PHYED121 - Physical Education and Health: Individual and

Dual Sports

Long Test 1
Illustrate at least five basic strokes in badminton. Use arrows to indicate the shuttlecock's flight.

1. Drive – A flat shot that is kept as low as possible to have the opponent run from side to side

2. Drop Shot – The low shot close to the net made from back of the badminton court that fails
or drops sharply immediately after crossing net.
3. Smash – This is the basic offensive shot in badminton. It is a very powerful stroke that is
used primarily for getting the shuttle to land on your opponent’s side of the court as quickly
as possible. An attacking shot and with all the power and speed one can put into it.

4. Net Shot – The net shot is played from the net and when played correctly, should just tumble
over the top of the net and drop as close to the net as possible on the opponent.

5. Drive – A flat shot that is kept as low as possible to have the opponent
run from side to side.