Proper Racket Grip in Badminton

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Watch tips for gripping badminton racket. In this clip learn the basics of the game of badminton as our expert demonstrates and explains everything from the history of the game to footwork and grips. In this clip learn the proper grip for holding the racket.

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Proper Racket Grip in Badminton
Hi my name is Bryan; welcome back to expertvillage.com. Today we are going to learn to hold the proper grip and handling of badminton racket. Normally, beginners hold the racket this way, flat and the fingers all apart. The proper way of handling a badminton racket: first off, you want to go sideways, with palms open on the head of the racket, slide down through the shaft until you reach the grip portion. The same concept a shaking the hand of a person. Slide down. The index finger needs to have a position just like holding the trigger of a gun. Make sure there is a V position sideways bared to the racket.

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Expert: Bryan Alano 24 years old played badminton for 12 years and has played national and local tournaments in the US and in the Philippines. Read More