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Must-Know Badminton Secrets To Move Faster In Singles (Lee Chong Wei Footwork Analysis)

Whether you’re a men’s or women’s singles badminton player, moving faster and more smoothly on the court is something we all desire and need. That’s why all top badm

How This 19 Year Old From France UPSET The World Number One

In the semifinals of the 2024 Japan Open, the 19 year old from France, Alex Lanier, pulls through in a huge upset match against the world number one, Shi Yu Qi. Well

What's Stopping Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki From Becoming World Number One

Hi everyone, welcome to Get Good At Badminton. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Japan’s women’s singles badminton player, Tomoka Miyazaki. If you don’t know who she is, she’s the

Why Chou Tien Chen Wins Against Kodai Naraoka So Easily

In this video, we will cover the Olympic rematch between Kodai Naraoka and Chou Tien Chen. Going into this game, Chou beat Naraoka at the Olympics in straight two se

Why Kang Min Hyuk And Seo Seung Jae Are The Best Badminton Men's Doubles Pair From Korea Currently

The current South Korea national badminton team could be their strongest ever. They have a top-five player in every category except men’s singles and took three out of the possib

How This Korean Player Was Still Winning Pro Badminton Tournaments At 38 Years Old

One of the most efficient and smoothest badminton players ever has to be Lee Hyun Il from South Korea and there are good reasons why he’s one of our most highly requested players

When 35 Year Old Lee Chong Wei Beat Prime Kento Momota

When we talk about badminton legends, one name that often comes to mind is Lee Chong Wei. In 2018, 35-year-old Lee Chong Wei played an insane match where he won against prime Ken

Leong Jun Hao Vs Takuma Obayashi 2024 Daihatsu Japan Open Match Analysis

Hey guys, today we will be breaking down Takuma Obayashi and Leong Jun Hao’s match at the 2024 Daihatsu Japan Open. In their previous meeting, played at the 2023 Kumamoto Ja

Current Viktor Axelsen Can Beat 2019 Kento Momota

There’s no doubt that 2019 Kento Momota was one of the greatest men’s singles badminton players ever, winning 11 titles in one season. Unfortunately, however, this success w

Why Lakshya Sen Is India's TOP Men's Singles Badminton Player

In this video we will cover India’s men's singles superstar, Lakshya Sen. After his 2018 Thomas Cup showing against the legend, Lin Dan, Lakshya Sen caught the attention of

The PROBLEM With Kodai Naraoka

As you have probably seen in the thumbnail, today we will dive in depth into Kodai Naraoka. Being ranked as high as number two in the world, and is currently Japan’s number

Want To Play Like The World Number One? Here’s How.

In this video we will cover the newly crowned world number one, Shi Yu Qi. Winning 5 titles in 5 months is remarkable and sets him up as the number one seed for the Paris 20

That Time Wei Nan Shocked Lee Chong Wei (Insane Badminton Smashes)

Many of you know Lee Chong Wei, as he was a former world number one, and had one of the greatest rivalries in the history of badminton with Lin Dan. However, if I bring up t

4 Must-Know Doubles Rotation And Positioning Tips In Badminton

Since we started making these analysis videos about two weeks ago, we’ve gotten a lot of requests for analysis and advice for other badminton events like doubles. Don’t worr

Kunlavut Vitidsarn's Strategy That Won Him A Silver Medal At The 2024 Paris Olympics

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kunlavut Vitidsarn made history by becoming the first Thai badminton player to reach an Olympic final and win a silver medal. On his road to the

Learn These 3 FUNDAMENTAL Skills From The 2024 Paris Olympics Gold Medalist An Se Young

In this video we will cover three fundamental skills that we can all learn from the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s singles gold medalist, An Se Young. These three fundamental s

An Se Young's Badminton Strategy That Helped Her Win The 2024 Paris Olympics

Hi everyone, today we’ll be breaking down An Se Young’s badminton strategy that helped her win the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is one of our most highly requested videos for a

INSANE GAME! Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Vs Kento Momota | China Open 2018 | Match Analysis

Hey guys, welcome to Get Good At Badminton. Today we will be going over one of the best matches played in 2018 between Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Kento Momota. Ginting pla

Improve Your Badminton DEFENSE In Just 3 MINUTES

Hi everyone, in this video we want to cover 3 tips that will help you defend better in singles. — I want to bring your attention to this rally. Pay attention to the shot Lak

Why Prime Kento Momota Always Wins Against Viktor Axelsen

As Viktor Axelsen takes his second gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in a relatively dominant fashion by beating all his opponents in straight sets, everyone is wonderin

How Viktor Axelsen Can Become The GOAT After 2024 Paris Olympics

Hey guys, hope you enjoyed that highlight reel. Today, we’ll be breaking down Viktor Axelsen’s strategy and what he needs to do to win the 2024 Paris Olympics and become the

Why You Should Block Middle In Badminton

As beginners, our coaches will typically teach us to move our opponents around by trying to hit to the corners. The higher level you get, however, you need to learn that hit

If Loh Kean Yew Plays Like This, He Will Win The 2024 Paris Olympics

With the 2024 Paris Olympics coming up, everyone is looking at who will be crowned the next gold medalist. Everyone is focused on Shi Yu Qi, Viktor Axelsen, Jonatan Christie, Lee Zii Jia

This Is What Made Prime Kento Momota So Good

Hi everyone! Welcome to Get Good At Badminton. Today we will be talking about Kento Momota, and what made him so good in the 2018-2019 season. When analyzing Momota’s gamepl

Why Lee Zii Jia Is Our Dark Horse Pick For The 2024 Paris Olympics

How did Lee Zii Jia, go from this, to this, to this? Hi everyone! Welcome to Get Good At Badminton, the channel that’s all about as the name suggests, getting good at badminton. Today, we will take a…

The Style That Led Chen Long To Win 2X World Championships And 3 Olympic Medals

Hi everyone! Welcome to Get Good At Badminton, the channel that’s all about as the name suggests, getting good at badminton. Today, we’ll take a look at Chen Long and the style that led him to win…

Yonex Astrox 77 Pro Badminton Racket Review - Unleashing Power and Precision

The Yonex Astrox 77 Pro badminton racket has been around for some time now and is one of the more popular rackets out there. For some reason, however, I never wrote a review despite trying it. A…

Take a Shuttle Through Time and Unearth Fascinating Badminton History Facts

Playing tournaments recently at venues rich with history has inspired me to research various badminton history facts and write this article. Today, we'll dive into the rich tapestry of badminton's…

Top 8 Best Badminton Racket Brands According To AI

A long time ago, I wrote an article about the best badminton brands in 2018 . I was recently reminded to write another similar article after talking about the best badminton rackets for beginners to…

The Best Badminton Rackets For Beginners To Get Started Playing Badminton

Choosing the right badminton racket for a beginner can be a daunting task. The sheer variety of rackets available on the market can overwhelm you. But fear not, choosing a badminton racket is much…

6 Badminton Tips For Beginners - An Introductory Guide For New Players

Badminton is a delightful and engaging sport that anyone can enjoy. Becoming a badminton coach and spending lots of time teaching beginners made me realize how popular badminton is becoming. To help…

How To Become More Consistent In Badminton - Make Fewer Mistakes

As tournament season is underway here in Canada and players begin playing their first few tournaments, people frequently ask me how to become more consistent in badminton and make fewer mistakes.…

The Modern Badminton Men's Singles Play Style

Over the last few months, my badminton coaches have emphasized tactical strategy more and talked quite a bit about how current men's singles pros play. If you watch a lot of pro play, you'll notice…

Yonex Exbolt 65 Badminton String Review - Great For Playing Fast

Launched in 2022, the Exbolt strings are some of Yonex's newest strings featuring their new proprietary material, Forged Fiber. This new technology theoretically provides a phenomenal combination of…

How To Prevent Injuries In Badminton With Proper Training

Getting injured is one of the worst things that can happen to any athlete. Injuries often prevent you from training for weeks, and when you are ready to go back into training, you have to start from…

7 Books All Badminton Athletes Should Read To Improve Their Mindset

Mindset is such an overlooked topic when it comes to competitive badminton. Too many people mindlessly go to training for the sake of training. It's not enough to just train and compete. You have to…

4 Tips To Help You Control Anxiety And Play Better Under Pressure In Badminton

Many people often ask me for advice on controlling nervousness and anxiety when playing under pressure, such as during tournaments and competitions. Being nervous was something I had lots of trouble…

Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z Badminton Racket Review - Some Would Like But Not For Me

One of the hottest rackets of 2023 was the new Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z. This racket got so much attention because it is the successor to the famous Nanoray Z Speed and was designed to set the record…

Is Badminton Training In Foreign Countries Worth It?

Summer is when countless young badminton players take the opportunity to go to foreign countries and experience higher-level badminton training. As we're nearing the end of summer, many players close…

4 Physical Training Routines To Include In Your Badminton Training Program

Physical strength and fitness have always been one of my stronger assets as a badminton player, which has led many people around me to ask what I do all the time for physical training. For some…

5 Lessons From My Badminton Coach This Summer That Changed My Game

As we're nearing the end of summer (as sad as that may be for some), I've begun to reflect on all my developments these past few months as a badminton player. One significant change this summer was…

4 Advanced Badminton Tips For Playing Doubles Better

For the entire life of this website, pretty much everything I wrote focused on singles gameplay, as I spent most of my time playing singles. Over the past year, however, I started playing doubles…

What I Learned From Watching The 2023 Canada Open

For the longest time, watching the top 20 players in the world play in person wasn't very accessible to most Canadians. Our international tournament, the Yonex Canada Open, was a Super 100 before…

A Former Chinese National Player Coached Us For A Day; Here's What We Learned

On Monday, July 10, 2023, I had a phenomenal opportunity to join a training session led by former Chinese national men's singles player Lü Yi whose highest ranking was 48th in the world and occupied…

Do This If Your Badminton Improvement Has Gone Stagnant

Ever feel like you're not improving even though you've been training for hours every day? Don't worry, it's completely natural to hit the occasional wall when you're training. In the past year, I've…

5 Must-Follow Mindset Principles To Achieve Maximum Success In Badminton Tournaments

One of the worst feelings in the world is to train extremely hard and play like you never improved in a tournament setting. I've seen so many people play well in training only to play like a beginner…

Yonex Aerobite Boost Badminton String Review - Aerobite Upgraded

Recently, I've been playing with the Yonex Aerobite Boost badminton strings. I first played with the strings in China and loved them, but I could not find any place that sold and strung Aerobite…

Yonex Astrox 100ZZ Badminton Racket Review - Why This Is My New Main Racket

After years of playing with different rackets, my brother and I finally realized the benefits of playing with the same rackets. Instead of switching rackets as our strings break, playing with the…

Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Badminton Racket Review - Better Than Its Predecessor?

As a big fan of Kento Momota and a user of the Yonex Astrox 99 badminton racket, I bought the Yonex Astrox 99 Pro the moment I could find it in stock. After over a year of playing with the Astrox 99…

How To Improve Muscle Recovery With The Badminton Cooldown Routine From Thailand

As a follow-up to my article on the badminton warm-up routine from Thailand, it only makes sense that I share the Thai badminton cooldown routine. Both routines are vital to preventing injury and…

The Thailand Badminton Warm-Up Routine That Prevents Muscle Soreness and Injury

Training at the Banthongyord Badminton School in Bangkok, Thailand, was the most eye-opening badminton experience I've had. In the two weeks I trained there, I learned much and increased my physical…

Yonex BG65 Titanium Badminton String Review - Best of Both Worlds?

Welcome to my Yonex BG65 Titanium badminton string review. The Yonex BG65 Titanium (AKA Ti) badminton string was created as a string with lots of power without sacrificing too much durability. As the…

How To Improve Your Badminton Footwork Using Tabata Sets

If you're reading this blog post, you probably know how essential footwork is in badminton and want to improve. In the last month, I spent a ton of time training in preparation for a national…

The #1 Best Badminton Exercise - This Must-Do Exercise Will Change Your Game

There are many great exercises in the badminton world. With so many options out there and perhaps limited time to do them all, what's the number one badminton exercise to do? In my experience, the…

BWF World Junior Championships To Return In Santander, Spain On October 17, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BWF World Junior Championships are set to return in Santander, Spain, on October 17, 2022. Get ready for some exciting badminton as the best…

How To Become The Best Badminton Player - The 4 Vital Cores

So, you want to become the best badminton player. Whether that's the best in your school, club, country, or the world, the things you need to do to become the best badminton player are the same. In…

Kento Momota's Badminton Racket Over the Years

Kento Momota is one of the most dominant badminton players Japan has ever produced. He shocked the world in 2018 and 2019 when he reached the finals of every tournament he played in and nearly won…

Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment For Badminton Athletes

Patellar tendinopathy, aka jumper's knee, is common in athletes, especially older athletes and those that play sports that involve a significant amount of jumping. Badminton, although often seen as a…

How To Get Better At Badminton Without A Court

Getting access to a court has always been difficult for many people and me. We all have hectic schedules, so finding time to get access to a badminton court and high-quality training is challenging.…

The Get Good Or Get Jacked Challenge

Motivation has always been one of my issues. Admittedly, I would rather spend an entire day playing games than conditioning myself. However, it is common knowledge that to be great at anything, you…

GGAB Shop Launch - Get Good At Badminton News

It's been a long and crazy few months since I last posted. I was putting a lot of focus into some of the new projects I wanted to bring into Get Good At Badminton until COVID-19 hit. I had to…

Yonex Aerobite Badminton String Review - Revolutionary Stringing?

The Yonex Aerobite badminton string is the first of a revolutionary string created by Yonex, where your racket is strung with two different strings instead of being uniform all around. But does the…

Lee Chong Wei's Badminton Racket (A Long History)

Lee Chong Wei was one of the greatest badminton players of all time. In this post, I will talk about Lee Chong Wei's badminton racket throughout his entire career. By the end of this post, you will…

3 Weeks Of Vert Shock Training Results

Hey everybody, I'm Kevin from Get Good At Badminton and welcome to another blog post. A couple of weeks back, I started a training program called Vert Shock, which is designed to improve your…

What I Learned From Playing Badminton In China

After about three weeks of training in China, I learned a lot about badminton. Training in China allowed me to take a completely different perspective of badminton as a game. In this post, I will…

Badminton Training Program In China (An In-Depth Guide)

Hey, fellow badminton player, it's been a long time since I last posted here on Get Good At Badminton. I actually took a trip to Changsha, Hunan. I had the opportunity to experience a badminton…

Change Your Limiting Beliefs To Unleash Your Secret Badminton Potential

You have a secret badminton potential that hasn't been unleashed yet. You can be really good at badminton, but something is stopping you. It is your belief about your own badminton skill. You are…

Motivation Vs. Discipline - Which One You Really Need

Many aspiring badminton players that are trying to play more competitively are always bent up in the ideas of motivation. I need to be more motivated to train, more motivated to keep playing, more…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 30 (Ultimate Conclusion)

Whoa, what happened to Day 27, Day 28, and Day 29? Why are you writing day 30 almost a whole month later?!! I know, I know, there have been no posts and about a whole month of complete inactivity…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 26 (Special)

I'm using up the second special day of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime today! So instead of doing an endurance day, which is what usually would have happened, I went to my club to train and play…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 25

Our final stability day in our GGAB Fitness Training Regime, and honestly, I'm somewhat disappointed. For some reason, both my brother and I were feeling so tired and unmotivated to train. We…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 24

I've made it, the final lower body exercise day of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime has been completed. Let me share some of the experiences I had. Today was a slightly different day. I actually had…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 23

Welcome to the very last upper body day in the GGAB Fitness Training Regime. I honestly can't believe I've made it. Sure it wasn't too tricky, but the discipline and mentality that I have developed…

Lin Dan's Badminton Racket [2019 UPDATED]

Hey everyone! It's time for a change-up since the past 20 something posts have all been about my training regime. Today, I'm going to talk about Lin Dan's badminton racket and what he uses to play…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 22

Today is the second rest day of the week. After an intense session playing at my badminton club, it's still taking some time to recover. During the GGAB Fitness Training Regime, I was never sore for…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 20 (Special)

Hey everyone! If you're keeping up with the GGAB Fitness Training Regime, you'll know that I missed a day. Today's post was supposed to be written yesterday! I will be talking about yesterday's…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Weekly Recap 3 (Day 21)

Wow, I can't believe it! We're almost done the entire GGAB Fitness Training Regime! Just one more week until we finally finish the training. It's time to push ahead and learn even more about…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 19

Hard day today. I don't know what happened, but my back hurts like crazy. Yet, I don't feel like today's speed day was particularly intense... it wasn't actually. It was almost the exact same as the…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 18

Endurance and fitness are crucial for a badminton player. Without the ability to endure, one will play a few rallies and then end up exhausted and unable to continue at high speeds. That's why doing…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 17

Day 17 of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime is here! We are onto our third stability day. Let's see what kinds of stretches and improvements I made for this day. Before we get started, make sure you…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 16

I am absolutely exhausted! The sweat is pouring down my face, my calves feel stretched out, and my thighs are burning! That's right, I did today's GGAB Fitness Training Regime at night. It didn't…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 15

Wow, I can't believe that we are already halfway through our entire GGAB Fitness Training Regime. Our bodies and exercise plans just continue to get better and better. Today I re-strategized how we…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Weekly Recap 2 (Day 14)

Day 14 of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime is here, and that means, it is time for the second Weekly Recap! Today, we will briefly summarize the exercises we did, our diet and sleep, and my thoughts…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 13

Welcome to a rest day a part of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime! Today was a day focused on recovering from an intense week of training. As many of you athletes may know, rest is just as important…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 12

Hi everyone! Welcome to day 12 of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime. Today is another day where we challenged ourselves with our fitness training regime. Today was all about increasing our speed with…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 11

As badminton players, one of the essential aspects to better badminton is how long you can last on the court. Today, in the GGAB Fitness Training Regime, we focused on endurance training. Let's talk…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 10

Welcome everybody to stability and control day! Today was a day focused on developing balance within our body, which will allow us to move around on the court more fluidly and in a way where we won't…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 9

Building strong legs is one of the essentials of things to train for badminton. Day 9 of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime was all about building leg strength. This is the second time I have done a…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 8

Welcome back, everybody! Today we are back on repeat starting with upper body exercises. There have been significant improvements implemented in today's upper body training. Let's learn a little…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Weekly Recap 1 (Day 7)

Hey everyone! Today is going to be a little different. Usually, on each day of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime, I talk specifically about the day, including things on what exercises I did, what I…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 6

Today's post is a little different. Instead of discussing specific exercises that improve fitness, endurance, or build muscle, today I will be focusing on rest and recovery as that's what we have out…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 5

Finally, day 5 of the GGAB Fitness Traning Regime has been completed! Today was mostly about speed and a little bit of endurance. We were able to get onto a track and do some sprinting and running.…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 4

Hi everyone! Today was one of the more intense days so far in the GGAB Fitness Training Regime. Day 4 was full of endurance exercises like running, and it was definitely a demanding but rewarding…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 2

Second day of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime! Today we focused on leg work as the legs are one of if not the most crucial part of the body for badminton. This is because footwork relies on the legs…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 3

Hey everybody, welcome to Day 3 of the GGAB Fitness Training Regime. Today was a much more relaxed day focusing on strengthening balance and stability. It still has its own benefits and exercises…

Badminton Training Regime #2 - GGAB Fitness Training

In the most recent news post, I talked about starting a few badminton series and other things to discipline myself into posting more and doing more. The original plan was to start a badminton…

GGAB Fitness Training Regime - Day 1

Hey everyone! Welcome to the first day of the GGAB Fitness Training. In this series, I will be documenting each day of my training and include things such as what exercises I did, what I ate, how…

Get Good At Badminton News, Questions, and Discussions of August 2019

Hi everyone! It's been about a week since I last posted which isn't much of a substantial period compared to a few weeks or months between each post, but I did vow to myself that I will be posting…

5 Activities For Badminton Recovery After Intense Training Or Playing

Recovery after any intense physical exercise or sport is crucial to your body's health and performance. Having the right recovery after playing will lead to faster healing, prevention of injuries,…

Yonex Astrox 99 Badminton Racket Review (For The Elite)

The Yonex Astrox 99 badminton racket. Many have called it the best racket for singles players ever. It is known for its huge power or as Yonex likes to market it, its "relentless attack." But there…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #7 - How To Improve Control

Whether you're playing net shots, smashes, drops, or clears, no matter how much power you have, you won't win any games if you miss all your shots. Control is absolutely crucial to one's ability to…

Yonex BG80 Badminton String Review - Power Shots

Ah, the Yonex BG80 badminton string. It's quite a popular string among the heavy smasher badminton players department. And there is substance behind the reasons why people do choose out this string.…

Yonex Aerosensa 40 Feather Badminton Shuttle Review - Ultimate Yonex Shuttles

The Yonex Aerosensa 40 badminton shuttles are the ultimate Yonex shuttles. Their combination of superior quality with decent pricing makes them one of the best feather shuttles you can get on the…

Yonex Nanogy 98 Badminton String Review - Wrong Yonex Category?

The Yonex Nanogy (NBG) 98 badminton string is a pretty popular string. It has various ups and downs, but overall, it is an excellent choice as a badminton string for control players. After playing…

Yonex BG85 Badminton String Review - High Hitting Sound

It's time to reveal a little more unknown badminton strings around the world starting the Yonex BG85 badminton strings. Although it is a Yonex string which is commonly known to the first choice of…

What You Should Know About Insoles And Orthotics In Badminton Shoes

Hey everyone, welcome to the sequel to my post, Exercises and Remedies To Treat Flat Feet For Badminton . Some people have asked me to make a follow-up post specifically about putting…

Yonex Aerosensa 50 Badminton Feather Shuttle Review - Top-Notch Quality

Do you want to know which badminton shuttlecocks most major BWF tournaments use? As you probably may have guessed from the title, all of your favorite professional players are playing each other with…

Badminton Rules and Regulations For Doubles

Recently, I did a post on badminton rules and regulations for singles and thought that it might be helpful also to do a badminton rules and regulations for doubles post. You'll find that most of the…

Badminton Rules and Regulations For Singles

In almost every game or sport in the world, there are rules. Rules and regulations are needed to maintain order in the games and badminton are no different. Thus, here I am making a post about…

My Top Badminton Players To Win The 2020 Tokyo Olympics

On Monday, April 29, 2019, the qualification period for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has begun! Only 172 elite badminton athletes will make it in, and it will be an even harder competition to win the 2020…

Why You Should Play Badminton Tournaments

Do you really want to get good at badminton? Do you want to be one of the best players in the world? You need to play badminton tournaments, or more if you already play some tournaments. While I do…

Japanese Badminton Players Are Rising!

Whoa, this year, the strength of the Japanese National Badminton Team has been impressive! They've indeed grown quite a bit and won a significant amount of titles that had never been won before.…

Yonex BG65 Badminton String Review - The Most Durable String

The Yonex BG65 badminton string is the most popular string from Yonex because of its durability. It's one of the best strings for beginners to advanced players alike. If you're ever restringing your…

Shi Yu Qi Badminton - A Player Study

Shi Yu Qi, or Shi Yuqi, the westernized version of his name, is a 23-year-old badminton player from China that has been performing well recently. Shi Yu Qi is a rising star from China whose one of…

Does Humility Make You Better At Badminton?

Recently I got an email from Jonathan Tang, founder of Swift Badminton School, telling me about how he knows an arrogant person who's not very good at badminton and a few people who are good at what…

Exercises and Remedies To Treat Flat Feet For Badminton

Flat feet was always something that harmed my badminton and sports performance significantly. I first experienced the real pain of having flat feet while doing hurdles during my middle school years…

Alien Pros X-Tac Badminton Overgrip Review

The Alien Pros X-Tac badminton grip is one of the supposedly, higher-end grips from Alien Pros. These grips do perform well, but are they really worth their price? Find out in this review. As you all…

Can Lee Chong Wei Make The 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

A while back, I did a blog post on Lee Chong Wei getting cancer . If you haven't been following him, he is now able to train again although not at his maximum intensity. But with recent events and…

Different Uses Of A Badminton Clear That Improves Your Game

The badminton clear is one of the first shots you'll learn when you get started playing badminton. It might seem like a fundamental shot, but it's actually crucial to playing badminton well. Here are…

Yonex AC105EX Mesh Grap Badminton Overgrip Review

One of the first overgrips I used was the Yonex AC105EX Mesh Grap. It performs better than your standard factory grip, but when compared with other badminton grips, it may not be the best choice.…

4 Badminton Grip Techniques You Should Know - Better Technique

Something that has been asked a lot is, how do you hold a badminton racket? Whether or not you're interested in learning about different badminton grip techniques, it's also you should know as a…

Alien Pros X-Dry Plus Badminton Overgrip Review

Hey everyone, if you read my post on my new ambassadorship with Alien Pros , you'll know that we're sponsored by Alien Pros! Thus, this post will be considered a sponsored post, but I will still…

Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z Badminton Shoes Review - Lin Dan Shoes

Did you know the Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z badminton shoes were made for Lin Dan? Although Lin Dan doesn't use them anymore, I still use them, and they are doing pretty well for me. Let's get…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #6 - Instantly Move Faster

This is going to be another post about footwork, but I will not talk about drills and exercises or badminton footwork technique. Instead, I will be giving you a few badminton tips and tricks on how…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #5 - How To Control Anxiety In Tournaments

Anxiety is something that hits me hard. I would say that my most significant reason for never playing well in tournaments would be getting too nervous as opposed to skill. Not playing to the best of…

Yonex Mavis 350 Badminton Nylon Shuttle Review

Quite a while back, I did a review of the Yonex Mavis 300 nylon shuttlecocks . They were some of the cheapest shuttles you could get and decent quality. But finally, I've come out with a review of…

How To Really Get Good At Badminton - The Mindset and Genetics

I've actually written a post about how to get good at badminton already, but it is a post that focuses on skills you must develop. Things like needing proper technique, training footwork, and being…

What Makes A Great Badminton Player - From The Talent Perspective

What makes a great badminton player? Is it their skills, their overwhelming strength, and stamina, or something else? The truth is, it's a combination of everything. But that's one of the most…

Why China's National Badminton Team Forbids Couples To Play Mixed Doubles Together Professionally

Today we're going to talk about a juicy topic not necessarily helping you get good at badminton, but something you may not have known before. Did you know that China's National Badminton Team does…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #4 - Personal Ways I Train My Backhand

For badminton tips and tricks #4, we are going to discuss ways to improve your backhand. I already have a post on a few backhand drills you could look at but here are some more unique training…

Yonex Isometric TR0 Badminton Training Racket Review - The Best Training Racket?

I hinted at a review of the Yonex Isometric TR0 badminton training racket in my last post, Should I Get A Badminton Training Racket . The Yonex Isometric TR0 badminton training racket is definitely…

Do I Need A Badminton Training Racket - Costs and Benefits

When I was younger, I used to see all these pros use training rackets when practicing. Being my young age at the time, I didn't understand why they would use the training rackets; I just thought…

Get Good At Badminton is on Twitter!

Hey everyone, another short announcement here. Get Good At Badminton is finally on Twitter! Some of you may have followed my personal account, which is okay, but now I invite you guys to follow the…

The Problem With Western Countries In Badminton

A lot of people have always wondered why Asian countries are so dominant and why western countries, mainly the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada can't compete with the likes of China at the…

Announcing Our New Alien Pros Ambassadorship

Hey everyone, we're announcing our new badminton ambassadorship with Alien Pros! Some of you might wonder what might happen to this site and what exactly is Alien Pros, well that's what I'm going to…

Viktor Axelsen Badminton - A Player Study

Viktor Axelsen, the 2017 World Champion from Denmark, has many strengths that push him to the top but as well as weaknesses that are preventing him from consistently winning tournaments. Let's…

5 Ways To Improve Your Agility and Speed In Badminton

Agility and speed are critical to your badminton success. You'll need speed and quickness to react and get to the shuttle. Otherwise, it's going to land on your side, and you will lose. That's pretty…

Badminton Net Shot Drills - Improve Your Net Play

Having great net play in badminton is what allows you to play offensively and force your opponents into tight situations. On the other hand, if you lack good net play, you are subject to your…

Badminton Serving Drills - Fix Your Serves

Hey everyone! Today, I will be talking about badminton serving drills to help you fix you serves! A good serve will win you lots of points while a bad serve will cause you to lose many. Make sure…

Badminton Mind Games - Beat Your Opponent Psychologically

It was once said that badminton is just an intense physical version of chess. And this is entirely true! If you know what your opponent is going to do, your life is going to be so much easier. Yet if…

Badminton Training Regime #1

Sometimes when we are trying to get better at anything, we would go buy a particular program or ask for a coach. While this may be one of the most effective ways to get good at something, it can…

How Do Professional Badminton Players Make Money?

One thing some people have always wondered is, how do professional badminton players make money? Well, it's a very in-depth topic and varies among player to player, but I was able to pull out some of…

Chen Long Badminton - A Player Study

One of my all-time favorite players, Chen Long, is a very unique player compared to the rest of the top. There is almost no player with the same playstyle as him playing at the professional level. As…

Tai Tzu Ying Badminton - A Player Study

The current world number 1 women's singles player has a unique playstyle allowing her to win tournaments consistently. Tai Tzu Ying from Taiwan is a player that has been doing very well currently.…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #3 - Doubles Tactics, Communication, Rotation

In badminton, doubles is the fastest paced sport. It has so many different aspects that it could potentially even be considered as a different game than badminton singles! In this article, I will…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #2 - Singles Tactics

Hi everybody and welcome to badminton tips and tricks #2. In this edition, we will be talking about some tactics you can use for both men's and women's singles to win your games. Most of the time,…

Badminton Tips and Tricks #1 - Some Footwork Tips and ...Bonus!

Alright, badminton tips and tricks number 1. I'll be doing lots of these tips and tricks in the future so if you like them, definitely give it a shout out! The first few tips in today's article will…

Lin Dan Badminton - A Player Study

Lin Dan, one of the, if not the greatest badminton player of all time. Although he may have been falling out recently and not winning as much, his past achievements have surpassed every singles…

Lee Chong Wei Diagnosed With Nose Cancer

The Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei has been diagnosed with nose cancer. After pulling out of the 2018 World Championships and the 2018 Asian Championships due to lung issues, it has been…

Kento Momota Badminton - A Player Study

Kento Momota is the recent star in the badminton world. Being in all the finals of the tournaments he played in 2018, and winning half of them, he is doing very well. But his most recent achievement…

Yonex Mavis 300 Badminton Nylon Shuttle Review

When you start off playing badminton, you likely start off playing with nylon/plastic shuttles. This is because nylon shuttles are simply more affordable and durable than feather shuttles. This…

Yonex BG66 Ultimax Badminton String Review - High Quality Shots

The Yonex BG66 Ultimax badminton string is a powerful yet controlled string that can produce very high-quality shots when played with. In this Yonex BG66 Ultimax badminton string review, I will go…

Lee Chong Wei Badminton - A Player Study

Studying professional players can always teach you something and help you get good at badminton. In this player study, I will be analyzing Lee Chong Wei, former number 1 from Malaysia. It's quite…

What Badminton Equipment is the Most Important?

When you're on a budget, getting the best shoes, racket, shuttles, and clothes just isn't feasible. So what are we supposed to buy first? If your answer was the racket, or anything else other than…

Best Badminton Brands 2018

When you first get into the scene of badminton, looking for badminton equipment is tough. There are multiple brands out there and you really don't know much about any. Hopefully after this article,…

Badminton Backhand Drills - Improve Your Backhand

When we start out playing badminton, coaches and other mentors will tell us to try not to use our backhands, they might even not practice our backhands at all. This is because your coaches and…

Yonex Aerosensa 20 vs 30 - Badminton Shuttles Versus

If you were looking to get feather shuttles for the first time, you would likely want to get a budget option. Yonex is one of, if not the biggest badminton brand so we would often head here first for…

How To Properly Play With Feather Shuttles

When you first buy feather shuttles, there may be some things you don't know about. Unlike nylon/plastic shuttles, playing with feather shuttles requires you to do a few things before playing. Of…

Fun Badminton Games For Kids

It's often very difficult for a child to play badminton. They haven't grown the muscle and sometimes they're only as big as a racket. It's very common for children to get frustrated and bored when…

Badminton Drills for High School

In high school, you don't often have as many resources like clubs or national teams. The most notable things that high school badminton lack are shuttles, experienced or skilled coaches, and time to…

Chinese Badminton Players Tanking, World Improvement or Both?

As you have seen in recent international badminton tournaments, China's performance wasn't as dominant as it used to be. Is this because of Chinese players getting worse, the world improving or a…

4 Bodyweight Exercises for Badminton

If we really want to get good at badminton, we probably need to do extra exercises outside of playing badminton. Often times we also don't want to spend hundreds, if not thousands, on weights and…

Badminton Drop Shot Drills

The drop shot is one of the most useful shot in badminton. You can play defensive shots or offensive shots from almost anywhere on the court. Knowing how to do good quality drop shots can lead you to…

Badminton Strategies for Singles

In the game of badminton, or specifically singles, strategy is heavily involved. It is what's going to let you retain more energy and waste up the energy of your opponents. As a singles player I have…

Badminton Skills Checklist

At the start, badminton seems like an easy game. Just hit the shuttle over the net right? That may be the fundamental way of thinking but as you play and learn more, badminton is truly a dense sport.…

Yonex Duora 10 Badminton Racket Review - Overrated Racket?

The Yonex Duora 10 is one of the most popular rackets ever created. Every tournament I play in, there are at least 5-10 people using the Duora 10. This racket is no doubt a very good racket but is it…

How To Choose Badminton Strings and Tension

If you have been reading some of my reviews, you may have noticed that I haven't given any stringing recommendations to any of them. This is because the string is fully up to what kind of player you…

Yonex Duora Z Strike Badminton Racket Review - Best Duora Racket?

The Yonex Duora Z Strike was 2017's flagship racket from Yonex. In the 2017 BWF World Championship in Glasgow, Scotland, Viktor Axelsen became the world champion after beating Lin Dan in the finals…

Yonex Nanoray Z Speed Badminton Racket Review - Fast and Powerful

The Yonex Nanoray Z Speed holds the smash record of 491km/h. The lightweight design and theoretical power makes it a very popular racket in my club. But there's something about this racket that makes…

Badminton Drills and Exercises For Improving Footwork

Footwork is one of the fundamentals of badminton, and I can tell you this, without good footwork, you will not be able to win because you can't reach the shuttle. In this post, I will present various…

Yonex Voltric Z Force II Badminton Racket Review - Swift Powerhouse

The Voltric Z Force II was my second ever racket, and I loved it. I was smashing much faster and playing shots effortlessly. Honestly, this racket was my first time ever playing with a premium…

How To Get Good At Badminton

How to get good at badminton. This is something that I would hear all the time as well as ask myself. So after learning and training all these years, I've built Get Good At Badminton for this sole…

How To Improve Your Badminton Smash

Have you ever wondered how pro players manage to smash at 400km/h? It's always extremely exciting to see a powerful and accurate smash ending the rally and game but sometimes we just can't replicate…

Badminton Warm Up - Exercises to Prevent Injuries

As a badminton player, I often neglected warm-ups and stretching. Really lucky that I haven't suffered from a serious injury but the times I where I skipped warm up, I played atrociously. I couldn't…

How To Choose A Badminton Racket

The first statement I want to disprove is that your badminton racket does not affect how good you are. While you can't blame your own racket for personal skill, sometimes the racket can really change…