The backhand is the side most players are uncomfortable with, for it involves execution of strokes on the weaker side. Unlike the forehand, which resembles the more natural throwing action, the ...

There’s speed, stamina, and guile. Then, there’s dexterity and determination. These are the ingredients that can make the difference between a win and a loss. But there’s another critical element of a ...

As our first instalment in our series on basic badminton techniques, we’ll start with the most fundamental aspect of badminton – the grip. At the outset, we must recognize that the thinking around ...

Badminton is as much a game of brain as it is of brawn. In order to make your opponent run, scamper, twist and turn, here are a few shots that you can play. Note that all shots can be played with a ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Rajiv Ouseph, the number one ranked male badminton player in England, gracefully pulls back his racquet like an ...