shott

• Shot


  A swinging action made before taking a shot
• Common shots in badminton


  • High clear
  • Drop
  • Drive
  • Net
  • Smash

  
• High clear (lob)


  A defensive shot in badminton used to block an opponent's offensive shot and return the shuttle to give more time to get back to starting position
• Drop shot


  A deceiving shot made from the back of the court, hitting the shuttle right behind the net, keeping the rally moving
• Smash

  • An offensive shot delivered with great force to kill a rally
  • Requires a lot of energy and can lead to loss of control
  • Crucial to keep body balanced
• Drive shot


  • A quick shot played across the net horizontally, typically from the center of the court
  • Can be defensive, offensive, or defensive
  • Racket face must be flat and straight
• Types of net shots

  • Tumbling net shot (spinning net shot)
  • Net kill
  • Defensive net lift
• Tumbling net shot


  Hit the shuttle just over the net so it will tumble across, difficult for opponent to return
• Net kill


  Used to end a rally if the opponent plays a poor net shot that is too high
• Defensive net clear


  Used when opponent hits a decent net shot, hit to the back of the court to avoid the net kill