How to Hit an Overhead Forehand in Badminton

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Use the overhead forehand swing when the shuttle is coming from a high trajectory, such a deep serve or a clear shot.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Position yourself behind and beneath the shuttle as it falls toward you from a high trajectory.
Step 2

Step back with your racquet foot and point your non-racquet shoulder at your target.
Step 3

Raise both your arms up just above shoulder height. Your non-racquet arm should be out in front of your for balance, with your racquet arm behind you and holding the racquet with a cocked wrist.
Step 4

Shift most of your weight onto your back foot.
Step 5

Swing through the shuttle with a straight arm, keeping your wrist cocked back.
Step 6

Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.
Step 7

Snap your wrist to strike the shuttle.
Step 8

Hit the shuttle while it is still above and in front of you.
Step 9

Follow through, first with your wrist and then with your arm.

Tips & Warnings

The angle of your racquet face will depend on the type of shot you wish to hit - open face for a clear shot or drop shot, and closed face for a smash shot.
The amount of wrist snap you use will depend on the overhead shot you are hitting - more wrist snap on a clear shot or smash shot, and less on a drive shot or drop shot.

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