Singles Badminton Strategies

Many badminton players believe that only exceptional skills are required to win in badminton.  They fail to realize that not only skills are necessary, but also strategy.  A decent player with exceptional strategy can beat an exceptionally skilled player any day.  In this article I will give some basic strategies used in Singles Badminton.  Remember to have a game plan when playing badminton and then you can outwit your opponent.  Many players try to score a winning shot...EVERYTIME...rather than play a game winning strategy.

Singles Badminton Strategies


The strategy you utilize will depend upon the person you are playing.  If you have an opponent who is  great at smashing even from the baseline, then a long high serve to the opponent's back court may not be the best method to serve.  If you are playing a weaker skilled player, than a long, high serve can open up your opponents forecourt.  Mix things up always.  A disguised low serve after a long line of high serves can throw your opponent off and can even win you a point if disguised enough.

Guidelines for Singles Badminton

• Try to make your opponent move about the court by hitting the shuttlecock away from your opponent.  
• Observe!  Always observe.  Observe your opponent.  See his/her pattern of play.  See his weakness.  This is essential.
• Be flexible.  If your favorite, most powerful shot is not working, do something else.  Again, find your opponents weakness.
• If you are pressed, hit a defensive high shot that will give you time to regain your footing. 

The most important part of badminton is your position.  Always get back to your base position.  This is in the mid court area.  After every shot return to this position.