Badminton drills · Net control · Intermediate · ~5 min

Net-kill decision feeding

Decide quickly between net kill, brush and net shot depending on shuttle height.

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Setup

Feeder at the net with shuttles, player in a hunting position behind the short service line.

Step by step

1. Feeder hand-feeds shuttles at varying heights over the net.
2. High: kill. Just above the tape: brush. Below the tape: net shot.
3. Return to the hunting position after each feed.

Success criteria

12/15 correct decisions without touching the net.

Common mistakes

• Big swings into the net
• Killing shuttles below the tape

Easier version

Only high feeds; tap down into a hoop.

Advanced version

Faster feeds; alternate sides.

Progression

Faster feeding and smaller margins.

Safety

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

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