Badminton drills · Clear consistency · Beginner · ~11 min

Clear-to-clear consistency rally

Consistent, deep clears with good preparation and recovery.

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Setup

Two players in the rear courts on opposite sides.

Step by step

1. Rally using only clears, aiming beyond the doubles long service line.
2. Return to a rear-court base after each shot (or full base for more footwork).
3. Count clears that land deep.

Success criteria

10+ consecutive deep clears.

Common mistakes

• Clears dropping into midcourt
• Not turning side-on

Easier version

Shorter court (from the midcourt); any clear over the net counts.

Advanced version

Return to centre base after every clear; add attacking clears.

Progression

10 deep in a row → straight and cross-court clears.

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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