# First Skills · Badminton Level 1: Beginner

Badminton · Level 1: Beginner · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/badminton/level-1/first-skills/)

Holding the racket, the ready position, moving to the shuttle, a first serve, hitting overhead and underarm, playing at the net, the clear, returning to base and a first rally.

## Test 1: Holding the racket

- Beginners start with the forehand grip, like shaking hands with the racket. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The racket is held as if shaking hands with it. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The thumb presses flat on the wide back bevel for backhand strokes. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A relaxed grip lets the fingers squeeze firm at the moment of the hit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The panhandle grip turns the face flat and limits the strokes. (Source: General badminton reference)
- Small grip changes let the racket face meet the shuttle on each side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short grip gives fast control; a long grip gives reach and power. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A common way to teach the handshake grip. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Moving the hand down the handle lengthens the lever. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short grip helps quick, controlled shots around the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 2: The ready position

- Bent knees let the player push off fast. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Weight on the front of the feet allows a quick first move. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- A raised racket is ready for fast shots. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Watching the opponent's racket gives early information. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- The split-step lands the player balanced and ready to push off. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Timed with the opponent's hit, it prepares the first move. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Ready means able to move fast to any corner. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- The split-step is timed with the opponent's hit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- From the feet upwards. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Bent knees, weight forward and the racket up make the ready position. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)

## Test 3: Moving to the shuttle

- Players lunge forward to reach shuttles near the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Right-handers usually lunge on the racket foot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Chassé and side steps keep the body facing the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Getting there early gives a balanced, better shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Recovering to base prepares for the next shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Turning side-on and stepping back is faster and safer. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Bent knees keep the body low and stable. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Approach, hit, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Movement is split into start, approach and recovery. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- A long forward step to a low shuttle is a lunge. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)

## Test 4: The first serve

- Every serve is an underarm hit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Serves go diagonally into the opponent's service court. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1)
- Singles players often serve high and deep. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Doubles players mostly serve low to stop the opponents attacking. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The flick looks like a low serve but goes over the receiver. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The backhand low serve is compact and accurate. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Looking at the target helps accuracy. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short push over the net, then racket ready. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Low, then flat, then flicked over, then high. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Racket in front, close to the short service line: the backhand low serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 5: Hitting overhead

- Contact high and in front gives power and control. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The free arm helps balance and line up the shuttle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Turning side-on lets the body rotate into the stroke. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The basic overhead family is the clear, drop and smash. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- If every overhead looks the same, the opponent cannot read it. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Overhead strokes are typical of the rearcourt. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The weight moves forward into the shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Prepare, swing, contact, follow through. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The drop is soft; the smash is the hardest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Hitting from above the head is an overhead stroke. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 6: Hitting underarm

- Underarm strokes are played from below, often near the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A lift sends the shuttle high and deep from a low position. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A high lift gives time to get back to base. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifts are played from near the net to the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A deep lift pushes the opponent to the rear. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Players lunge on the racket foot to reach low shuttles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- A short lift lets the opponent attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Reach, get under, swing up, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- From a soft net shot to a high defensive lift. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A high underarm shot from the forecourt to the back is a lift. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 7: Playing at the net

- A net kill punches a loose shuttle down near the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A raised racket meets the shuttle above the tape. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A spinning net shot tumbles over the tape, hard to return. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Touching the net in play is a fault. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 13.4.1)
- Taking it high gives more options, including the kill. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Pushes send the shuttle flat into the midcourt. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Below the tape, the shuttle must be hit upward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Read, approach, punch, ready. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- From a spinning net shot to the kill. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A loose shuttle above the tape is punched down: that is the kill. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 8: Hitting a clear

- A clear goes high and deep. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A high clear gives time to return to base. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The attacking clear passes just over the opponent's reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Clears are overhead strokes from the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A clear that falls short invites a smash. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The clear is an overhead stroke; underarm deep shots are lifts. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The drop shot uses the same preparation. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- High, then steeply down at the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Attacking clears are flattest; defensive clears highest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A high, deep overhead shot is a clear. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 9: Returning to the base

- The base is a central position from which every corner can be reached. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The singles base is close to the centre of the half. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From the base, all corners are within reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- High shots give more time; flat ones less. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Players adjust their base to the shot they have just played. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- After hitting, players push back to their base. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Watching the opponent gives early clues for the next shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Base, approach, hit, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Higher shots give more time to recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Players recover to the central base after each shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)

## Test 10: A first rally

- Players warm up by hitting with each other before the match. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9)
- Early rallies build control and timing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- High, slow shots are easiest to return. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Easy early success keeps learners motivated. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Eyes on the shuttle help timing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- High shots slow the rally down so beginners can keep it going. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Short targets like ten in a row build rallies. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Players often warm up from short shots to long ones. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9)
- High shots give time; smashes give little. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Gentle high shots back and forth build a rally. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

Sources: BWF Coaches' Manual Level 1 (2017), BWF regulations and history, Olympedia; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Badminton - Laws of Badminton).

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