Badminton drills · Drive exchanges · Beginner · ~6 min
Drive exchange rally
Flat, fast exchanges with racket up and short swings.
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Prescription4 × 1 min · rest 45 s
EquipmentRacket, Shuttles, Badminton court
ImpactLow
FormatPartner
Setup
Two players in the midcourt facing each other.
Step by step
- Drive the shuttle flat across the net to each other.
- Start straight forehand, then straight backhand, then cross-court.
- Keep it flat; whoever lifts restarts.
Success criteria
20 flat drives without a lift or error.
Common mistakes
- Lifting
- Long backswings
Easier version
Half pace from closer to the net.
Advanced version
One player pushes to the body and gaps; add a 2-v-1 version.
Progression
Increase pace, then play to points (first lift loses).
Safety
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.