badminton shots/plays

Forehand

The stroke used to hit the birdie that comes to the right hand of a right-handed player or the left of a left-handed player

Backhand

The stroke used to hit the birdie which has come to the left side of a right-handed player, and the right side of a left-handed player

Serve

Used to start the play of the game

Clear

An overhead stroke sending the birdie high and to the back of the opposite court

Drive

An overhead stroke where the birdie is hit down and lands in the back corner of the court

Drop Shot

A delicate stroke hitting the birdie right over the net, into your opponents front court.

Smash

An overhead stroke used to hit the birdie down into the opponents court.

Rally

Continuous play between the time a birdie is served and one player makes a mistake

Center Line

Divides the 2 service courts in half