# Doubles Attack · Badminton Level 4: Intermediate

Badminton · Level 4: Intermediate · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/badminton/level-4/doubles-attack/)

Steep and half smashes, the drop in attack, the front player's interceptions, attacking the serve, flat attack, attacking the round-the-head side, following up, creating openings and finishing.

## Test 1: The steep smash

- Steep angles cut reaction time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Body and hip smashes cramp defenders. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Getting behind the shuttle allows steepness. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Shuttles slow quickly in the air. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A higher contact gives a steeper angle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Placement beats a good defender. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Middle smashes cause hesitation. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Higher and closer is steeper. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Position, turn, hit, follow. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Higher contact means steeper. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 2: The half smash and the drop

- Half smashes trade power for control. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Half smashes keep pressure with control. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Less pace lands shorter. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Drops pull defenders in. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drops often force lifts. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Varying pace breaks a deep defence. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Slow drops float to the net player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pace drops step by step. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Vary pace, then finish. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A steep but slower shot landing short is a drop. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 3: The front player in attack

- Short blocks are finished at the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Racket up for interceptions. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Only take what can be attacked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Taps kill tight replies. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- A short action avoids a net fault. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The front player follows the shuttle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat shots past the front go to the back player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Read, step, finish. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- High is easiest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Net taps finish the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 4: Attacking the serve

- Attacking the serve wins the first exchange. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Hit down on loose serves. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Gaps beside the server are hard to cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A brushing action avoids net faults. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Follow up the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Rising serves can be attacked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Smash the flick if in time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- See, step, push, follow. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Down first, up last. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Hitting down on the serve is attacking it. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 5: Flat attack

- Flat attack keeps the shuttle level and fast. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat play is fast and pressing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Body and gaps. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short grips speed up drives. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Flat attack pushes both players forward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short blocks are chances at the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat play can be countered flat. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat pressure forces a lift. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drives are flattest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Level fast shots are flat play. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 6: Attacking the round-the-head side

- Reaching round the head to use the forehand. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The rear backhand is harder to attack from. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Round-the-head keeps the forehand attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Reaching across can unbalance the player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The forehand side can be left open. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Target the weaker side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The backhand overhead is the other option. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Move, reach, smash, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Backhand overheads are often weakest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Forehand on the backhand side is round-the-head. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 7: Following up the attack

- Following up keeps pressure. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Downward shots keep the defenders lifting. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting gives the attack away. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Keep it down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- There is no limit. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Not following up leaves blocks unanswered. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The back player covers lifts. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Keep hitting down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifts lose the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Following up keeps the pressure. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 8: Creating openings

- Openings come from moving defenders. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Switching targets unsettles defenders. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Wide shots stretch the pair, opening the middle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- It opens the straight line. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Off balance means an opening. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Read and intercept. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pace changes upset timing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Wide then middle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From the side inward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pulling wide opens the middle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 9: Finishing the point

- Kill into space. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Space or body. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Control reduces errors. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short and high is the chance. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Weak midcourt lifts are smashed. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Shorter actions reduce errors. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Reset for the next point. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10)
- Smash, block, finish. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Closest first. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A kill into space finishes the point. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 10: Attacking as a pair

- Agreed roles prevent clashes. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pairs place the strongest smasher at the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Knowing weak blocks will be finished. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drills build understanding. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Use each partner's strengths. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Downward thinking keeps the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short talks help fix problems. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10)
- Agree, drill, play, review. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Front, gap, back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The front player finishes short blocks. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

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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