How to Train for Badminton Using a Tennis Racket

Tennis rackets can be valuable for badminton training.

Tennis rackets are useful in training for badminton because they help build your muscles. Badminton rackets weight approximately 100 grams, while tennis rackets weigh between 280 and 370 grams. Badminton requires most of the strength to be generated in the wrist, which guides how you use the tennis racket to train. Squash rackets also make for a valuable tool in badminton training for the same reasons as are relevant for a tennis racket.

Instructions

1. Play badminton with a tennis racket. Because a tennis racket is heavier than a badminton racket, you will increase the strength of your wrists, hands and arms.

2. Hit the birdie directly up in the air while trying to generate the power from your wrist. This will help improve your wrist power, which is vital in badminton.

3. Practice serving with the birdie and tennis racket. Serving in badminton is very similar to serving in tennis. The weight of the tennis racket will increase your serving power in badminton.

4. Train your backhand swing with the tennis racket. This move requires triceps and shoulder strength, which is used in both badminton and tennis.

Tips & Warnings

• Using the tennis racket is least helpful when it comes to developing wrist flexibility, as the grip is significantly thicker than that of a badminton racket and may place strain on the wrist.

References

• Badminton Information: Badminton Rackets
• Tennis Warehouse; Selecting the Right Racquet; Weight & Balance
• X Badminton Tricks: Badminton Backhand Tricks and Techniques in Rearcourt
• Badminton Information: Badminton Training Using Squash Racket