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The athletic base position you return to between every shot. Knees bent, racket up, weight forward.

• · Feet shoulder-width apart
• · Knees slightly bent
• · Racket up at chest height
• · Weight on the balls of your feet

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Move efficiently around the court with proper chasse steps and split steps. Good footwork wins matches.

• · Start with a split step
• · Chasse (side-shuffle) to the sides
• · Lunge step for the net
• · Push back to centre after every shot

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The handshake grip that controls every forehand shot. Relaxed fingers, V-shape on top of the handle.

• · Shake hands with the racket
• · V between thumb and index on top bevel
• · Relaxed grip — not a death grip
• · Fingers spread slightly

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A low, tight serve that just clears the net and drops into the front service box. Essential for doubles.

• · Stand close to the service line
• · Hold shuttle at waist height
• · Gentle push, not a full swing
• · Shuttle just clears the net

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Send the shuttle high and deep to the back of your opponent's court. Full arm extension, weight transfer, and follow-through.

• · Turn sideways to the net
• · Racket arm reaches high
• · Hit at the highest point
• · Full follow-through across the body

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Disguise it as a clear, then gently tap the shuttle just over the net. Deception is everything.

• · Same preparation as a clear
• · Slow the racket at contact
• · Angle the face downward
• · Minimal follow-through

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A delicate shot played at the net that tumbles the shuttle just over to the other side. Soft hands, low body.

• · Lunge forward to the net
• · Hold racket in front, face open
• · Gentle lifting motion
• · Let the shuttle roll over the net

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Reach behind and flick the shuttle deep with your backhand. Wrist power and timing over brute force.

• · Turn your back to the net
• · Elbow leads, then snap the wrist
• · Hit with a quick flick
• · Follow through upward

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When under pressure, lift the shuttle high and deep to the back court. Buy time and reset the rally.

• · Low body position
• · Racket face open and upward
• · Scoop under the shuttle
• · Send it high and deep

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The most attacking shot in badminton. Full power, steep angle, hit in front of the body.

• · Similar preparation to a clear
• · Contact in front of the body
• · Snap wrist down sharply
• · Steep downward angle

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