Badminton - Side Step (Chasse)

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Explanation: This type of step formation can be used to move to any corner of the court, and does allow players to move further and faster, especially towards the net.

Moving forward: When moving towards the net from the ready position the first step is from the non dominant leg to go back to push off much like in a sprint start. The next stage is for the dominant leg to move forwards. For example if a player wants to reach a shuttle at the net on the forehand side the dominant leg would move forward towards the forehand side with the body pointing at that corner.

The next phase is to move the non-dominant foot up behind and slightly closer to the corner, so the back leg is slightly crossed behind the front leg. Then once again move the racket leg forward in the direction of the shuttle, and extend the racket arm out in front of the body.

Moving back: If a player wants to move back towards the backhand side then the first stage is to take the dominant foot back towards the corner they want to move to. The next stage is to bring the non-dominant foot back and behind the dominant, so that the non-dominant foot is closest to the net and the side that they are traveling.

The dominant foot should then take another step back towards the corner and because players can travel further with each step this should take them into the corner, so no extra steps have to be made.

Racket arm and non-playing arm should get higher with each step taken preparing to aim and return the shuttle.

Remember to keep both eyes on the shuttle at all times.

Other Related Areas:

Handshake Grip - Forehand Thumb Grip - Backhand Ready Position Cross over step

Chasse Step 3 Step Return to Mid court Lunge Scissor Kick