How to Hit an Overhead Drop Shot in Badminton

Primarily utilized after a high serve or a clear shot, the drop shot should just barely clear the net. It is most effective when disguised as an overhead clear.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Badminton Set

1. Set up and back-swing as you would for an overhead clear (see related eHow "Hit an Overhead Clear Shot in Badminton"), turning your non-racquet shoulder to face your target. Hold your racquet arm high with the racquet's head behind you, at about shoulder height. Position yourself behind and beneath the shuttle.

2. Transfer your weight back to your racquet foot (your back foot).

3. Swing as you would for an overhead clear, opening your body and swinging from the shoulder.

4. Transfer your weight onto your front foot.

5. Snap your wrist, but only halfway. Aim to strike the shuttle slightly more forward than you would on a clear shot.

6. Strike the shuttle softly with a closed racquet face, causing a level or downward trajectory on the shuttle.

7. Aim for the sidelines.

8. Limit your follow-through, using almost no wrist action and a slight push motion, so that the shuttle barely crosses the net.

9. Return quickly to your ready position.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to make the beginning of your shot look as much like a clear as possible, so your opponent begins to move to the back court and will be too late when the shuttle land in the front of her court. Deception is crucial to this shot.
• Try not to hit upward or with an open racquet face, as this will make the shuttle lob upward and set you up for an easy kill shot.

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[DavePrior]

on 9/2/2007 Drop shot relies on deception, particularly in doubles. Action for Drop Shot, Clear and Smash should be identical.
2 types of drop - Fast and Slow.
Slow drop should be played in singles, rarely in doubles. Can be the push-shot, or the slice shot.
Fast drop is akin to a smash, but lacks the power, and should hit the floor before the service-line.

[nickel730]

on 1/2/2007 If your opponent returns your overhead drop shot, be ready to attack a short shot back from him.

on 3/16/2006 When the cock is about a foot from your head, lift your racket up and extend backward. Your opponent should think that you are attempting a smash shot and should be ready for the defensive. Instead of smashing as hard as you can, slice the cock at an angle. This will make the cock spin downward at quite a fast speed. If you hit the cock softer, this can act as a drop shot.