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    What if one person is strong and the other person is weak? What must be the formation then?
    Community Answer
    The one who is weak should stand in front, because he will not be able to hit, toss, or smash strongly.
  • Question
    What do I do if my partner is tall and I'm short?
    Community Answer
    Have the taller player stand near the back of the court, while you stand near the front of the court in the attack formation.
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    Sometimes, my partner and I end up hitting the shuttle together, which ends in confusion plus loss of point. How do I prevent this?
    Community Answer
    Before you hit it, say "Mine", and then whoever said it would hit the shuttle.
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    What if I am small and my partner is bit taller than me, but I can play the better defense?
    Community Answer
    If you are small, then you should be in front and handle all drop shots; your partner is taller, so he or she will be able to take all the toss shots.
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    If both doubles players for a team are weak, how can they win?
    Community Answer
    By practicing hard and knowing the techniques of badminton before the match. Practice makes perfect.
  • Question
    Is arm power essential for a smash?
    Lydia Lyndenmyer
    Community Answer
    Partially, but you need a balance between speed and arm strength to smash, as well as a clear sense of aim/direction and momentum.
  • Question
    How do you know who serves?
    Community Answer
    The person on the left always serves and you switch sides every time you get a point.
  • Question
    If I only know how to play offense, should I try defense?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Always try new things. Ask somebody to help you if you need it.
  • Question
    Why does my badminton partner catch the shuttle at the beginning of the rally?
    Community Answer
    Probably because they want to throw the bird into the air and see who serves first based on where it lands.
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    How do I know when to switch sides?
    Community Answer
    If you are in the front and your partner is in the back, if they hit across to the front you will switch sides so that you're in the back.
  • Question
    I can't really do a smash because I'm too short. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Try to make the net shorter, and, if your opponent is fine with that, you can start to practice it. When you grow taller, raise the height of the net.
  • Question
    Does this apply to tennis as well?
    Community Answer
    No, because tennis is different from shuttle, because you need to use footwork for badminton and for tennis your wrist must be strong to hit the ball. We also cannot play doubles in tennis several times.
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    How can I switch positions and who will serve the shuttle?
    Community Answer
    It depends on who can play which part. If you are good at the back of the court, then play at the back, if you are good in the front, then play in the front. As to who will serve, that depends on who either missed the shuttle or who feels comfortable serving. One may be better than the other.
  • Question
    How can I become a good badminton player?
    Community Answer
    You can become a good badminton player with practice. Badminton takes patience and time to learn. Get coaching if you can. You can also check out one of the many articles on Wikihow on badminton, to help you improve.
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