Importance of Stamina

When I'm fresh and playing against some people I know, I can defeat them just about every single time.

However, while I can play several doubles games in a row without being totally tired, it takes about 2 singles games to drain me out. The same people from above can then defeat me.

I find it quite frustrating to know that technically I'm good but I still lose games due to stamina reasons. I don't like going to the gym but play soccer every now and then.

So what can I do to improve my stamina? Or should I change my style of play (especially in singles since I'm highly offensive minded)?

Thanks!

 

i have the same problem so here's what i'm goign to do

i run , distance.. about 5 - 10 km .. 3 times a week, dont do this everyday .. take a day off after each run..

running gets you in the best physical condition in the shortest period of time.. provided u do it regularly .. the first time u will feel uncomfortable and you legs will get sore quickly .. after the 2nd and 3rd time out tho it will be easier ..and eventually you will not get sore after a run unless you up the pace / and or distance considerably .. after about 3 weeks you will feel a difference in that it will no longer feel uncomfortable in your breathing .. thas when u can tell that its paying off.

u can also shorten your distance but throw in periods of fast and slow running.. intervals of sprints and slower running

u can also do footwork drills, use a court and practice doing your footwork almost full out for however long u think the rallies will last, it has to get your heartrate up tho or your not working endurance.. just the steps.

u can aslo skip/jump rope ,,, and add in fast and slow skipping,, double jumps and mix it up, put on sum fast music when u do this and skipp to the beat of whatever it is.

and always stretch your legs after for 10 mins or so after this stuff or your muscles will become less flexible and it might slow you down on court ;p

also .. u can play other sports .. perferably soemthing that also requires endurance.. before my badminton season starts i'll be taking classes in TaeKwonDo.. which is also very good for endurance... find something to do when your no playing Badminton that will also benifit your badminton game ;p

thats basically everything i'm doing .. or will be doing before the season starts

 

Yes, as Wedge has eloquently pointed out - long distance running, endurance training when not playing, etc, etc will help your badminton playing.

One aspect that you might want to consider is to improve on your breathing technique when you do your stroke (and also with other activities). I find that with proper breathing technique, I can improve on my stamina. I also find that strong and positive mental attitude also help my stamina (among other things) -- especially in tournaments.

Hope these few tidbits help.

Good luck.

 

I make a habit of going for a run before playing badminton - I play in the UK at a a large college and run round the entire perimeter and include sprints. This has helped over the last 2 months. For a competition I would restrict myself to jogging so that I don't tire too much in the latter stages. Anyway, running is the best way to increase stamina in my opinion and experience.