• Left elbow should be fully extended at chest height pointing towards the target area you are aiming to return the shuttlecock.
  • Hold the shuttlecock by the feathers, slightly across the body until it is over the inside of the left knee with the base pointing to the floor.
  • Fully extend your right elbow and shoulder backward, so the racket is pointing towards the back of the court line, making sure the head of the racket is below the racket hand.
  • Stage two

    • Release the shuttlecock slightly in front of you so that it drops in line with your right leg.
    • Transfer your body weight from back to front foot.
    • Swing the racket downwards, driving your arm towards the target.
    • Keep your eyes on the shuttlecock.

    Stage three

    • the shuttle at a higher point but still below your waistline.
    • Push the shuttle with the racket maintaining an extended elbow, driving the shuttlecock over the net at a low trajectory.
    • The racket head will follow through pointing towards the target, with the face parallel to the ceiling.

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