Hitting to space

Tactical Problem:  Hit the shuttle to open space

Skill Development:  Overhead clear and net shot selection
 
Teaching Points

Tactic:

  • Look to see where opponent is before hit shot
  • Use fakes
Skill:
  • Net shot
  • Overhead clear
                    
Organizational Points
  • In groups of three: a server, a hitter, and a moving target
  • Need 3-6 shuttles per pair
  • Server serves a nice high lob for hitter to practice overhead clearing
  • The target person can choose to move to the front or back of the court
  • The hitter must hit the shuttle to the open space where the target person isn't
  • Cues:  be aware of where the target man is before hitting 
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