How to Hit an Overhead Drop Shot in Badminton

Primarily utilized after a high serve or a clear shot, the drop shot should just barely clear the net. It is most effective when disguised as an overhead clear.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up and back-swing as you would for an overhead clear (see related eHow "Hit an Overhead Clear Shot in Badminton"), turning your non-racquet shoulder to face your target. Hold your racquet arm high with the racquet's head behind you, at about shoulder height. Position yourself behind and beneath the shuttle.

    • 2

      Transfer your weight back to your racquet foot (your back foot).

    • 3

      Swing as you would for an overhead clear, opening your body and swinging from the shoulder.

    • 4

      Transfer your weight onto your front foot.

    • 5

      Snap your wrist, but only halfway. Aim to strike the shuttle slightly more forward than you would on a clear shot.

    • 6

      Strike the shuttle softly with a closed racquet face, causing a level or downward trajectory on the shuttle.

    • 7

      Aim for the sidelines.

    • 8

      Limit your follow-through, using almost no wrist action and a slight push motion, so that the shuttle barely crosses the net.

    • 9

      Return quickly to your ready position.