How To Use Your Wrist In Badminton - It’s Not What You Think!

[@BadmintonInsight]

We hope you found this video useful & now have lots of actionable tips you can use straight away ✋If you’ve watched any of our shot tutorials you’ll know we mention this topic in almost every single one - it’s so important!

[@haydenyip3040]

thx teachers for this guide :)

[@PiipzZ]

Hello, i want to buy a new racket and im thinking in the astrox 88s 3u. Usually i play singles is a good racket? Keep doing your fantastic work

[@hariyantosyamsudin2456]

would guys make a special video tips for left handed player please? 😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@hariyantosyamsudin2456 After we stop playing professionally 😜

[@timpolfliet3765]

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[@nishforyou]

Well articulated, edited and presented. You make it look so simple yet so useful!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@Oversoul_1]

✋I never really noticed using my wrist too much, but this video helped me realize that. Looking forward to fix those mistakes!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it’s such a common mistake! Good luck 😀

[@GamingIsLifeForrever]

same

[@stevemawer848]

I love that you do lateral inversion to show both left- and right-handed player action. Brilliant idea and so inclusive!

[@ouyangzerg]

omg omg u guys were 5-11 down and what a come back in the third game!!!!! I hope u guys make it to the final and win the title!!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes we were 8-1 down too! Always got to keep fighting 😀 thanks a lot - we hope so too!!

[@eragasticot6599]

✋ I'm too tensed on court yet to be able to do that but I'll definitely watch it again and again until I get better at it ! As always thank you so much for the tips and your continuous efforts to make those videos as wonderful as possible 💪

[@TheYamsinacan]

Funny coincidence for me with the timing of this video. For the past 2-3 weeks, I've been slowly realizing that I use my wrist way too much. Hurt my wrist prior, and I realized that my backhand kills have been better because I have not been flexing/bending my wrist as much lately. Nice to see that it's not just a theory, but relevant to good technique. I live in an area where the badminton community is pretty small, so you will hear all the amateur players (some of whom are quite skilled regardless) tell you contradictory things. One of the best players here, who is capable of any type of return from anywhere on the court, told me that it was all about the wrist! These are the types of videos that really make this channel stand out

[@Iced_Mochi09]

Ngl when you threw your racket it mentally hurted me

[@ValarMorgulis770]

When I point out my mistakes from my games and learning how to fix them, I always go to this channel. Thank you so much always!

[@simonuk5042]

U guys are so proficient at exhibiting these skill levels, I am sure it will help elevate club members game. Keep posting these clips, you are fantastic, take a bow 🙇‍♀️🙇

[@nayanmistry4641]

Another great video guys. I'm a very wristy player, going for angles which aren't very consistent and I lose a lot of points. Now I know the fingers and thumb are the key, I will see how that improves my games tomorrow. Cheers guys 👍🙏🏼

[@lakshay-musicalscientist2144]

Thanks for the video , The writing analogy perfectly explained what I might be doing wrong while trying to use wrist , helpful videos as always!😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Lakshay

[@ouyangzerg]

wow wow wow, this video just takes this finger and thump skill to a whole new level, no other badminton bloggers have even come close to explaining these important techniques, well done and thank you!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! You are very welcome 😀

[@adityauprety8658]

Your videos are straight to business and also practical and spontaneous they are just perfect 💯

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thanks a lot 😊😊

[@absolutearin6255]

Thank you so much this has helped me a lot

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome that’s great to hear 😊

[@Loveislearn]

✋Most probably the best channel on KZbin, always ready to improve upon others and giving professional tips that comes from years of experience and training. You have helped with my badminton journey so much, yet no one else is giving. Always love both of you and your content. Bye!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much, that’s great to hear! Keep it up 😀🤚🏸

[@RasanyaBeda]

great concept to actually help us, 👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it’s so important and what the best players do really well! 😀🏸

[@JacintaGib]

Thank you so much for this video tutorial. I have just started playing badminton, in a social setting. I'm a tennis player, so a bit of adjustment needed. Haha. The first time I did ok. And the 2nd time I started to make many errors. And it slowly became a situation where "everyone is an expert". I was that overwhelmed with information that I lost my self-confidence and had a terrible day. I was lucky that one of the experienced women, who had played competition taught me some basics which helped. However, watching this tutorial has not only been beneficial, but the explanations are clear and easy to understand, so thanks again, truly.

[@jsssaurabh]

You Guys are doing amazing work. I find all your videos really insightful. Wishing you upwards and onwards on your journey. Godspeed.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much 😀😀 We’ll do our best to keep uploading insightful videos for you!

[@Serial_Lain]

I can see the difference of relaxed body state and when i am not relaxed every time I play. My power and accuracy drops a lot when I am not relaxed and can control my shots with my fingers. On a stressful day at the office it's much harder for me to relax and focus. This Video shows such an important point which is very ofter underestimated! Keep up your good work ♥✋

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it’s so important! Thanks a lot 😀

[@cheesecakenl1980]

✋ Tried using my wrists to write this comment. ❌ Then tried with fingers ✅

[@ingusssebris6042]

🖐 Yet another great video from you both! Thank you for helping me improve my game. Your channel has been the best one out there to help through my badminton journey! without your help and tips I would have injured myself a long time ago and most likely stopped playing all together!

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s so great to hear and is exactly what we’re trying to do 😀 Thanks a lot for the comment Inguss 😊🏸

[@shanerpaderp4272]

One of my friends literally asked me about this yesterday as they would hit their backhand using their wrist only. Its really cool to see that you guys made a video on it. I can’t wait to them this video ✋🏽😊.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah great! Hope it helps them 😀😀

[@Multitasking_tilak]

The most simplex this in simple ways in badminton insight....this channel helped me from bigger to intermediate in just 5 months of practice......Thankyou guys love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️ ♥️ ✋️✋️

[@evansphenomenal]

Great tips! I play both darts and badminton, it's true that we use fingers to propel the darts more than the wrist. Scottish darts player Gary Anderson mentioned that he uses his middle finger to push off from the point, which is why he's using grooved points.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah amazing! Thanks 😀

[@vinaybharadwaj3646]

I saw this just for that title "Its not what you think". I was always told to use wrist a lot and that's what professional do, such a misconception and clearly explained in this video.. thank you..🤚

[@DmitriPakhomov]

Adding the shot from Denmark Open 2022 to this video proves it's recency! Well done 😉

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 We do most of our videos either 1 or 2 weeks before!

[@ammadasamy3483]

Thank you! I’m finding myself looking for your video in the subscription feed every Sunday morning my time.✋🏾

[@BadmintonInsight]

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

[@YilinCui]

This is really helpful, I was using my wrist much when smashing or lifting, causing a lot of injuries. IMO everyone should watch this video👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot! Yes it will hopefully be helpful for lots of people 😊🏸

[@mukhtarahmad342]

👍🏼🏸🤚🏼Hey Greg and Jenny, you're videos are of immense quality. Definitely the best badminton channel around 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thanks a lot Mukhtar 😀🤚🏸

[@successhighway]

Wow. This is too good a video. Clears lot of basics. Now need to practice. Thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck 😀😀🤚🤚

[@TheHi-T]

Another great video! Brings back memories. I remember my first lesson was hitting the shuttle to myself. After 10 minutes then learning how to hit a forehand clear.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 It’s such an important skill to develop!

[@S__34__N]

🤚Excellent Work! I've never imagined comparing fingers and wrists to writing. That's one bloody good example. Bravo you two 👏👏

[@stevemawer848]

Throwing a ball overarm is a good way to teach overhead shot action. I think, maybe Greg and Jaenny can confrim.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks a lot Sean 😊

[@stickman-mz2zj]

thanks it was really hard to create power in some of my shots such as lifts or drives but after your video it’s become much easier!

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear 😀

[@lenschoppe9550]

sounds good to hear good hand control put in a vid. every point mentioned in this is valid. IMO. from someone who has been through the training and still connected to the badminton world. hard to get it out of your mind. best sport.

[@deanshams]

✋✋love your ability to break down the skills into bite sized portions. As a beginner player it helped me tons.

[@danielbell1820]

thanks for explaining this carefully. It is definitely holding my game back.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome Daniel! It’s holding many people’s game back, you’re not the only one! 🏸

[@montecarlo4828]

Probably the single most important advice on Badminton. Transformative.

[@andretheseal9837]

Thanks! Ive been self taught so far and had no idea about this. Everyone always told me its in the wrist, not a single person mentioning fingers and the squeeze.

[@stemmyy9950]

Amazing win against Goh/Lai today guys! It hurt to see them lose as I'm from Malaysia but I wish you guys good luck and I hope you can reach the final! Keep going! 🤞💪

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! We’ll do our best 😀🏸

[@justinrottmann]

Very nice video! I'm a coach from Germany and I always tell my players to keep the wrist in a relaxed/neutral position for all basic shots. The wrist by design really isn't made to accelerate/generate power. In Badminton you only really use the wrist for deceptions/sliced shots.

[@_ValFreemaN_]

Thank you for this video) You give us so many interesting tecniks :) Now i can share this video with my friends and they'll finaly stop destroying their wrists, and they will start to you finger power))). Also it's hard to understand and feel everything about "loose fingers", but with you it's much easier )

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome Val! Hope it helps 😀

[@noorjahan7574]

With every little details. Amazing instruction. Welldone guys. Great work.

[@peripona]

pure gold, well explained. i am sure this will help me improve.

[@user-boxue]

Wow this is perfect! I just very recently got the feel of fingers generating force and my clears improved instantly!

[@gamondeluxe]

The videos are getting better and better blending technical with humour. Great channel!

[@shaneshapiro836]

Hello you two! I love your content and I thank you for spreading love for the sport of badminton. I never knew you produce this content and thus far - I have not yet come across anyone that radiates and permeates through their whole being true knowledge and understanding of the beautiful game (that is not football) badminton that is! I love you both for helping me improve the game I love so much. It is a serendipity moment as I have found you and I can now say I have come across someone that truly connects with me and confidently I can say you two KNOW YOUR STUFF. I will most definitely look more in depth what else you offer and will enroll to support your channel in anyway I can. My name is David though I use the alias of Shane :)

[@jinujohn8403]

Hi, your badminton tutorial videos are truly very informative and gave me more techniques while playing badminton on court. Thank you so much for your wonderful efforts and creating amazing videos. Love you both ❤️❤️

[@IsiUdu]

Since I’m beginner for this sport you’re videos brings me lots of motivation and guidance. Thank you very much for sharing knowledge. Keep it up.

[@steohsama]

Amazing video! I’ll definitely use that backhand index finger + thumb exercise for my students. I personally also want to improve the overhead version of this where you can surprise others with a clear!

[@BadmintonInsight]

We have a video on this, the ‘punch clear’! 😀 Thanks!!

[@Ajdv21]

Thank you so much. Been improving my game one step at a time with these videos. Love you both ✋

[@BadmintonInsight]

Happy to help! 😃🏸

[@Daniel_Adam]

Just had to give a thumbs up for not putting music in the video. Thank you 👍🏼

[@djrohan_presents]

Stand up if you love the darts!!!!! Great analogy with your tutorial. 😊. There are times I get some wrist ache and I’m convinced it’s when I take a backhand from the back court and overdo it. Will try your tips out next time I play. Thanks as always for your videos. It’s clear you are both passionate about your area.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome! We sure are passionate 😀 Hope it helps you 😊👍🏻🏸

[@hoangam4750]

this video is really useful for the beginner in badminton and also can help me improve my skills, avoid some of pains when I plays

[@williamblakie4504]

This is gonna help me immensely, Thank you 🙏

[@KoushikKrishna-js6ln]

Thank you for your advice . I really didn't understand how to use my wrist before and thought that was all there is to my playstyle , then i saw this video and it really helped me. thank you badminton insight

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Koushik! Glad we could help :)

[@saruulbadminton]

great video ! i was complaining today during practice that i am using my wrist too much .. nice coincidence .. this video might help :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 Hope it helped!!

[@fragrantsnow1495]

always watch and rewatch you guy's videos, I could always learn something I missed or remind me sth again x

[@ronaldratuwongo6913]

Watching this video opened my eyes that I've been doing and told wrongly in applying the basic. I always been told, badminton is the game using your wrist. However I felt uncomfortable around my wrist, I thought this is a process😂. I tried to hit smash but every time I always end up powerless. I am going to apply thumb and finger technique soon.

[@stronk5325]

✋ beginner here, i rely to much on my wrist just lately when i was playing i realized i squeeze my fingers and the shuttle went good then i remembered this video (i watched this video but i forgot the important detail) which is the importance of fingers and thumb. Thank you for the video

[@cheriweakley5270]

Excellent video. Do you have suggestions how to strengthen your hand/fingers?

[@stemmyy9950]

Excellent performance today guys. Despite the loss, you should be proud of yourselves for being able to reach this far in the tournament and give the world number 7 pair a challenge. I wish you luck in future tournaments and I hope you can win a Super 300/500 one day! 😁👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot! We definitely had chances but couldn’t take them unfortunately 😢 We hope so 1 day!

[@FTL-Magnas]

@@BadmintonInsight It was the first time as a French people I wasn't cheering the French team. You're helping me so much with your videos so I was cheering for you haha. Great match and keep up the good work ! :D 🏸

[@Prathameshlad2009]

Always watching till the very end, Great video guys!! 🖐️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much 😃🏸

[@spec-003]

✋ Thank you very much for this great explanation!!! I watched a lot of videos searching for the right wrist movement in smash which I struggled with a lot. And I think I finally got it! Probably I got too literally the phrase that we should use wrist) So I did the same too long wrist movement in smashes as you showed here in all other shots. And even watching smashes in slow-mo I couldn't realize how their hand ended up in quite straight position after the hit. Instead my arm was almost "folded" with my thumb very close to the wrist. Just as you showed in "don'ts". I tried different ways to fix this but ended up in just completely losing control. But now in your video I saw what I didn't notice before. And yes, this is probably also what makes my backhand shots weaker. And all other shots. So again thank you very much, I can't wait for the next training to practice all this) P.S. I just wonder, how can we train to stop a too much wrist movement during the final stages in a smash, and not stopping the whole hand movement at the same time? Because when I try to stop my wrist it seems I also begin to stop my hand a little so losing a little bit of power. How can we train this to be able to "separately" control wrist and the whole hand?) P.P.S. Funny joke in the end of the video, about using our fingers to subscribe))

[@nc1347]

I've improved so so much, because of your guides. Keep going 💪🏼😍✋🏼

[@BadmintonInsight]

Great! We will try 😀🏸

[@clarianocolemonts4135]

In 2023 I improved my game a lot and your videos helped so much, thanks! I suggest more videos about tatics in the future

[@TheStrRacer]

nice video. short note: it's good that you show what you can do wrong when hitting the shuffle. People understand what's wrong with the motions and techniques, but they can't learn to avoid wrong techniques. People need to learn from the right way. So my suggestion is to show a good example after every bad example to get from what is wrong to how one can make it right :D

[@Nipul29]

I have been playing badminton for more than a decade and recently had to take a 3-year break, came back to training 6 months ago and have been wondering why my wrist & racket hand index always hurt. Thank you so much for explaining this into detail, I can finally fix it now!! Cheers

[@deannebush1906]

✋really informative. I started playing badminton 3 years ago at 50 without any previous experience or any sporting experience for that matter 😂 and I love it! Thanks for your tutorials - so easy to follow.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Deanne! Awesome to hear you're playing badminton 🎉

[@calebwee328]

I have a mix of sometimes using my wrist, but more often than not just gripping too tightly in general. Now I know why I fail at switching grips. Thanks for the vid!

[@januartjandra2830]

Now i understand Coach Han's finger magic video, great explanation! 🖐🏻

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that’s great to hear!

[@somerset006]

Fantastic and super-enthusiastic tutorial, thanks!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😃

[@decojdjful]

It's hard to break playing habits, but practice makes better. Thanks for the video guys.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Definitely does Declan! You’re welcome 😀🏸

[@Joshua-qs6hj]

Really helps form and wrist strength, great strategy guys!

[@amsyar0849]

One of thw most useful tip for beginner

[@BadmintonInsight]

It sure is - and also for intermediate players, and some parts are even very useful for advanced players!

[@Heimdallar]

Awesome video. I do the wristy thing on the backhand shoulder-height drive all the time. Old habits die hard, ... until BI uploads a vid ;).

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha hope the video helps you to change them 😀🏸

[@aleadinc]

Love your tutorials! You two are the best. ✋

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Ali 😀🤚🏸

[@vamsikrishna9451]

Awesome video, completely changed the way I am playing

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that's great to hear! 😃

[@solemkragh1659]

Very useful, as always. Eager to try this on the court !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! Enjoy 😀

[@strikefreedomzgmfx20a]

This confirms that my finger exercises whenever I'm just sitting down watching a movie is really making me improve... I have hand gripper and I squeeze it using fingers and thumbs... :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Nice 👏

[@ryanreviews8566]

awesome insight! definitely adding this to my play style 🤚🤚🤚

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Ryan! Hope it goes well 😀

[@Voshitha1]

✋Thank you. This tutorial is something I was looking for to improve my technique.

[@MrAjoson]

🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚 I have watched a llooooootttt of your tutorial videos or just vlog videos.. they are super fun to watch.. and contain a lot of very useful information

[@soyalbidari903]

Thank you guys

[@divolax]

Спасибо ребят, шикарное видео! Увидел кучу своих ошибок!

[@JettroTjie]

I’m definitely going to pay attention to this. Probably using too much wrist as well haha. Thanks guys!✋

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad we could help 😀

[@axat8751]

You're just insane I'm just amazed by how you choose the perfect content💙💙✌️✌️☺️☺️ btw thanks a lot🖐️

[@merrowai]

Finally good video... I will show it to my wife, she using wrist so often and in wrong way.. 😀 ✋✌👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks! Hope she enjoys it 😀🤚🏸

[@pratikkhillare17]

✋ learn lot of about badminton and it's various shots and tactics. I'm following you.... Thank You!

[@meiyoung6486]

✋I am so grateful to see this video! Now I know why my shots done less power than those shots that I imagine. Thank you

[@cindywong5397]

That’s really helpful for me. Thank you guys ✋🏼

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that’s great to hear Cindy 😀 You’re very welcome 😊🏸

[@Bazandanlan]

Love all your videos guys. I will use them to coach some kids in California 🙏🏽

[@anandtheerthan]

I had the pleasure watching you both play in Alemere last month. Unfortunately couldn't meet you both. Next time when you are in Netherlands will meet for sure :). Good informational video . Keep it coming

[@seducedol7269]

I had my second finger up the racket and never knew it was a bad position to hold it, learnt my lesson when my wrist become bruised and swollen from how I would hit my shots

[@PUNKt13]

🤚 you‘re the best. You‘re helping me a lot with your videos. Thank you! Greetings from Munich

[@williamwalker4494]

✋Who would have thought that being all fingers and thumbs would be advantageous 😁 Love the editing 👏

[@davidgrantmeekins8577]

✋ Simple stuff we often forget and wonder why our touch is gone. Will remind me next time I'm playing to check my action. Thanks again.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Definitely! You’re welcome David, thanks for the comment 😀😀

[@inlandchris1]

On the serve, I hold the racket with 2 fingers, thumb and index. Then, I serve without moving my writs or arm, they stay steady. What I do is use the last 3 fingers to snap close quickly for the short and flick serve. The difference between the short and flick serve is the distance of the racket to the bird. This serve is undetectable between the 2 serves. Also, I found helpful is to hold the bird 90 degrees to the strings. Holding the bird directly facing the strings makes the flick serve too slow because the bird has to change direction 180 degrees. On the backhand, my favorite, you are holding the racket with 2 fingers, thumb and index to pivot the grip. When you hit the bird, you are closing you last 3 fingers yet pivoting on the index and thumb which gives you a lot of movement on the racket. Additional movement is required with the writs and arm to make a backhand cross-court clear. Remember, let the bird drop around head height to protect your shoulder. If the bird is coming to you high on your backhand, run around to your forearm and hit the bird normally. Only use the backhand when you cannot run around to your forearm.

[@Daveyyy424]

Awesome vid Badminton Insight!! I learned something new again😊

[@cerberus_uwu]

Great video and well articulated and perfectly timed!.. my coach picked up on my poor wrist discipline last night! - I built up bad habits when I originally started playing and now need to try and unlearn these and be more conscious of my grip! - we were doing the attack and defend exercise last night and it does help.. just need to work on the muscle memory now! :) 👍🏻👋

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Paul! Great to hear your coach picked it up - hopefully you can work on the good habits now 😃🏸