# Serving and Receiving · Badminton Level 2: Elementary

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Technique of the backhand low serve, the forehand high serve, the flick and the drive serve; serving in singles and doubles; receiving stances, attacking a low serve, returning a high serve and serving practice.

## Test 1: The backhand low serve

- Standing near the front gives the shortest route over the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The shuttle is held out in front, close to the strings. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short, relaxed thumb grip gives control. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The low serve uses a short, compact push. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A good low serve clears the tape closely and drops near the front line. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Keeping the shuttle low denies an attacking return. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Servers raise the racket to meet a quick return. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Grip, set, push, ready. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Up just enough to clear the tape, then down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Close to the front line, racket in front: the backhand low serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 2: The forehand high serve

- The high serve pushes a singles opponent back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A good high serve drops steeply near the back line. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Singles servers stand a little further back than doubles servers. (Source: General badminton reference)
- A high, deep serve drops nearly straight down, which is awkward to hit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A vertical drop is harder to time and hit hard. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Body rotation and the forearm drive the racket up. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short high serve invites a smash. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Set, backswing, drop and hit, follow through. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Steeply up, high over, then down at the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A full upward swing to a deep target is the high serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 3: The flick serve

- The manual says to make flick serves look like your low serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A flick sends the shuttle just over the receiver's reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Bending the wrist and rotating the forearm flick the shuttle out. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Flicks push the receiver back and break their rhythm. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A low flick sits in the receiver's reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From deeper in the box, a longer hold helps the flick in singles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A threat of the flick keeps the receiver honest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Same set-up, then a fast flick. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Low at the front, flick over the receiver, high at the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A serve flicked over a rushing receiver is the flick. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 4: The drive serve

- The drive serve travels flat and quick. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Driving at the body or backhand rushes the receiver. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Used often, it loses its surprise. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A flat serve that is read can be hit straight back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Doubles players use the drive serve as a surprise. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The flight of a serve must be upward from the racket. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 9.1)
- A flat serve often comes back flat and fast. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Disguise, then push flat. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The low serve is slowest; the drive serve fastest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A flat, fast serve at the receiver is the drive serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 5: Serving in singles and doubles

- Low serves dominate doubles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Women's singles often uses high serves; men's singles more low serves. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Strong smashers punish high serves, so low serves are common. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The doubles box ends at the doubles long service line. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1)
- A high serve in doubles is easily smashed. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The partner stands behind, ready for a deep return. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Serves restrict the opponent's options. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Common in WS, less in MS, rare in MD. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Serve low, cover the net and the back, attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The partner covers the back while the server takes the front. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 6: Receiving in singles

- Singles receivers stand in the middle of the box to cover low and high serves. (Source: General badminton reference)
- Deep high serves are common in singles, so receivers stay further back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Many singles receivers have the non-racket foot forward. (Source: General badminton reference)
- From the back, overheads are the usual replies. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A raised racket allows a quick reaction. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Getting behind a high serve early allows a strong reply. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Low serves are returned with pushes, net shots or lifts. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Ready, read, move, hit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Doubles receivers crowd the front; women's singles receivers stand furthest back for high serves. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Standing mid-box covers short and deep serves. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 7: Receiving in doubles

- Doubles receivers crowd the front to attack low serves. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Receivers try to take the serve early and hit down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A high racket lets the receiver attack the serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- From below the tape a hard hit would have to go up, so receivers play net shots or pushes. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Standing too close leaves space for the flick. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The partner covers the back while the receiver attacks. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Hitting down puts the serving pair on the defensive. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Close, read, step, kill. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Kills attack; lifts defend. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Close, attacking receiving stances belong to doubles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 8: Attacking the low serve

- A serve that floats above the tape can be pushed or killed downward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pushes go flat into the midcourt gaps. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The gap behind the server and in front of the partner is a target. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A tight serve forces an upward reply. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Brushing across the shuttle lets a kill clear the net cleanly. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Constant rushing invites flicks and drives. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- When the shuttle is below the tape, a net shot is the safe choice. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The higher the serve, the more attacking the reply. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Read, step, push, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A rising serve can be attacked downward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 9: Returning the high serve

- A deep clear resets the rally safely. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Smashing from deep leaves a long way back to the base. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A drop pulls the server to the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From behind the shuttle, the receiver can hit it in front. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A deep serve pushes the receiver back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Straight drops reach the net fastest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short clears invite attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Read, move, disguise, drop. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Smash first, high clear last. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A soft overhead to the front is a drop shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 10: Serving practice

- Targets near the short service line train accuracy. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The manual suggests two attempts as a learning aid only. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Repetition builds a reliable serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A live receiver tests the serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The manual suggests rotating serves for fairness. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Servers learn to read and exploit the receiver's stance. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Tight and short is the aim. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- From targets to pressure. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3)
- Serve, return, third shot, swap. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3)
- Targets at the front train the low serve. (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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