Footwork:

• Racquet foot should always be forward on forehand and backhand in the lunge position
• Always return to the recovery position.

Upper Body Technique:

• Lunge position with racquet outstretched
• Racquet face parallel to the floor level with the top of the net
• Soft jab motion

Preparation:

• Forehand or backhand grip
• Body Position
• Racquet held at side and front of the body

Contact:

• As racquet foot lands forward, arm extends and hits shuttle
• No swinging motion as you "Hit and Land"
• Angle racquet face just before contact with the shuttle
• Forehand shot:  Palm facing the ceiling
• Backhand shot:  Back hand facing the ceiling
• Contact the shuttle close to the top of the net
• Contact the shuttle in front of the body
• Contact the shuttle on racquet side of body:  Forehand
• Contact the shuttle on non - racquet side of body:  Backhand

Recovery:

• Push back with racquet foot towards center of the court
• Assume the ready position
• Shuttle should tumble over the net

Technique Cues:

• Racquet in front and side of body
• Hit and Land
• Contact shuttle close to net
• No follow through