How to Hit an Underhand Forehand in Badminton

Use the underhand forehand for shots that are low and in front of you.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Recognize that the shuttle is coming in low and in front of you.

    • 2

      Drop the racket head down and behind you, cocking your wrist so that the racket's shaft extends out behind you.

    • 3

      Lunge forward with your racket foot.

    • 4

      Swing with an almost straight arm, keeping your wrist cocked.

    • 5

      Snap your wrist at the last possible moment before contact with the shuttle.

    • 6

      Strike the shuttle with an open racket face and an upward swing.

    • 7

      Follow through all the way to your opposite shoulder for clear shots, and use very little follow-through for the deceptive drop shot.

    • 8

      Recover to your ready position quickly.