How to Hit a Backhand Overhead Clear Shot in Badminton

The backhand overhead clear is one of the most difficult shots in badminton. However, if used properly it can be an extremely effective weapon against deep shots to your weak side.

Things You'll Need

  • Badminton Set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shuffle, or make cross-over steps, to quickly position yourself beneath and behind the shuttle as it falls deep in your weak side court.

    • 2

      Keep your grip in the forehand grip. This will allow you more power for this backhand shot.

    • 3

      Point your racquet shoulder toward your target and your racquet elbow toward the approaching shuttle.

    • 4

      Flex your wrist to hold the racquet head low and across your chest, but keep your arm extended and your elbow just slightly bent.

    • 5

      Swing your racquet by snapping your wrist, but not hyper-extending it.

    • 6

      Strike the shuttle when it is about even with your body, or just slightly in front of you, and just above head height.

    • 7

      Hit the shuttle with an open racquet face.

    • 8

      Follow through - upward and out, not across your body - to drive the shuttle as high and deep as possible.