BWF World Tour · 2026 season
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Everything we've learned about the gear and the game, written to be used, not skimmed.

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A player in ready position on a red badminton court with white lines
rules

The 3x15 badminton scoring system explained: every rule from 2027
A player in ready position on a red badminton court with white lines
rules

Badminton rules explained: scoring, serving, faults and the court
A player's indoor court shoes in a deep lunge on a green badminton court, the gum rubber sole of the trailing shoe visible
shoes

Badminton shoes buying guide: what matters and what doesn't
Close-up of a strung badminton racket held in a player's hand
strings

Badminton string tension guide: the right lbs for your level
Several badminton rackets and shuttles laid out on a green court
rackets

Best badminton rackets for beginners: what to buy and what to skip
A player prepares an overhead shot in an indoor badminton hall
technique

How to smash in badminton: grip, timing, pronation, jump smash
A player sets up a forehand serve in an indoor hall, feather shuttle held cork-down in front and the racket low behind it
technique

How to serve in badminton: low, high and flick serves that hold up
Overhead view of two players on a blue badminton court
tactics

Doubles rotation explained: attack, defence and who goes where
Two graphite badminton rackets lying head to head on a green court with two feather shuttlecocks
rackets

Head-heavy vs head-light: the only racket question that matters
A row of feather shuttlecocks standing on a badminton racket
shuttles

Feather vs nylon shuttlecocks: which to buy and when
A player in a deep forehand lunge to the net on a red indoor court
technique

Badminton footwork basics: split step, chassé, lunge and recovery
Close-up of a wrist and hand gripping a badminton racket handle
technique

How to grip a badminton racket: forehand, backhand, bevel