getting used to the racket

krndude · 11-04-2009, 09:44 PM

ive recently changed my racaket. its much better and everything, but i always screw up on the timing. the other racket was heavy(about 95g) while the new one is a bit lighter. for ex, i hit accidently hit on the rim when its the perfect time to hit. any suggestions to improve and get used to the racket?

Athelete1234 · 11-04-2009, 09:55 PM

Start off by just trying to do clears and half-smashes with mostly forearm rotation, so it's easier to coordinate (just forearm involved). Once you have that down, try then engaging shoulder as well, then work to full body involvement. By doing this, you'll get the small actions right first so you can focus on the big actions later.

Phuong · 11-04-2009, 10:41 PM

u can do the "hit against the wall" drill.

Jaireh · 11-05-2009, 03:16 AM

I have this problem too

even though I have had my racket for a good 3 years now. (but I don't play badminton very often because of school) I guess practice makes perfect. I want to play badminton more often now

11-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
krndude Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: not telling Posts: 7	getting used to the racket ive recently changed my racaket. its much better and everything, but i always screw up on the timing. the other racket was heavy(about 95g) while the new one is a bit lighter. for ex, i hit accidently hit on the rim when its the perfect time to hit. any suggestions to improve and get used to the racket?

11-04-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
Athelete1234 Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,186	Start off by just trying to do clears and half-smashes with mostly forearm rotation, so it's easier to coordinate (just forearm involved). Once you have that down, try then engaging shoulder as well, then work to full body involvement. By doing this, you'll get the small actions right first so you can focus on the big actions later.

11-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
Phuong Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 104	u can do the "hit against the wall" drill.

11-05-2009, 03:16 AM	#4
Jaireh Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cagayan de Oro Philppines Posts: 14	I have this problem too even though I have had my racket for a good 3 years now. (but I don't play badminton very often because of school) I guess practice makes perfect. I want to play badminton more often now