Badminton drills · Wall practice · Intermediate · ~4 min
Wall defence blocks
Fast defensive racket work: short blocks and drives from a low defensive stance.
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Prescription4 × 30 s · rest 30 s
EquipmentRacket, Shuttles, Wall
ImpactLow
FormatSolo
Setup
Solid wall, stand 1.5–2 m away in a low defensive stance.
Step by step
- Hit a firm shot into the wall at chest height.
- Block the rebound softly, then drive the next one.
- Alternate block–drive, staying low.
- Keep the racket in front at all times.
Success criteria
15 consecutive alternating block–drive contacts.
Common mistakes
- Standing up
- Racket dropping below the waist
Easier version
Simple wall rally, standing.
Advanced version
Closer to the wall; add body-height shots.
Progression
15 consecutive → stand closer or speed up.
Safety
- Solid wall only.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.