FOOTWORK IN

BADMINTON
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Our Team

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Objectives:

At the end of the lesson the learners

are expected to:
1. Develop agility and quickness in
different footwork drills
2. Perform the 6 - corner single
footwork.
3. Execute footwork drills combine
with shots.
 Footwork
One characteristic of a good badminton player is effective framework.
Footwork includes the stance you assume while waiting for the
opponent, the step you take in getting into position to stroke the
shuttle, the relationship of the feet during the hitting position and
returning to the base before your opponent’s hits again. Badminton
footwork is a very important basic technology for playing the game. It
complements with the playing technique and is inseparable for you to
master the skill of badminton. Without the correct footwork, it will
inevitably affect the completion of various hitting techniques. If there
is no fast and accurate footwork in the game, the playing technique
will lose its sharpness and threat. Therefore, learning and mastering
the skill of fast and accurate footwork is an important part for you
toplay badminton
Good Footwork Will

Provide You With:

•Opportunity to play different varieties

of shots.

•Chance to hit the shuttle early while it

is still above net height

•Ability to recover quickly and narrow

gaps.
•Chance to deprive opponents in time

•Balance

•Confidence
 Base Position
Your base starting point should be in the
center of the field, so after hitting the birdie,
this is the point you should always return to.
This is because the approximate court center
provides you the best position and enables
you to react to any side of the birdie that
your opponent chooses to strike. It is of
great importance to return to the starting
point as you re-acquire the position from
which you can react quickly to all sides of the
court.
 It will be easier for you to understand badminton
footwork if we distinguish the court into three parts:

1.) Frontcourt

2.) Sidecourt

3.) Backcourt.
V-Front
use to cover the (1) right front side and (2)

(Forward
the left front side of the court as a defensive

reaction to drop shot/net shot

footwork)
V-Front
The fastest way to move forward is by running after
your starting phase has been done. If you're tall or have
(Forward
a long step, you'll only need to take one or two steps
before reaching the center of the court your base
footwork) position and two more steps would take you to the
forecourt if required. Whatever be the number of steps
that you need, always move forward with good posture
and hold your racket in the ready position. Don’t forget
in too much excitement of game that when you are
dealing with a shuttle in the forecourt, it is the racket
head that needs to make contact and not you!
Therefore, you don't have to bring your entire body
into the forecourt area. You should estimate when to
stop so that one final step in the hitting position will
take you forward.
 V-Front (Forward footwork) can

be executed in different ways:

Regular
One step

Lunging & Hit jump & Hit

Shuffle

Lunge & Hit

Side to Side

is use to cover (3) middle to right front side and

Transition the (4) middle to left front side of the court.

Itcan be done in varied ways

 It is recommended that you practice moving sideways
Side to Side
in parts like the racket side, to the non-racket side and
then as a continuous movement from one side to the
Transition other. Stand in line with the center line with slightly
bent knees and feet shoulder width apart. Now move to
your racket side to reach an imaginary shuttle in track
with your racket. The footwork will be a chasse on the
side and the sequence will be left foot into the right
before the right foot is taken out sideways away from
the left. The final step with the racket leg should allow
you with your extended arm and racket to reach the
shuttle. Keep your upper body still and try not to drop
the head. Now reverse the process back to return to
the starting position.
Side to Side Transition

can be excuted in:

•Right Shuffle Lunge & Hit

•Side to side & Hit

•Regular Lunging &Hit

•Non-Racket Foot Lunge

V-Back Transition(

Backward footwork)
Is use to cover (5) right back side of the court and the (6) left back side of

the court. This isvery effective in returning high arching shots (clear)

 You will have a choice over here. Running, skipping or a

V-Back Transition(
chasse motion can help you achieve moving backwards
Backward footwork) away from the net efficiently. Running backwards is
done by moving the feet in turn behind each other. You
need to keep the upper part of your body and head as
still as possible as you move backwards in order to
maintain good posture and balance.

The non-racket leg should stay well in front of the other

leg at all times when skipping backwards and the racket
leg kicks backwards to start each step. The chasse
movement is similar to skipping but is achieved by
putting the non-racket leg back into line on the side of
the racket leg before the latter is then shifted
backwards to begin the next step.
Backward Transition can

be excuted in:
•Regular Scissor Kick,

•One Step Jump & Hit

•Shuffle Lunge & Hits

Badminton Drills and Exercises For Improving Footwork
 Pointing Footwork/Shadow
Pointing footwork is the most basic drill for improving footwork. This is great for

improving stamina as well as refining technique.

1. With a Partner
One of the ways to practice this way is to move to wherever your partner points. There

are 6 points that we point to; left in front of the net, right in front of the net, left and

right middle of sideline, left back corner, and right back corner. Speed is not of the

utmost importance so make sure your footwork is entirely refined and secure.
2. By Yourself
The other way is to do footwork by yourself. This way is a lot more convenient, and you

can target specifically at what you’re not good at. In this one, you would move to the 6

points mentioned above but without the pointing. Again speed is not the most

important but rather technique. What I like about this drill is that you can imagine

you’re playing a game and do footwork based on what the opponent hits. You can also

practice footwork that you specifically need to work on. For example, moving back to

the backhand corner.

 Speed Footwork
What the pointing footwork doesn’t offer as much help to is speed. Speed is essential in

footwork and making sure you reach the shuttle. Six variants should all be practiced.

1. Front and Back (Straight)

In the straight front and back, you want to choose a half-court. Start in the middle.

When the timer starts, do a smashing motion after quickly shuffling to the back and

then run up to the front and make a net kill motion. Then keep going back and forth at

full speed.

2. Front and Back (Diagonal)

This one is the same as straight, except you move diagonally. Smash at the back and

then net kill front after running diagonally. For both these drills, you want to switch

sides after a few sets so you can practice both backhand and forehand movements.
 3. Side to Side (Net Kill)
Start in the middle, slightly more towards the net, of a full court this time. Once the timer starts, forehand

net kill at the net and then move back to the middle. Then backhand net kill and repeat at full speed.

4. Side to Side (Defense, No Jump)

For this drill, start right in the middle and then shuffle and touch each sideline. So shuffle left and right at

full speed.

5. Side to Side (Offense, With Jump)

This one is the same as defense except jump close to the sidelines. With this one, you should be able to

shuffle, shuffle, jump, shuffle, shuffle, jump. Try not to bounce when you land so you can immediately

shuffle when you land.

6. Corner to Corner Overhead Swings

This one is like the side to side net kill, except you do it with a smashing motion at the back. Go to a

corner at the back from the middle and smash and then move to the middle. Then move to the other

corner and smash. Repeat at full speed.

 Shuffling and Running
Doing actual footwork is excellent for improving your footwork, as evident as it sounds, but what if you don’t

have a court? Shuffling and running are great exercises for improving your stamina and speed and thus your

footwork.

With running, I personally like jogging and suicides. Jogs are great because you can do them anywhere, and

your stamina gets a significant boost. If you’re able to jog 30 minutes every day, then go for it. It’s great for

your body!

Suicides are great for agility and speed. The quick turns and fast running are great for badminton’s quick

reactions to shots. For suicides, try to find a few lines and run to each. Start at the first line and touch the

second line. Then run back. Run to the third line after and touch that and then run back. Then run to fourth line

and run back and so on. Do about 5 lines, and the distance between the first and fifth line should be around 50

to 100 meters.

Shuffling is also great for badminton because it’s a movement that you will be using. A basic drill you can do is

shuffle side to side quickly. Do this for about 3 minutes.

You can also incorporate jumps into the shuffle as well. So use a pattern like shuffle, shuffle, jump as an

example.
Additional Information
Changing Direction

As you move towards the net, there will be chances to change the
direction in which you're moving from running in a straight line to
moving diagonally to a specific corner of the forecourt. Such
motions, referred to as transitions, can be easily applied if you move
forward with balance.

To change course to the right, you use your left leg to provide the
energy to push off in the new direction, and the right leg gives the
strength when changing course to the left. Keep your head and
upper body upright as you turn your body towards the new
direction.
The Lunge and Recovery

Even though these actions are

generally related with strokes
played from the forecourt, you
will have to lunge and recover
from all court areas. With very
few exceptions it is the racket
leg that leads in what is no more
than an extension to take you
into the hitting area.
Maintaining Balance

All these steps of badminton and

badminton movements should be
performed while maintaining the
balance. Your other free hand is one
thing that can help you with this. Use
the hand in which the racket is not
held to navigate and help you
maintain balance. You should keep it
wide open to avoid falls and injuries.
Some important points to remember…
Never stand with your legs completely straight and rigid. By keeping your knees
flexible you can improve your speed. Before explaining the concerned body
skills, it is worth considering that wider the lunge the more demanding the
recovery is.

Therefore, if you can move fast enough with a half to lunge to reach the shuttle,
it will be much better. Before the lunge is done, you should take a lower step
with the non-racket leg to slow down at the end of your travel phase.

It is essential to bend the non-racket foot's heel inwards before expanding the
racket arm toward the shuttle for balancing reasons. If you need a complete
lunge to reach a shuttle that falls close to the floor, stretch the final step and
lower yourself down without bending at the waist.
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