Badminton drills · Grip & racket control · Beginner · ~3 min
Racket-face control: shuttle balance & flip
Fine control of the racket face, the foundation of net play.
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Prescription3 × 45 s · rest 30 s
EquipmentRacket, Shuttles
ImpactLow
FormatSolo
Setup
Racket and one shuttle; space to walk.
Step by step
- Balance a shuttle on the strings (cork down) and walk 5 m without dropping it.
- Scoop a shuttle off the floor onto the strings without using your hand.
- Flip the shuttle on the strings so it lands cork-down again.
- Repeat on forehand and backhand faces.
Success criteria
Walk 10 m forward and back without a drop; 5 clean scoops.
Common mistakes
- Holding the racket too tightly
- Moving too fast
Easier version
Egg-and-spoon race with a shuttle.
Advanced version
Flip the shuttle while moving through four-corner footwork.
Progression
Move on to Shuttle tapping once balance is easy.
Safety
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.