Author Archives: Cheung
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GOSEN Customedge Type X Racket Review
This review is produced in conjunction the GOSEN Customedge Type V review. Hence, the two reviews will bear similarities. Preamble GOSEN is a company we hear about, but don’t see much of in the international arena. GOSEN has a very long history and are a name synonymous with racquet strings. ...
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Improving the quality of your smash
The smash is the most direct and lethal way to gain a point when playing badminton. The smash also is a stroke that places the greatest demand in terms of physical requirement and mental precision. It is surely frustrating that, while you’ve given all your effort to ensure that you can ...
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The first 5 shots in doubles
There is an PhD study (in German) on the first 5 in int’l doubles finals from the 1990s , the candidate analysed over 40+ unique 5-shot-sequences and has published an interactive CD-ROM. Based on his findings and combined with “game theory”, the sequence is A-B-A-B-A (with A ...
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Do I need badminton coaching? Is it effective or worthwhile?
After enjoying the great game for a while, it’s natural to wonder, “Can I improve?” After all, you may go to some of your playing partners and ask them for advice on techniques to play better. Perhaps you might go to youtube and look though the coaching videos. Yet, ...
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GOSEN R4XINSPIRE Badminton String Review
I tried out the R4XINSPIRE string from GOSEN. It’s a 0.69mm diameter string and according to specifications, designed for durability. First things first, I need to get it strung up. It goes into the oval shaped head racquet at 28lbs. That’s the maximum recommended suggested tension ...
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Differences in training philosophy of two coaches
Serious learning and training for badminton requires a coach’s input. In an earlier article, we mentioned it takes time for a coach to develop the rapport with the learner. Sometimes life circumstances take a turn and the learner may require to move to a different coach with a different ...
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