The overhead clear is played with a throwing action. To execute the shot turn sideways on with the non racket foot forward. Prepare the racket by lining the racket head and the non racket hand up, pointing towards the shuttle. Follow the line of the shuttle back with racket and hand until just before the shuttle is in hitting range. At this stage draw the racket back behind the shoulder and form a throwing position - not dis-similar to that of a javelin thrower
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