If you’re passionate about basketball, you can’t miss these 10 heartfelt takeaways!

Don’t rely on your palm to swing the racket for both forehand and backhand shots—relying on your palm will slow down the speed of your forehand-to-backhand transitions.

When holding the racket for a forehand, the thumb provides support while the index finger generates power; for a backhand, the thumb applies force, with the index finger offering support, and the other three fingers naturally wrap around the handle.

Using your arms is for beginners—truly skilled players rely on their entire body.

Compared to your arms, your body generates far more power—so leveraging the rotational force from your waist and hips when swinging can significantly boost the impact of your shots.

The secret to hitting a backhand high clear is to imagine the shuttlecock as your personal enemy.

By driving the elbow forward with your upper arm, quickly accelerating the forearm to deliver a sharp backhand slap—using the heel of your hand with all your strength. If you master this powerful motion, your backhand smashes will consistently land exactly where they need to.

You need to choose the timing of your move based on your own prediction.

When facing an opponent who excels at using feints, never move prematurely or blindly—otherwise, you’ll find yourself getting blindsided in no time, leaving you questioning whether it’s even real.

Don't be afraid to receive the ball.

Handling the kill isn’t scary—don’t let fear hold you back. Blocking the kill at the net is a straightforward technique; all it takes is relying on the power of your opponent’s shot to send the ball bouncing back over the net.

Keep the net deployment small.

You don’t need to put much power into the swing—just execute the motion correctly and apply a gentle touch. That’s how you’ll get the return to land closer to the net.

The wrist is the key to change.

When hitting the shuttlecock, big body movements serve as cover— it’s the subtle wrist action that truly makes the shot. Mastering how to use your wrist will open up a whole new world of badminton for you.

A flat high ball is more practical than a high, long shot.

For amateur players, a quick, flat overhead lob can limit opponents' ability to swing effectively due to its overly low trajectory.

Hard practice is the sure path to success.

In badminton, three parts depend on technique, seven parts rely on footwork, and the remaining 90 percent comes down to practice methods.

Stability prevails above all else.

Compared to all the fancy techniques, control errors are the most critical among amateur players! Many amateur enthusiasts lose points precisely because of their own unforced mistakes—so consistency is the key to success on the amateur court.