CHAPTER 4
Badminton Strokes
1.
FOREHAND STROKE
the stroke used to return the shuttlecock to the right of a right-handed
player or to the left of the left-handed player (the palm of the hand facing
the direction of the stroke).
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OVERHEAD FOREHAND STROKE
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UNDERARM FOREHAND STROKE
2.
BACKHAND STROKE
the stroke used to return the shuttlecock to left of a right-handed player or
to the right of a left-handed player (the back of your hand is facing the
shuttle).
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OVERHEAD BACKHAND STROKE
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UNDERARM BACKHAND STROKE
3.
DRIVE
the fast shot that makes the shuttlecock fly horizontally, over the net.
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FOREHAND DRIVE
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Adopt the forehand grip.
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Lead with your racket leg and side step towards the shuttle on your
forehand.
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Your racket foot shall be pointing towards the sideline.
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Lock your wrist and draw your racket arm back in a sidearm, backswing
motion.
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Your forehand grip and backswing place the racket parallel to the floor with
your palm up.
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Put your body weight on your racket leg as you swing your racket arm
forward.
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Extend your racket arm, roll your forearm over, and contact the shuttle as
your wrist unlocks.
