Badminton Session 2

Review

1. Singles and Doubles Courts

2. Overhead Drop and Clear

Warm Up : King Of the Mountain Badminton

1. Start with groups of 4

2. Two players start a rally, 2 players are off
3. Who ever wins, they stay on and are “The King of The Mountain”
4. Duration of 5-10 mins for the activity
5. Determine which players have the most points
6. Modification : Can play doubles

Activity 1: Backhand and Forehand strokes (cross court)

Activity 2 : Backhand and Forehand Serve

http://www.badminton-information.com/badminton_grip.html

Forehand Grip
- This grip is used to hit shots that are on the forehand side of your body and around the head shots.

- Hold the racket head with your non-playing hand so that the handle points towards you.

- Your racket face shall be perpendicular to the floor.

- Place your playing hand on the handle as if you are shaking hands with it.

- There shall be a V shape in between your thumb and your index finger.

- The racket handle shall rest loosely in your fingers for greater flexibility.

- Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control and accuracy when
serving and hitting from the forecourt and midcourt.
Backhand Grip
- This grip is used to hit shots that are on the backhand side of your body.

- Hold the racket as you would on a forehand grip.

- Turn the racket anti-clockwise so that the V shape moves leftwards.

- Place your thumb against the back bevel of the handle for greater leverage and power.

- The racket handle shall also rest loosely in your fingers.

- Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control and accuracy when
serving and hitting from the forecourt and midcourt.

1. Go through grip for each

2. Positioning of the serve; 4 points ; Box between front service line and first line of the
tram tracks )
3. Go through 10 serves (5 Back and 5 forehand)
4. Start a rally
5. Introduce “Clear game” from Badminton 1. Students can call “Clear if they believe their
shot will land on the tram tracks

Activity 3

http://www.badminton-information.com/badminton_serve.html

High Serve
Use this badminton serve during singles play to move your opponent as far back in court as possible, thus
opening up his court. Be more cautious if you use this serve during doubles. Opponents with strong attacking
abilities will work this serve to your disadvantage.

- Played with a forehand underarm action.

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to almost your shoulder level then swing it forward following the rhythm of the stroke.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly in front of you.
- Hit it with the flat face of your racket and follow through until your racket reaches the non-racket side of your
head.

Low Serve

Use this badminton serve when you want your opponent to lift the shuttle. It is commonly used during doubles,
but you can use it during singles too if your opponent's attack is too strong. You can use either forehand or
backhand to play this serve.

Forehand

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to your waist level then start your forward swing.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and bring it closer to meet the racket instead of dropping it in front.

- Contact the shuttle at a higher point but still below your waist line.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the net.

If you normally use high serve during singles, mix the low serve in occasionally. You might be able to catch your
opponent off-guard if you can execute it well.

Backhand

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position with your racket hand in front.

- Lead with your racket leg and place your non-racket leg behind with your feet pointing towards your opponent.

- Carry out a short back swing then bring the racket forward.

- Hold the shuttle on the tip of the feathers in front of your waist level.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the net.
- You can try to shorten the grip for a better control of the racket.

- Beware of breaking the Service Rules.

Flick Serve

Use this badminton serve when you are under pressure from a rushing opponent. It is a rather useful tool
during doubles. However, you might be left exposed if your opponent anticipated it. So, use it sparingly and keep
your opponent guessing.

You can use either your forehand or backhand to perform this serve. Give the impression that you are going to
push the shuttle as in the low serve, but instead use your wrist to flick the shuttle over. Wrist action is the key to
executing this serve well.
Drive Serve

Use this badminton serve to add some variation to your serving game. This is considered an attacking
serve and can be used in singles and doubles. The shuttle will travel at a flatter angle pass the net with pace.

It may win you points outright or force a poor service return if your opponent is unprepared. However, make sure
you contact the shuttle below your waist and not make a service fault.

- Played with forehand underarm action.

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position, a bit further from the service line.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Place your racket a bit below the waist level and bring it back parallel to it.

- Swing the racket forward following through.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly sideways to your body.

- Hit the shuttle and let it pass the net at a flatter angle.

All these Badminton Serve have its own purpose in different situations against different type of opponents. Try to
master it and use it accordingly. Remember that Practice Makes Perfect...

1. Stance when returning serve

a. Stand side on
b. Racquet held up (YMCA with a bent arm)
2. Where to stand when returning a serve (singles)
3. Introduction to positioning in Doubles

Activity 4: Doubles Badminton

1. Serves : Evens (right hand side), Odds (left hand Side)

2. Serves are determined by the score 1-1, 3-1. Whatever score you are will determine which
person is serving
3. If a point is won then that winning team will swap positions (eg : Left to right)
4. Singles lines (Long), Doubles (wide, then after serve the whole court is in play)
5. Serves must go over service line to be determined legal