The block shot is generally used in defense against an opponents smash, but if a player is up at the net it may also be used against a drive shot and can become an attacking shot. If a player plays a block shot at the net with the racket face closed (pointing at the ground) then […]
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The drive shot is hit hard on a horizontal or slightly downward path, usually played down the sidelines of the court. This is a safe shot in badminton and if played correctly it will force an opponent to hit an upward return, giving the other player a chance to attack. Forehand drive If the shuttle
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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
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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. Forehand lob As you approach the shuttle move your racket forward with the wrist cocked so
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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. Backhand smash The smash is used when an opponent
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The purpose of the forehand clear is used to force your opponent to the rear court. It can be played as an attacking shot or as a defensive shot. The attacking clear is hit faster and flatter into the rear corners. The defensive clear is hit much higher and despite giving your opponent time to
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Serving is arguably the most important aspect of the game, as it is the one-shot that has to be in every single rally. You have as much time as you need to get ready for it, so there is no excuse for not getting it right. Here we demonstrate and explain three basic types of
The long jump can be broken down into three (or four) phases; the approach, take off, (flight) and landing. International Long Jumper and Sky TV’s Gladiator Jenny Pacey explains the Long Jump. The Approach: Good technique on the approach and takeoff can increase the length of a jump immensely. A 12-19 stride approach is optimal.
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The High Jump comprises three main elements: the approach; the takeoff and the bar rotation. A good approach to high jump coaching is to look at and work on these three elements individually. Here we explain in more detail the technical aspects of a Fosbury flop high jump technique. Beneath this are drill progressions for
Triple jump or ‘hop, step and jump’ can be broken down into three phases; the approach, take off, and landing. Here we explain the main points to work on for each stage of the jump. The Approach: 12-18 step run-ups are most common, with more experienced athletes using the longest. The approach should provide velocity,
