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Better Badminton

Better Badminton

by Carl H. Jackson, Lester A. Swan

About this book

Evolve your badminton game with this comprehensive instructional guide, co-authored by American sports instructors Carl H. Jackson and Lester A. Swan, and beautifully brought to life with detailed illustrations by Evelyn Hawkins, that are indispensable for understanding the various racket strokes, footwork patterns and shuttlecock (bird!) flights. If you get a chance while listening, check them out in the online text linked on the catalogue page.
– Summary by Rapunzelina.

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  1. 1Introduction10:51 · read by Rapunzelina
  2. 2I. The grip and flexible Wrist9:17 · read by Rapunzelina
  3. 3II. The Service made easy10:06 · read by Rapunzelina
  4. 4III. Rules and scoring simplified - Singles16:14 · read by Rapunzelina
  5. 5IV. Rules and scoring simplified - Doubles10:32 · read by Rapunzelina
  6. 6V. Bird flight18:03 · read by Rapunzelina
  7. 7VI. The four fundamental strokes26:14 · read by Rapunzelina
  8. 8VII. Footwork18:23 · read by Rapunzelina
  9. 9VIII. The service in singles and doubles25:53 · read by Rapunzelina
  10. 10IX. Doubles teamwork9:06 · read by Rapunzelina
  11. 11X. Bird flight and the return5:08 · read by Rapunzelina
  12. 12XI. Pointers on general strategy6:42 · read by Rapunzelina
  13. 13XII. The fundamental strokes analyzed8:32 · read by Rapunzelina
  14. 14XIII. Filling in the stroking gaps8:03 · read by Rapunzelina
  15. 15XIV. Selection and care of equipment12:22 · read by Rapunzelina
  16. 16Appendix. Glossary of terms19:08 · read by Rapunzelina

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