Badminton drills · Rear-court movement · Intermediate · ~7 min
Rear-court multi-shuttle
Repeated rear-court movement with clear, drop and smash choices.
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Prescription4 × 10 shuttles · rest 1:30
EquipmentRacket, Shuttles, Badminton court
ImpactLow
FormatNeeds feeder
Setup
Feeder at the opposite midcourt racket-feeding high; player at base.
Step by step
- Feeder lifts to alternate rear corners.
- Player moves back, plays the called or chosen overhead, recovers to base.
- Rest fully between sets.
Success criteria
10 shuttles with balanced contact behind the shuttle.
Common mistakes
- Hitting from beside the shuttle
- No recovery to base
Easier version
Single corner, 6 shuttles, hand feed from closer.
Advanced version
Random corners, add round-the-head and scissor kicks.
Progression
Add more shuttles or faster feeds.
Safety
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.