This post will give you full details about the latest badminton smash mistakes and how to avoid them. The truth is that some common badminton smash mistakes can lead to weak or failed shots. Below, we’ll review players’ most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Bad serve
In doubles badminton, an excellent low serve is essential. Good opponents will attempt to attack your serves if you serve too high over the net, putting you under tremendous pressure. If you consistently serve out, into the net, or so high that your serves are regularly returned, your opponents will receive many free points, making it nearly impossible for you to win. It is almost impossible to avoid serving poorly in a doubles match. Two is acceptable. More than that is excessive. Poor service also contributes to our first point, as it irritates us and alters our mindset. Again, serving requires time and effort to perfect. The most important thing is not to give up halfway through.
2. Attempting to achieve success when off-balance
Similarly to tennis, percentage play is crucial in badminton. This entails not attempting an overly ambitious shot. You should only smash with full force when you are balanced and have time to make a proper impact (see this advice on hitting a smash, which outlines principles applicable to other badminton shots).
If you’re moving backward, hitting on the run, stretching, or otherwise improvising, don’t try to win the point outright; instead, hit with less force, push the shuttle into space, or be extra safe, lift/clear as high as possible. Under challenging conditions, you will likely miss, and even if you don’t, you will be highly vulnerable to counterattack.
Therefore, continue the rally and wait for a better opportunity to win – even if you’re losing the rally, force your opponent to earn the point. Of all the badminton techniques I’m describing, this is probably the one that experienced players make the most mistakes with – reducing errors in your game is extremely difficult (as I know all too well!). and requires considerable self-discipline, practice, and drills.
3. Wrong Grip
This is likely the most frequent error you will make as a beginner. You must avoid this mistake, as the shuttle’s direction is determined by how you hold your racket. However, most beginners avoid proper technique and play with a comfortable grip.
For example, novices utilize the panhandle grip for their forehand grip. The panhandle grip entails holding the grip in a pan-like manner, which is required only for drive shots.
Another gripping error is holding the racket too tightly, which makes it difficult to alter the grip quickly. Additionally, it can cause wrist and tennis elbow injuries. Therefore, be mindful of your gripping technique.
The fundamental grips are forehand and backhand. Therefore, whether you play singles or doubles, you must ensure that your gripping technique is correct. You can avoid these gripping errors in your game with good practice. Additionally, your shots’ intensity is determined by your grip’s movement.
4. You Ignore Your Footwork
Your footwork is crucial to your performance on the court. However, beginners frequently overlook footwork training, which can throw off every aspect of your smash technique, from timing to form.
On the other hand, having strong smash footwork provides the following advantages:
- Preparing your body for each shot
- Arriving at the shuttle in time for a solid, complete smash (or set up for a smash variation)
5. Attempting to achieve success when off-balance
Similarly to tennis, percentage play is crucial in badminton. This entails not attempting an overly ambitious shot. You should only smash with full force when you are balanced and have time to make a proper impact (see this advice on hitting a smash, which outlines principles applicable to other badminton shots).
If you’re moving backward, hitting on the run, stretching, or otherwise improvising, don’t try to win the point outright; instead, hit with less force, push the shuttle into space, or be extra safe, lift/clear as high as possible. Under challenging conditions, you will likely miss, and even if you don’t, you will be highly vulnerable to counterattack.
Therefore, continue the rally and wait for a better opportunity to win – even if you’re losing the rally, force your opponent to earn the point. Of all the badminton techniques I’m describing, this is probably the one that experienced players make the most mistakes with – reducing errors in your game is extremely difficult (as I know all too well!). and requires considerable self-discipline, practice, and drills.
