Four European champions. One podcast. And plenty to talk about!

Shuttle Squad is back with the full squad as Thommy Fox, Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov and Marvin Seidel catch up during the French Open week for episode 69 of the ShuttleSquad badminton podcast.

From on-court mind games to the future of badminton scoring, this episode goes beyond the results and gets into what it's really like to compete at the highest level.

In this episode:

The 25-second shot clock: Is it improving the game, putting unnecessary pressure on players, or even affecting the quality of rallies? The players share their experiences and debate a possible solution.

Christo Popov vs. Anders Antonsen: Christo looks back at their Denmark Open encounter, the infamous Apple Watch moment, and what really frustrated him during the match.

Life as a badminton dad: Marvin talks about becoming a father, finding perspective on court, and why a little extra confidence might be coming his way.

Coaching from a different perspective: Kirsty and Christo discuss what it's like to have different coaches in the chair, the value of fresh input, and why understanding a player's game matters.

Life on tour: Recent wins, tough losses, the return of confidence and the realities of competing week after week.

Join the discussion! Let us know in the comments what you think about this episode and the topics discussed!

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