How to practice badminton at home? This method works great!
Do you have to go to a badminton court to practice? Of course not—when you're at home, you can still work on your swing motions and wrist flexibility. Today, I’ll show you how to practice your wrist movements and swinging technique right at home!
Wrist key points:
▲ Swing the racket up and down, using your wrist as the pivot.
Wrist key points:
▲ Swing the racket left and right, using your wrist as the pivot point.
1. Bottle Practice Method
The bottle exercise method can first strengthen wrist muscles and secondly, it also helps build finger strength—plus, practicing without a racket is even more convenient.
▲ Practice backhand wrist rotation and power generation
▲ Practice wrist flexibility with figure-eight movements
2. On-Ball No-Ball Practice Method
Hitting practice is an important and effective method in badminton, primarily focused on developing a feel for the racket. Besides helping to refine your hitting technique, it also allows you to become more familiar with the racket's aerodynamic properties and overall handling characteristics.
▲ Demonstration of wrist flexibility exercises using a rotating motion
▲ Wrist-Looping and Swing Practice
1. Forehand High Clear
▲ Forehand Clear
Key points:The bounce must be high—aim to hit the ball with a sharp, upward motion from the front of your body—and make sure your wrist swings swiftly.
2. Backhand Clear
▲ Backhand Clear
Key points:Raise your racket high, ensure the racket face is square, and swing forward with a firm wrist action—just as you strike the ball, lightly tap the net with your thumb. Keep your movements quick and powerful; this practice will help improve your racquet swing speed while strengthening your wrist for more explosive shots.
3. Forehand Flat Shuttlecock Push
▲ Side Forehand Clear
Key points:Side lunges—extend your arms as far to the sides as possible, lifting them slightly higher with each beat. As you swing the racket forward, push firmly with your index finger, ensuring a swift, fluid motion and quick, flicking wrist action.
4. Backhand Flat Shuttlecock Push
▲ Side Backhand Flat Clear
Key points:Push forward firmly with your thumb on the net, keeping the racket face tilted slightly sideways.
5. Forehand Lift
▲ Forehand Drop Shot
Key points:Step forward with your lead foot, keep your wrist flicking swiftly, and sharply lift the racket upward and forward from back to front. Make sure your wrist has a slight upward hooking motion as you do so.
6. Backhand Drop Shot
▲ Backhand Drop Shot
Key points:Turn your body sideways, using your forearm to guide your wrist—keep the wrist flicking swiftly—and only then can you lift the ball high and send it far, landing it close to the baseline.
The above demonstrates how to practice wrist movements and swing techniques at home. If you have the necessary facilities at home, you can even try wall practice sessions.
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