Question

State the Role of following fundamental skill of Badminton in detail and give its types.

Shots

Answer 1

Shots are the most basic and important skills in badminton, determining a player's ability to control the pace, direction, and outcome of a rally. The ability to properly execute many types of shots enables players to attack, defend, and outmaneuver opponents. Shots are not just about striking the shuttle, but also about strategically placing the shuttle where the opponent will have difficulty returning it. Following are the types of shots in badminton:

1. Clearing: In this stroke, shuttlecock is contacted around the middle of the racket head. The aim of the clearing is to cause the shuttle to go up high in the air and land at the opponent's back court. This is used when player needs to buy more time for himself to return to base before the next return. It is also strategic to use when the opponent is near to the fore-court, forcing him to retract to the back to retrieve the shuttle.
2. Lobbing: Lobbing is a stroke executed at the players baseline, hitting the ball far to the back of the opponent court. Any good lob should be over the opponent's reach at mid court, hence pushing them to the back of the baseline.
3. Drop-shot: It is a very soft shot that can help in winning points if played well. This stroke can be executed from forehand and backhand sides in the frontcourt of the opponent. Drop-shots are of two types: fast and slow drop shots.
4. Smash: It is the most powerful stroke used in badminton. If executed well there is no defense against a reply of a smash. It can be played from both forehand and backhand sides. It can be of flat and steep in nature depending on the area of shuttle landing on the court.