Badminton High Serve Rules

Front 1

What should your grip be like for the badminton high serve? (4 points)

Back 1

*Use the forehand grip
*Create a 'V' shape
*Firm wrists
*Hold the racket near the top of the handle

Front 2

What should the preparation footwork be like for the high serve? (6 points)

Back 2

*Played with a forehand underarm action
*Hold the shuttle by the feathers
*Stand two to three feet behind the short service line
*Relax your body and bend your knees slightly
*Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind
*Bring your racket back to almost your shoulder level

Front 3

What should your shot position footwork be like for the high serve? (6 points)

Back 3

*Let the shuttle drop slight in front of you
*Swing your racket forward following the rhythm of the stroke
*Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot
*Hit it with the flat face of your racket
*Whip the shuttle
*Flick your wrists

Front 4

What should the follow through be for the high serve? (3 points)

Back 4

*Follow through until your racket reaches the non-racket side of your head
*Return to the base
*Racket up in ready position

Front 5

What should the result of the high serve be? (3 points)

Back 5

*Move your opponent to the back of the court
*Hit the shuttle as high as possible
*Consistently push your opponent into the tramlines