How to Hit a Block Shot in Badminton

When your offense suddenly turns to defense, use the block to defend your court, without giving up your offensive position.

Things You'll Need

• Badminton Set

Instructions

1. Use the block shot when you are in the forward half of your court.

2. 

   Hold your racquet up in your ready position, about head high.

3. 

   Keep the racquet face open and square to the net.

4. Watch the shuttle carefully, as your opponent returns a shot.

5. 

   Move your racquet head quickly into the path of the shuttle.

6. 

   Block the shuttle without swinging the racquet at all. If you are very close to the net, or your opponent's return is high enough, block the shuttle with a closed racquet face to drive it down into your opponent's court.

7. Recover quickly to your ready position.

Tips & Warnings

• The block shot is a situational shot - use it while you are in the front court to keep the shuttle on your opponent's side of the net, instead of working towards it.

• The block is a good defense against the smash, as long as your hands are fast enough.