In a badminton doubles rally you will either be attacking or defending, and it’s important to understand which tactical situation you’re in, where you and your partner should be standing, and the effect your shot will have on the situation. In other words, it is important to understand basic badminton tactics! So if you are uncertain about these tactical aspects, read on.
Note that, although tactics are different in mixed doubles, the basic principles are the same – I will discuss the differences in another article.