Badminton Cues in Different Shots

Grips:

Forehand grip

·       Shake hands with racquet

·       Thumb on ten o’clock

·       All four fingers wrapped around the grip

Backhand grip:

·       Thumb on nine o’clock

·       All four fingers wrapped around the grip

 

High serve:

·       Server stands near short serve line close toward mid line

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Opposite shoulder points to target

·       Hold shuttle on hitting side

·       Use a long underhand swing to strike shuttle

·       Turn chest to target on follow-through

·       Shuttle travels high to back opponent’s  court

 

Low Serve:

·       Server stands near front corner next to midline

·       Opposite foot points to target 

·       Backhand grip

·       Racquet head at waist

·       Shuttle held in front of racquet head

·       Push racquet  forward with thumb

·       Shuttle travels low and lands just over short serve line

 

Underhand clear:`

·       Step forward with opposite foot

·       Pull racquet back and high

·       Strong swing forward

·       Follow through to target

·       Shuttle travels high toward back of opponent’s court

 

Overhead clear:

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high (long lever)

·       Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

·       Shuttle travels high to back of opponent’s court

 

Drop shot :

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high .Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

Shuttle drops just over the net

 

Overhead smash

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high (long lever)

·       Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

·       Shuttle travels fast on a downward angle

 

Backhand shots:

·       Backhand grip

·       Hitting side foot steps to shuttle

·       Back almost faces net as racquet is pulled backwards

·       Strike strongly through shuttle pushing with thumb

 

Positioning:

·       Singles-after hitting, player returns to middle of court

·       Doubles-players move to appropriate positions

·       Defense positions are side by side in middle of each court

·       Attack positions are front and back