Badminton Technique
Most technique problems show up before contact — in the grip, the setup, or the order things happen in. These break down the strokes that cause adults the most trouble, and what is actually going wrong when a shot works one night and not the next.
8 GUIDES
Aug 10, 2026/15 min/Kevin BarkmanBadminton Tips for Short Players: Build a Game That Doesn't Need Height
Height buys two things, and neither is what you're losing to. Contact point, the rear-court leak, and the doubles role that fits you.
Jul 14, 2026/10 min/Justin MaRound-the-Head Shot Technique: Stop Playing Backhand in the Rear Court
A weak backhand clear is sometimes the shot you shouldn't have played. Scissor-kick footwork, setup and swing, from a 7× US champion.
Jul 11, 2026/12 min/Justin MaWhy Your Forehand Clear and Drive Feel Inconsistent (And How to Fix Them)
Same swing, different result, and it isn't random. Grip, setup and sequencing for the forehand clear and drive. From a 7× US National Champion.
Jul 2, 2026/13 min/Justin MaWhy Your Badminton Backhand Feels Weak (And How to Fix It)
Your backhand isn't weak from lack of reps. Three fixable things happen before contact. Grip, setup and swing, from a 7× US National Champion.
- May 27, 2026/12 min/Justin Ma
Badminton Deception: How to Disguise Your Shots (and Stop Falling for Your Opponent's)
The five disguises worth learning, the tells you leak without knowing, and how to stop getting faked out. From a 7× US National Champion.
Apr 21, 2026/16 min/Justin MaBadminton Footwork: The Complete Guide
Split-step timing, six-corner patterns, shadow drills, and how to practice if you only play twice a week. From a 7× US National Champion.
Apr 21, 2026/15 min/Justin MaBadminton Footwork for Doubles: Front & Back Player Guide
Doubles footwork is a different sport from singles. Front and rear movement patterns, rotation, and the mistakes that cost club pairs matches.
Apr 21, 2026/12 min/Justin MaSplit Step in Badminton: How to Time It Right
The one move separating fast players from slow ones. Exact timing, depth and landing stance, from a 7× US National Champion.
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