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Feb 22, 2012

Difference between Tennis Net Cord Lets vs Badminton Lets

Question: In tennis, if a serve hits the net but is legal in every other way, you play a let. Whats the rule in Badminton please? Answer: Hi Ken, thank

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Feb 22, 2012

What rackets are good for smashing?

Question: I'm in the racket searching mode , but what type of rackets for better smash, balance, flex and weigh? And, what is 4U-2G (number example)?

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Feb 22, 2012

What can players take a break for?

Question: What can players take breaks for? Answer: In official badminton tournaments such as the Super Series tournaments, Grand Prix and World Championships,

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Feb 22, 2012

Badminton Drop Shot | Badminton Techniques | Tutorials

Learn how to do a correct badminton drop shot as well how to effectively use it in a badminton game. Also know how to avoid basic mistakes when doing the badminton drop.

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Feb 19, 2012

Badminton Coaching and Lessons Video: Review on Peter Rasmussen's Coaching Video

Do you want to be coached by a badminton champion? Here is Peter Rasmussen's badminton coaching video review

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Feb 19, 2012

Badminton Champion: Who is the all-time best? | Olympic Champion | World Champion

What do people mean by a badminton champion? Who do you think is the all-time champion in history?

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Feb 11, 2012

Badminton News: News on major badminton matches, results and tickets

Latest badminton news - breaking news about players, games and tournaments from the world of badminton.

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Feb 11, 2012

Badminton Super Series Premier: Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2012 Announcement

The Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2012 is around the corner! Don't miss the action from 6-11 March at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.

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Feb 9, 2012

Why should we start a badminton game with a serve?

Question: Why should we start a badminton game with a serve? Answer: Hi Lucy, thank you for your question. A badminton serve is simply a badminton shot

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Feb 3, 2012

What is the age and height needed in a badminton game?

Question: How much maximum age and height need to play badminton? Answer: Hi Anantha, thanks for your question. Badminton is played at several levels.

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Feb 2, 2012

How to choose the best badminton racket?

Question: I want to be a badminton player so please tell me best academies in Punjab for training and racket which was best for me. Answer: Hi Roops,

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Jan 29, 2012

English National Badminton Championships 2012 | Competition Information | How to Get Tickets

Catch the finest badminton players in England as they compete in the upcoming English National Badminton Championships 2012.

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Jan 29, 2012

What happens if both players have a same score at 20 points in badminton?

Question: What will happen if the two players had same score at 20 points? Answer Hi Saina, thanks for your question. When the score in badminton reaches

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Jan 29, 2012

Is it legal to rush forward to smash the shuttle when your opponent makes a service?

Question: Is it allowed a rushing to smash the service? When service is done, opponent will run towards the shuttlecock and try to smash it. Answer: Hi

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Jan 29, 2012

Which badminton strokes are used most frequently on the court?

Question: Which strokes is used more frequent? (strokes that are mostly used on court during a game) Hi Rhannon, thank you for your question. Basically

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Jan 29, 2012

Badminton Rules: Entering the Front Box to Return a Serve

Question: Some players are taking or smashing the service by entering to front box. Is it a foul in badminton? I need detailed answer... Answer: Hi Jamal,

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Jan 29, 2012

How to make good serve to a left handed oponent?

Question: How to make good serve to a left handed opponent? I am right handed person. How can I do a good serve to a left handed opponent? Answer: Hi

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Jan 29, 2012

Is doubles more physically challenging these days than singles?

Question: Is doubles more physically challenging these days than singles? Answer Hi Peter, thanks for your question. Different people will have different

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Jan 29, 2012

How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name?

Question: How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name? Thank you! Answer Hi Liu, thanks for the question. The Match A badminton match

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Jan 29, 2012

Does Height Matter to Be a Good Player?

Question: Hey my height only 5.1. Age 20. Can anybody please tell me what practice should I need to be a good player as I am not tall. Answer Hi Russell,

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Jan 29, 2012

Badminton Serve: Can you serve with two hands as long as you start your swing from below the waist?

Question: Can you serve with two hands as long as you start your swing downward below the waist? Answer Hi there, thanks for your question. A service

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Jan 29, 2012

Can a racket be switched from right to left hand during a rally?

Question: Whether racket could be switched from right to left hand during a rally? Answer Hi Praveen, yes you can switch your racket from your left to

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Jan 29, 2012

How to defend a badminton smash?

Question: How can we pick the smash? How I Return the smash shot? Hi Hanzala, The KEY to return a badminton smash is to adopt the badminton defensive

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Jan 29, 2012

How do you hit the shuttlecock when it's about to hit your neck or your head? Should I use a backhand?

Question: How do you hit the shuttlecock when it's about to hit your neck or your head? Should I use a backhand? (I'm very good at badminton and I'm just

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Jan 29, 2012

What is fair play in badminton?

Question: What is fair play in badminton? (Explain in detail) Answer Hello Anisa and thank you for your question. Your inquiry in terms of fair play

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Jan 26, 2012

What are the rules of serving in a singles game?

Question: What are the rules to serve in single game? (I don't know the proper rules that's why I am asking you) Answer: Hi Prateeksha, thank you for

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Jan 26, 2012

Peter Gade | Denmark Badminton Player | Danish Badminton Legend

Find out more about the legendary badminton player Peter Gade, his deceptive skills and achievements!

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Jan 26, 2012

Lin Dan | Top Badminton Player | Best Chinese Badminton Player

Lin Dan is world class and is one of the fastest players in badminton. He has won every single tournament that exists!

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Jan 26, 2012

Taufik Hidayat | Indonesia Badminton Player | Badminton Legend

Find out more about the legendary badminton player Taufik Hidayat, his skills and achievements!

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Jan 26, 2012

Lee Chong Wei | World no.1 Player | Malaysian Badminton Player

Information on Datuk Lee Chong Wei, the best and possibly the fastest badminton player of all time.

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Jan 26, 2012

Who are the officials of badminton?

Question Who are the officials of badminton? Answer The officials are the judges responsible to ensure a fair badminton game is being played.They consists

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Jan 25, 2012

How to produce a powerful smash without being nervous?

Question: How to smash powerfully without nervous? (with confidence) Answer: Hi Olivares, thanks for your question. The smash is a very powerful badminton

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Jan 25, 2012

Badminton Articles | Resources | Tips to Improve

Badminton articles and resources to help you understand and improve your game!

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Jan 25, 2012

What is the best way to defend a badminton clear?

Question: Speaking of badminton clear and clear what is the best to do when your opponent clear and clear? (How to defend a clear?) Answer: Hi Olivares,

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Jan 15, 2012

Badminton Super Series: MAYBANK Malaysia Open 2012 | Preliminary Highlights | Buy Tickets

Read this before attending the Maybank Malaysia Open 2012. Get information on the badminton event and how to obtain tickets.

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Jan 15, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open Final Day Wrap Up | Badminton News

Read the Maybank Malaysia Open Finals Wrap Up!

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Jan 15, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 5: Semi-finals Round Up

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 5 Semi-finals round up

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Jan 13, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 4 Quarter Finals: Match Wrap Ups and Highlights

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 4: Quarter Finals: Match Wrap Ups and Highlights

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Jan 13, 2012

Badminton Malaysia Open 2012 Round 2 Big News: Lin Dan's Unexpected Knock Out by Jan O Jorgensen

A shocking result! Lin Dan was knocked out by Danish badminton player Jan O Jorgensen

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Jan 12, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 3: Second Round (Round of 16) | Badminton News

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 3 showcased the big names going through, but had one big surprise result!

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Jan 12, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 2 Wrap Up: First Round (Round 32) | Badminton News

Get the Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 2 wrap up. First round (Round 32) featured a couple of exciting matches!

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Jan 12, 2012

Taufik Hidayat Press Conference | Maybank Malaysia OPen 2012

Taufik Hidayat answers some questions from reporters at the Maybank Malaysia Open 2012.

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Jan 12, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Badminton Open 2012 Event Program

Read the Maybank Malaysia Badminton Open 2012 Event Program for information on watching the badminton games live!

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Jan 10, 2012

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 1 Report: Qualifying Rounds | Badminton News

Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 Day 1 Report: Read more the latest news and highlights on the qualifying rounds of the tournament

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Jan 10, 2012

Special Events for Spectators at the Maybank Malaysia Open 2012 | Badminton News

There are some special events you should check out at the Maybank Malaysia Open 2012!

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Jan 9, 2012

How to judge whether a shuttle will land inside or outside the court?

Question: How to judge the birdie that is going to land outside or leave the out shuttlecock? How can we exactly know the birdie will go out? Answer:

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Jan 9, 2012

Badminton Strategy for Singles: How to Beat Your Opponent with Smart Strategies

Formulate your own badminton strategy to beat better opponents intelligently! Get ideas on different strategies you can use in a game.

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Jan 8, 2012

Is smashing your opponent's service legal?

Question: Smash service is legal? Answer: Hi Raja, thanks for your question. Did you mean the 'receiver' moving forward to perform a smash after the

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Jan 8, 2012

Winning points and the rules of service

Question: Can receiver get a point if it is the opponents serve and he makes the fault? Answer: Hi Chinar, thank you for your question. Yes, the receiver

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