The Badminton Techniques and Tactics
Every badminton player must know the badminton techniques and tactics because they are the basic knowledge. The technique is a process of movement that is considered effective, efficient, and rational to perform the task or rules well in the match. Meanwhile, tactics are the style of a person or group of people to carry out a technique that is individual or group in a match. Usually, a tactic is to run the technique based on the players’ ability possessed.
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The Basic Techniques of Badminton Game
How to Hold the Racket
There are 2 ways to hold the racket, Forehand, and Backhand.
- Forehand. Forehand is hitting with the right hand from the right direction so that the front of the hand facing the blow. The head racket is sideways and holds as it shakes hands on the racket handle. The middle finger, ring finger, and little finger clutching the racket while the index finger slightly apart. Place your thumb between three fingers and index finger.
- Backhand. The backhand is contrasted with the forehand, a hitting with the right hand but from the left position so that the hand is turned against the blow direction.
Footwork
The movement of the step forward, back, and side are considering the balance while hitting a shuttlecock. Fast movement is very effective in hitting and avoids standing with the sole of the foot while waiting the shuttlecock comes.
Attitude and Position
Weight is fixed on both legs to balance. Bend both knees and stand with toes so that the waist position remains upright. Both feet are shoulder-width apart with a parallel position or one of the feet in front of other feet. The arm and the elbow bent at the side of the body so the upper arm that holds the racket moves freely. The head of the racket is higher than our head.
Hitting Position
Overhead or right handed is the position of the body sideways with the net direction. The position of the right foot is behind the left foot. When hitting, the weight shift from the right foot to the left foot. The position of the body must be behind the ball to be hit. For the under the head, the position of the right foot is always in front and left foot. The right knee is bent and the lowness adjusts to the height of the ball that will be hit. Footwork is back and forth.
Service
- Service forehand short. The shuttlecock is hit with a relatively short racket swing and does not use wrist power.
- Service forehand high. The shuttlecock is hit with full force both legs hip-width apart and usually used a single player.
- Service backhand. The right foot in front of the left foot and the right foot tip leads to the target. Weight is on both legs. The short racket swing relatively is only encouraged by the transition of weight from the back to the front.
Return Service
The technique of return service is very important to be controlled properly by every badminton player. Navigate the shuttlecock to the right and left the side of the opposing field or into the front or back corner of the opposing field.
Underhand
When hitting the shuttlecock, use the power of elbow and wrist until the further movement of this hit ends over the left shoulder.
Overhead Clear or Lob
Hold the racket by forehand in position beside the shoulder. The position of the right foot behind the left foot because when hit a burden of body weight moves. The ball is hit like a throwing motion. The hand should be straight and wipe the wrist when exposed to the ball.
Smash
It is an overhead blow that is directed down and done with full force. This punch is identical to punch attack because the main goal is to turn off your opponent.
Drop Shot
It is a smashing punch. The difference is on the position of the racquet when it hits the shuttlecock. The ball is struck with a touch and a subtle touch.
Netting
It is a blow that is done near the net and directed as close as possible to the net that hit with a touch of subtle power. A good netting blow is when the ball is smacked and twisted very close to the net.