Week 2 - Basic Skills In Playing Badminton Flashcards
How important is racket handling?
The feel and weight of the racket prepares
you to handle it comfortably during the play. Hand-eye coordination is
essential in making contact with the bird.
What is the importance of timing in badminton
Timing also plays an important role
in your stroke production. Constant practice in hitting, blocking, bouncing or
even picking up the shuttle with the racket will enhance your racket handling
skills.
What is the most vital factor in playing badminton
Correct gripping is the most vital factor in badminton and winning matches,
as holding the racket is vital in executing a good serve or hitting a
shuttlecock.
To develop good stroke production, the following steps should be followed
- Shake hands with racket
- Reach for shuttle with arms extended
- Snap racket through forearm rotation
The Grip
The grip is made near the end of the handle, the side panel of which should
bisect the angle of the thumb and forefinger. The grip is neither tight nor
loose but firm and pliant, strengthening as the swing progresses. It is also the
basis of free effective wrist action. The player’s control of his/her hit depends
on his grip of the racket so this is a crucial part of playing the sport.
This is also known as the “SHAKE HANDS” grip. The handle of the
racket is held as if you are shaking hands with the racket. This universal
grip is similar to the eastern forehand grip in tennis, with the “V” formed
by the thumb or index finger on the top level of the racket grip.
Forehand grip
the Frying Pan Grip. It is similar to the forehand grip
except that hand is rotated slightly to the left and the thumb is placed flat against the side level for additional power
Backhand grip
Most of the time, this is the
weakest way of holding the racket especially for the backhand that is why
it is very seldom used.
Backhand grip
This is referred to as the forehand and backhand manner of
hitting the shuttle while the term “shot” refers to a different flight pattern
produced by the ______ such as drive, smash, lob or clear and drop.
Stroke
This refers to any shot struck on the racket side of the body. This is used
when returning the bird from the right side of the body.
Forehand stroke
These are shots struck on the side away from the racket (left side for the
right-handed and right side for the left-handed). This is used when
returning the bird from the left side of the body.
Backhand stroke
This is used when returning a high shot and in which the arm and the
shoulder are fully extended
Overhand stroke
This is any shot that drops immediately after crossing the net. The
overhand is the easiest stroke to use.
Drop shot
A flat shot that is kept as low as possible to have the opponent run from
side to side.
Drive
This is the basic offensive shot in badminton. It is a very powerful stroke
that is used primarily for getting the shuttle to land on your opponent’s
side of the court as quickly as possible. An attacking shot made with all
the power and speed one can put into it.
Smash
These are used as a defensive stroke to allow you time to return to the
ready position and regroup and to move your opponent as far away from
the net as possible. This is a defensive shot used to keep the opponent
away from the net when caught off balance or out of position or when in
doubt as to what the shot should be played
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