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Badminton Grip & Stroke Guide

This document discusses different grips and strokes in badminton. It describes the forehand grip which is mainly used for overhead forehand shots and provides a reference point for learning other grips. The backhand grip is similar but with the thumb in a different position on the racket. It also explains the techniques for the underhand and overhead forehand and backhand strokes, noting that power comes from correct technique rather than strength for the overhead strokes.

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Badminton Grip & Stroke Guide

This document discusses different grips and strokes in badminton. It describes the forehand grip which is mainly used for overhead forehand shots and provides a reference point for learning other grips. The backhand grip is similar but with the thumb in a different position on the racket. It also explains the techniques for the underhand and overhead forehand and backhand strokes, noting that power comes from correct technique rather than strength for the overhead strokes.

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1. Forehand grip - The forehand grip is mainly used for forehand overhead shots.

It’s an easy grip to learn, and also provides a useful reference point for learning
the other grips. Start by positioning your racket in this manner for the basic grip.
Then hold the racket handle using a “hand-shake’ grip. Do not grip too tightly.
Gently hold the racket and you should still be able to move and twist the racket
with flexible wrist movement. Clench tightly only when hit is executed. The ring
and last finger are there to prevent racket slipping out of hands.

2. Backhand grip - The backhand grip, also known as the thumb grip, is similar to
the forehand grip except the complete bottom of the thumb is in contact with the
3rd bevel and the index finger is lowered down to a position below the thumb.
Players must be able to twist the racket fast enough in order to change and use
different grip for backhand shots. With a backhand thumb grip, it will be easier
for you to make the shot across the court. The front of the racket head must
constantly be facing the incoming shuttlecock for a successful return to
opponent’s court. Thumb should be placed correctly on the racket handle where
the front of racket frame is. This is because your thumb is the main driver to
push the racket for all backhand shots.

3. Underhand Forehand Stroke - The underarm forehand is performed when you


take a shuttle in front of you (normally when your opponent hits a drop shot to
you). It's fairly easy to inject power into underarm strokes (compared to
overhead strokes) so you don't need to worry about not generating sufficient
strength.

4. Underhand Backhand Stroke - The underarm backhand stroke is one of the most
common strokes in badminton. Don't worry about generating sufficient power in
this stroke, it's fairly easy to perform. This stroke is usually performed when an
opponent hits a badminton drop shot to your backhand area.

5. Overhead Forehand Stroke - The overhead badminton forehand stroke is one of


the most powerful strokes in the game. The larger the swing motion, the more
momentum generated and hence more power. Power comes from correct
technique, NOT how much strength you exert into a swing.

6. Overhead Backhand Stroke – The overhead backhand stroke is one of the most
commonly used in badminton. This stroke helps generate the most power. The
correct backhand technique is about generating power. Similar to the forehand,
you make a complete backhand swing to generate the power to hit strong
backhand shots.

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