
Test flexible and stiff rackets to find the balance and feel that make you play better, noting that strong fingers may favor stiff high-tension options.
Develop a powerful smash through racket acceleration and grip control from three to five fingers, including jump smash. Defend with blocks, wrist redirects, and racket angles in drives and lifts.
Master net play in badminton by learning to redirect near the net, perform cross and straight pushes, and use finger control to guide shots with the racket.
Play better badminton by mastering aggressive doubles drills, front and back positioning, and rapid rotation to pressure opponents without lifting, defend with blocks and drives, and stay fast.
Practice singles drills that contrast aggressive and passive-aggressive play, emphasizing fast clears, smashes, and drops to finish rallies and create opportunities.
Develop precise smash accuracy by aiming at defined targets with speed and power, in singles or doubles, while keeping feet active and following through.
Practice deceptive doubles service returns by disguising the racket move, targeting six strategic corners, and switching forehand and backhand to stay aggressive on receiving in doubles.
Practice wall drills to improve defense in badminton by aiming at the same net-height target on the wall and hitting when it turns toward you.
Master various badminton smash shots by optimizing contact point, racket angle, and speed; learn grip variations for front and back smashes and when to use jump smash with drills.
Refine your badminton skills with drills that reinforce smashing, double vs single strategy defense, and deceptive shots, while focusing on contact point, racket angle, and controlled power.
Coach Andy Chong has used his playing and coaching experiences to fine tune a program that can help badminton players to reach their full potential. In this comprehensive program, Andy takes his team through numerous skills and drills designed to develop the most important aspects of badminton. Among the topics covered are: equipment, warm ups, warm up strokes, the smash, net play, aggressive doubles drills and games, doubles formation, singles drills, smash accuracy drills, deceptive doubles service return, wall drills and more. This video is a must-have resource for every badminton coach and player.
About the coach: Andy Chong has been playing badminton since he was 11 years old. He has been representing Malaysian badminton since he was 16 years old. In 1983, he was named Malaysian Sportsman of the Year. For over 20 years, Andy won several badminton championships in Asia and throughout the world. He has previously been ranked #1 in the USA in both singles (1991-93) and mixed doubles (1991-2002).
Andy's coaching accomplishments are equally impressive. He has been the Club Professional in numerous top clubs throughout the world. Chong is one of the few Level 4 High Performance Coaches in the United States. Andy was the USA Badminton National Coach of the Year twice, in 2009 and in 2011. He has led many US Teams in international tournaments. Andy Chong is currently the Owner/President of AC Academy and Head Coach at Mill Works and Boston Badminton in Massachusetts.