PATHFIT 4

High Serve

Defensive serve to push the opponent to the back of the court

Low Serve

Forces the opponent to lift the shuttle, allowing an attack opportunity

Drive Serve

Fast Serve along the middle service line to the opponent’s backhand side

Flick Serve

A deceptive, high but fast serve, forcing the opponent into an awkward position

Clear Shot

Trajectory: High, towards the back court

Purpose: Defensive - gives time to reposition

Drop Shot

Trajectory: Looping, close to the net

Purpose: Attacking - forces opponent forward

Drive Shot

Trajectory: Flat, towards to body

Purpose: Defensive - a fast counteratteck

Smash

Trajectory: Close to the net

Purpose: Fast and powerful, reducing opponent’s reaction time

Net Lift

Trajectory: High, towards the back court

Purpos: Defensive - preventing opponent from attacking at the net

Net Kill

Trajectory: Flat and downward

Purpose: Ends a rally when opponent plays a weak ner shot

Lob

Purpose: Send the shuttlecock high to the opponent’s back court

Forehand Grip

Used for shots on the forehand side

Hold the racket like a handshake with the head at 90 degress to the floor

Backhand Grip

Used for non-dominant side shots

Thumb is placed on the flat side of the grip for better leverage

Bevel Grip

Used for shot behind the player to improve control

Thumb is placed on the beveled corner instead of the flat side

Panhandle Grip

Used for quick push and kill shots at the net

Hold the racket like a frying pan with the thumb placed accordingly