Shots & strokes · Backhand · Beginner · ~6 min
Backhand net shot
A net shot from the backhand front corner.
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Prescription3 × 20 shuttles · rest 1 min
EquipmentRacket, Shuttles, Badminton court
ImpactLow
FormatNeeds feeder
Tactical use & trade-offs
As for the forehand net shot. Take it high to force a lift; take it low and a lift may be safer.
Technique
| Grip | Backhand grip: from the forehand grip, turn slightly and place the pad of the thumb flat on the wide back bevel (thumb grip). Relaxed until contact. Very relaxed, thumb behind the handle. |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Backhand lunge with the right foot leading, racket up early. |
| Contact point | High, close to the tape, in front of the lunging foot. |
| Racket face | Open. |
| Swing | Tiny guiding push with the thumb and fingers. |
| Body & footwork | Upright, stable lunge. |
| Follow-through | Minimal; push back to base. |
Coaching cues
- Thumb guides
- Soft hands
Common errors
- Swinging
- Contact low and late
Practice
On your own: Self-feed at the net on the backhand side.
With a partner: Net rally on the backhand side.
Volume: 3–4 × 20 shuttles.
Safety
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.