Lesson 2: Stroke Techniques

Before we learn about the different types of strokes used in a badminton game, we must first look at the correct way to hold the racket. The easiest of them all is probably the forhand grip, as shown in the diagram below.

Forehand Grip

The Strokes

The following are some of the stroke techniques that we will be using in our upcoming lesson tomorrow. Do take a look so that you will have a rough idea on how to execute them before we actually go and try them out.

The Backhand Underhand

The Forehand Underhand

Ideally, from the side view of the badminton court, the shuttlecock should travel via the following path when you hit an underhand shot. An Underhand Trajectory:

The Backhand Overhead

The Forehand Overhead

Ideally, from the side view of the badminton court, the shuttlecock should travel via the following path when you hit an overhead shot. An Overhead Trajectory:

Pictures are taken from: http://www.worldbadminton.com/drills/instructional_multimedia_lowres.htm