# Doubles Defence · Badminton Level 4: Intermediate

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

The defensive stance and grip, the block, the defensive lift, the counter-drive, body smashes, the cross-court smash, defending the jump smash, resetting the rally, turning defence into attack and defending as a pair.

## Test 1: The defensive stance and grip

- A low square stance reaches both sides. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A backhand grip covers the body and backhand side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Racket in front meets the shuttle sooner. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Balls of the feet allow quick movement. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Midcourt depth gives time and reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Adjust the stance to the danger. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A relaxed grip reacts faster. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Position, lower, ready, react. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From attack to defence. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- That is the defensive stance. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 2: The block

- Blocks absorb the pace and drop short. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The racket only redirects the smash. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Block into space. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A block moves the smasher. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross blocks away from the front player are hard to reach. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A waiting net player kills blocks. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- High blocks are punished. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Absorb, drop, force. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Away from the net player is safer. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Blocks away from the front attacker are safest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 3: The defensive lift

- Lift when nothing else is possible. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Deep corners give time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short lifts give steep close smashes. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting means defending. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross lifts make the smasher travel. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Corners make smashes harder. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross lifts are longer and may be cut off. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Higher and longer gives more time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lift, set, defend. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- After lifting, defend side by side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 4: The counter-drive

- Driving the smash back flat. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat smashes can be driven. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A drive takes time from the attackers. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Into the gap behind the front player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A short thumb grip is fast. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Flat smashes invite drives. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Steep smashes are hard to drive. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Meet, drive, step in. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drives attack most. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A flat reply to a smash is a counter-drive. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 5: Defending body smashes

- Body shots cramp the swing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The backhand covers the body. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Compact defence handles body shots. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- The hip makes the defender hesitate. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Body smashes are usually blocked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Specific feeding trains reactions. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A small step creates space. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6)
- Ready, room, block, recover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The hip is hardest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The hip causes hesitation. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 6: Defending the cross-court smash

- Each covers their own side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Longer path means more time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Straight replies punish the open line. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross smashes open the straight gap. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Defenders shift with the shuttle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Adjust to cover the cross. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The manual: straight smashes are easier to follow up. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Shift, take, reply, cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross smashes travel furthest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The cross-side defender covers it. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 7: Defending the jump smash

- Steepness and speed cut reaction time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Reading the action gives time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Blocks use the smash's pace. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Jumping is tiring and slows recovery. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9)
- Extra depth gives time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Deep lifts reduce steepness. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Landing takes time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Deep, read, block, attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Jump and closer is steeper. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Block the steep smash. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 8: Resetting the rally

- A reset takes the rally back to neutral. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Blocks to the net bring the rally level. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting keeps the defence going. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The first to hit down gains the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Loose replies are attacked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Resets end the defence. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The forecourt away from the attacker. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Defend, reset, fight, attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- From defence through neutral to attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A block resets to neutral. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 9: Turning defence into attack

- Defence aims to become attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drives take the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Hitting down takes the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The blocker follows the block. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Front and back again. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Not following loses the chance. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Tight net shots win the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Block, follow, set, attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drives turn it fastest. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Front and back means attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 10: Defending as a pair

- Trust keeps the court covered. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Many pairs give the middle to the forehand. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Strengths guide sides. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Both set side by side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Calm keeps replies deep. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10)
- Agree the middle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Covered court, calm play. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Agree, set, cover, reset. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Two defenders and the gap between. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pairs agree who takes the middle. (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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