Net play is often underappreciated in badminton. Unless other skills that only benefit singles or doubles players, net play is extremely valuable for both. In this post, we are going to clarify what we understand for net shot, and we will describe all the different types of net shots. After that, we go through a step-by-step process on how to …
If you are new to badminton, a forehand shot might sound like an alien word. If that is the case, I have created this post to explain what a forehand shot is. A forehand shot is any shot that is done on the racket side of the body or on top of head and it is performed with a forehand …
Having not found a good resource online that explains in detail everything related to the service judges in badminton, I have created this post where I have put together everything I have found about them. I will cover the following points: Role & responsibilities Hand signals Qualifications Equipment How to become a service judge Ready? Let’s get started! Do you …
I was trying to find online a good definition of what a backhand drop shot in badminton is. Since I couldn’t really find any, I have written this post to answer that question. So, what is a backhand drop shot in badminton? A backhand drop shot in badminton is a shot performed with your backhand and from the back part …
If you are starting with badminton, you might wonder what happens if the shuttle hits a player during a rally. If the shuttle hits a player during a rally, that is considered a fault committed by that player and the point goes to the opponent player or team. So, now that the short answer is out of the way, let’s …
Badminton nets are one of the most important parts of a game. Without a net, it is impossible to make the most out of badminton. But, what is a badminton net made of? In general, badminton nets are made of a nylon mesh that covers the majority of the net. The main difference in the nets is the material used …
In badminton, it is not uncommon for someone to accidentally hit the net either with the racket or with the body. If that happens, a question arises. Can you hit the net in badminton? The answer is no, you are not allowed, under any circumstances, to hit the net in badminton whenever the shuttle is in play. Now that the …
If you are a beginner, it can be difficult to know when you should be using any of the shots from badminton. For this reason, I have created this post where I explain when is a forehand drive used in badminton. A forehand drive is used in badminton mostly in doubles games, in an attempt to keep your opponent from …
I was looking online for a good definition of what a drop shot in badminton is but I couldn’t find it, so I decided to create this post to answer the question precisely and thoroughly. So, what is a drop shot in badminton? A drop shot in badminton is an offensive shot performed from the back part of the court. …
I was looking online for a good definition of what a smash shot in badminton is but I couldn’t find it, so I decided to create this post to answer the question precisely and thoroughly. A smash shot in badminton is an offensive shot performed from the back part of the court. It has a downwards and straight trajectory, directed …
