Old Badminton Books

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I have lost a well thumbed book, probably lent it out and it was never returned. It was written by Judy Hashman called ‘Winning Badminton’, or something like that.
It was all about mind games with opponents. One part covers deliberately fluffing some of her best shots knowing that the person she would meet in the final and her trainer were watching.
If anyone has an unwanted copy I would willingly spare a few coppers to purchase it.

[rachyuk]

not..."STARTING BADMINTON" by Judy Hashman and C.M.Jones.

A fully illustrated, step-by-step guide, the book provides a comprehensive course of instruction for beginners in badminton, written from the combined experience of the most outstanding badminton player of the 50's and 60's, and the leading writer and expert on depth analysis of performance and technique in sport.

Is that the one Steve?

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No Rachel, she wrote at least two books, one for beginners (The one you have mentioned) and one for the typical tournament player looking to improve their all round performance. Judy and Dick very kindly put me up one night after a tournament and I asked her if she still had a copy but alas no. This book, and as I recall many diagram’s were serialised in the Sunday Times just before it was released. It’s out of print now of course.

[Luncheon]

Hi Steve just a thought to get some of the info, could you not contact the sunday times to see if they have any copies or e-mailable material from the serialisation of the book in their paper. Just a thought, although its not like having a copy of the book.

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Thanks for that Chris, tried the Sunday Times archives search but no joy. Will e-mail them.

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Spoke to John Havers at the Nationals. He played a few tournaments with Judy and has a signed copy. No chance of getting that one!

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Err, I now think it's called 'Badminton A Champion's Way'

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Success!!!!
This is from Graham Dixon, vets player.
I do have a copy of the book "Badminton a champion's way" by Judy Devlin. 1969 1st. Ed. but without a dust jacket. make me an offer and let me know how I can best get it to you if you are interested.
Perhaps an item on the web site re Badminton Books might be of
interest. Let me know.

Steve,
I will not be at All England so will put the book in an envelop
to-morrow. Thanks for the offer. With no dust wrapper lets call it
Yes, would be happy to have my name and e-mail address on your site
with reference to badminton books. I am still looking to complete the
difinitive listing of all badminton books in the English language and to
add to my own collection. So anyone with knowledge of or access to
"older" books I would be happy to hear from. I also have several duplictes
for sale or exchange.
Site looks good, will be even better when vets section is up and
running.
Graham

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Graham Dixon is on 01768 866898
If anyone is interested in Old Badminton Books give him a ring. Just say you got his number from Badders.com