Yes, some good advice Scotty.
You cannot be a one shot player in badminton and expect to win against good players.
In singles you need to mix your clears, drops and smashes in such a way that you keep your opponent guessing where the shuttle is going next. For this you need excellent technqiue and superb movement.
First of all, get fit. If you are playing singles you really need to be extremely fit. Once you have a good fitness routine in place then you need a good training routine. Try moving around the court to music. make the music high intensity rather than slow. You then have to keep in time with the music as you move around the court. Take a break every 30 seconds and then push on again. If you can develop your speed through music, and you have improved fitness then you are certainly better prepared to have a go at the more experienced players.
There’s one other thing. You do need to find a coach to assess and help you develop your technique. You need that someone to give you instant feedback about your style and technique and propose the correct changes you need to make.
Le t us know how you get on with the music training.
Paul