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Preface/Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction to Badminton | |
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Benefits of Playing Badminton | |
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History of Badminton | |
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Where to Play Badminton | |
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Checklist on the Basics of the Game | |
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Summary | |
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Equipment and Facilities | |
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The Racket | |
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The Shuttlecock | |
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Clothing | |
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The Court | |
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Checklist for Game or Practice Equipment | |
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Summary | |
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Getting Started | |
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Good Sportsmanship | |
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Simplified Laws (Rules) of Badminton | |
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Warming up | |
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Checklist for Serving Faults | |
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Summary | |
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Grips, the Ready Position, and Footwork | |
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Grips | |
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Forehand Grip | |
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Checklist for the Forehand Grip | |
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Backhand Grip | |
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Checklist for the Backhand Grip | |
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Frying-Pan Grip | |
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The Ready Position | |
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Rally Ready | |
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Ready Position for Return of Service | |
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Checklist for the Ready Position | |
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Home Base for Singles Games | |
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Footwork | |
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Summary | |
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Service and Service Return | |
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The Serve | |
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High, Deep Serve | |
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Checklist for High, Deep Serve | |
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Low, Short Serve | |
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Checklist for the Low, Short Serve | |
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Flick Serve | |
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Drive Serve | |
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Backhand Serve | |
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Checklist for Low, Backhand Serve | |
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Service Return | |
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Singles Returns | |
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Doubles Returns | |
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Serving and Scoring | |
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Summary | |
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Overhead Strokes | |
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Forehand Overhead Clear | |
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Checklist for the High Clear Shot | |
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Forearm Rotation | |
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Backhand Overhead Clear | |
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Attacking Clear | |
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Smash | |
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Checklist for the Smash | |
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Half-Smash | |
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Drop Shot | |
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Checklist for the Drop Shot | |
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Push or Dab Shot | |
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Drive Shot | |
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Round-the-Head Shot | |
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Summary | |
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Underhand Strokes and Smash Returns | |
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Forehand Underhand Clear | |
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Checklist for the Underhand Clear | |
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Backhand Underhand Clear | |
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Underhand Drop | |
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Defending the Smash | |
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Hairpin Drop or Dribble | |
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Checklist for the Hairpin Drop | |
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Summary | |
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Strategy | |
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Basic Strategy | |
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Your Fundamental Shots | |
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Developing Game Strategy during Warm-Up | |
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Singles Strategy | |
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Singles Serving | |
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Return of Service for Singles | |
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Singles Rally Strategy | |
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Checklist for Singles Strategy | |
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Doubles Strategy | |
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Doubles Serving | |
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Return of Service for Doubles | |
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Defensive Strategy for Doubles | |
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Offensive Strategy for Doubles | |
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Combination Strategy | |
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Checklist for Doubles Strategy | |
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Mixed Doubles Strategy | |
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Mixed Doubles Serving | |
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Return of Service for Mixed Doubles | |
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Mixed Doubles Play | |
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Checklist for Mixed Doubles Strategy | |
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Summary | |
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Increasing Your Physical and Mental Potentials | |
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Nutrition | |
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Protein | |
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Fat | |
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Carbohydrates | |
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Fiber | |
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Vitamins | |
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Minerals | |
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Phytochemicals | |
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Endurance and Strength Training | |
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Overload Principle | |
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Aerobic Training | |
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Target Pulse Rate | |
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Strength Training | |
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A Specific Strength Program for Badminton | |
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The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player | |
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Checklist for Mental Imagery | |
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Summary | |
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Nutrition | |
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Endurance and Strength Training | |
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The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player | |
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Laws of Badminton | |
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Glossary of Badminton Terms | |
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Index | |