4 Fun Ways To Improve Your Badminton Reactions

[@BadmintonInsight]

Which was your favourite drill to improve your reactions? If you have any questions ask below ⬇️ We'll be replying to every comment for the next few hours! And if you're interested in the BlazePods, head to blazepoduk.com to get 10% off using the discount code: BAD-INSIGHT-VIP10 🤩

[@AKASH-lu9mz]

I liked that greg try to replicate that MS last rally!

[@moonwest4430]

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[@BadmintonInsight]

@@moonwest4430 Where are you based?

[@anselliateo]

@@BadmintonInsight It doesn't work for me either. In Australia. Thank you

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@moonwest4430 If you're from the EU you can use this link - blazepod.eu/discount/WelcomeBack-Online

[@shridharkarandikar7709]

A friend of mine has very good natural reflexes. He returns smash with so ease that attacker gets frustrated... I always wondered how to improve reflexes... Thank you for the video... Such exercises are really helpful and great fun🤗

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rogeradamz]

Thanks guys, really liked this video especially Greg's attempt to play the final rally of the MS, think it would be interesting to setup at 45 shot rally and see if one could play it like the pro's do! The drills with the blind net and the tennis ball are must try! And Very Big Thanks for the racket and kit, truly Awesome!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Roger, and congrats again for winning the Olympic Prediction Tournament 🏆

[@nutellaandbreadsticks8383]

I think one of the best ways to predict the next shot from your opponent is to know them and know their style e.g. my friends can’t hit a deep backhand full court so I would move my base further up the court

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it's about working out these patterns a lot of the time!!

[@amalxavier8658]

Love all the drills. Definitely gonna try some soon. As always love your videos

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! 😁

[@rb-ex]

the coin catch seems to require a more natural rhythm than the hardware/app-based stuff. it does look like you need a bigger board or tray to place the coins on and keep them farther apart. the blind ball toss is another good one. good exercises and ideas, especially the point about developing reading skills

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes, we definitely improved after some practice!! Thank you 😊

[@yugantattri108]

I never actually thought about reaction timings but now I know it's importance Thank you for telling me #badminton insight

[@SarathKumar-qo4bj]

Wooww!! You guys are really doing a great service to the badminton community!😍 If possible add the importance of squeezing the grip to increase power to your list of video ideas. Looking forward to seeing it one fine sunday. Thank you 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊 And thanks for the suggestion!

[@BTKB19]

Thanks, felt liek I really needed this in lockdown

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Hope you're keeping safe 😊

[@Arsalism]

Recently started Badminton after a gap of almost 10 years. Kudoz to your channel for getting instant improvements and amazing tips !!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Great to hear you’re back playing 🏸

[@jerrysteward4098]

I discovered your channel today. You are doing an amazing job with these videos!!!. The quality is great.... not the mention the accent...

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thank you so much! Glad you found us 😃 Hope you enjoy going through our videos!

[@threlyfreek770]

Woahhh so cool! Another awesome video guys - definitely going to try the coin toss out with my family!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, thank you! Let us know how you get on! 😆

[@MrinalSingh904]

this is something i needed right now. and it's important, when i play doubles and the receiver just lunges forward and taps the shuttle at my face, killing it. I watched your backhand serve video as well, and I'm still practicing it. But if I could just react fast enough to smash the shuttle back at him...on his face, to be precise! As always, awesome video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that's great to hear! Haha keep it up - thanks a lot!

[@myclamish]

I mean I also want to remind you in doubles its not your job to return every shot. Being able to react to a tap kill from basically at the net while you're standing at the service T is pretty hard. And putting any kind of force into your return is even harder because you need to room to swing, even if it's just using finger power. And even if you manage to get your racquet behind it, you have to control the return to not give them another kill. And if they're tapping it down towards you, you're definitely going to be hitting it back up, so good luck hitting their body. Better to get out of the way and leave it to your partner who has a bit more time to react... or better yet work on masking flick and drive serves so the receiver has to take a moment to think whether to lunge forward or not (or make sure your low serve isn't slow and floaty).

[@MrinalSingh904]

@@myclamish this is a very good point. I agree it's very difficult to return the shot from the opponent while I'm still standing at the service T. I will try perfecting the drive serve and also getting out of the way so that my partner can take that shot. Good reflexes are key.

[@BadmintonInsight]

After you mentioned net kills, we've just released a video covering these and how to do the 2 different types 😃🏸 Here's the link if you want to give it a watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHq9Z4OAbd9oi9E

[@stevemawer848]

If the receiver is accurate when they return to your face, just put your racquet in front of your face - get the angle right and they're playing against themselves!

[@ZeroSn0wFiiER]

Thanks for the video! A video suggestion I have is a follow up on the last part of the video; is there a way to anticipate properly? Are there any drills to practice reading skills? It’s a skill that I can’t seem to wrap my head around, so it would be great if you guys could make a video on it!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yeah it's a complicated one and definitely one for a follow up video! You can also check out our other videos on drills which will help with learning your anticipation

[@myclamish]

I don't think there's a single way to anticipate "properly", since anticipating someone highly depends on the individual. Like every person has different body tells, has different play styles, and will resort to specific shots more often than others. But even then, some players will start to anticipate based on what they think your anticipation will be or just your general habits and stuff, so you'd have to start to anticipate what they will anticipate... It just comes down to being able to observe your opponent and break down everything they're doing with every shot you and they make. And I guess on the defensive side of anticipation, a basic kinematic understanding of where the bird can possibly go so you can quickly eliminate possibilities you have to defend. Or just literally train to get faster on the court. If you have faster reactions and can move faster, even if you anticipate wrong you can switch faster and not be in trouble.

[@ZeroSn0wFiiER]

@@myclamish that makes sense, thanks for the reply!

[@ZeroSn0wFiiER]

@@BadmintonInsight alright for sure!

[@jainarmaan94]

Great video ! Absolutely in love with the content, way of presentation and the flow of your videos ! Thanks a ton !

[@shouryasinha6325]

it was really nice by doing this now i can handle 1 vs 2 in on court

[@BadmintonInsight]

👊🏼👏🏼

[@quaithe7050]

I need to see more matches of those doubles pair from denmark. That smash was deep!! holy crap

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha unfortunately they don’t play together any more and Conrad has retired!

[@alsa4real]

As an F1 & badminton enjoyer, I'm grateful for the Eau Rouge clip at 0:20.

[@nigeldollentas]

I’ve eyed the blazepods a few months ago as I’m a sucker for fancy training gear 😂 would love a video about badminton specific blazepod stuff - unless it’s beneficial just to practice for reactions? Regardless amazing video - love the covered net drill!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Really?! They're really good. We want to do this at some point as there are endless possibilities of what you can use them for!! Thanks a lot Nigel 😀 The covered net drill will help with retrieval of deceptive shots

[@majicyoung]

I really like to play while using bean bags on nets, as well as the blazepods are awesome.

[@kainhighwind978]

Loved all the drills, the blazepods look super cool

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks so much!

[@svinoaaa269]

Great set of tips! I have been trying to analyze the badminton game, using the logic of parabola. One seem to have an upper hand, when you could hit-back the birdie during its upward slope, and forced to stay defensive, when you could touch the birdie, only during its downward slope. For eg. when you hit the smash not at its peak, but during its downward slope, it is less effective and stays flat. Also ensuring the opponent only hits the birdie in its downward slope seems to give you an upper-hand. Is that a no-brainer? or anything interesting you could suggest?

[@Zack-4960]

5:19,soo true i realized that when i was very bad in reaction, i accidentally discovered its all just prediction,i really surprised my self i guarded the super fast smash without getting to think ,my body knew or predicted when i saw where he was aiming at ,his position ,form,after that i have better reaction time or prediction

[@kamaliniramesh4965]

Really needed this right now, thank you so much!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're so welcome!

[@harryhearn4403]

Done the drill with the coins for years now...try a bit more spread between the coins around 3-4 inches...it gives the smallest delay between coins making the pattern of coins more of a line instead of a grouping.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks!! 😀

[@amanangural]

What is the best exercise for wrist to improve back hand short especially to hit clear short and cross shot?

[@arpandhanjal]

can you please make video on the judgement of the shuttle it is in or out. I pick hit most of the shuttles which are out

[@jorgehumbertocanojuarez8354]

Hi there. Could you help me to get information about the device shown in the video. I would like to be able to acquire it. Thank you

[@BadmintonInsight]

The link is in our video description for the product and to get 10% off!

[@harishkrishnan1133]

i liked the blazepod drill by the way your videos have helped me a lot thanks a lot!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad to hear it Harish!

[@sharukeshwar9759]

it was a superb video about reaction time .it will help in my game and thank you

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@ricardoblanko]

Thanks for the Video. Really fun drills. Maybe I will try it out.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Have fun!

[@vartikagarg593]

Hey! Pls tell that how will the newspaper on net practice will help improve our reaction time...also,pls make a video on how to improve your centre lift shot...btw, love your vids♥️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😊 because you are only seeing the shuttle as it crosses the net, so you need to make even quicker adjustments to reach the shuttle!

[@vartikagarg593]

Thanks for the reply! Pls make a video on centre lift shot...plss😊

[@sanil1986able]

Will suggest a small tip for beginners. During practice, Try to encounter a powerful smash at longer distance (near to back box). Then you feel it is easier. Gradually reduce the distance according to your improvement / reflexes until you reach the normal position. Only you need a friend who is a good smasher and willing to help you out. The above practices are pretty good to improve the reflexes, no doubt in it.

[@chris24lsj]

I would really like to get those blazepods. I think they are excellent for developing not only sharper reflexes, but also spatial awareness, and physical endurance.

[@BadmintonInsight]

They are!! The link is in our description if you want 10% off :)

[@christopherjoachim9751]

@@BadmintonInsight Thanks. I ordered a kit as there is a labour day sale on these items.

[@karolinevitoria2683]

Very thanks! You good teaches about badminton I am training starting beginning

[@harishragavendarxia4153]

Thanks mam and sir this helped me a lot

[@BadmintonInsight]

Most welcome 😊

[@sain730]

Jenny and Greg, some of these drills are good for singles and some for doubles (for example in singles the Chen long /Axelsen simulation seems very good but not the boxing scenario), the other ones seem to be more suited for doubles only though. Am I correct?

[@abhirams3388]

I am a great fan of both of you I love you guys and I am waiting for your next video

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃

[@quotesandthoughts1812]

Hello Insight, Nice video I love drop shots more than smash, so people say You know only Drop shots, but I play other sshots also So how can I change my Tactis to keep all shots equal in Singles and Doubles.

[@BadmintonInsight]

What do you mean how to keep all drop shots equal?

[@shuttlersbadminton]

Thanks for this video it helped a lot And also dont forget to record your marriage vlog

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, thanks Param!

[@shuttlersbadminton]

@@BadmintonInsight 👍

[@faizaarshad8801]

it really helped me to improve my prediction thanks love from Pakistan

[@ethanealallen1334]

All the videos that they are making about badminton are so detailed,and sometimes fun too. just look at how much effort they put in their videos. Appreciate the effort, and nice content by the way

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Ethaneal 😀

[@Dholiist]

Both of them work pretty hard ...inspiration to me to move in life and on court.

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@Dholiist Wow thank you so much!

[@phluxyxd9256]

Really helpful, I just pulled a muscle in my lower back playing badminton and I can not play for the next week did this ever happen to you?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😊 Yes it's happened to me (Jenny) before - I rested, and used a hot water bottle to keep the muscles warm / prevent them from stiffening up. But we would recommend going to see a professional doctor/physio if you're in a lot of pain!

[@phluxyxd9256]

@@BadmintonInsight thank you, you guys are the best

[@yasserkira5632]

Catching coins is hard for me😅 so I like that lighting pots.. thanks for making badminton tutorial I always watching your videos since june so now my playing style is better than before.❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊

[@yasserkira5632]

You're welcome😊

[@vidreynaldo312]

Thanks guys. Interesting training 👍🏻

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garvitsaini9104]

Thanks for great tips You guys are the best👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😄

[@garvitsaini9104]

You guys are so underrated You deserve more appreciation

[@SANTOSHKUMAR-ib5zv]

yes

[@francislefebvre9895]

it counts! Thanks for the top-notch ideas! :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thank you (from Greg) you're very welcome Francis!

[@yashdesai5183]

Thank you very much. Amazing video

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@buffalobadminton]

Cool ideas! I think the drills that have the net covered … 😄thanks again !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 The covered net drills will help with retrieval of deceptive shots or when you anticipate the wrong way!

[@buffalobadminton]

@@BadmintonInsight well I’m glad you brought that up because it really like to improve my net play. I have a tendency to purposely wait until the shuttle gets below the net to return net shots . I have many opportunities to pounce on those shuttles but my bad habits are preventing me from doing so. Hopefully this drill will help change my bad habit!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck! 😀

[@potatoman5098]

I was always curious to know the rackets you guys been using. Any insights?

[@BadmintonInsight]

We are both using the VICTOR Thruster F 🤩

[@Huy123e]

Thank you for the video❤️ can you make a video about slice technique😄

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome! We sure can 😄

[@Slytherin_called_kailey]

Before I watch this video I think most importantly is practicing or just experience if you play long enough with passion you will be able to guess what guess what your opponent might play under seconds, it’s basically muscle memory, I’m 13 and I can’t say im very good but I can at least red what they might play

[@sajalbisht2141]

Thnk u as always...... 👍 U guys are the best

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vibestech]

Counted. Lets give it to him for all the hard work.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks 😜

[@ISHANKALIYA]

And can u tell me what is the right string tension i am a beginner

[@BadmintonInsight]

Have you watched our “String” video on our channel from a few months ago? That’ll answer any questions! ☺️

[@luckyphil4861]

Another interesting sets of non direct badminton exercises. Love the blazepods whackamole. Would your predictive mechanism be the same as anticipation? Training with you guys wouldn't be a drag. It would definitely be fun.

[@arabbadmintonclub-abc5169]

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[@halaskoronenquanganh5287]

Playing badminton at doubles is really fun

[@amanangural]

Great insight video. keep doing the good work.

[@srilasyayerram5478]

Thank you! Your tips are always amazing! 😃 I also won a tournament today!😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! 😄 And congratulations! 💥

[@srilasyayerram5478]

@@BadmintonInsight Thank you!!🤩

[@venkatanadh9689]

Can you please show us the different services My serve has become very easy for opponents to attack so please guide me with the best service and where to place the service and also how to improve my service

[@BadmintonInsight]

Have you checked out this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oau6oamrjMqcnpI :)

[@motherslovemothersrecipe2676]

Great tips !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀

[@some.generic.username5254]

Plz make a video on the shots that should be played effortlessly but are unknowingly put a lot effort on . For eg, a normal lift should be played just by wrist power , but a lot of times we see players using their full arm and instead wasting their stamina. Basically they are overcommitting to a normal shot (Ignore my grammar)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for the suggestion! 😄

[@Dholiist]

Too good....longing you should have been my coach..i never had one all throuhout

[@Hbantawa]

Thank you for wonderful videos

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome! 😃

[@khicon182002]

Great practice!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

They sure are!! 😀

[@harrytrueman4216]

You should do a video on the Olympic badminton and your thoughts? I found the UK coverage crud

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it wasn't great! We talked a little about it on our livestream and we have a lot on our social media channel. Maybe it's too late for a KZbin video though as we have every video for the next 5 weeks planned already. Would you like to hear about anything in particular?

[@harrytrueman4216]

@@BadmintonInsight no worries, I did not know you plan your videos that far in advance. Look forward to next Sunday! I suppose my only question is, is Victor thr only decent European badminton player compared to the usual fold from Japan, China Indonesia?

[@BadmintonInsight]

There’s also good European men’s singles such as anders antonsen in the top 5 world rankings. Women’s singles there’s obviously Carolina Marin too but she was injured

[@prockritychowdhury8641]

thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😀

[@pinkysjo6191]

Thank you

[@SANTOSHKUMAR-ib5zv]

plz sir and mam 🙏🏽 make a video on net/drop shots By the way i am from India and i am your big fannn.....

[@BadmintonInsight]

We have already done a video on net shots but will do drops very soon! Thank you so much

[@CommonMann]

I literally just had this session

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha how did it go?

[@CommonMann]

@@BadmintonInsight pretty hectic

[@brianmatthews232]

a video on reading shots from body/racket positions would be interesting?

[@jeremieseah1500]

Yes

[@ujwaltalekar3589]

Thanks for the video Love from india

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for watching!

[@DmitriPakhomov]

The thing with the shuttle is that it slows down much faster then almost any ball. So when it reaches the other side’s floor the speed is like 70 km/h. While the tennis ball for example has the highest average serve speed of around 180 km/h. So it passes the receiver at 150 km/h. So actually this speed stuff is mostly for marketing and PR. It doesn’t mean that we do not need fast reactions but it is definitely not twice as tennis players.

[@JJ-ib3bn]

Then go tell any top tennis player to try returning the smashes in badminton and see if they are going to make it.

[@JJ-ib3bn]

You seems to forget the fact that badminton court is smaller than a tennis court.The smaller play area you have,the quicker reaction you'll need.Plus,the initial speed of 300+ or 400+ badminton smash can travel an amount of distances, then it slows down when it crosses the net.This means that the shuttlecock is like teleporting in your face all of a sudden.Bare in mind while it slows down,the shuttlecock is already about to hit the ground,and slows down doesn't mean that the shuttlecock just stop there in the air,it will keep flying fast and hits the ground. Now when you compare that with a tennis ball that travels at a speed like 180 kmh and reaches opponent's racquet at 150 kmh,which doesn't slow down much like a shuttlecock,but with a larger play area,you will still have the time to see where the ball is coming from, because the tennis ball doesn't teleport in front of you like in badminton,unless if you're receiving Andy roddick's serve.(I'm not saying that tennis doesn't require good reaction.) Badminton might not requires twice quicker reaction than tennis,but it certainly requires lesser reaction time than tennis.

[@zuhairiskndr]

Ohh i need this tips! Bcs I play double hehe

[@jamal2991]

could you guys do a video on how to set up a badminton net?

[@BadmintonInsight]

That could be quite boring 👀 Make sure the posts line up and pull it tight!

[@KY-xz9yb]

3:58 the pods had a small bug where it was red then changed green without being touched so it made jenny touch the wrong color! haha

[@alimponbhaduri8702]

My favourite one was the part when Greg matched Victor's speed in the Blazepod rally

[@lelibethtomol5519]

amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀

[@Thirdpolebangalore]

Tennis Ball activity was the best

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you 😄

[@nutube6291]

What a fun way to improve your game!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Definitely!!

[@andrewwong6500]

The boxing technique with 4 coins count

[@prabhakard2975]

Speed of the shuttle across the net by the receiver at middle court is 50 percent and at the base line is 70 percent less due to parachute effect. Pl. Check!

[@arlinoanstine9136]

Am i getting any gifts for this video, i told this video as a suggestion when u both did last give away session🤔

[@BadmintonInsight]

Tthanks for the suggestion! We had quite a lot of other people suggest it too so can't give any gifts away unfortunately haha

[@SANTOSHKUMAR-ib5zv]

i have smashed the subscribe button 😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 💥

[@rasoolshaik995]

Can you make a video on china jump

[@BadmintonInsight]

We did a video on the jump smash last week 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbSn6xrhNymmJo

[@yugantattri108]

Superb godammn amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thank you Yugant 😀

[@janakadesilva589]

Superb

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 🤗

[@Kartonwinkel]

Is the vip code working? The shop doesn't accept it

[@BadmintonInsight]

Where are you based?

[@Kartonwinkel]

Netherlands

[@sharvinho1783]

Can you teach us how to use tennis ball for exercise

[@arabbadmintonclub-abc5169]

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[@supergame2787]

What happens to old court

[@vivek_95]

Woo really it's fun 😊✌️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@akhiruzzamanhabib8536]

Amazing!!!

[@padmajadesai199]

I am starting today first time playing badminton little nervous 😓

[@stevemawer848]

Don't be nervous - everyone you play against has been a beginner! The kind ones will still remember what that was like.

[@dhinakaran2679]

I love Jenny reaction 😂

[@muhdanuar6901]

Tbh, boxer reflex is the best and the hardest

[@turmoil9]

Nottingham Trent?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Sure is Stefan!

[@ISHANKALIYA]

Upload your wedding vlog after 100k😶😁🤪

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣 it’s getting closer!!

[@KY-xz9yb]

2:02

[@ruwinyapa3835]

You guys seem to be interested in Formula 1 🙏🏻

[@BadmintonInsight]

We are yes!!