Sometimes we’re disillusioned by our own skill level in badminton. Sometimes it takes a reality check to show us maybe we’re not as good as we thought we were. I had my own experience of this, coming out of university, thinking I was pretty good, thinking about going pro… then BAM got battered by players who were good club players. Not county or anything. Then I realised – I sucked.
Usually, players who think they’re a good standard just haven’t stepped out of their comfort zone. If you’ve only ever played recreationally, or even at a non-competitive club, you might not see beyond that standard. If you’re one of the better players, it’s easy to think you might be a more advanced player. Badminton clubs often get people claiming to be of a certain standard. But when they turn up, their gameplay is something quite different…
This is not to…
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