Community | Backhand Smash

Sam Wynne Coach, England

DESCRIPTION

-The player in the red will serve a long/high shot to the back of the court, and the player in the blue will perform a backhand smash to return the shuttlecock. -After a 5 turns, players will change roles.

COACHING POINTS

- Adopt the backhand grip- Turn your body so that your back is facing the net.- Lead and shift your weight to your racket foot.- Lift your arm from the shoulder with the forearm parallel to the floor.- Hold the racket across your body with the racket head pointing down.- Keep the racket arm and elbow close into your body.- Hit the shuttle at a high point of contact and in front of your body.- Flick down your wrist powerfully at the shuttle.- A follow through is not needed.- Move back to your base position.

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