Net Shot

Intermediateshots

Big step to the net, body low, racket out in front.

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

Key points

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

Practice with Coach Priya

Camera setup tips

· Place the camera side-on to you, 2 to 3 metres away.
· Keep your whole body in frame, head to feet.
· Phone on a tripod or a laptop webcam both work.
· Perform the movement, pause, repeat. Your coach speaks every 15 seconds.

Theory & Technique

The net shot is one of the most skillful shots in badminton. You play it when the shuttle is near the net, and the goal is to make it tumble just over to the other side, ideally spinning so it's hard to lift. Lunge forward with a big step, keeping your body low. Extend the racket in front with the face slightly open (tilted upward). The contact is extremely gentle — think of it as scooping the shuttle up and over. The shuttle should barely clear the net and die quickly. This shot demands soft hands and great racket control.

Fun Fact

The net shot requires such delicate touch that some coaches call it the 'butterfly shot' — you need to treat the shuttle as gently as catching a butterfly.

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