Lesson 5-6 Flashcards
The most frequent error that we observe that affects the performance on the court
Grip
2 types of Grip
Forehand and Backhand grip
A grip that is similar to shaking hands with someone
Forehand Grip
This grip is when your thump is on top of the wider section of the grip and the strings are facing the floor and ceiling
Backhand grip
This is the movement of the player’s racket with the goal of striking the shuttle. It is how you swing your racket
Stroke
This is the most important skill you should master in badminton
Footwork
What is the basic footwork
Step-Close-Step
Two kinds of Stroke
Forehand and Backhand
This is the action that starts every match of the badminton
Serve
Two kinds of serve
Forehand and Backhand
A fast and flat shot that travels HORIZONTALLY just above the net which is used for both offensive and defense purposes
Drive
A high shot where the player hits the shuttlecock from one end of the court to the other end
Clear
A fast, diagonally downward angled shot that is performed with an overhand motion
Smash
A soft shot that places the shuttlecock close to the net, often in an attempt to make the opponent move or to set up for the next shot
Drop
It is played in such a way that the shuttle tumbles and spins right above the net towards your opponent’s side
Net
