Training #4: Serve & Return of Serve

Practice #1 - Serve

• Stand close to the service line with your preferred leg near the line.
• Lean slightly forward for better balance and control.
• Hold the racket with a backhand grip...
• Rest the soft part of your palm on top of the racket...

Practice #2 -Return of Serve

• Stand about one foot behind the service line with your non-dominant leg in front.
• Keep the racket positioned right above the front leg.
• Stretch the non-dominant leg slightly, so you can push forward quickly on short serves.
• Take the serve early to stay in control.
• Two main types of returns:
  • Push to Back: Jump in with a straight racket and push the shuttle towards the back of the opposite court (e.g., from left receive, push to back right corner).
  • Drop to Front: Reach early, bring the racket further forward, and softly drop the shuttle just over the net on the same side.

Coaching tips

• Keep the rocket in 45 degree angle
• Keep the shuttle facing down
• Look for next shot after return the serve

Resources/References

• Swift Badminton: Perfect Badminton Low Serve Every Time
• Badminton Insight: Mixed Doubles Serve & Return Tactics
• Badminton Insight: Backhand Serve
• Badminton Insight: How To Return The Serve
• Badminton Insight: 3 Advanced Return of Serves
• Badminton Insight: How To Return The Flick Serve