Badminton Techniques Overview

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the backhand short serve?

To make the opponent use a defensive stroke.

What is the optimal body position for a clear shot?

Feet approximately shoulder-width apart, standing sideways to the net with the non-racket shoulder facing the net.

Which of the following are mistakes made during a backhand short serve? (Select all that apply)

Contacting the shuttle above the waist (correct)

Making contact after dropping the shuttle

Serving with feet parallel and facing the net (correct)

Shuttle goes too high (correct)

The smash shot is a strong attack used to win points.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should the angle of the racket face determine during a drop shot?

The direction of the shot. Signup and view all the answers

To achieve a clear shot, players should snap their ______ as they hit the shuttle.

wrist Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the lob serve in badminton?

To return a drop shot or smash Signup and view all the answers

Which grip forms a 'V' when holding the racket?

Universal grip Signup and view all the answers

Match the purpose with the shot:

Clear = To hit the shuttle to the opponent's backcourt. Drop = To make the shuttle drop close to the net. Smash = To attack the opponent with speed. Net Drop = To hit the shuttle close to the net when the opponent is back. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Badminton Techniques: Grip and Body Position

Select shots based on opponent's court position; reach the shuttle early for more options.
Effective wrist movement is essential for successful shots.
Use a universal grip: thumb on one side, index finger on the opposite side forming a "V"; other fingers curl around the handle.

Serves

Backhand Short Serve: Aims to force a defensive stroke from the opponent.
- Stand 2-3 feet behind the short service line; racket foot forward.
- Hold the shuttle at waist height in front of the body, contact after dropping the shuttle.
- Small wrist flick to ensure the shuttle clears the net.
Forehand Long Serve: Generally used in singles; can also be applicable in doubles.
- Stand 2-3 feet behind the short service line; shoulders apart.
- Hold racket at hip level, shuttle at chest height; contact near racket foot.
- Powerful wrist movement required for sending shuttle deep into opponent's court.

Body Position for Clear, Drop, and Smash

Feet shoulder-width apart, body turned sideways with non-racket shoulder facing the net.
Weight shifts to back foot; raise non-racket hand for balance.
Contact the shuttle high and in front of the body for effective shot execution.

Clear Shot

Purpose: To drive the shuttle from the backcourt to the opponent’s backcourt.
- Use either forehand or backhand stroke; wrist movement is swift and forceful.
- Ensure shuttle travels high and deep into opponent's backcourt.

Drop Shot

From the same body position as the clear shot, it aims to drop the shuttle close to the net.
- Slight racket movement towards the shuttle with a gentle wrist flick.
- The angle of the racket face determines shot direction.

Smash Shot

Designed to overpower the opponent by sending the shuttle downwards at high speed.
- Maintain similar positioning as for clear and drop shots, snapping the wrist at impact.
- A jump-smash is an effective variation for added force.

Drive Shot

Effective when the shuttle is too low for a smash; contact occurs between shoulder and hip height.

Net Drop

Aimed at dropping the shuttle close to the net when the opponent is in the backcourt.
- Gently hit the shuttle from below, ensuring racket is parallel to the floor.

Lob Shot

Used to counter drop shots or smashes, sending the shuttle high into the opponent's backcourt.
- Execution similar to forehand long serve with wrist snap for elevation and distance.

Description

Explore essential badminton techniques including grip, body position, and shot selection. This quiz will help you understand the importance of timing and wrist movement to enhance your gameplay. Test your knowledge on the fundamentals that every good player must know.