Badminton drills · Decision-making · Intermediate · ~5 min

Attack-or-reset decisions

Choose the right shot based on the feed: attack high or close shuttles; reset low or deep ones.

Setup

Feeder racket-feeds varied lifts and drops; player at base.

Step by step

1. Feeder mixes short/high lifts (attack), deep lifts (clear or drop), and tight net shots (net reply or lift).
2. Player calls the decision out loud as they move, then plays it.
3. Feeder gives quick feedback.

Success criteria

12/15 decisions match the shuttle's position and height.

Common mistakes

• Smashing deep lifts from behind
• Lifting loose net shuttles that could be killed

Easier version

Feeder holds up a card (green = attack, red = reset) before feeding.

Advanced version

Add deception; no calling aloud.

Progression

Faster feeds and subtler differences.

Safety

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

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