Research states that sports have a significant positive impact on the health and fitness on an individual. Exercise leads to release of Endorphins. The release of this hormones leads to specific interaction of receptors in the brain thereby reducing the perception of pain, thus triggering a positive feeling in our body.

One of the finest choices for a fit mind and body is the sport of Badminton. Badminton, an extremely popular sport is played around the world by a major population, has gained major traction in the past decade thereby pushing a lot of young athletes to pursue the sport on a professional level. Although many people aspire to build their career in the sport, the lack of proper knowledge acts a barrier in their pathway.

In this article, we shall discuss the building blocks to essential for your career in Badminton.

Badminton is a highly competitive sport. While many people play Badminton in their leisure times, there are some people who aspire to make it their profession. If you are among those who aim to be a professional badminton player, then there are many things you should do to ensure your chances of success in the badminton court.

You Should Get in shape

Most people think strength and stamina are not necessary to play badminton, which is absolutely not true. To build your career in Badminton, being in proper shape is the first thing you should be focusing on. This is achievable by participating and rigorously following a professional training schedule suitable and guided by experts in the field of badminton.

An Example of a workout program

• Cardio Training: You should run at least 3 times a week.
• Do some light weight training: This training is not for becoming muscular, but to get fit and be prepared for the grueling time you will be going to experience in the court.
• Consult a personal badminton trainer who will help you put together an exercise routine that fits your schedule and goals.

Remember that leg strength is a must for badminton players as it helps to move faster and more explosively. Hence you will see professional badminton players will have bulk legs when compared to their upper body.

Learn Basics of Badminton

Before going to start professional training, you should understand the basics of Badminton. In order to become a pro-badminton player, learn the rules and regulations of the badminton sport as basics are the building blocks of the game.

Some key elements you should learn

• Learn how to hold a racket
• Understand different types of shots
• Get a clear idea on the footwork
• Know different tactics
• Train your mentality

Practice, Practice, Practice!!!

There is no shortcut for becoming a professional badminton  player. In order to go pro in Badminton, dedicated and rigorous practice is the key. For this, you should put in countless hours playing badminton so that you can get an edge on future opponents. Also ensure that you are using your leisure time to supplement your scheduled practice time. Research by professional badminton players have a common belief that it would take about 10,000 hours of practice to become good at the sport.

Start playing tournament

The journey to become a professional international badminton player, starts from the grassroots. In order to reach the international arena, a player must excel at the district, state and national level tournaments to start with. Thus, it goes without saying that experience gained by playing more competitive matches adds an edge to your game by teaching you major skills like pressure handling and sportsman spirit.

Always Practice with Strong Opponents

It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an expert, always play against people who challenge you. Playing badminton with the challenging opponents is the best way to enhance your skills and get prepared to face high-level opponents you may have to challenge as a professional badminton player.

Even though it might seem fun to play with the players who you always beat, it is not very beneficial for your game. Try to talk and play with those players who have been playing the sport for many years and learn from their experience and past mistakes.