Basic skills and techniques of badminton game


In week 4, i start to learn about the basic skills and techniques of badminton.Below are the common types of shots used in a badminton game.

Short serve
· Used mostly in doubles games.
· The shuttle just barely clears the net and lands fairly close to the serve line on the other side of the net.
· The head of the racquet must stay below the waist and below the wrist.
· Do not “snap” or break your wrist on this type of serve.


Long serve
· Used mostly by singles players
· The shuttle is served deep into the court.
· The technique is similar to the short serve, but at the end snap the wrist and send the shuttle high and deep.
· Used to fool the opponent who is close to the net. Often used with the short serve to mix up your opponent.

Drop shot
· The shuttle just barely drops over the net.
· Contact point is high and there is no follow through.
· This shot is used when your opponent is deep in the court and you want to end the rally.
· The shuttle should land in front of the service line to be considered a good drop shot.


Smash
· Similar to the spike in volleyball in that the shuttle should go down on an angle to the ground.
· The shuttle is contacted high in the air over the hitting shoulder, follow through is also high and in a downward motion.
· The shuttle goes down quickly, usually ending the rally.
· You should try not to set up your opponent so that she can smash at you
· Considered and offensive shot as it is very difficult to return this type of shot.
· Aim for your opponents armpits or the centre of her body when hitting this type of shot.


Overhead Clear
· The shuttle is contacted high above the hitting shoulder and there is a high follow through
· The shuttle should be sent to the back of the court.
· This type of shot allows the defensive person time to get back into position and is a good shot to use if your opponent is close to the net.


Underhand Clear
· Shuttle is contacted out in front of your racquet side leg.
· Snap of the wrist sends the bird high and deep.
· Transfer your weight from back foot to your front foot to get maximum power.
· A good shot to send the bird high and deep and give you time to get back into position on the court.
· You can use your forehand or backhand on this type of shot.