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Friday, March 23, 2007

Badminton Clears 2

Around the Head Clear

This is actually a forehand overhead badminton clear played at the non-racket side of your body. Try to use it whenever play permits as a forehand stroke is always better and more accurate than a backhand.

The techniques for hitting these badminton clears are about the same as the forehand overhead clears with only some minor adjustments.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand around the head clear.

* Stand squarely to the net.
* Bend your upper body sideways to your non-racket side as your arms come through.
* Shift your weight to your non-racket leg.
* Bend your elbow and bring the racket behind your head.
* As you swing forward, your forearm will brush the top of your head before straightening.
* Transfer your body weight rapidly as your non-racket leg pushes your body back to your base position.

An important thing to note here is that whether you are playing a badminton clear, a drop shot or a smash, your wrist plays a key part in creating deception.

The basic preparations for these badminton shots are the same, only the angle of the racket face, the speed of the racket head and the point of impact is different. Keep your opponent guessing.

Underarm Clear

The underarm clear is usually played from the front court area to your opponent’s back court. Whether to play it high and deep or a flatter, cross court clear will depend on the situation at that time and your opponent’s positioning on court.

In any case, try to reach the shuttle as early as possible so that you can have various shot options. Your wrist action is the crucial element in creating a deception for your shots.

Here are some pointers for the underarm clear.

* Adopt the forehand grip for a forehand underarm clear or the backhand grip for a backhand underarm clear.

* Extend and put your racket up when you go for the shot.
* The point of impact shall be well out in front of you and as high as possible with your racket leg leading in a lunge position.
* Swing your racket upwards as the shuttle drops in the hitting area.
* Unlock your wrist as you contact the shuttle, producing a whip action.
* Follow through with your racket in the direction of the shuttle’s trajectory.
* Push with both legs and move back to your base position.

Practice hard on your Badminton Clears and your game will benefit tremendously...


Ref:http://www.badminton-information.com/badminton_clears.html

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