@epoxone]

Do it like Nozumi. Return everything he plays, until he(she?) gets frustrated xD

[@Smurf35k]

Goodluck fam

[@realmtraveller]

Sheesh good luck

[@kabirbatra]

@@realmtraveller lmaoo that's what I was going to say

[@SRMkay]

I'd add a 6th one for beginners, speaking from experience: good coaching. I just started taking lessons a few months ago and while my coach is good, I feel he may be coaching me as if I'm a more advanced player who knows all the basics of the game already. Said coach is away for a month and I'm now taking lessons with a substitute coach who's fantastic with beginners like myself. Good coaching, along with having a playing partner on a similar skill level as yourself, can make all the difference when you're first starting out.

[@MohsinAli-yj9vv]

Thanks for the coaching tips🏸

[@Reality_Links]

Love from India…🏸

[@Awaitingtheretuenoffourteenth]

Kyun teri masi ki bitia hai kia

[@oplokkun8325]

Been playing badminton for years. Confident in my footwork but still not sure if i'm using the right grip in every shots I make. Thanks for an amazing video.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it Oplok, keep working on the grips - you'll get there!

[@franckamice7913]

Me too. Often finding myself dropping the racket because of a too loose grip. Or having skin issues while grapping too strongly the grip. Or simple lacking power in smashes. Do you have any advice for me please?

[@areejshaikh240]

I am an advanced badminton player and I still learned a lot from this video.

[@BadmintonInsight]

We’re glad! It’s definitely not just for beginners!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hope you guys enjoyed this big video - hopefully a lot of useful and practical tips to level up your game! 📈🚀 Don't forget to use this link to get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/badmintoninsight11221 (+ If you can cancel within this month you won't get charged!) 🤩

[@buffalobadminton]

I absolutely loved this video !!! This is prefect for us who are trying to improve at this sport without access to a coach. Bravo 👏 Thank you !!!!!!🏸

[@havunhuphuong5232]

I find your advice really helpful and interesting. I'm always struggling looking at the shuttlecock and the opponents' position at the same time. That's why they can catch my shots easily quite a few times. Maybe because I always put the practice at the top and game reading at the end of the list. Thanks a lot for your videos. Looking forward to seeing yours.

[@MarvinSanchez-pj3rf]

I’m one month into badminton and I’m so addicted to it. Your channel is really helpful. Cheers 🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad we can help Marvin 😃

[@pia31415]

This is a gem of a channel. Badminton is easily one of the most technical and strategic sport, maybe even more than tennis, but hardly gets the recognition in the western world - maybe till US produces an olympian.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much ☺️ hopefully we can help badminton get the recognition it deserves!

[@pia31415]

@@BadmintonInsight yes, I have been suggesting your videos to everyone in my badminton club in the US. You really go into the intricacies of this sport. Bravo!

[@georgefinal1042]

🎾 Really miss playing at the national centre in MK, now living in Spain and playing regional in Murcia and Valencia regions. Your tips have helped me to a singles title in Murcia and doubles title in Valencia. Thanks for your help.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Nice - you'll have better weather in Spain! That's great to hear 😃 Have you come across our old coach Mike Adams in Murcia?

[@georgefinal1042]

@@BadmintonInsight Not yet, but have tournament in Las Torres de Cortillas next to Murcia on 20th. Will ask to see if he is around.

[@godlninjagaming6068]

@@georgefinal1042 ok

[@No_One_________]

It's a tennis emoji

[@charaponce8848]

🏸Refresher course for me after 2 years of quarantine. Here’s to becoming a better badminton player in 2022. Planning to join a friendly tournament in January. Wish me luck! 🏆

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck 🤞🏼

[@krishnachaitanyajagadam3601]

Returning back to my fav game after many years and listening to you both feels so good to refresh basics - thank you, you guys are amazing 🎉

[@neerajkapoor1050]

I generally play in doubles and find myself comfortable in it - however playing in singles is a challenge to me - and so visited your video to get some more tricks

[@harrypeters1341]

OMG SO close to 100k!!! 😱🥳 Can't wait for you to reach this milestone, so deserved.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Aahhh thank you so much!

[@Shubh007-y7z]

And can't wait for both of them getting married . As they said in last year's video

[@gautambose]

@@Shubh007-y7z yes that's what we are waiting for

[@nihalsameer6417]

Waiting for the marriage lmao

[@PenguinSader]

Wish there was content like this back in 2010s when I was actively learning and playing more. Just started playing again this year and your videos has given me a refresher on everything. Keep up the great content!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad they’re helping now!! 😀

[@xflubb]

+1 and became a Patreon member!

[@kentllee]

Another great video 🏸 Practicing the shot using the correct technique over and over again is so important. This can only be achieved by having someone to feed the shuttle into the correct spot over and over and over again! Not always easy to find such a person 🤔

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thanks, and thanks for watching until the end 😜 Yes definitely is!

[@harshvardhanrajput9803]

Got 100k!!! Congratulations Greg and Jenny you deserve everything with what you've done. Amazing Videos 🎥 ❤

[@g8hejpuq637]

🏸 I didn't think that the video was _that_ long. Thanks for the tips; I think I've really got to work on that "purposeful practise" part. I think I would categorise myself as a beginner, with my footwork, so that's one area I'll need to really work on. I'll keep an eye out on the channel for any advice (and maybe drill advice?) that you both have! Thanks again.

[@BadmintonInsight]

We’ve done a couple of videos on footwork on the channel already, have you seen those? 😃

[@g8hejpuq637]

I thought I had, but I've only seen the four-corners related one. I'll scroll through and find the others!

[@jamiejohnson6270]

Thank you for these tutorials. I've watched them all and now going back for reference. Really helped me progress and gain confidence as I move up my in my amateur league.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s awesome to hear, thanks Jamie! Keep going 💪🏼🏸

[@toshaanaggarwal6183]

Thank you so much!!! This video helped me a lot to improve my game

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it helped! 😄

[@Snehorita]

British accent and badminton both are my favourite! It's a win win situation finding this channel ⚡

[@umeshnawathe]

Yet another fabulous video. You both have been continuously giving us the best ways to improve our game. Can't thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Umesh!!

[@badiq4733]

Hey, check my channel as well for badminton videos :)

[@TargetedWay]

this helped me to get a 3rd place i normally get last place tysm!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome! Glad it has helped 😀

[@TargetedWay]

@@BadmintonInsight wow u replied You helped me so much im going to a badminton game today and see if your tip can help me get a first place😇

[@BubbleSprout96]

How did it go? 😊

[@dextar_plays]

i got embarrassed a couple hours ago bcz i can't play good. now I'm here real sad but wanted to show them i can do it.

[@asapling]

Omw to finally beat a team in my gym class's badminton tournament. Thank you

[@Fedibow]

Thanks for the video ! In my opinion, footwork and consistency are the most important things to progress further as a player. Being able to return every shots in the court is the very essence of badminton. PS : the wedding is getting closer and closer ...

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes definitely 2 very important things! Haha, we know - crazy!

[@Babarx_10]

I watch same video in every winters 😂

[@ROSHAN_T-99]

Badminton is a bit hard to adapt to but.. once you do you'll never forget the game in your life

[@malakaidano714]

Thanks for your videos im actually gonna play on september 30 on a "all you can play" in the philippines and i can't help but binge you videos thanks!

[@smarthealth2116]

Ur teaching improved my game a lot.Thank you very much.

[@darrellcoutinho805]

🏸 Yet another informative and clear video. Your channel has really helped me (a 50 year old man 😊) get back into playing and enjoying badminton again. I am hoping to join a local club so that I can improve my game further. Keep up the good work! 🙂

[@asmiurunkar985]

Thank you guys soo much!!! you both have helped me improve my game as i watch more videos of yours 🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸 and i hope you both keep making these videos and we all keep supporting you!!!!! edit : thank you for the heart also there are many fans of yours from other countries as im for India

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much!

[@titouans9071]

🏸 Well done for creating quality contents like this one! Great advices, well explained and friendly vibe here. However I found the advices were a bit technical for beginners, as an Intermediate I'm gonna follow your steps but it might be hard for a real beginner to apply everything 😉 See you in the next video!

[@Muhammad-Hakimi-Irfan]

Thanks!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😀

[@matt.polomski]

🎾 Great video! Thanks for the advice guys, lets's take the game to the next level! 😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome! Good luck 😀

[@sheelendrasharma6768]

Awesome video Greg and Jenny!! I love watching your videos about badminton. There is one question if you answered, it would be much appreciated. In doubles, if the server serves the serves and shuttle is going to the wrong court(not diagonally) but the shuttle is hit by the receiver's partner, not by the receiver himself then who wins the point?

[@raffscallion6639]

Fault as only the receiver can legally return. Point to the server

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for doing our job for us Raff 😃

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Hope Raff's answer is clear 😀

[@raffscallion6639]

@@BadmintonInsight Always happy to ‘serve’ 😉

[@sheelendrasharma6768]

@@BadmintonInsight Yes, thank you so much!!

[@Ishubisht-ik2ql]

Thanks brother and sister

[@arnavsingh9025]

thanks this helped a lot me

[@datphung4648]

Informative as always. Quick question though, I hope you don't mind: how do I improve my reaction time, especially when it comes to returning a smash? Keep up the good work, regards from Vietnam 🏸🏸🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Dat! Check out this video on improving your reaction time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2OpcmWnmKeJoKc and also our video on reading the game! And thanks for watching until the end 😃

[@lucahart5088]

@@BadmintonInsight thnx

[@sandeepbethina2076]

Me watching this right before a county trial

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hope it went well 😃

[@asusgamer3971]

thank you

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome 😃

[@awesomeguoy8370]

Og Teacher 👌 nice teaching for beginner players

[@3nvyv1bes]

My pea size brain can't understand this

[@Pournima234]

😂😂😂😂

[@kingscat2621]

Same

[@GipsyDanger_loves_kawasaki_h2r]

My grip is an electrical tape😂

[@CRICKETSMASHSHORTS]

I DONT HAVE ONE 💀

[@joshuaidos5361]

Mee too last month, too slippery grip when im doing backhand shots

[@PandaBlooket]

Very helpful! Thanks you! 🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! You’re welcome 😊🏸

[@Sophia-mo5bd]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve played badminton for 15 years but never really analysed my gameplay like this!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad we could help :)

[@CreatewithMaanas]

Great Video! 🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😀🏸

[@themax316]

Great video

[@Avi_isYoru]

Jenny, my badminton training is so exhausting and I feel like giving up, my neck, back arms and legs all hurt so bad but I really want to be a player like you guys ❤

[@miffy66]

Wow i love this video thank you for this in depth explanation 😢 i finally understand more about badminton… 😮 Keep up the great content!! Subscribed 🏸🏸

[@fabricew3972]

How could I not watch until the end?! Here's the 🏸🏸to show you!! I will also watch it back many times to make sure I pick up on every point - thank you as always for your knowledge and also effort doing these videos! 👍🏻😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, thanks Frank! 😄🏸 Great to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@charvakshinde9708]

I literally had the same thing to say to you badminton insight! thanks for telling the key to become a better player..........

[@KavinDissanayake-cv5gy]

hey guys I'm under 15 and your videos have been very helpful and I am watching them daily to improve my skill in reading the game. love your videos and keep posting more 🏸🏸🏸🏸

[@shashwatgupta2461]

🏸Really love the quality insights you guys give and help each of us, at all levels, improve and be better players. Love you guys and keep up the amazing work!❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much! What a nice comment 😀🏸

[@tomgravett7744]

Great summary compilation of advice - thank you 🏸🏸🏸 Really appreciate that you're putting these videos out weekly! Doesn't it get harder to think of new content? Anyway, it's all brilliant - so clearly conveyed - keep going please 🙂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Tom! 😄🏸 Fortunately we have a list of about 70-80 video ideas, so we should be OK for a few more weeks 😆

[@tomgravett7744]

@@BadmintonInsight 👍

[@ratsy9704]

Hi, I like your posts. They are well made & quite helpful. One request👇 Could you please make a video on net block in badminton in 3 point format👇 1. The correct explanation with video that when a net block is legal & when it’s a fault. 2. How to do a good net block. 3. Examples of videos of good net blocks by international players. Thanks

[@ivyfragio4398]

From Philippines hi I'm playing badminton and I'm 11years old and my favorite sport is badminton And thank you for teaching the badminton games sport to others 😊🇵🇭

[@Harthikreddyy]

Really needed this!

[@Purplecrushlover]

At school we’re starting to play Badminton and I wanna get really good

[@KrelZ_0]

Hi guys I was surprised to be in a school where I just got transfered so I was knew since I was already playing badminton since grade five now I'm grade 6 so I decided to join in and I got to District Meet [School Meet] I got two school a defeat but last one was a failure well it's true that we will never learn without mistakes thank you for being a person to teach people or kids like us

[@waqasahmed2644]

great videos . it helped me to learn a lot . many thanks from karachi pakistan

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@kirankkattaya]

Best training video kudos to both of you

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 Glad you think so!

[@LegendXNoName]

thanks iv improved alot by this vid in 3 months

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear 😀

[@megtheavengerfayz5358]

thank you for being an absolute legend

[@Avi_isYoru]

You guys played well against our Malaysian players guys! I’m big fans of yall but shevon lai was on fire tho

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😊 yes she was at the end!

[@Avi_isYoru]

@@BadmintonInsight OMG you replied! I’m such a big fan I can’t believe you replied!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ is this Jenny or Greg here? No offence Greg I like Jenny better hehe I prefer girl players ❤️ I’m one myself too!

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@Avi_isYoru haha thank you! It’s Jenny 😊 That’s so kind of you!

[@Avi_isYoru]

@@BadmintonInsightwow it’s you Jenny :) ❤️

[@parmeswaransreenivasan5198]

Thanks, hope it would help me in improving the game 🙏

[@AnimeEdits688]

I'm trying out for badminton for our school so I'm watching your vids thanks for this btw,❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck 😃😃

[@AnimeEdits688]

Omg thank u

[@Iamcai1]

Im still in elementary school and i had a tryout yesterday and because of your tips i was selected.

[@kidmountainbikerider6051]

Thank you!🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@gopinathr138]

🏸 absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to get on the court and start training. Thanks a lot. You both are legend ❤️

[@PulkitonInternet]

🎾 Thanks a Lot for the guidance and tips. Very helpful ❤

[@vedantthingalaya9996]

these guys are funny yet helpful

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, glad you think so 😁

[@miffy66]

Another Great video!!! Thank you 😊 🏸🏸🏸🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Our pleasure! 😀🏸

[@peterbehnam5135]

What a great video. I recommend it to all intermediate players.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 🤩

[@gerryreyes608]

Great practical advise 🏸 from NZ

[@BA-nu9zz]

nice helped on my p.e in school a lot now i am the best /maby

[@BA-nu9zz]

not realy compeared to pros

[@clevereggy]

🏸soo good keep this quality up and maybe you guys should post more videos

[@Serb4_Serb1]

tx u for sharing such an insight 🏸🏸🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@deepthiuppala148]

I’m so happy 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫😊😊😊😊😊😊🌈🎾🏓🏸

[@Electro_durp]

Nice video I’m going to use the tips to make into my school badminton team

[@shilpimathur4873]

Amazing helped a lot thank you

[@unicorngamer4926]

Thanks it helped me so much

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome! That’s great to hear 😀

[@unicorngamer4926]

@@BadmintonInsight I hope you will make more videos like this in the future

[@docsyfestin5131]

I really love your videos!!! Very informative and easy to understand. More power to you both and your channel!🏸

[@jessieuyboblante8637]

Thanks for the tutorial 😁 I've mastered my shots

[@BadmintonInsight]

Woohoo! There's still always something to improve though, keep on mastering them!

[@Renaissance_75]

0:16 0:53 1:26 2:11 2:50 3:24 5:05 5:42 6:28 8:03

[@prabhuramasamy5741]

Worth watching it

[@pavithrajai893]

greg this is the best training ever i can finally defeat my hardest player

[@rishirabindranath7454]

Been useful in my doings in the SKREETS

[@stevennyliram]

🏸Great video to show a beginner / intermediate player what can be achieved from learning techniques and training.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😁🙏🏼

[@FuryFox_Editz]

love you guys 🏸

[@AHMADHUSSAIN-xn9zd]

Nice explanation👍

[@BansalJas]

thanks this really helped.