Badminton drills · Shuttle tapping · Beginner · ~4 min

Shuttle tapping (keep-ups)

Racket-face control and hand-eye coordination by bumping the shuttle up repeatedly.

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Setup

Racket and one shuttle; ceiling high enough (or outdoors without wind).

Step by step

1. Tap the shuttle up 30–50 cm on the forehand face repeatedly.
2. Then backhand face only.
3. Then alternate forehand/backhand each tap.
4. Count your best streak.

Success criteria

20 forehand, 20 backhand, 10 alternating without dropping.

Common mistakes

• Hitting too high
• Stiff wrist and arm

Easier version

Tap with the hand first, then the racket; celebrate personal bests.

Advanced version

Alternate faces while walking, or tap with the racket edge (advanced).

Progression

Record the best streak in Progress; next aim is +5.

Safety

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

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