The Badminton Handbook is a compact, groundbreaking training manual that gives the reader an overall insight into the world of badminton. It is divided into two parts. The first part deals with training theory while the second contains background information about the sport and its stars, thus giving the reader an overall insight into the world of badminton. The Badminton Handbook is groundbreaking in many ways. It combines training theory and information about badminton stars by reinforcing basic explanations on badminton technique with tips from the pros. It not only relates the excitement of this sport with Asian origins, but tells you all you need to know about badminton from A to Z. It is a reliable reference book that readers will want to turn to again and again.

Boxing is considered the oldest event which man used in his life. However, in the beginning it was used in a very rough manner. As the interest of people arouse towards this event, it was needed to make the game refined for which boxing federation was created, which has full control over the game. Boxing is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves, throw punches at each other for a predetermined set of time in a boxing ring. Boxing is an indoor sport which gained so much momentum these days that it is popular in almost all over the world. There are some categories in Boxing bouts for e.g., light heavy, heavy weight etc. Boxing needs stamina, strength and fitness and a Boxer should work out regularly so as to fulfil his goal. This book features an enormous amount of information about boxing thought the world. This book also includes biographies and starts with the most basics of basics and explains the hows and whys of boxing at a pace where even the most ignorant can soon know as much about the sport as any professional.

The world's fastest racquet sport, badminton is an exciting and very demanding game. Full-color photography and engaging text help show kids how to serve, perform forehands and backhands, and keep score. They'll also learn the differences between singles and doubles play.

Crowood Sports Guide are superbly designed full colour paperbacks providing sound practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques and tactics or reviewing the fundaments of your game. Badminton - Crowood Sports Guide features kit checks; laws checks; key points and coaching points and includes introduction to laws and club play. Skills and techniques at every level are discussed along with advice on correct equipment. Issued by the Badminton Association of England as part of the resource pack for their Teacher's Award.

Coaching Badminton 101 is a book for everyone who wants to learn how to play, coach, or teach badminton and experience the fun of badminton games and tournaments. The book systematically presents all the fundamental and advanced skills while utilizing photographs, illustrations, and diagrams to provide readers with clear visual representations of critical skills and strategies. The session plan in the book provides teachers and coaches with suggestions of how to successfully conduct each lesson in order to ensure quality teaching and learning. The book demonstrates that with proper and systematic training, badminton can be a fun and exciting game for anyone.

‘. . . being a player from India defines who I am. When I play, it’s for my parents, my coach, and my country.’ Meet Saina Nehwal—India’s star badminton player and World Number 4, Padma Shri and Khel Ratna awardee, the girl who brought laurels to India by winning an Olympic medal at the age of twenty-two. In this fascinating memoir, she talks about her childhood and growing–up years; her relationship with the most important people in her life; the ups and downs of her celebrated career, from district level wins to the Olympics; and the sacrifices needed to succeed in any sport. She also reveals little-known facts and offers a peek into her many avatars—daughter, sister, student, and the regular girl behind the badminton prodigy. Find out what a typical day in Saina’s life is like—rigorous training, a strict diet, and no parties or sleepovers. But it’s not all work and no play; Saina loves to shop, eat ice cream (post wins only), and play games on her iPad! With candid photographs and badminton tips from the pro herself, this book showcases the making of a badminton champ—in her own words.