What are the badminton grip techniques?

In today's society, men, women, young and old have begun to pay attention to their quality of life and physical health. Especially for the young generation born in the 2000s and 1990s, the country pays more attention to the physical condition of the new generation and organizes various sports events, such as badminton and basketball. So how should you hold the racket when playing badminton to prevent injuries? Next, let’s learn about the badminton racket holding techniques.

Correct grip

1. Forehand grip: When holding the racket, make the racket face perpendicular to the ground and the handle end of the racket flush with the hypothenar. The base of the thumb should be aligned with the inner edge of the side of the racket. The little finger, ring finger, and middle finger should be held together. The index finger should be slightly forward and slightly separated from the middle finger. The thumb should be close to the middle finger, but the palms should not be too close together.

2. Backhand grip: Based on the forehand grip, turn the racket handle slightly outward, retract the index finger, and place the first joint of the thumb close to the wide surface inside the racket handle. At the same time, place the end of the handle close to the base of the little finger, leaving a gap in the palm of the hand.

Common incorrect grip methods

1. Holding the racket too tightly affects the flexibility of the wrist.

2. The racket is not parallel to the ground, which will affect the action when hitting the ball.

3. The racket is gripped too far inward, with the handle exposed. This grip is not only uncomfortable, but also affects the movement of the wrist.

4. When holding the racket, place your thumb on the upper part of the racket handle. This way of holding the racket is very unstable and it is easy to slip out of your hand when you swing the racket hard.

5. When holding the racket, keep your index finger straight on the top of the racket. This will cause wrist tension, affect the accuracy of the shot, and easily cause hand injury.

The above is a detailed introduction to the correct and incorrect ways to hold the racket for playing badminton. I believe that beginners will have a deeper understanding of the common sense of badminton grip techniques. In addition, it should be noted that beginners should not use too much force or play badminton for too long when they first start playing badminton. This can effectively avoid soreness in the arms or body the next day.