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There is no fixed age and time to follow your passion and make your career, but one cannot reach their goal due to a lack ofknowledge and proper guidance. So here in this article, I will inform you how to make a career in badminton.

In this article, Aske takes you through the one of the first questions people ask when thinking about Badminton. Is it an actual exercise or just a backyard game?

In this article, you and I will dive into the defensive shots in badminton along with practical ideas we can take away from watching the world’s best defensive players in action. The best place for us to start is with a brief overview of the standard defensive shots to make sure we are on the same page.

To get the most out of your next badminton game, bring one or more of these healthy snacks with you. Consume them about an hour before playing so that your body has enough time to digest it and use the nutrients from the snack. You'll be able to play badminton for a longer period of time with more energy!

Is badminton a real sport? Badminton is a genuine professional sport. It's the world's fastest racquet game, with more than 300 million players each year. Since 1992, it has been an Olympic discipline. It necessitates quick reactions and strong athletic ability, making it a fast-paced sports activity.

So, how do you hit the sweet spot in Badminton? Let me tell you...

To hit the sweet spot every time in Badminton you need to practice hitting with a controlled and smooth stroke. The sweet spot is usually located in the middle top third of the racquet head. So you want to hit the shuttle a little higher than the middle of the strings.

Volant partners with the National Badminton Centre (NBC) - one of the biggest badminton clubs in Australia.

A list of courts near you (in Australia) to help you stay on top of your game!

The Olympics is a mega-event which consists of 35 different sports, 53 disciplines and more than 400 events with the participation of around 200 countries. In the presence of a various strains of the COVID-19 virus and influx of around 10,000 athletes from across the world, should the Tokyo Olympics take place?

A few months ago, I reviewed the 4U version of the Nanoflare 800 in response to chatting to badminton players about what they would like to see more of in the badminton world. So here I am again, presenting you a review on the Yonex Astrox 99 (3UG5) with my co-founder Jeff. 

Last month, Jeff & I had the opportunity to test the new Yonex Nanoflare 800 before it launched. In this article, I share my thoughts on the racquet.

We were given the opportunity to test this racquet out in late February/early March for 2020 in collaboration with Badminton Click in Melbourne, Australia. It officially dropped on March 20th, 2020.