Jonas, what are your views on the two different methods of backhand clear on this site? Namely in one you reach and point the elbow at the shuttle before hitting it, and in the second you actually hold the racquet close to the abdomen pointing the elbow down before unwinding and hitting the shuttle. I tried practicing the latter today and found it much easier to get power by the second (somewhat unorthodox?) method. Both methods are described better than I've just described them in the techniques section.

Thanks,

Tom, whose life is ruled by this game...

I would say the first is the correct technic, but we all have different technic so it´s difficult for me to say what´s the best for you. I have to see you hit the shuttle to correct you proberly.

Jonas