Category: Shots

When I first started Badminton, I wondered if where you hit the shuttlecock had any impact on the type of shot you could get. After researching this idea, I found that where you hit the racket does affect the power and accuracy you can get. It is so important, that the good area where you need… Continue reading Badminton Sweet Spot: How to Hammer Shots On Target

When starting to play badminton, some concepts might appear a bit strange or alien. One of these alien concepts will most likely be the flick. What exactly is a flick in badminton? A flick in badminton is a lift to the rear court with an explosive forehand and finger movement. The most common type of… Continue reading What Is a Flick in Badminton?

Out of all the badminton shots, the net brush shot is one of the last ones you should be focusing on. Even though it has its uses and importance, you shouldn’t worry about it until you have mastered all the more typical shots, such as the clear, the drop, the smash, or the net shot.… Continue reading Badminton Net Brush Shot – Definition, Types, How-To & Much More!

Among all badminton shots, the net lift shot is the black sheep. It is seen as very defensive, the easiest to master, and the quick solution that ends up being bad long term. That being said, it is still an important shot to understand and master. Even though it shouldn’t be overused, it can help… Continue reading Badminton Net Lift Shot – Definition, Types, How-To & Much More!

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… Continue reading Badminton Net Shot – Definition, Types, How-To & Much More!

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… Continue reading What Is a Forehand Shot in Badminton?

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… Continue reading What Is a Backhand Drop Shot in Badminton?

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… Continue reading When Is a Forehand Drive Used in Badminton?

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… Continue reading What Is a Drop Shot in Badminton?

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… Continue reading What Is a Smash Shot in Badminton?