Shots

Question 1

Normal Clear

Answer 1

pushes opponent to back of court to create opening in front of court
not too low (easy to return) or too high (allows them time to plan)

loose forehand grip, racket arm at 90°, other arm point at shuttle, chest open toward shuttle

Question 2

High Clear

Answer 2

Use when under pressure to gain recovery time
More exaggerated for maximum height -> time

hit shuttle with bended wrist from below for morr height

Question 3

Purpose of Drop Shot

Answer 3

relocate opponent, catch them off guard
reduce their control of return
create space in mid/back court

Question 4

Execution of drop shot

Answer 4

relaxed grip (fore/back)
hit shuttle at highest point
gently tap to reduce power
body language of clear to avoid predictability

Question 5

slow drop

Answer 5

shuttle lands as close to net as possible
shuttle travels slow/not steep

Question 6

fast drop

Answer 6

shuttle lands mid court towards sidelines
shuttle travels quickly and steeply

Question 7

Purpose of Smash

Answer 7

hit shuttle with power and speed down into opponents court
forces weak return/prevent return
changes pace of game, puts opponent in defense

Question 8

Execution of smash

Answer 8

firm forehand grip
hit shuttle at highest point slightly in front of body
extend forearm and add wrist snap
move body quickly to create power
Follow through for strong downward flight

Question 9

Forehand Smash

Answer 9

hit in downward trajectory
rotate whole body for more power
arm extend forward in downward motion

Question 10

Stick Smash

Answer 10

slower steep trajectory
create illusion of drop/clear
elbow stays in position with body allowing wrist snap with downward motion of racket

Question 11

Backhand Smash

Answer 11

requires rotsting foreaem to hit shuttle in whip like motion
only if shuttle is low/past