Like all sports, badminton requires players to stay quick and agile, but is it all about physical prowess? The answer is no. Mental focus and resilience are just as important in this game as strength and stamina. In a world dominated by distractions, it is essential that aspiring youngsters cultivate certain habits that can help them develop focus and succeed in their matches.
Without further ado, let’s dive into certain ways that are sure to help. Are you ready to know?
- meditate, meditate, meditate
For most people, meditation is a boring practice. The very idea makes people sleepy, but this is a particularly useful tool for those who want to excel at badminton. It not only helps to develop concentration, but also reduces stress: it is beneficial for everyone, we say. Although there is no rule book, it is a good idea to meditate every day for 10 to 15 minutes. Over time, you will notice a difference in the way you regulate your emotions.
The breathing exercises that are part of meditation also help calm the mind, leading to restful sleep.
- Try visualization techniques.
Aspiring youngsters (or rather players of all levels) can experiment with visualization techniques to focus on a particular goal, be it short-term or long-term. To start, consider a particular goal you want to achieve: Incorporate exercises that can help you control your emotions during a game. Then, associate certain images with that particular goal. It can be anything from a dream image to a beach or a house. Finally, mentally reproduce this image and create links with your target. This can be your go-to tool for developing focus and concentration, especially before a game.
- Participate in activities that strengthen the mind-body connection
Your body and mind have an intrinsic connection, and if the two are not in sync, it is sure to cause a big problem. By engaging in exercises like juggling, you can activate both sides of your brain in just a few minutes, combined with other exercises to build physical endurance. In fact, even stretching certain parts of your body can actually give your mind-body connection a head start.
While breathwork is also an integral part of meditation, try taking time to do it separately as well. It could be practicing a few rounds of inhalation and exhalation, and just letting go. You can also increase the duration of these exercises, if you feel comfortable.
The last word
While it is important for aspiring young badminton players to focus, there are also certain initiatives that help them prepare for their next move. The PNB MetLife Junior Badminton Championship (JBC) takes the lead in nurturing the right talent at the grassroots level and works to make dreams come true for young children from humble backgrounds, ages 5-17.
As part of this championship, children hone their badminton skills and receive training from top professional coaches and nutritional advice, so they can become the champions of tomorrow.
It’s time to meet and Kare Bade Sapno Ki Tayyari!
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