Badminton is a powerful sport that can help you mix up your regular workout routine. As it involves varied movements that engage a wide variety of your muscles, it can provide a comprehensive cardio workout that keeps your heart pumping.

If you are new to the sport of badminton, continue reading to learn a few basic badminton tips that can be beneficial in laying a good foundation for developing your skills.

Being comfortable with your grip is an important tip for a beginner player. Although it may take some time to become acquainted with the racquet and the most comfortable way to hold it, this is critical because the grip is the first step in badminton strokes.

It is important to be comfortable holding the racquet, whether it is forehand, backhand or pan-handle grip. When you first start playing badminton, practice swinging your racquet and hitting some basic shots. This period of trial and error can assist you in determining which grip is best for you. The more you practice, the more natural switching will feel and the better your grip will be.

Elevate Athletics takes pride in offering a specially tailored badminton program to people of all ages and skill levels. Furthermore, our non-judgmental coaching style ensures that you can spend the first few classes working on finding the most comfortable grip for you.

It is expected that as a new player on the field, you may experience difficulties getting to the shuttle at some points during a rally. Improve your footwork and understanding of how to move your legs to reach the shuttlecock in the quickest and shortest time possible. As badminton requires a high level of agility to move around the court, it is beneficial to practice with a drill partner to get a sense of how fast the shuttlecock is coming and how quickly you need to move.

At Elevate Athletics, our experienced and competent badminton coaches break down tactical footwork into simple steps so that you can glide around the court with ease.

When you first start learning badminton, it is natural to feel eager and excited, wanting to engage all your muscles and strength to smash the shuttlecock. However, not all power in badminton stems from aggression or a display of strength. As a result, it is easy for beginners to fall into the trap of tensing up too much and exerting too much force.

Instead, beginners should relax their muscles rather than tense up and grip the racquet tightly. The key is to stay focused using the best technique and swing possible to deflect the shuttlecock rather than putting too much power into the swing.

Elevate Athletics' wellness badminton classes stands out as a sports and wellness training centre that takes a holistic approach to badminton training that is supplemented with sports psychology. You can be confident that you are getting the most bang for your buck with a carefully curated program overseen by elite coach Jeff Chia, who has been playing competitively since he was a child and has competed in international tournaments.

During the personalised sessions that ensure adequate attention to every student, you will be introduced to all the essential things that a beginner badminton player should know, such as controlling your racquet and shuttlecock direction as well as different methods of serving.

For more information on how our badminton classes can equip with you with the key fundamentals of the sport,  visit our website at https://www.elevateathletic.com.sg/contact or call +65 8915 6798 for more enquiries.