Week 2 Flashcards
Types of Grips
The most important basic step
how to hold the racket
A ________ on badminton rackets can reduce injuries, increase the range of shots and produces more efficient hits
Good grip
True or False
A good grip on badminton rackets can reduce injuries, decrease the range of shots and produces more inefficient hits
False
increase, efficient
One of the most common mistakes that impact a player’s success on the court
Their grip choice
True or False
It is okay not to learn the correct grips
False
important
What happens when the player uses an incorrect grip?
limit the range of strokes
Grips in Badminton
The grips used in badminton are:
there are 4
- Forehand grip
- Backhand grip
- Bevel grip
- Panhandle grip
True or False
The 4 grips are all used for the same shots
False
different
True or False
A tight grip will limit yout ability to generate control and power in your shots
True
Grips in Badminton
To pretend you are shaking someone’s hand
Forehand Grip
Grips in Badminton
The forehand grip is used for:
- Clears, smashes and drops
- drives
- lifts
- net shots
Grips in Badminton
To set up with your thumb on top of the wider section of the grip
Backhand grip
Grips in Badminton
The backhand grip is used for:
- drives
- lifts
- net shots
- serves
- doubles defence
True or False
The backhand grip should be used when playing backhand shots in the rear court
False
shouldn’t
Grips in Badminton
Move the racket head round from backhand grip
Bevel Grip
Grips in Badminton
If you are right-handed, move the racket ____ from your backhand grip
anti-clockwise
Grips in Badminton
Move the racket clockwise from your backhand grip if you are
left-handed
Grips in Badminton
The bevel grip is used for:
- rear-court shots
- forehand and backhand shots (depends on position)
- singles defence
Grips in Badminton
If the shuttle is level with you or in front of you, use
standard backhand grip
Grips in Badminton
If the shuttle is behind you,
use a bevel grip
Grips in Badminton
If the shuttle is really far behind, use
Panhandle grip
Grips in Badminton
Thumb on the side of the racket, pinching the sides with your thumb and fingers
Panhandle grip
Grips in Badminton
The one that actually comes most naturally to beginners
Panhandle grip
Grips in Badminton
The panhandle grip is used for:
- Late backhand rear court shots
- retrieving a net-cord
- some net kills or drives (position and preference)
