Important Things to Consider While Playing Badminton

Often badminton is looked like a sport that needs only speed and power. While it can be misleading, an unsung aspect of the game is the aspect of psychology; the way the game is played like a high-pace chess match. It's true that speed, agility, strength, flexibility and all that can take you far in this sport since it deals mostly with shifting bodies and whacking shuttlecocks.

However, to really go the distance and finally get that extra mile, you have to take the mind games into consideration. The first thing to remember is the shuttle speed. There are a lot of things to mentally prepare yourself with when it comes to the shuttlecock alone. It's affected by things like climate, weather, moisture in the ar, and a lot of other things that can really throw even professional athletes off.

Shuttlecocks should always be used with a great deal of caution. Players have to use ones with adequate speed for areas to suit international standards. Generally speaking, even if you prepare and use the shuttlecock appropriate for the region, it can still fly at varying speeds because of other factors like air density. To at least lessen your errors, you have to mentally prepare for the power you'll be using in bigger halls or even in smaller badminton halls.

The next thing to consider is lighting. As athletes get the feel on different courts and different places, they may notice that there are types of lighting that they're more comfortable in. In some badminton courts, lights are just plain horrible. So if you're playing in a badly lit area, you may want to prepare your mind for short rallies.

Some courts have uneven lighting. Like there's more light to the left, more light on the right. But of course, some courts still get it right. The more problematic ones are when the light is directly on top of the court; on the ceiling. It can create blind spots for athletes and can really mess up strokes. When in a court with bad lighting, it is advisable to use a clear or drop shots instead of going for the usual smash. The lighting can get athlete's timing off and can just create error instead of getting points.

The last thing to mentally prepare for is the floor. Some floors can be slippery so you should always make the time to check the floor before you play. This way you can adjust your footing. It's very important that you avoid injury at all cost so it's wise to check your footing on the court. One thing players can do is to moisten the spikes of their shoes so they can really get good traction.