Getting Ready for Badminton

Badminton: one of those friendly sports where you can pack up the rackets and shuttlecocks then play it in the park. I have fond memories playing this with my family and friends. But maybe you've wondered if there are actual rules to this game. As a matter of fact, yes, there is.

Badminton is just like any popular sport. It has its own set of rules as well. And today I will share how to handle the racket correctly.

So, how is a badminton racket properly handled?

For a forehand position, imagine shaking someone's hand. Notice how the man on the right's index finger is slightly higher up.

Now, for a backhand position, the thumb is important here. To make the position, the thumb rests on one of the flat ends of the racket.

Get a badminton racket and try to do these. This is the proper form of handling the badminton racket.


Okay, now that we now know how to handle it correctly, what else do we have to keep in mind?

Make sure that the racket is never held too tightly. Doing so can sprain your wrist, and you definitely will not be having fun with that.

The thumb, index, and middle fingers are the keys to moving the racket. The ring finger and pinkie are just there to support the racket.