Jo Goode, Olympic Bronze Medalist and now Coach at the Ashaway Academy has compiled 5 Top Tips to quickly improve your game:
1. Return of Short Service
Make sure the back swing and follow though are as short as possible. This both encourages and enables you to take the shuttle as early as possible and adds control
2. Men's/Ladies Doubles Play
If you play the shuttle to the net, you MUST follow the shuttle in. This will encourage the opposition to lift.
3. Defense
When defending try to use a short back swing and short follow through. This will enable you to quickly recover and be ready for the next shot as soon as possible - Increasing your chances of regaining the upper hand.
4. Net Play
When at the net - keep your racket at eye level. For the shots you will be playing at the net, this is the optimum height and minimises the amount you will have to move your racket to hit the shuttle enabling you to take the shuttle as early as possible.
5. Maintain your key equipment
Have your racket re-strung and re-griped regularly, strings will slacken off and grips will wear. A good rule of thumb is to restring and regrip at least as many times a season as you play per week. Shoes, ensure they are not covered in dust or worn out.
Jo has recently been testing the new Zymax strings, due out in Summer 2009. See the link below to find out more.
Zymax is coming
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