Return to the middle of the back of the court. Standing in the middle of the court while moving your feet and preparing for the next shot will place you in the "position of readiness."
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The short serve will catch your opponent off guard. They may not be able to run up to return the serve in time. Hit it at a higher contact point and drop it closer to the racket.
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This technique is one of the basic tools in badminton training. Observing the player and then shadowing his or her moves stimulates footwork and helps in understanding the gameplay of opponents.
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Many players are weaker on the backhand side, so try shooting toward your opponent's backhand and see if this makes your opponent return fewer shots.
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Don’t help your opponent in winning by making him predict your next move. Don’t hit the same shots; mix the shots and make your opponent move from left to right and from front to back.
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A good service is important as it sets you up for the next shot. You have the backhand service, forehand service, and service in singles and doubles games.
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When attacking, adopt a formation with one player in the front part of the court and the other player towards the rear part of the court.
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When defending, adopt a side-by-side formation in order to cover the full width of the doubles court.
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