Name: Denise T.

Nervez
Grade 8 – Einstein
I picked badminton because I am interested in the sport. There are 7 basic skills in badminton.
1. Grip - A grip is a way of holding the racket to hit shots during a match. The most used
grip is the orthodox forehand grip.

2. Stance - The stance is how you stand while playing badminton, both in between a rally
and before the serve. A stable and correct stance will bring a huge change in the results
due to easier movement. There are 3 types of stances: Attacking stance, defensive stance,
and net stance.

3. Footwork - It plays a huge role in helping with an effective and organized movement on
the court. In fact, some coaches even raise footwork to prime importance over other
skills.

Tips for proper footwork:

• Always remember the base (starting point).
• Move only 2-3 steps backward.
• Shuffle only 1 step sidewards.
• Move only 2-3 steps front.

4. Serve – It is among the most basic skill that you need to master in Badminton. Also, you
should ensure to make a legal service otherwise it might lead to penalty points. There can
be 2 types of service in badminton: high serve and low serve, depending on the landing
aim of the shuttle.

5. Smash - It is the most potent and powerful stroke in badminton which naturally turns out
to be the most familiar term to all. There are 3 kinds of smash: Forehand smash,
backhand smash, and jumping smash.

6. Drop Shot - The drop shot is the most technical one. Badminton drop shots are delicate
badminton shots that can win you points that aim at scoring points in deception. Played
with both backhand and forehand, these are used to move the opponent to the frontcourt.
This creates space in the midcourt and backcourt for you to exploit. There are slow and
fast drop shots, played judging the situation. This fundamental badminton skill if
developed properly can turn an intermediate player into an expert.
7. Clear or Lob - The lob shot in Badminton can be imagined as a shot with an inverted ‘U’
trajectory. It is normally played from the forecourt with an aim to lift or ‘lob’ the shuttle
over the opponent. The idea is to land it as near to the baseline as it is, at an angle that is
impossible to clear. This is similar to the drop in challenging the opponent with sudden
motion backward this time. It can also be executed by both backhand and forehand. This
generally results in the creation of space in the front and midcourt, opening plenty of
opportunities.