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Malaysian Badminton Network (MBN), now one of the biggest badminton communities in Malaysia with approximately 1200 members marked a tremendous breakthrough for many us, the Facebook users. On August 22^nd and 23^rd, an event called the Social Badminton Tournament was organized using solely Facebook as the main communication and engagement tool to reach out to our fellow members. Through the well established and user friendly network we were able to gather many badminton players around Malaysia with some coming all the way from Johor Bahru, some even from the Philippines. News and latest updates were fed to all MBN members on the event using the network too.

Our founder, Dylan Lee, put a lot effort in this tournament which led in many big sponsors to further excite our members to compete for the prizes. Malaysian Today, our advertisement sponsor put up the event on “Check it out” added confidence to our members to participate in this event, together with this post-event coverage write-up to report the success on that day itself. Fantastic prizes with the total of RMXXX worth including badminton rackets, shoes and cool bags were sponsored by KX badminton. Energy drinks were sponsored by Nestle Milo and Red Bull to keep everybody concentrating over their games while cool t-shirts were given out to all participants sponsored by F-Supreme with a total of 100 pieces to further enhance the event.

This event was participated by almost 80 over badminton lovers where most of them are our fellow MBN members. A total of 32 men single players while there were 32 pairs of men doubles were present on that day which became a prefect challenge in handling matches and umpiring games to the organizing team as this is the biggest event organized so far. Tough competition can be seen as many district players, even some representing the states were the competitors found in the tournament. Difficult and skillful techniques were seen throughout the matches especially during the semi-final and final matches where audience grasped and paused sometimes waiting for the players to score. Tension within and around the crowd itself made a good atmosphere that day.

As conclusion, this event was a great success and marked a great achievement for our organization. We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank every sponsor, every supporting personal in the organizing team, and every participant who played to their best throughout the whole event. “Success is not marked by how far we go, but it is marked by how much we gained along the way”. Thanks and hope to see you soon.

Author:

Koh Soon Kim

Member of the organizing team

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Hi all,

It has been a busy month for me because really have to work hard to look for sponsor for the coming event- which is our Social Badminton Tournament. For more details: Please click here
It has been a really cool badminton session for us. Our regular members increase to 15-20 people.  All with the aim of improving together and social and make friends.

We are only competing when we are in tournament. But when session, we really relax and have funs… HAVE FUN…

Thanks for those who always there to support us. Especially Ricky, Man Lee, Diana, Jason, Billy etc. Can’t remember all their names..

Haha… Lousy committee.
Anyway, Happy Badminton to all members…

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You are here to read the Tips. Aren’t you?

Badminton Drop Shots are delicate badminton shots that can win you points outright if executed well with deception. These shots can be played both on the forehand and backhand sides.

Use the badminton drop shot to move your opponent to the frontcourt. It will create space in the midcourt and backcourt for you to exploit.

Wrist action is essential in providing the disguise and element of surprise. The optimum hitting zone is located somewhere above the central area of your racket.

You can play two types of Badminton Drop Shots, Slow Drop Shot and Fast Drop Shot.

A slow drop shot shall land in your opponent’s frontcourt area, as close to the net as possible. The point of impact is above the racket shoulder. It is intended to move your opponent to the frontcourt, hopefully forcing a weak return to your midcourt for you to kill.

A fast drop shot shall land in the front of your opponent’s mid court area, preferably to the sides. Hit the shuttle slightly further in front of the body to produce a shallower trajectory at a faster speed. It is intended to catch your opponent off balance and have less time to respond.

Forehand Drop Shot

The forehand overhead drop shot is similar to the action of throwing a ball. If you can throw a ball well, you shouldn’t have problem playing it. You can always practice throwing with a shuttle first before stepping on to the court.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand overhead drop shot.

- Adopt the forehand grip.

- Turn your body and stand sideways to the net with your non-racket shoulder facing the net.

- Shift your weight on to your rear foot.

- Bend your elbow and lock your wrist preparing to swing forward.

- Raise your non-racket hand and point at the shuttle to improve timing and balance.

- Contact the shuttle as high as possible and out in front of your body.

- Straighten your elbow as you hit the shuttle.

- Slice or tap the shuttle as you hit it, reducing the speed of the racket head.

- The angle of the racket face will determine the direction of your shot.

- Follow through with your racket and shift your weight from your rear foot to your front foot.

- Move back to your base position.

Backhand Drop Shot

It is not easy to play a backhand overhead drop shot. Even experienced players have problem with this badminton stroke. You shall always try to play an ‘around the head’ forehand drop shot whenever possible.

However, it is important that you know how to play the backhand overhead drop shot. There are times when you just can’t play the shuttle with your forehand.

Here are some pointers for playing a backhand overhead drop shot.

- Adopt the backhand grip.

- Turn your body so that your back is facing the net.

- Lead and shift your weight to your racket foot.

- Lift your arm from the shoulder with the forearm parallel to the floor.

- Hold the racket across your body with the racket head pointing down.

- Keep the racket arm and elbow close into your body.

- Contact the shuttle in front of your body and as high as possible.

- Slice or tap the shuttle as you hit it, reducing the speed of the racket head.

- The angle of the racket face will determine the direction of your shot.

- Push your body back to your base position.

Around the Head Drop Shot

This is actually a forehand overhead badminton drop shot played at the non-racket side of your body. Try to use it whenever play permits as a forehand stroke is always better and more accurate than a backhand.

The techniques for hitting this shot are about the same as the forehand overhead stroke with only some minor adjustments.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand around the head drop shot.

- Stand squarely to the net.

- Bend your upper body sideways to your non-racket side as your arms come through.

- Shift your weight to your non-racket leg.

- Bend your elbow and bring the racket behind your head.

- As you swing forward, your forearm will brush the top of your head before straightening.

- Transfer your body weight rapidly as your non-racket leg pushes your body back to your base position.

An important thing to note here is that whether you are playing a badminton drop shot, a clear or a smash, your wrist plays a key part in creating deception.

The basic preparations for these badminton shots are the same, only the angle of the racket face, the speed of the racket head and the point of impact is different. Keep your opponent guessing.

Source: badminton-information.com

Happy learning and improving… Have FUN with Badminton… Yeah… ^^

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Badminton Clears are the most common and important of all badminton strokes that can be played overhead or underarm. These shots can be played both on the forehand and backhand sides.

Overhead Clear

Use the clear to move your opponent to the backcourt. It will create space in the frontcourt for you to exploit.

It will also give you more time to go back to your base. The optimum hitting zone is located somewhere above the central area of your racket.

You can play two types of Badminton Clears, Attacking Clear and Defensive Clear.

Attacking clear has a trajectory that runs almost parallel to the ground. The shuttle travels flat and fast towards your opponents back court. These badminton shots allow less time to your opponent to get behind the shuttle, potentially causing weak returns. The shuttle is hit square with your racket face.

Defensive Clear has a high and deep trajectory. These badminton shots give you more time to return to your base and prepare for the next shot. The shuttle is hit with your racket face leaning slightly backwards.

Forehand Overhead Clear

The forehand overhead badminton clear is similar to the action of throwing a ball. If you can throw a ball well, you shouldn’t have problem playing this stroke. You can always practice throwing with a shuttle first before stepping on to the court.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand overhead clear.

- Adopt the forehand grip.
- Turn your body and stand sideways to the net with your non-racket shoulder facing the net.
- Shift your weight on to your rear foot.
- Bend your elbow and lock your wrist preparing to swing forward.
- Raise your non-racket hand and point at the shuttle to improve timing and balance.
- Contact the shuttle as high as possible and in front of your body using a strong throwing action as if you are going to throw your racket high and forward through the air.
- Straighten your elbow as you hit the shuttle.
- Let your wrist unlock with a whip action as you hit the shuttle.
- Follow through with your racket and shift your weight from your rear foot to your front foot.
- Move back to your base position.

Backhand Overhead Clear

It is not easy to play a backhand overhead clear. Even experienced players have problem with this badminton stroke. You shall always try to play an ‘around the head’ forehand clear whenever possible.

However, it is important that you know how to play the backhand overhead clear. There are times when you just can’t play the shuttle with your forehand.

Here are some pointers for playing a backhand overhead clear.

- Adopt the backhand grip.
- Turn your body so that your back is facing the net.
- Lead and shift your weight to your racket foot.
- Lift your arm from the shoulder with the forearm parallel to the floor.
- Hold the racket across your body with the racket head pointing down.
- Keep the racket arm and elbow close into your body.
- Hit the shuttle at a high point of contact.
- Flick your wrist powerfully towards the shuttle.
- A follow through is not needed.
- Push your body back to your base position.

Around the Head Clear

This is actually a forehand overhead badminton clear played at the non-racket side of your body. Try to use it whenever play permits as a forehand stroke is always better and more accurate than a backhand.

The techniques for hitting these badminton clears are about the same as the forehand overhead clears with only some minor adjustments.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand around the head clear.

- Stand squarely to the net.
- Bend your upper body sideways to your non-racket side as your arms come through.
- Shift your weight to your non-racket leg.
- Bend your elbow and bring the racket behind your head.
- As you swing forward, your forearm will brush the top of your head before straightening.
- Transfer your body weight rapidly as your non-racket leg pushes your body back to your base position.

An important thing to note here is that whether you are playing a badminton clear, a drop shot or a smash, your wrist plays a key part in creating deception.

The basic preparations for these badminton shots are the same, only the angle of the racket face, the speed of the racket head and the point of impact is different. Keep your opponent guessing.

Underarm Clear

The underarm clear is usually played from the front court area to your opponent’s back court. Whether to play it high and deep or a flatter, cross court clear will depend on the situation at that time and your opponent’s positioning on court.

In any case, try to reach the shuttle as early as possible so that you can have various shot options. Your wrist action is the crucial element in creating a deception for your shots.

Here are some pointers for the underarm clear.

- Adopt the forehand grip for a forehand underarm clear or the backhand grip for a backhand underarm clear.
- Extend and put your racket up when you go for the shot.
- The point of impact shall be well out in front of you and as high as possible with your racket leg leading in a lunge position.
- Swing your racket upwards as the shuttle drops in the hitting area.
- Unlock your wrist as you contact the shuttle, producing a whip action.
- Follow through with your racket in the direction of the shuttle’s trajectory.
- Push with both legs and move back to your base position.

Source: badmintoninformation.com

Enjoy practice and have FUN playing badminton

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Hi all,

Again I am here to update you on our weekly badminton session.

Before I begin, DyLan (I) got to apologize here due to the low quality picture of the photos. (using my mobile phone to take picture, accidentally changed the photo quality to low).

I can’t upload the picture here as the photo size is too smal. To view the photo please click HERE. If you are not happy and want to have your photo in this blog, please join in the next session. I assure you, your photo will be up in our blog and facebook photos. Yeah…

Malaysian Badminton Network 2nd weekly badminton session is here…

This week we have 4 female players joined us in the session. They are Man Lee, Diana, Man Lee’s friends and a mysterious girl who does not want her name to be disclosed. Cool right? I believe that more will be coming in our next session as we are really growing… Huh…

Our members are improving in both badminton and SOCIALIZING skill. Unlike the previous session. This week we really have fun playing together as people starting to mix around and talk. ^_^

As more people coming this time, we use 3 courts instead of 2 courts comparing 1st badminton session (2 courts for 2 hours and 1 court for 1 hour). Haha. How I wish we could occupy the whole badminton hall with our MBN members playing around and having FUN together. Badminton players UNITE>>>

We even have a mamak session after the badminton session. Haha. Teh O ais after a tiring badminton session…

Meeting former national player…

Would you guys/girls like to meet with our Malaysia former national players? If you attend our badminton session, there is a chance where you could take photo with them. Haha. As I know, the badminton hall we are using for our weekly badminton session are runs by 2 former national players. Curious? Join us the next session!

If you wonder why are we so different from others, please visit HERE and you will get the answer.

Guys, MBN hope to see you and have fun with you in our next badminton session. See YA.

Girls, MBN didn’t forget you. We know you are SHY, but there is nothing to be shy in badminton! Just put your racket in the bag and start joining us. You will have FUN.                     Hope to @@ you in the next session

Have fun playing badminton^^

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Huh, I know you are excited because you are in the SPECIAL place where everyone is so FRIENDLY.

This is not MBN success, BUT your success. We couldn’t have make it without YOU

MBN have decide to organize a weekly badminton session in New Vision for its members to have FUN and socialize together! This is the 1st success move we have taken… ^^

Story…

The story started from 3.30pm on 5th September 2009.

A “stupid fellow” is the 1st guy to arrive at New Vision waiting for others confirmed guest attendance… It was 3.30pm then but the badminton session suppose to start at 4pm. That is the reason he is alone…

After 10 minutes of life long waiting, the stupid fellow finally got his partner… His name “Deva”…. So both fellows wait for others to come… YEah..

As time close to 4pm. More and more people coming to join us, MBN for badminton session… We have people of different races and different gender… Haha.. Your will see in the picture yourself.

There is a secret here. The GIRL damn “PRO”… She 3 years didn’t play badminton, and this is her 1st time after 3 years. And you guess what???

If she play with guys, she can beat them. So better train harder guys. Haha

This badminton session is a very successful event organized by facebook.. So now you know how powerful is facebook. So if you haven’t join us in facebook, please do so! Click here. We are very different one! Trust me… Try to figure it out yourself.

BUT….

One thing sad about the event! The players seem to be very focus and serious, trying to beat the opponents badly and forget to socialize…

It is no point to win a game but lose friends… Right?

It is not to said that no socializing around during the session but we can do better…

So please remember to connect with others during the next session~~~

To be honest, we have to tell the charge for this badminton session. As the response is good, we are actually saving our money… Each players only got charged RM 8. It was suppose to be RM 8.20. But to save logistic problem. We only take RM 8.

Fees details:

1. Courts RM 60
2. Shuttle RM 46

Devided by 13 players… These are the details. We are happy that members didn’t ask for details as we are putting trust on each other. Thanks..

Here is where got excited…

END of STORY…

MBN hope that our next weekly badminton session will be a more SUCCESSFUL one. We are GROWING…

Many thanks to you who always support MBN.. ^^

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Everyone in Badminton Market is concerning about the appearance of Li Ning… YONEX is the one worrying the most.

The issue get even hotter when Li Ning came in as China main sponsor get ridding Yonex…

Article

On the day after the England team withdrew from the World Badminton Championships in India citing terrorist threats, Chinese sportswear manufacturer Li Ning has upped its support of the sport.

In a new two-year sponsorship deal, Indian badminton’s power couple, husband and wife players Chetan Anand and Jwala Gutta will sport Li Ning clothing and equipment when not competing in team events.

The Indian badminton team is currently sponsored by Yonex but this latest move represents a significant challenge to the market leader. Yonex will be only too aware that Li Ning, renowned for its ambush marketing tactics, was able to secure its sponsorship deals with both the Chinese team abd the Singaporean team by first sponsoring individual players.

Vicky Lim, Li Ning marketing manager, was delighted that the company had got a valuable grip on the growing Indian market, saying badminton is becoming increasingly popular in India and that Indian players needed to be recognised for their achievements.

While figures for the latest deal were not disclosed, it is believed that Anand and Gutta could receive up to US$200,000 over the two year period.

Issued by sportspromedia.com

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High Serve

Use this badminton serve during singles play to move your opponent as far back in court as possible, thus opening up his court. Be more cautious if you use this serve during doubles. Opponents with strong attacking abilities will work this serve to your disadvantage.

- Played with a forehand underarm action.

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to almost your shoulder level then swing it forward following the rhythm of the stroke.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly in front of you.

- Hit it with the flat face of your racket and follow through until your racket reaches the non-racket side of your head.

Low Serve

Use this badminton serve when you want your opponent to lift the shuttle. It is commonly used during doubles, but you can use it during singles too if your opponent’s attack is too strong. You can use either forehand or backhand to play this serve.

Forehand

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to your waist level then start your forward swing.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and bring it closer to meet the racket instead of dropping it in front.

- Contact the shuttle at a higher point but still below your waist line.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the net.

If you normally use high serve during singles, mix the low serve in occasionally. You might be able to catch your opponent off-guard if you can execute it well.

Backhand

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position with your racket hand in front.

- Lead with your racket leg and place your non-racket leg behind with your feet pointing towards your opponent.

- Carry out a short back swing then bring the racket forward.

- Hold the shuttle on the tip of the feathers in front of your waist level.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the net.

- You can try to shorten the grip for a better control of the racket.

- Beware of breaking the Service Rules.

Flick Serve

Use this badminton serve when you are under pressure from a rushing opponent. It is a rather useful tool during doubles. However, you might be left exposed if your opponent anticipated it. So, use it sparingly and keep your opponent guessing.

You can use either your forehand or backhand to perform this serve. Give the impression that you are going to push the shuttle as in the low serve, but instead use your wrist to flick the shuttle over. Wrist action is the key to executing this serve well.

Drive Serve

Use this badminton serve to add some variation to your serving game. This is considered an attacking serve and can be used in singles and doubles. The shuttle will travel at a flatter angle pass the net with pace.
It may win you points outright or force a poor service return if your opponent is unprepared. However, make sure you contact the shuttle below your waist and not make a service fault.

- Played with forehand underarm action.

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position, a bit further from the service line.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Place your racket a bit below the waist level and bring it back parallel to it.

- Swing the racket forward following through.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly sideways to your body.

- Hit the shuttle and let it pass the net at a flatter angle.

Have fun and enjoy learning and improving… ^^

All these Badminton Serve have its own purpose in different situations against different type of opponents. Try to master it and use it accordingly. Remember that Practice Makes Perfect…

From: http://www.badminton-information.com/badminton_serve.html

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Here are the 2nd badminton tip for badminton footwork. Well, practice makes perfect. Hope that this tip can help in improving your skill.

TIP:

Badminton Footwork is the most fundamental skill that you need to possess in order to become a successful Badminton player.

Your opponent will try to play every shot away from you and the only way to reach the shuttle is to have a good footwork.

So how to define what good footwork is?

Good badminton footwork is simply having the ability to reach the shuttle early while on balance. You can skip, shuffle, bounce, glide, chasse step or lunge on court.

So long as you reach the shuttle fast, depriving your opponents of time, you can use all the above movement that suits best to you depending on the situation.

Although there are no fix movements on performing the badminton footwork, there are some basic things to remember.

Bent your knees slightly with your feet shoulder width apart. Stay on the balls of your feet and hold your racket up in front of your body. This is the ready position you shall assume in the centre of the mid-court area.

This centre area which can be referred as your base is not fixed. It is an area where you are in your ready position and can possibly reach all shots hit towards your court. Position your base accordingly after considering yours and your opponent’s strength and weaknesses.

Let say that you are strong and good at hitting shots from the back court. You may consider positioning your base slightly nearer to the service fault line to gain an advantage. If you are not certain where your strength lies yet, just make your base on the centre of the mid court area. You won’t go too wrong from there.

For all shots that are played in the frontcourt, take a small step first followed by a bigger step, extending your racket leg to reach the shuttle. The bigger step performed is known as a lunge. The timing of the shot will be improved if the landing of your racket leg is simultaneous with the shot.

For all shots that are played in the midcourt, extend your racket leg to reach shuttle that are hit towards your racket side of your body. Extend your racket leg or non-racket leg to reach shuttle that are hit towards your non-racket side of your body.

For all shots that are played in the backcourt, rotate your hips and shoulder and move back far enough so that your body is behind the falling shuttle. This will increase the power and variety of your stroke. If you can’t get back fast enough, you will most likely be forced to hit a weak clear.

Below is a diagram showing you the direction and area that you have to cover during play. (refer to the picture in website)

Unless you are confident where your opponent will play the next shot, try to return to your base every time after you make a shot. Always be ready to react quickly and be alert.

Remember…Badminton Footwork is the most fundamental skill in Badminton. You must master it to progress further…

FOR FOOTWORK VIDEO, Please CLICK HERE

Have FUN!!!

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There are some important basic tips that one should know before playing badminton. Since this group for all malaysian badminton lovers. I assume that there are some members who are new to badminton.

Therefore, I will be providing some basic Badminton TIPS start from today . Some professional/ social players might have already known this tips. Please bear with me for this known information to you.

TIP 1:

Starting wtih a correct Badminton Grip is the foundation of Playing Badminton.

Holding the racket wrongly will decrease your stroke’s power and accuracy.Your shots will be limited and therefore you will not enjoy the game as much let alone improve.

You will need to learn how to change grip quickly during games. Below are the two basic types of Badminton Grips.

Forehand Grip

- This grip is used to hit shots that are on the forehand side of your body and around the head shots.

- Hold the racket head with your non-playing hand so that the handle points towards you.

- Your racket face shall be perpendicular to the floor.

- Place your playing hand on the handle as if you are shaking hands with it.

- There shall be a V shape in between your thumb and your index finger.

- The racket handle shall rest loosely in your fingers for greater flexibility.

- Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control and accuracy when serving and hitting from the forecourt and midcourt.

Backhand Grip

- This grip is used to hit shots that are on the backhand side of your body.

- Hold the racket as you would on a forehand grip.

- Turn the racket anti-clockwise so that the V shape moves leftwards.

- Place your thumb against the back bevel of the handle for greater leverage and power.

- The racket handle shall also rest loosely in your fingers.

- Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control and accuracy when serving and hitting from the forecourt and midcourt.

Possessing a correct Badminton Grip is like having a good head start in a race. Don’t lose out and make every effort to improve your game.

End…

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