Touch-hit

Aim: To improve footwork and movement

How: 2 players are needed for this drill. Player 1 starts as the feeder in the service position on one side of the court. Player 2 starts as the receiver near the baseline on the opposite side of the net, and in the service box diagonally opposite player 1.

Place an object, maybe a cone or racket cover in the middle of the court on player 2's side. Player 1 then hits a high serve to player 2's forehand. Player 2 must return the shuttle with a clear down the line, then move to the object and back to the corner.

Player 1 then hits another high serve and the action is repeated. Do this 10 times then swap to the backhand.

Swap roles and repeat the drill.

Progressions:

Make it into a rally. Start in the same way, but after player 2 has returned the shuttle player 1 moves across and plays a clear back in the direction of player 2. Player 2 must still move and touch the object.

Coaching Points:

Hit the returns high and deep
Make sure the receiver is using the correct footwork. Step-close step, shuffle step, chasse step, and 3-step recovery sequence. Repeat the drill using these different steps.
Arm fully extended, taking the shuttle at the highest possible point.

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