Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Motogp Ahead Of UK


London - two ducati rider, andrea dovizioso and nicky hayden, confirmed will still make every effort at silverstone although realistically realized there would not be a drastic increase in performance from the previous races. 

dovizioso had actually recorded some good results in the motogp united kingdom. he won in 2009 and after it was runner-up two times in a row, although last season finishing in the top 19 due to crash. 

however, riders are preparing to launch the 100th gp at the weekend at silverstone realized was that this time it may be difficult to compete with six leading rider, reflect on the results he achieved with ducati this season. 

once again we do not expect a lot of updates, but we will still try our best, said dovizioso in crash. 

silverstone is a track which is very strange and unique, but the place is quite nice. aerial we know england can be a bit difficult for anyone, and when it rained it would not be the best conditions for riding a motorcycle. 

but i was glad we were going straight to silverstone, just one week after brno, he said. 

in line with dovizioso, hayden voiced similar assessment for the race at the weekend. especially since the last italian motogp best achievement just to finish in the top eight. 

i like trajectory. was very long and very fast. silverstone although generally a fun race, we know will not be easy for us because we can not expect a lot of changes since we came straight after brno, said the 2006 motogp world champion. 

we certainly hope to compete more closely with the leading rider in comparison to what we have done in the last few races, hope hayden. 

dovizioso to temporarily occupy the seventh position standings while hayden is ranked ninth.

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

What Is Badminton ?

High speed action and power. badminton is an indoor sports played by 2 to 4 opposing players ( singles/doubles ). like tennis, it is a racquet/racket sports, played in a rectangular court divided by a net, where opposing players position themselves on either half of the court using long-handled rackets to hit the shuttlecock, outsmarting and outpacing each other, but the difference is that players should strike the shuttlecock ( badminton ball ) before it hits the ground. a point is only counted if the opponent was unable to return the shuttlecock or it went out the ruled line. 

Badminton History 
in india during the18th century, the games name was called poona and it was played outdoor, it was introduced in england by the british army officers in the 1860s. the game was launched at a party by the duke of beaufort and was referred as the game of badminton, and later officially named badminton. 

since then, badmintons growth both as an a outdoor recreation and as a competitive indoor sports has been great. there are millions of people around the world that are fascinated, addicted and loves to play badminton. agility, precision, alertness, reaction, speed and yes its badminton. 

Facts about badminton
badminton is the fastest racket/racquet sports in the world 
16 feathers from a goose are needed to make a shuttlecock 
1. 1 billion people watched the 1992 olympic badminton competition 
china and indonesia are the leading countries in badminton 
international badminton federation ( ibf ) is the governing body of badminton 


badminton health facts 
increases the level of hdl good cholesterol, reduction of bad cholesterol 
it may help ward of hypertension, decreases blood pressure 
reduces weight, reduces the tendency of diabetes 
burns 3000 calories 

How To Play Badminton

1. Learn the basics 

basic gripping techniques 
- the proper gripping of the badminton racquet will help you execute the proper hitting or stroke, from service to reception. if youre aiming for a good clear or smash, a good grip will help you execute a strong return. 

basic footwork 
- badminton is not just a game where you just stand in one place and walk, it is a strenuous sport, it requires agility and reaction, learning the basic footwork will help you keep up and allow you to have good movement around the court. basic footwork is not only good for attack or offense, it also use for good defense when your opponent tries to outmaneuver you. it also helps you to avoid having injuries or sprain or strain. 

badminton service 
-good service defines the start of your game, proper execution and focus is the key to deliver the shuttlecock to your opponents court. a weak serve can cause unforced errors and your opponent can take advantage of your service and turn it to a point. badminton service is very important it could give you a service point if well executed. 
basic stance 
- the purpose for you to learn the basic stance is for good offense and defense. learning the basic stance can give you the right rhythm to attack and defend properly. the first movement always starts with a good stance it is a preparation for a good execution of attack or reception. 

basic strokes 
- if you want to make a good lob, smash, drop shot or drive shots you must learn the basic techniques of strokes. it is impossible for someone to return a shot if your strokes are improperly executed. if you want to be a professional badminton player practice the strokes. good strokes results to a powerful shot. 

2. Learn the badminton skills and techniques 

smash 
- the most powerful badminton shot. it could be an overhead forehand or overhead backhand stroke 
drop shots 
- a follow-through shot that is often thought as a smash when executed with quick a stroke. overhead forehand or overhead backhand stroke is used. 
netting 
- one of the hardest technique to do for it requires great control and right force to deliver it properly 
lob/clear 
- one of the most effective technique to use as an offense or defense. overhead forehand or overhead backhand stroke to execute this shot.