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Badminton is an exciting, indoor or outdoor, racquet sport you can play with some friends or play competitively through a club. Check out the basics right here, then read further to improve your...
The smash is the most powerful offensive shot in badminton. Fire the shuttlecock with all the force you can muster, so that it hits the floor before your opponent can reach it.
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The overhead clear shot is the primary return for a deep serve or deep clear from your opponent. Return the shuttlecock high and deep, which will allow you time to set up for your next shot.
The backhand overhead clear is one of the most difficult shots in badminton. However, if used properly it can be an extremely effective weapon against deep shots to your weak side.
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.
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Catch the shuttle late and low, barely hitting it so that it just clears the net - it should land too short for your opponent to get to. This is particularly useful when your opponent is expecting...
One of the most common hits in badminton is the drive shot, which drives the shuttle parallel to the ground and close to the net.
A difficult but deadly doubles serve, the flick serve is most effective when disguised as a simple backhand serve.
When making a chain, you first make a ring and then a chain, another ring, then another chain, alternating until you have your desired length. Use both the ball thread and the shuttle to make a...
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For the most part, the rules of badminton have stayed the same through the years, with most of the recent changes involving the scoring system and length of games.
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When your offense suddenly turns to defense, use the block to defend your court, without giving up your offensive position.
Use the overhead forehand swing when the shuttle is coming from a high trajectory, such a deep serve or a clear shot.
Use the underhand forehand for shots that are low and in front of you.
The clear shot is similar to the lob shot in other racket sports. The shuttle flies high and deep into your opponent's court, giving you time to get back into your ready position. It's especially...
The most common serve in singles badminton is the high, deep serve. The higher and deeper you can serve the shuttle, the more difficult it is to return.
The low, short serve is the most commonly used serve in doubles. It can also be used in singles, when your opponent is not expecting it.
The drive serve is a hard, flat serve. It should be used only occasionally, to capitalize on the element of surprise.
The backhand serve is good, safe serve, and is used most often in doubles.
As with most sports, in badminton there is an unwritten etiquette that should always be observed on the court.
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