Play better badminton
The Badminton Bible teaches players how to improve their badminton.
From beginners to experts, every badminton player can learn something valuable here.
You can start with one of our free badminton articles, such as our guide to doubles tactics.
We also have over 40 badminton coaching videos. You can access all of them for just £3 per month!
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Recommended reading
Our badminton articles are praised by coaches and players alike for their clarity, accuracy, and detail. Here are some suggestions to start you learning:
New: Drop shot technique
Learn the basic technique for playing a drop shot.
This article covers both forehand and backhand drops, and also explains how to make your drop shots deceptive.
Badminton grips guide
Most badminton players are forever stuck with bad technique, because they play with too tight a grip or hold the racket at the wrong angle.
Give your badminton shots a solid foundation by learning about grips!
Doubles Tactics
Are you attacking enough when you play doubles? Do you know how to divide up the court coverage between yourself and your partner? Do you know which shots to play?
This article explains the positional ideas and shot choices that are used by the best doubles players.
Latest videos
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1 May 2012
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14 April 2012
Footwork for returning the flick serve
Learn how to move backwards quickly to return a flick serve.
9 minutes
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2 December 2011
Drive returns of the low serve
Learn how to return a doubles low serve with a flat shot towards the back corners.
6 minutes
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28 June 2011
Stab net shots
Use an undercutting action to make your net shots spin. Spinning net shots are harder for your opponent to return, and fall tighter to the net.
6 minutes
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28 June 2011
Out-to-in net shots
Use sideways spin to make your net shots more difficult to return. This video looks at out-to-in spin.
8 minutes
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22 June 2011
Doubles low serve return
Attacking the low serve is essential in doubles. Learn how to take the shuttle early and get on the attack.
11 minutes
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