How to Hit an Overhead Forehand in Badminton

Use the overhead forehand swing when the shuttle is coming from a high trajectory, such a deep serve or a clear shot.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position yourself behind and beneath the shuttle as it falls toward you from a high trajectory.

    • 2

      Step back with your racquet foot and point your non-racquet shoulder at your target.

    • 3

      Raise both your arms up just above shoulder height. Your non-racquet arm should be out in front of your for balance, with your racquet arm behind you and holding the racquet with a cocked wrist.

    • 4

      Shift most of your weight onto your back foot.

    • 5

      Swing through the shuttle with a straight arm, keeping your wrist cocked back.

    • 6

      Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.

    • 7

      Snap your wrist to strike the shuttle.

    • 8

      Hit the shuttle while it is still above and in front of you.

    • 9

      Follow through, first with your wrist and then with your arm.