COACHING TIPS: FIRECRACKING FOOTWORK

By Chandra Kowi (Golden Gate Badminton Club Coach)

You can practice the following footwork according to your current physical condition and gradually increase its repetition as you improve.

1. Starting from the center of the court, jump a little on the spot, move or shuffle your body. Lunge your body forward and gallop towards the backhand net by taking a smaller step with your left leg then a bigger step with your right leg.

2. Return to your original center position, starting with your right leg in a reverse position followed by a gallop with your left and then right.

3. Now, jump a little on the spot as you shuffle your body, move forward to your forehand net, starting with your left leg galloping in a smaller step then follow by your right leg. Always remember to bend your knee for more power and support.

4. Return to your original center position, starting with your right leg in a reverse position followed by a gallop with your left and then right.
(Badmintoncentral.com)