CHAPTER 5 Flashcards
It is a proper or correct way of handling of the racket.
Grip
Types of Grip
Forehand Grip (Handshake), Backhand Grip
hold the racket by the shaft with the non-racket hand, keeping the racket face perpendicular to the court and pointing away the body.
Forehand Grip (handshake)
Known as the “thumb-up” grip. From the forehand grip, turn the racket slightly to the right, for a right- handed player, and place the thumb along the parallel to the back side of the handle.
Backhand Grip
authority in the game use the word to refer ________ striking patterns.
stroke
TYPE OF STROKE
Forehand Stroke, Backhand Stroke
are shot struck on the side away from the racket/left side for right-handed, right side for left-handed.
Backhand Stroke
Refer to any shot stuck on the racket side of the body.
Forehand Stroke
involves all movement of the racket away from the target.
Backswing
includes all forward motion until the racket contacts the shuffle.
Hitting Action
When the approaching shuttle is low in front of the player or below net level.
Underhand Stroke
Use to return the shuttle with a high trajectory coming from the opponent’s court when the shuttle gets behind you.
Overhand Stroke
if the opponent’s uses a drive (fast low shot with flat trajectory) to hit the shuttle parallel to either sidelines or you reach it at a height between your waist and your shoulder, return it with a sidearm stride.
Sidearm stroke
includes the stance you assume while waiting for the opponent.
Footwork
the steps you take in getting into position to stroke the shuttle.
Ready Position