How to Hit an Overhead Clear Shot in Badminton

The overhead clear shot is the primary return for a deep serve or deep clear from your opponent. Return the shuttlecock high and deep, which will allow you time to set up for your next shot.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get back, beneath and behind the shuttle, as it falls deep in your court.

    • 2

      Step your racquet foot back with most of your weight on it. Your non-racquet shoulder should point toward your target.

    • 3

      Hold both arms up, with your racquet out behind you and your other arm out for balance.

    • 4

      Bend your racquet arm at the elbow so that your racquet head is about shoulder height behind you. Your racquet hand should be near your ear.

    • 5

      Start your swing by extending your arm while rotating to face your target. Keep your wrist cocked.

    • 6

      Snap your wrist to make contact with the shuttle, in front of your racket shoulder.

    • 7

      Hit with an open racket face, so the shuttle is fired high and deep into your opponent's court.

    • 8

      Follow through, first by completely snapping your wrist and then letting your arm carry through the stroke.

    • 9

      Finish with your weight on your front foot.