How to Hit an Underhand Drop Shot in Badminton

Catch the shuttle late and low, barely hitting it so that it just clears the net - it should land too short for your opponent to get to. This is particularly useful when your opponent is expecting a deep clear.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lunge forward with your racquet foot to reach the shuttle. Reach it as soon as possible, before it falls too low. Net height is ideal.

    • 2

      Hold you racket arm out with your racket extended and level with the net.

    • 3

      Slide the racket sideways as you make contact to give the shuttle some slice, causing it tumble over the net. This shot is very hard to return.

    • 4

      Contact the shuttle with very little wrist action and no follow-through.

    • 5

      Keep your racket face open, allowing the shuttle to simply bounce off your strings and barely clear the net.

    • 6

      Aim for the sideline furthest from your opponent's position.

    • 7

      Recover quickly to your ready position.