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Author Archives: Coach Maren

Doubles Strategy

as taught by Coach Chandra Know your role:  When you’re in the back: Smash, drop, drive, clear (which is defensive, so don’t do too many!) When you’re in the front: Push, net drop, drive, lift (which is defensive, so don’t do too many!) When you’re on a side: Defense, net drop, drive, (clears and lifts …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 21, 2022February 21, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Overhead Form

Overhead form is important to get right because it will give you better power, save your rotator cuff muscles from unnecessary wear and tear and because it’s used for so many hits: clear, drop and smash. Here are general instructions for a right handed player: Stand with your left side facing the net and your …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Serves

Forehand Grip Serve – Usually used for Singles Games Here’s a good forehand serve video to watch. Backhand Grip Flick Serve – Usually used for Doubles Games Here’s a good backhand serve video to watch.

Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 17, 2022February 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags: backhand, badminton serve, forehand

Badminton Shots

What?! I don’t just try to hit the birdie over the net? Learning specific shots will help you be purposeful in your game, and you will be able to see what your opponent is about to do and strategize the best way to return the shot in a way that will give you an advantage. …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Racket Grip

Use a forehand grip anytime you’re hitting on the right side of the court, in a position from 12 to 5 o’clock as if you were facing a clock. Address your racket like you’re going to shake hands with someone. Hold your racket toward the bottom. Your pointer finger should be up higher on the …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 9, 2022February 14, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Footwork

Right handed players – practice the pattern RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT until it’s automatic! Hit the birdie when your right foot lands. Add on cross steps and a bounce-push off from your left foot only after you have the basic steps down. Coach Chandra has some great videos that can help you with your footwork: Front …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 9, 2022February 16, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Broke Your Strings?

Uh oh! It happens. If your racket is worth more than $50, it’s worth restringing your racket. (If not, just buy a new one.) IMMEDIATELY, cut your strings. The strings pull on the sides of the racket, and if you still have some strings reaching from one side of the racket to the opposite side, …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Rackets

The most important thing to know is that your shoes are much more important for improving your game than your racket is, (and your skills are even more important than that). Rackets have come a long way from the wooden rackets I used in the back yard when I was a kid! You simply want …

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Posted byCoach MarenFebruary 9, 2022February 14, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags: badminton rackets, badminton racquets, rackets

2022 Badminton Season

The badminton season is starting! The Information Zoom Meeting was Tuesday, January 11 at 4pm. If you missed it, you can download the slideshow here, and email Coach Maren with any questions.

Posted byCoach MarenJanuary 10, 2022February 9, 2022Posted inUncategorized

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