Overhead clear from a feeder (in pairs)

Tactical Problem:  Hitting shuttle to opponent's back court.

Skill Development:  Overhead clear, placement
 
 
Teaching Points

Tactic:

  • Contacting the shuttle slightly in front of your racquet shoulder for greater power
Skill:
  • Contact shuttle high
  • Step forward with non racquet foot while swinging
  • Follow through across body
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Organizational Points
  • In pairs need shuttle and a cone
  • One serves a high shot for partner to overhead clear and try to hit target cone placed in back court
  • Take 10-15 shots each and then switch
  • Overhead clear must be above head height
Extensions:
  • Every time you hit a cone you get a point
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