forehand drive

[Jillian]

How does a badminton player develop and refine the forehand drive

[Mag]

Let me suggest a classic two-player drill:

Players: A and B. Half-court drill.

Player A stands just in front of the short service line (close to the net).

Player B (on the other side of the net) stands on the base line.

Player B plays drives straight at player A, hard, straight drives, as close to the net tape as possible.

Player A returns by driving the shuttle straight back at B. B drives back at A again... And so on...

Maintain a high tempo. Concentrate on playing only forehands, only backhands, or both intermixed if you so please. Change positions every 5 minutes or so.

Remember to relax and use mainly your forearm and wrist. If you don't use proper wrist/forearm technique, you won't be able to do this drill at a high speed...

[downNunder]

what are the proper techniques for driving? shoulder, elbow forearm, wrist

[huijun]

what are the proper techniques for driving? shoulder, elbow forearm, wrist
Wrist. The more you get to the net, the smaller movement you should be.

[downNunder]

But specifically; like the movements. Ive never really been thought how to approach the shuttle, prepare for it ....so forth. Any tips?

[Cheung]

http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10860&highlight=Candra

[downNunder]

I've seen this thread before, but...............OOOoooooooooo........... i c the details i must have overlooked since my last viewing. GREAT!!! THanks for the refreshment.