Independent coverage of world badminton: tour news and results, gear guides and technique.https://badmintonatlas.eu/en-gbhttps://badmintonatlas.eu/news/korea-open-2026-live/https://badmintonatlas.eu/news/korea-open-2026-live/Korea Open 2026 results day by day from the Super 500 in Yeosu: two men's doubles seeds out on day one, every score, and what is next for An Se-young.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTResultshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/news/hylo-open-2026-champions/https://badmintonatlas.eu/news/hylo-open-2026-champions/Every final from the Hylo Open Super 500 in Saarbrücken, 27 October to 1 November 2026, with scores, and what each result means for the Race to Hangzhou.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTResultshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/news/korea-open-2026-preview/https://badmintonatlas.eu/news/korea-open-2026-preview/Korea Open 2026 preview: seeds, entries and withdrawals for the Super 500 in Yeosu, 3–8 November, plus what the week means in the race for Hangzhou.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTPreviewhttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/greatest-badminton-players/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/greatest-badminton-players/The greatest badminton players of all time in singles and doubles: Hartono, Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei, Gao Ling, Marín, Axelsen and more, with the titles behind them.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlayershttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/health-benefits-of-badminton/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/health-benefits-of-badminton/The health benefits of badminton, checked against the research: heart health, calories and METs, bones, reaction speed, thinking skills, mood and a game for life.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTHealthhttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/history-of-badminton/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/history-of-badminton/The history of badminton from ancient shuttlecock games to Poona, the All England, the Olympics and 3x15 scoring, and how rackets and the leading nations changed.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTHistoryhttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/3x15-scoring-system-explained/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/3x15-scoring-system-explained/The 3x15 badminton scoring system starts on 4 January 2027: games to 15, two clear at 14-all, capped at 21, interval at 8. Every rule, plus what it means for clubs.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRuleshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-rules-explained/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-rules-explained/The badminton rules that come up in real matches, from the BWF Laws: 21-point scoring, the 1.15 m serve, singles and doubles lines, faults, lets and intervals.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRuleshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-shoes-buying-guide/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-shoes-buying-guide/A badminton shoes buying guide for players who want to stop rolling ankles: why running shoes fail on court, which features matter, how to size, and when to replace.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTShoeshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-string-tension-guide/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-string-tension-guide/A badminton string tension guide with realistic ranges by level, what tension actually changes, the max-tension warranty rule and which strings to pair with it.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStringshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/best-badminton-rackets-for-beginners/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/best-badminton-rackets-for-beginners/The best badminton rackets for beginners share three specs: a flexible or medium shaft, 4U weight and a modest price. Here are the models that fit, and why.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRacketshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-smash-in-badminton/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-smash-in-badminton/How to smash in badminton with real power: grip, side-on preparation, contact point, forearm pronation and follow-through, plus a jump smash progression and drills.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechniquehttps://badmintonatlas.eu/news/hylo-open-2026-preview/https://badmintonatlas.eu/news/hylo-open-2026-preview/What to watch at the Hylo Open in Saarbrücken, 27 October to 1 November 2026: the World Tour Finals race, tired legs after four European weeks, where to follow it.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPreviewhttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-serve-in-badminton/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-serve-in-badminton/How to serve in badminton legally and well: the low backhand serve, the high singles serve, the flick, the 1.15 m rule, service faults, targets and a practice plan.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechniquehttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/doubles-rotation-explained/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/doubles-rotation-explained/Doubles rotation explained in plain terms: front-and-back attack, side-by-side defence, when to switch, where to go after a lift, and one annotated rally.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTacticshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/head-heavy-vs-head-light/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/head-heavy-vs-head-light/Balance point decides more about how a badminton racket plays than price, brand or paint. Here's how to pick between head-heavy, even and head-light.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRacketshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/feather-vs-nylon-shuttlecocks/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/feather-vs-nylon-shuttlecocks/Feather vs nylon shuttlecocks compared on flight, durability, cost and speed numbers, plus the standard Yonex, Li-Ning and Victor grades for training and matches.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTShuttleshttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-footwork-basics/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/badminton-footwork-basics/Badminton footwork basics for beginners: ready position, split step, chassé versus running steps, reaching all six corners, lunge mechanics and three shadow drills.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechniquehttps://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-grip-a-badminton-racket/https://badmintonatlas.eu/guides/how-to-grip-a-badminton-racket/Learn how to grip a badminton racket properly: the forehand handshake, the thumb backhand, bevel and panhandle grips, when to switch, grip size, and drills.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechniquehttps://badmintonatlas.eu/news/china-masters-2026-champions/https://badmintonatlas.eu/news/china-masters-2026-champions/Every final from the China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen, 1–6 September 2026, with scores, and what each result means for the World Tour Finals race.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTResults