Training and Drills of Badminton

Training and
drills of
Badminton
three possible service flights
As the service marks the start of every rally and subsequently dictates its
flow, it is a crucial aspect of the game to get right in badminton.
These are the four main types of services in badminton and most can be
executed with either your forehand or backhand.
1. Low serve
This low serve is almost a gentle tap over the net with the shuttle, with the
aim of flying just over the net, yet falling just over the front line of his service
court. It must not be too high or predictable, otherwise it would be easy for
your opponent to do an outright smash or net kill.
2. High serve
The high serve is a powerful strike upwards with the shuttle, that aims to travel
a great distance upwards and fall deep at the rear end of the court.
Although it is a strong serve and the popular choice of beginner players, its a
serve that isn't so easy to disguise especially since you're using a forehand grip.
Your opponent will already expect the shuttlecock to land at the back of the
court.
Do remember that shuttlecocks have to fall within the corresponding service

areas and this is different in singles and doubles.
3. Flick serve
This flick serve is also played upwards but at a much lesser altitude. It is most
common for players to use their backhand to execute the flick serve and the
trajectory is lower as this grip has less power.
The whole point of the backhand flick serve is deception, by mixing your serves
up and making it look like you're doing a low serve. For this reason, serving with
your backhand is thus very popular with competitive players.
It becomes hard for your opponent to predict if you are going to do a flick or a
low serve as your stroke will look exactly the same until the point of contact.
4. Drive Serve
This is an attacking serve that is used by top badminton players like Lin Dan. The
idea is to hit the shuttle directly at your opponent, limiting their return options and
catching them off guard, winning you easy points. It's a good change of pace but it
is also risky as if your opponent is prepared, he could just smash the shuttlecock
back at you.
This serve is executed with your forehand through underarm action and following
through. The shuttle should be dropped a bit sideways rather than in front of your
body and hit flatter.
Now that you've determined the type of serve you want to make, here are a four tips
on how to execute these serves well.
1. Keep your feet still

2. Disguise your shots
3. Observe your opponents position
4. Mix up your serves
shot according
to bird flight
fastest sport
Shuttlecock/birdie Speed = 206 MPH
Badminton in 19th century
Evolution of birdie in 19th century
birdie
Shots According to
Bird Flight
1. Clear Shot
2. Drive Shot
3. LiftShot
4. Smash Shot
FOOTWORK
What is footwork in
badminton?
The badminton footwork is a method of moving on the court. It
consists of stepping, crossover, stride, dogtrot, and jumping.
Each set of footwork is generally started from the center of the
court.
Why is Footwork Important in Playing Badminton?

Footwork is the basis for badminton attacks and defense, and it
is also the key for a player to win in a match. Those who have
played badminton should have heard such a word that
“badminton is about 30% on playing a stroke and 70% on
footwork”. This shows how important the role of footwork play on
the court.
Types of footwork
Ready position
Side Step (Chasse)
Lunge
scissor kick
crossover kick
SKILL DRILLS
Badminton Serves and Return of Serve
Serving is arguably the most important aspect of the game, as it is the

one-shot that has to be in every single rally. Here we demonstrate and
explain three basic types of serve – high server, low serve, and flick serve.
The Smash Shot
The smash is probably the most attacking shot in badminton and if

executed well it is probably the most difficult shot to return, just because
of the pace and direction put on the shuttle. Here we demonstrate and
explain the backhand smash and forehand smash shots.
The Lob
The lob shot in Badminton would normally be played from the forecourt
in an underarm action. The aim is to lift or ‘lob’ the shuttle over your
opponent and aim to make the shuttle land as near to the baseline as
possible without hitting it out.
The Drop Shot
Disguising this shot is the key to its success. To disguise it use a big
upper body turn to make the opponent think a clear or smash is going to
be hit. The purpose of this shot is to catch your opponent out and make
them stretch when playing their reply, hoping to force an unbalanced
weak reply.
Double Strategy
A teams positioning in doubles is determined by both teams shots,

however, there are certain times in a match when both teams should be
in specific positions. Here we explain doubles positioning as well as some
top tips to give you and your partner an advantage.
Singles Tactics
The new scoring system has led to some players re-thinking their singles
strategies. This may be because at the end of each rally a point is now
scored, so having the serve is less important.
Badminton Rules & Equipment
This section offers an explanation to the rules of the game along with a
description of all equipment you will need.
Rules and Scoring
As with any sport, it is important to know the rules of badminton. After all,
you wouldn’t want your opponent gaining an unfair advantage over you
just because you aren’t sure about them! It is also worth noting that the
rules have been changed in recent years in an attempt to make the game
more exciting and entertaining to watch.
Court Dimensions
The length of an entire badminton court is 44 ft. Luckily you only have to
cover your side of the net, so 22 ft! The width of the court you must cover is
17 ft in singles and 20 ft per pair in doubles. The net which equally divides
the length of the court should be 5 ft 1in high.
Types of shuttlecocks
One of the most common questions is ‘what
sort of shuttlecock should I use?’.
Broadly speaking there are two main types of
shuttlecock – feathered and plastic. Here we explain the
difference, advantages, and disadvantages.
Fun fact
PLASTIC
FEATHERED

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Do remember that shuttlecocks have to fall within the corresponding service

1. Keep your feet still

Why is Footwork Important in Playing Badminton?

Serving is arguably the most important aspect of the game, as it is the

The Smash Shot

The smash is probably the most attacking shot in badminton and if

A teams positioning in doubles is determined by both teams shots,

Rules and Scoring

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