Badminton is a sport that requires a lot of flexibility and reaction speed, and correct footwork is one of the keys to playing badminton well. Here are the eight basic footwork styles of badminton and their characteristics:
1.Cross step.
Features: Large opening amplitude, can quickly reach the designated position, strong aggressiveness.
Action essentials: Move with a double fork, the forefoot touches the ground, and the back heel is slightly raised.
2.And step. Features: Light movement, strong flexibility, can quickly adjust the body position.
Essentials: Keep your feet together and move forward or backward at the same time, with the forefoot on the ground and the back heel slightly raised.
3.Stride. Features: The opening amplitude is large, and it can quickly reach the designated position, but the stability is poor.
Essentials: Take a step forward or backward with one foot, move the other heel, land on the ball of the front foot, and lift the back heel slightly.
4.Turn the step.
Features: Can quickly turn around to attack or defend.
Essentials: Rotate your body forward or backward with your waist as the center, while moving your feet.
5.Jump back and forth.
Features: Can quickly adjust the body position, increase the flexibility of defense or attack.
Essentials: Jump forward or backward with both feet at the same time, landing on the forefoot and slightly raising the back heel.
6.Side-move step.
Features: You can quickly move your body sideways, dodge your opponent's attacks or change the direction of your attack.
Movement Essentials: Move your feet parallel to the left or right with the forefoot on the ground and the back heel slightly raised.
7.Small broken steps.
Features: Can quickly adjust body position, increase the flexibility of attack and defense.
Essentials: Move your feet forward or backward in small steps, with the forefoot on the ground and the back heel slightly raised.
8.Step by step. Features: Can quickly adjust body position, increase the flexibility of attack and defense.
Action Essentials: Add small broken steps to your cross-step, parallel step, and other footwork to increase the amplitude and speed of your movement.
The above are the eight basic footwork of badminton and their characteristics, and mastering these footwork can help players better grasp the initiative on the court.