Found an interesting article explaining the basic grip to the beginners. There are obviously a plethora of articles and videos all over the net and this one just explains the very basic grip. More importantly though, it clears up some confusion that beginners may have since there are always so many 'suggestions' that the basics somehow go for a toss. Sums up perfectly when it says, "we must recognize that the thinking around what constitutes ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ technique has changed with time". Also, it explains why the greats of badminton do not always follow the basics, and that is because they are already accomplished enough to do it their way... "not all kinds of technique can be considered useful. The safest is the textbook method; we must then leave it to the mavericks to evolve their own. Some of the greatest names in badminton, such as Sir George Thomas and David Choong, apparently did not play in the textbook fashion" The article, just kind of struck a chord since I see more and more beginners sometimes whining about not being able to get the full power from their shots or 'smashes' and yet are adamant that their Grip is fine since they saw it in some XYZ video in which some player uses it or even recommends it. Its better to master the basics first and then improvise, right? http://goo.gl/7KfKN
Love this post. This should be the definitive, undisputed answer for all newcomers to read before asking for help. If one recognizes they need to improve, it means what they are doing currently isn't working for them. To change does not necessarily mean an improvement. But to improve, one must change.
Hey this is what I was told : There should never be a tight grip like on the picture where the palm touches the racket. There should always be enough room between the racket handle and the palm of your hand to wiggle a finger in there.
