Badminton - Grip and Footwork

This section will help to improve your grip and give you advice on better footwork. We cover handshake grip, thumb grip, lunge, when they are used and much more.

	Handshake Grip The most basic and versatile grip used by badminton players.
	Thumb Grip A grip generally used to play backhand strokes, when the shuttle is played in front of your body.
	Ready 'Base' Postion This is the ideal position you should aim to return to between shots.
	Crossover Step A footwork pattern used for moving quickly across the court.

	Chasse Step Another footwork pattern for quick, effective movement across the court.
	3 Step Return to Mid Court 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.
	Lunge An action used frequently in badminton for effective movement and injury prevention.
	Scissor Kick This type of step formation can be used to deliver a powerful shot from the back of the court.