The Mental Game
The mental side of badminton is not pep talk. It is what your hands do at 18-all, what you do with the twenty seconds between rallies, and how you tell one bad night from a genuine slump.
8 GUIDES
Sep 7, 2026/11 min/Justin MaWhat to Do Between Points in Badminton
The shuttle is out of play for 40% of a match. What to do with those twenty seconds, and who really controls the tempo. From a 7× US champion.
Sep 3, 2026/12 min/Justin MaWhen Nothing Is Working: How to Win an Ugly Badminton Match
A 90-second triage for whether it's your movement, your contact or your plan, and the patterns that hold until your game comes back.
Aug 28, 2026/12 min/Justin MaWhy Your Badminton Falls Apart When You're Tired
Fatigue takes your decisions before your legs. What degrades first, four tells you can see on video, and the shots that hold up when you're gone.
Aug 4, 2026/13 min/Justin MaPlaying Against Weaker Opponents: Why Your Badminton Level Drops to Meet Theirs
You win 21-14 and play your worst badminton of the month. Why your level sinks to meet theirs, and how to hold your standard.
Jul 17, 2026/11 min/Justin MaHow to Rebuild Your Confidence After a Badminton Losing Streak
A losing streak doesn't mean you got worse. Something specific broke, and a quick confidence fix makes it worse. From a 7× US champion.
Jun 11, 2026/14 min/Kevin BarkmanHow to Win the Deciding Game in Badminton
The third game is its own match. Using the breaks, managing gassed legs, and reading game two correctly. From a former Canada #1.
May 9, 2026/13 min/Justin MaHow to Close Out a Badminton Match Without Choking
Shot-selection shifts, serve discipline, the between-point routine, and what to review on tape after the match you blew.
May 6, 2026/14 min/Justin MaHow to Handle Pressure in Badminton: A Pro's Guide to 18-All
Pre-serve routines, the four-second reset, the seven-second rule, and how to train against your own pressure leaks. From a 7× US champion.
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