Tips on how to play better in badminton

TIPS

• Practice, practice, practice. It's true what they say, practice makes perfect.
• Always warm up before playing this or any sport to play better and avoid injuries.
• Always try to make your opponents move around the court and they will tired.
• If you are playing in double, teamwork is very important.
• Try to attack at the empty space.
• Always focus on the game.
• Don't be mad if your opponent's score is much greater than yours, emotion will affect the way you play your games.
• Use efficient footwork, don't run like a panicked chicken.
• Always return to middle after an attack.
• Try to aim for the four corners of the opposite site.
• Attack the shuttle cock at the backside line of the court if possible, this can avoid smashing by others.
• Always plan the next move.
• Always practice basic skill so that u can master it.
• Avoid making unforced error.

BWF world ranking 2015

Men Single

1)Chen Long  

2)Lin Dan

3)Jan O Jorgensen 

4)S.srikanth   

5)Son Wan Ho

6)Wang ZhengMing

7)Chou Tien Chen

8)Kento Momota

9)Viktor Axelsen

10)Tian Houwei

Women Single

1)Li xuerui

2)Saina Nehwal

3)Carolina Marin

4)Tai tzu ying

5)Wang shi xian

6)Ratchanok Intanion

7)Sung Ji Hyun

8)Wang yi han

9)Sun yu

10)Nozomi OKUHARA

Men Double

1)Lee yong dae/Yoo yeon seong

2)Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen

3)Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan

4)Lee sheng mu/Tsai chia hsin

5)Chai Biao/Hong Wei

6)Hiroyuki Endo/Kenichi Hayakawa

7)Liu xiaolong/Qiu zi han

8)Fu haifeng/Zhang nan

9)Gi Jung Kim/Kim Sa Rang

10)Mads CONRAD-PETERSEN/Mads PIELER KOLDING

Women Double

1)Misaki MATSUTOMO/Ayaka Takahashi

2)Tian qing/Zhao yun lei

3)Wang xiao li/Yu yang

4)Luo ying/Luo yu

5)Kamilla RYTTER JUHL/Chirstinna PEDERSEN

6)Reika kakiwa/Miyuki MAEDA

7)Nitya Krishinda/Greysia POLII

8)Lee So Hee/Shin Seung Chan

9)Eefgje Muskens/Selena Piek

10)Ou dongni/Xiaohan Yu

Mixed Double

1)Zhang nan/Zhao yunlei

2)Xu chen/Ma jin

3)Tontowi Ahmad.Liliyana NATSIR

4)Joachim  Fischer Nielsen/Christina Pedersen

5)Liu Cheng/Bao yixin

6)Lu kai/Huang yaqiong

7)Chris ADCOCK/Gabrielle ADCOCK

8)Ko Sung Hyun/Kim ha na

9)Praveen Jordan/Debby SUSANTO

10)RikyWIDIANTO/Puspita Richi Dili

more detail on https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/ranking/ranking.aspx?rid=70

A starter pack for the beginners !

As a beginner I occasionally clashed and didn't treat my racquet too well . If it was that high-end , I'm sure by the time I was not skilled enough to use it to any of it's advantage , it'd be broken if I was playing with other beginners especialy . What counts for beginners is developing proper techniques. A more cheaper racket makes more sense because more than likely , clashes will happen. Where a high end racket will be beneficial is when technique is mastered ; then the advantage of a particular racket will be noticeable . Technique development comes from many games possibly involving clashes. As such, it is wise to save money until you are ready to handle your racket well .

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Yonex MP88

Player Type : Defensive player

Flex : Medium

Frame : H.M. Graphite

Shaft : H.M. Graphite + Ultimum TI

Weight : 80-84g

From my own experience for heavy racquets ( I guess a heavy Cab is a classic example ) , I tend to use more 'arm' power and concentrate on swinging in order to generate power since for a beginner the wrist is nowhere strong enough where heavy racquets are concerned . Whereas using a light Yonex MP88 will allow the beginner to focus on generating power through the wrist from the start . 

 Li-Ning Woods LD90 

Player type : Mega power

Weight : 85g - 89g 

Material : Carbon Fibre 

Colour : Red 

Length : 675mm 

Balance Point : 300mm 

Flex : Medium

If you are a stronger person , a heavier badminton racket feels more secure to hold and gives your swing more stability, especially if you are new to the sport . A lighter racket will enable you to maneuver it more easily, giving you more power. The badminton website prospeed recommends an unstrung weight between 88 and 92 g, but take into consideration the weight in relation to balance such as Li-Ning Woods LD90

Ashaway Microlegend XL

Sometimes, the string is more important than the racket . For a beginner, anything that has good repulsion at low tension is good . Ashaway Microlegend XL can be tensioned at 16.5 (mains) + 17.5 (cross) and offer the weaker player superb power. This set up will give you the best chance of doing a baseline clearance. Rather than buying a new racket, your money is better spent on a new set of strings. If you do go for a new racket, try to stretch for a Yonex Muscle Power 88 or 99. Both are fairly forgiving and will give you an immediate boost.

Choose a grip that suits you !

Also important is getting your grip right . The best grip is the one that feels the most comfortable for you . No one here can say what's the perfect grip for you so you have to try it out yourself. For example , I like thinner grips for more control and feel but you might find that a thicker grip suits you perfectly . As suggestion , good grips to start trying out are Karakul PU Grip or RKEP Grip.

BAM sign for VICTOR

VICTOR Teams Up with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as Official Equipment Partner


Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and VICTOR formally signed a six-years agreement as Official Equipment Partner from 2015 to 2021.
The partnership was made during a ceremony taking place in BAM office at Stadium Juara, Bukit Kiara Sports Complex on March 3 by Mr Chen Den - Li, Chaiman of VICTOR International, Mr Jeff Chen, Managing Director of VICTOR China, Ybhg Dato Alex Ong, Managing Director of VICTOR Malaysia with President of Badminton Association of Malaysia YM Tengku Tan Sri (Dr) Mahaleel Tengku Ariff and Honorary Secretary of BAM, Mr Ng Chin Chai.

The ceremony starts with the arrival of guests and guests of honor seated in front of the backdrop. At 11.15am, the ceremony continue by the opening speech by the MC, follow by the speech by BAM President and speech by Victor Malaysia Managing Director Dato Alex Ong

 After the speech, MC proceed with the signing ceremony announcement with exchanging of documents where VICTOR presented a mock cheque to BAM follow by presentation of memento from BAM President to the Chairman of Victor.

News about Lee Chong Wei back in court !

Malaysian badminton Hero Datuk Lee Chong Wei Monday will return to court after received an eight-month ban for doping.

The long-time world number one record holder can return to court within this week after the Badminton World Federation found he "accidentally" ingested a banned substance.

Lee chong wei is able to resume competition on May 1, had warned he would retire if the ban would rule him out of next year's Olympic Games.

He was satisfield with the outcome of a process, which began at last August's world championships, when he tested positive for the anti-inflammatory dexamethasone.
Lee Chong Wei say "I'm quite happy,"  at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. "I am very happy to go back to the court."

The BWF said an anti-doping panel found Lee had been "negligent" by ingesting the substance, which was in contaminated capsules containing a food supplement.

But it was true that Lee Chong Wei did not set out to cheat, after studying evidence given at a hearing in the Netherlands.

The Panel found this is not a case of doping with intent to cheat, according to a BWF statement.
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Lee had previously said he received the drug during stem-cell treatment for a thigh injury before the world championships.

He was stripped of his world championships silver medal but allowed to keep his singles and team bronzes from last year's Asian Games, which he played before the failed drugs test came to light.

But fortunately , Lee Chong Wei can now begin his build-up to Rio de Janeiro next year, where he will try to winning his first Olympic title. – April30/2015

- See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/chong-wei-back-on-olympic-pursuit-after-8-month-backdated-ban#sthash.4Dl17uJo.dpuf

Upcoming event

  Sunway Badminton Championship

We are organizing a competition from July 7 - July 9 , Every Sunway student are allowed to take part in the competition. Refreshments will be provided for the participants.

Prizes  

Grand Champion :  Cash Prize RM 300 + Medal

1st Runner Up     :   Cash Prize RM 150 + Medal

2nd Runner Up    :   Cash Prize Rm 50 + Medal

Details are shown below 

Date :  7th July 2015 - 9th July 2015

Venue : The Challenger Sport Centre (Cheras Branch)

             Lot997,jalan koop cuepacs 3F,Taman Cuepacs

             Cheras 43200,Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia

Game Mode : Men single

                       Men Doubles

                       Women single

                       Women Doubles

                       Mix Doubles

                       

Register Fees : RM 10 / person

                      

Deadline for register : 4th June 2015

Rules and Regulation

• All scoring system for day 1 will be 30points (15 points change   side) no deuce if 29-29
• All scoring system for day 2 will be 21points best of 3 games (semi-quarter and quarter final)
• All scoring system for day 3 will be 21points best of 3 games (Semi-Final and Final)
• We will only tolerate a maximum of 10 minute for late comers.Walk over will be given once the 10 mins waiting time is up
• Kindly return the used/spoilt shuttle to obtain new shuttle from the volunteer
• There will be no official umpires & line judges for day one competition
• There will be official umpires & line judge for semi final and final
• The players themselves will be responsible in upkeeping the score & judging the line calls during the duration of the game
• Player's integrity and sportsmanship in the game is the most important aspect of the competition
• If there are any disputes on the line calls&distractions that occur during the play,a let play
• (Re-Serve) will be given.
• After the completion of each match,players shall come to the referee table to report the final score
• The objective of this competition is to unearth talent,create competitiveness,and enhance sportsmanship among the player
• Winning & Losing is part and parcel of a game,please ensure that shake hand with your opponent after each game.
• Our organising commitee has the full authority to make the decision on any disputes

For any enquiries : Benny :  013-2653451

                               Law Zheng Yang : 016-2781082