Badminton footwork drills are a very essential part of badminton practice and ought to be one of the primary things a beginner learns. Even experienced players will profit by returning to footwork drills. These drills will make you speedier permitting you to move over the court quicker and set your body in the right positions.
- Drills for Increasing Speed
The main drills to practice are centered on expanding the speed at which you move your legs. They are generally utilized as warm up developments so you will in all likelihood be acquainted with them.
high knees – while lifting the knees above midriff height going for 3 footfalls for each second, you have to run on the spot.
butt kicks – running on the spot when kicking the butt going for 3 footfalls for each second.
running – Speed ought to be expanded and diminished by modifying stride length.
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Drills for Increasing Acceleration
These drills are effective for increasing speed from the prepared position. Pushing off ought to utilize your ankle and calf quality by beginning with your heels. There should be a little bounce to utilize energy. One of the most ideal approaches to practice the jump is by skipping, you ought to just lift your feet high enough to give the rope a chance to pass only underneath, with a specific end goal to nearly coordinate the development you will perform on the court. Skipping, likewise, helps to build strength and perseverance in your calves. It is additionally useful for enhancing your cardiovascular strength by making it one of the best exercises to perform for enhancing your badminton play.
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Drills for Moving Around the Court
In badminton, as a rule, you must to step when moving forward and shuffle while moving back. It is critical the way you move around the court. At first learning not to step in reverse might be troublesome for a few novices to get a handle on. This drill will make moving around the court much quicker.
Take ONLY 2-3 steps when moving to the back of the court.
Stretch ONLY 1 step towards the sides of the court.
Take ONLY 2-3 steps to the front of the court.
Does it seem difficult to take so few steps? No worries, the key is to stretch your legs as wide as possible while maintaining a good balance. If you are a beginner, take more steps. Then slowly reduce the number of steps you take as you move faster while maintaining good balance.
