When would you use a backhand clear?
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When would you use a backhand clear?
A backhand clear is usually only played when a player is not in a position to play a forehand (’round the head’) shot and as such, this is a defensive shot. This is one of the toughest shots to play in badminton.
How do you do a clear in badminton?
Here are the steps for the Badminton Overhead Clear.
- Move into position and get behind the shuttle.
- Raise your Racket Arm and Non-Racket Arm.
- Your body should face sideways with your feet pointing slightly sideways.
- Commence your Forehand Stroke.
- Take the shuttle at the Highest Point possible.
- Complete a Full Arm Swing.
What are the four clears in badminton?
Beginners should master the Defensive Clear using all 4 badminton strokes to play longer rallies against your opponents….The following leads to my tutorial pages on the Clear.
- Overhead Forehand Clear.
- Overhead Backhand Clear.
- Underarm Clear using Forehand and Backhand.
What type of grip is recommended for the overhead backhand clear?
The thumb grip is great for defensive shots and backhand drives, but for backhand clears we want to use the bevel grip.
What are the disadvantages of playing badminton?
There are also disadvantages to playing badminton….Typical badminton injuries are:
- Sprained Ankle.
- Achilles Tendonitis.
- Tennis Elbow.
- Rotator Cuff Injury.
- Patella Tendonitis.
- etc.
Why do we use a clear in badminton?
The badminton clear (known as lobbing in most Asian countries) is the most important badminton shot, especially in a singles game. In a singles game, players use the clear more than any other types of shots. A high defensive clear prevents your opponent from smashing from a good angle.
Why are clears important in badminton?
The aim of the clear shot is to cause the shuttle to go up high in the air and land at your opponent’s backcourt. The clear shot is one of the easiest badminton techniques; beginners should aim to master the Defensive Clear Shot to play longer rallies against your opponents.
What happens if we play badminton daily?
The benefit of badminton as a game is that it improves blood circulation to a greater extent, which in turn means that it strengthens the heart muscles to pump blood more profusely. A stronger heart becomes a healthy heart as it causes unclogging of the arterial walls and reduction of bad cholesterol.
Why is badminton so difficult?
Badminton also has a lot more variations of strokes compared to Tennis so there is more to learn. The smaller court and faster projectile mean you need to have fast reactions as well as fast feet. It’s hard to say one is definitely harder than the other. They’re two separate sports with their own different dynamics.
How do you coach badminton for Beginners?
Here are 13 top Badminton tips for beginners that will help you improve fast.
- Always warm-up properly.
- Learn some basic footwork.
- Get comfortable with your grip.
- Know the rules.
- Watch some quality YouTube content.
- Keep your racquet up.
- Don’t try to be perfect.
- Play with a positive mindset.
What is the most essential skill in badminton?
In badminton, the forehand clear is the first and most essential skill for novices to learn.
Is badminton the hardest sport?
Like many sports, they’re easy to start but difficult to master. So is Tennis or Badminton harder? If you take the various areas of comparison for each sport we find that Badminton is a lot harder physically when it comes to speed, agility and explosive power.
What is a backhand clear in badminton?
A backhand clear is usually only played when a player is not in a position to play a forehand (’round the head’) shot and as such, this is a defensive shot. This is one of the toughest shots to play in badminton. As the shuttle is struck behind the body the ‘thumb’ grip (often confusingly referred to as a backhand grip) should not be used.
How to do a backhand stroke in badminton?
Step by Step Tutorial 1. Quickly switch to the Backhand Grip. Keep your grip loose and relaxed for maximum wrist action. 3. The picture on the left explains the Backhand Stroke. You raise your elbow as high as possible so that you’ll take the shuttle at a high point. 4. Take the shuttle at the highest point possible.
How do you hit a good clear in badminton?
To hit a good clear, the shuttle should be struck when it’s in line with your body. If the shuttle is in front of you i.e. closer to the net, then in reality you have the time to hit a round-the-head shot. The majority of errors I see are due to the shuttle being struck from behind the body – the most difficult of shots to master.
When should I use the backhand clear in tennis?
When your opponent clears the shuttle to your backhand area, always try to hit it with a Forehand shot. Use the Backhand Clear only when you can’t get into position in time for the Forehand Stroke. I’d always prefer hitting a Forehand Shot whenever my opponent hits the shuttle to my backhand area.
