How to Hit an Overhead Forehand in Badminton
Use the overhead forehand swing when the shuttle is coming from a high trajectory, such a deep serve or a clear shot.
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Instructions
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Position yourself behind and beneath the shuttle as it falls toward you from a high trajectory.
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Step back with your racquet foot and point your non-racquet shoulder at your target.
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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.
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Shift most of your weight onto your back foot.
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Swing through the shuttle with a straight arm, keeping your wrist cocked back.
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Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.
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Snap your wrist to strike the shuttle.
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Hit the shuttle while it is still above and in front of you.
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Follow through, first with your wrist and then with your arm.
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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.
