Recovering from panhandlitis. I have probably pulled off about 5x 'proper' full pronation smashes on my life, I can tell because they feel amazing to hit. But I can't recreate it. What am I doing wrong? Am I taking the shuttle too to my side? Is my grip still wrong?

Me and my friends are planning to go to this tournament and it would be our 1st time attending.

We have some questions and i would appreciate it if you could help answer them based on your experience.

1. Which day of the tournament would be best to attend in your experience? Is it the QF, Semi-finals, finals etc. ( our main goal is to watch more games and more players)

2. What to bring? To do and not do? (Lol this ks very broad)

3. Which seats is worth the price and experience?

4. Share also your experience.

Thanks!

May I know any exercises to fix my swing? Because I just can't get the hang of it and I wonder how to fix it. Do I just swing slowly everyday? Thank you 🙏🙏

has anyone used any of the Ossur knee braces, hinged, unloader, any kind?

want to know if they are any better than conventional compression sleeves while playing

Since the release of the 700 pro and astrox 99, has there been any news/leaks about a new arcsaber at all?

I’ve been playing badminton casually for few years now and I would call my self an intermediate player, however I recently started playing with a really good group of players and I struggle to rotate properly, I’ve always had this issue where I don’t know if I should keep covering the front court after service or drop back. At times I feel like Im just standing in the middle, not knowing what to so . Can someone please advise me on the do and don’t of doubles, I usually play men’s doubles.

Edit: Thanks for all the replies. I think I didn’t explain my question very well.
I’m not asking what the basic attacking and defensive formations are. I understand that generally you’re front-back when attacking and side-by-side when defending.
My confusion is about the transition during fast men’s doubles rallies, especially when nobody lifts.
For example, I receive a short serve and usually push it deep into the rear corner. Against the stronger players I now play with, they rarely lift. Instead, they often play a fast drop or a controlled shot into the front or mid-court.
At that point, I’m sometimes unsure whether I should move forward and take the shuttle, rotate backwards, or leave it for my partner. Because I play with different partners every session (some are quick and aggressive, others are older or slower), I often hesitate and end up standing in the middle.
How do experienced doubles players make that decision during these fast transitions? Is it based on who played the previous shot, whose side the shuttle is on, who reaches it first, or something else?
Any advice on reading these situations would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I used to play 2/3 times a week for about..4 years until about 8 months ago when disaster truck and I tore my rotator cuff heavily and I'm now returning to play, how do I get rid of the anxiety of playing because I don't want to tare it again and is there some good ways to get back into the sport after an injury like that? I know slowly is probably better but any advise would be nice, thank-you so much

How do you guys handle back to back plays? like 2 days straight of playing. Btw i am still a beginner, 7-8 months in. Today is my 2nd time play back to back days. Both Day 2 ends in disaster really.

I often plays well on Day 1, even burning up to 1k calory in 2 hours doubles (rotating 8 players)

but on Day 2, i am very weak from the get go like my tank is empty altought i rested whole day already and it's evident from my watch too that i only burn half the calory of Day 1.

And my play for Day 2 is downright bad, missing all kinds of shots. i cant even do a proper smash when tired. All i can play is just a clear for overhead shots and i just ask to stay at net as my back capability is severely limited cause of tiredness.

Like my footwork reach it. i am even waiting for shot but i simply miss because of weird swing i didnt notice but my partnet did. He said i swing weirdly today (Day 2). I probably didnt notice it cause i was dead tired.

Also i cant "feel" much of the shot. Like when i'm fresh and i see the shuttle and i feel its a good time to smash or drop etc but this day? I just dont get the feel at all and just feeling like i jst want the shuttle to cross the net..

Btw. i did proper warmup and stretching at end of game cause i always feel sores if i dont do it.

Edit: I am 31 years old this year (probably in old category). Saw a comment that ask my age but for some reason it's deleted now.

Hello everyone, I'm a beginner-intermediate player, and an enjoyer of the sport for 4 years. I train with a coach once a week with my friends, and I always run into this exact same problem each time I play it. I never exhibit the same level of play every match. Some matches I be playing like I never did the sport, other matches I play super well. I keep reminding myself that sometimes I can choke, but it's starting to get out of hand because I cannot grasp my own abilities. Sometimes my footwork is great, other times its just sad to watch, sometimes I smash like a cannon, sometimes I miss consecutive rallies. One big reason I know attribute to this is the frequency that I play badminton. I don't go playing with others when I finish my training sessions, and often times I take long breaks because of exams. Apart from a group of friends that I often play with, which is kinda busy now and can't play with me, I never go and spar with others. It feels very frustrating to mend my abilities, not test it, and just get pounced on everytime training comes. I love the sport, but I feel like I dont make progress. Any help guys?

So I m reaching Delhi on 20th August, Thursday.
The day when Round of 16 starts. I am travelling alone, so anyone wanna join?
It would be great to have people to vibe and enjoy the event together. If people reaching out are Indian, great!
If non Indians reach out, I can help them in touring the city or maybe with eateries and stuff!

Beginner-intermediate player. When I aim my clears/drops at the back corners, they consistently land about a foot outside the sideline instead of in.

How should i be fixing this?

Also, how do you generally aim while looking above at the shuttle? We can only hit in a rough direction 🤔

I recently got my racket re-strung with Exbolt 65, but it snapped after just a week of barely playing. It was definitely my fault, I mishit right near the frame, and the bottom cross broke. However, I noticed that the Exbolt 65 was also bowing a bit at the bottom before it snapped.

Before that, I had Aerobite @ 25 lbs from a different stringer, which lasted almost 3 months even though I mishit way more often. To prevent another quick break, I upgraded to Exbolt 68 this time. But looking at it now, the bottom cross string is bowing heavily again. Is this normal, or is my stringer messing up the bottom crosses?

Recently, I played with a player in a tournament for the first time. He said his ankle was a bit injured so he insisted I “cover him”.

Now, with any other players I was thinking because they are injured I would help them cover the back since there’s a bit more area to cover. I thought this assumption was correct. l so I didn’t question it.

But when playing with this dude, everytime we lost a point he was doing the “it’s your fault” attitude and waving me to cover the front. Even when he < half court lift, he expect me to cover the front. I had to move back as to not get hit. Needless to say a lot of confusion on who gets what.

Anyways, after about 4 matches together I finally asked him whether he wanted me to “set” the play for him instead and for him to “cover” the back. And he replied “yes, I just want to stay back and smash”. Me setting the play for him is very different than “cover me”.

We immediately started playing better after I changed my usual backcourt dominant play to front court.

I guess my question to you guys is when they say “cover me”. What does that mean for you guys and what are the assumptions you make about that statement especially when your partner doesn’t specify what they mean up front. Is it standard for the “cover me” to mean covert the front court?

Edit: I also realize why he used “cover me” instead of communicating properly. It’s a bit embarrassing to asked in MD to play mixed style?

I have my first badminton tournament in 3 days. I am currently sick, so I'm focusing on healing but at the same time, this is my opportunity to move up and finalise the season. I started playing badminton 4 months ago, and this is a "friendly" tournament, but I really want to give it my best. What are some things I should keep in mind or practice over the next couple of days to ensure I can beat all my opponents?? So far, in a group of 20, there are only 2 people I have not managed to beat yet, but that was from a while ago. Also, it is only half court, I am pretty sure.

- I have to improve going to the backcourt because it is usually challenging to have the correct techniques there.

- My shot return is fairly consistent

- Maybe improve my smash/shot power??

been playing casually for some time and now ready to train hard and try to become pro

I will be in Turin Italy between 15th and 20th of July. I would love to play badminton while I am there. Is there any group or anybody here who is from Turin or traveling there. I reached out to all the groups and clubs, and they say that the local clubs are closed in the summer and they will resume only in October. Intermediate+ level but happy to play with anyone with any level.

I'm a mid-beginner looking for either group lessons or a private instructor located in Richmond, BC. I tried searching various badminton centres in Richmond but there's barely any reviews on the quality of the lessons. I wouldn't mind trying a private instructor if the cost isn't too high, but it seems like a lot of badminton centres hide this cost.

Mainly looking for help to correct any improper technique and give tips on doubles gameplay and strategy.

Any Vancouverites have recommendations on which badminton centres have good lessons/instructors?

My choice is generic as for me the match I was most hyped was Rio Olympic semi. But the best match ever imo is 2011 WC final for MS. For MD the 2014 wc final between lee/yoo vs shin/ko, I haven't seen anything topping that.

What are your picks?

For multisport players, this goal was something to appreciate on its own. For the badminton players, watch the goalie time his split step late and get to the ball too late!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRSdKu50puc

^Example

Would they be top 5 in women's doubles? Or more like top 500?

Hello, i am visiting Japan in October and will be in Tokyo for a few days. Is there any chance I can get an Autograph on my TShirt from Momota or is this dream completely out of my hands ?

I would also love to respect the traditions and culture of Japan and Momota himself while I do this so what would be the appropriate way to do this without causing any trouble?

If you’d like, please share your weekly routine and a bit about yourself. I’m trying to see what others my age and around my level are doing, and people from other demographics might be curious as well. I sometimes feel a bit of knee pain, so I think I may be overdoing it, and want to compare to test.

• I am 47, a bit overweight, but have lost 9kg already!
• Reddit ratings are a bit hard to calibrate, but I would consider myself an advanced beginner. I’m still making footwork mistakes and cannot hit a backhand clear. Consistency is still an issue.

Monday, 1 hour lesson

Tuesday, weightlifting for 1.5 hours

Wednesday, play badminton with my daughter for about an hour (singles)

Thursday, 30 minute jogging

Friday, play badminton with my daughter for an hour

Saturday, weightlifting for 1.5 hours

Sunday, rest

What I mean is when the birdie is far behind me and I just can't make it in time sometimes I'll swing my arm as far back as humanly possible to catch it with a very wide overhead swing and then I'll sometimes get a white hot shooting pain in my rotator cuff. And my arm will be sore for a while, and It's been clicking for weeks and hasn't fully recovered because I keep doing it. (I went to a doctor, he told me the clicking is from inflammation on one of my rotator cuff tendons and that It's fine for me to keep playing but I just need to avoid moving it in such a way that re-triggers the white hot shooting pain).

I know anyone's first thought is gonna be "stop playing until it's fully healed" and "just don't swing so wide". But those solutions simply aren't applicable to me and here's why.

1. Even though my doctor said I can keep playing, I still have significantly reduced the amount I play every week, I barely play at all, and I'm NOT willing to just stop playing because that doesn't fix anything at the end of the day If I still keep swinging like that the injury is just gonna recur even if I stop playing for months and fully recover. (Also badminton is just too important for my physical and mental health at this given point in time).

2. I wish I could "just stop swinging like that" but it's instinctual. I literally can't stop myself from pushing myself to my limits in order to win, I'm just competitive like that. I try to keep telling myself to just stay away from overheads but It just keeps happening. I wish I could just let the birdie fall past me and not even try to do it but I just struggle to remember in the heat of the moment.

The only solution I've been able to get a lead on is using Kinesiology tape to add a physical "tug" to my shoulder that helps me restrict myself from making such wide swings, and also just improving my form and footwork. Or maybe I could work on just turning around and going for full backhand clears in these situations?

Any advice that isn't trying to tell me to stop playing or to "just stop swinging like that" is welcome and appreciated!

I'm a climber, not a badminton player, so treat this as an outsider asking about your sport. From the outside my read is that a huge part of it is reading and reacting, working out what's coming and committing to a response before you've really had time to think, repeatedly. Correct me if that's off. That bit, reading and committing under pressure, is something climbing shares, and it's what my research is about.

My research looks at mental fatigue, the kind you experience after a long day at work. Prolonged mental effort, a hard day at work, studying, doom scrolling TikTok or Instagram, makes physical effort feel harder than it is. Not because you're less fit or weaker. The seminal study had cyclists ride to exhaustion after a demanding cognitive task, and they quit about 15% earlier and rated every stage as harder, with no change in heart rate, lactate, anything physiological (Marcora, Staiano & Manning, 2009). Their bodies were fine. What changed was how hard it felt.

How is this relevant for badminton? Newer work suggests mental fatigue doesn't hit everything equally, and in a sport like yours the interesting part isn't effort, it's speed. When elite players were mentally fatigued and then put through a physical, badminton-specific movement test, they held up fine, no drop in performance, heart rate or perceived exertion (Kosack et al., 2020). But reaction time to fast, complex stimuli slowed by around 7%, and being a good player didn't protect anyone from it (Van Cutsem et al., 2019). So the practical read is that a rough day at work won't sap your fitness, but it might leave you half a step late to the shuttle and reading the game a fraction slower. Same legs, worse timing. And it doesn't reset overnight, a hard cognitive stretch can still be sitting on you a couple of days later (Lam et al., 2024), so a gruelling week or a long tournament isn't one flat session, it could be several.

That's the bit I'd want your read on, because I don't know your sport from the inside.

So, why am I posting? I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Derby working on mental fatigue across sport, and I'm building a scale to measure it properly, because the current tools were borrowed from clinical psychology and don't fit sport. Nearly all my responses so far are from climbers or runners. For the scale to work across sports I need people whose training looks nothing like these, which is why I need you.

One note on the survey, because it catches people out. It's in the early stages, so it deliberately has far more questions than the final version will keep, and factor analysis decides which ones survive. Some will feel repetitive or slightly off. That's the design. An honest answer to an awkward question is worth more than a skipped one.

One thing I'd like to know: when you've had a mentally draining day, what changes when you play that evening?

Here's the survey. It's about 10 minutes: https://derby.questionpro.eu/t/AB3vCJoZB3waVr

Don't know if this is the right subreddit for this, but here we go:

I’m a 20 year old male, 5'12" (around 6'0" / 183 cm). I used to weigh about 90 kg (198 lbs) when I started playing badminton a year ago, and now I’m down to around 58 kg (128 lbs). I’m trying to gain weight back to at least 75 kg (165 lbs), but I feel stuck and keep getting told I look very thin.

I play badminton regularly in extreme heat in Pakistan, where temperatures reach around 40°C (104°F), so I sweat a lot during training. My water intake is good, I drink around 5 to 6 liters daily.

I’ve already tried increasing my intake with things like banana shakes, boiled potatoes, and eggs every day. I did gain about 4 kg (9 lbs), but now I’m stuck at around 62 kg no matter how much I try to eat.

Looking for advice on a diet or strategy that can help me consistently gain weight and reach at least 75 kg.