Learning Badminton: Improve your footwork to elevate your play By Abhijeet Naimpally Published on: Split step is the small jump that you do in anticipation, before the opponent hits the shuttle to your court. It is done by slightly jumping and widening your base/stance. The chasse step is a variati...
Learning Badminton: Make your opponent run the length of the court with a forehand drop shot By Abhijeet Naimpally Published on: Use a basic grip and side stance with the front arm raised. Switch the load to your rear leg. Push your rear hip forward. The rear shoulder and elbow move upwards and for...
Learning Badminton: Control the rally and win the game with a powerful smash By Abhijeet Naimpally Published on: Use a V-grip. Step back to switch the load to your rear leg with a sideways stance. Push upwards and forward aggressively with the rear leg. Jump in the air with your elbow up and forwar...
Learning Badminton: Slow down the rally or force a weak return with a forehand clear By Abhijeet Naimpally Published on: Start with a basic grip and side stance with your front arm raised. Step back to shift the load to the rear leg, pushing your rear hip forward. The rear shoulder and elbow move u...
Learning Badminton: Smash the shuttle to score with a forehand net kill By Abhijeet Naimpally Published on: Switch to a pan-handle grip with your elbow bent. Anticipate the shuttle and rotate your arm outwards. Hit the shuttle hard, in a downward direction, by straightening the arm. Follow through ...