Bádminton · Nivel 2: Elemental · Subnivel 2.2
Footwork and Movement
10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · markdown
The movement cycle, the split-step in detail, running steps, chassé and cross-behind, hop and pivot, lunges, jumps and landings, moving to the forecourt and rearcourt, and movement practice.
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Test 1The movement cycleHacer un test
Start, approach, hit and recover.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The start happens in response to the opponent's hit.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Approach is the travel towards the shuttle.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Recovery anticipates where the opponent will hit next.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The manual notes common movements in approach and recover.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Components are learned alone, then integrated so players flow.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The components are split-step, running steps, chassé, cross-behind, hop/pivot, lunge, jump and landing.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Start, approach, hit, recover.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The cycle applied to a forecourt shot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Travelling in and coming back are approach and recovery.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 2The split-step in detailHacer un test
A shallow jump just before the opponent hits lets the body rebound off the floor.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The foot that lands first decides the direction: left lands first, move right.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Front foot first means moving back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
A wide, bent landing gives balance for an explosive push.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A short contact time lets the player move off quickly.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The manual says no split-step covers all directions equally; experience picks the likely ones.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Split-steps happen wherever the player is at the opponent's hit.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Back foot first sends the player forward.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Land, bend, push.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A small hop timed with the opponent's hit is the split-step.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 3Running steps, chassé and cross-behindHacer un test
In a chassé the trailing foot closes up to the leading one.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The cross-behind crosses one foot behind the other to cover ground.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Players often cross behind as they move back for overheads.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Normal running steps cover longer distances.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Side steps keep the body facing play.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Short lateral moves use chassés.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Front crossings can trip the player.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Step, close, step, plant.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
From a hop to running steps.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Crossing behind lets the player cover ground going back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 4Hop and pivotHacer un test
A small hop with a pivot turns the body.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Players pivot to turn sideways and move back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Side-on lets the hips and shoulders rotate for power.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Pivoting helps players recover from the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Pivots happen on the balls of the feet.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Without a pivot, players hit square-on and late.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The practice links a shallow jump and pivot to a new split-step.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Split, pivot, move, hit.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Rotation starts from the ground.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Turning on a small hop is the hop and pivot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 5LungesHacer un test
Lunges lead with the racket foot so the arm and leg reach together.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Heel first lets the foot roll and brake safely.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A knee in line with the foot protects the joint.
Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo
The trailing leg helps recovery.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Lunges reach low shuttles at the front and sides.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
An upright trunk keeps the weight over the base.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Side lunges cover wide shots in defence.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Push, step, land, return.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Heel to recovery.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
In a lunge the heel lands first.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 6Jumps and landingsHacer un test
Jumping meets the shuttle higher and sooner.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A jump smash is played at the top of a jump.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Bent knees absorb the landing.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Landing loads the joints; good technique protects them.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Players jump sideways to intercept wide shuttles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Landing should flow into recovery towards the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The scissor action brings the back foot forward to land.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Get behind it, jump, hit, land and recover.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
From underarm to the top of a jump.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
A smash hit at the top of a jump.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · aplicación
Test 7Moving to the forecourtHacer un test
Approaches to the net end in a lunge.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
From the base, a couple of steps and a lunge reach the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A raised racket meets the shuttle early.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Touching the net in play is a fault.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 13.4.1 · recuerdo
Arriving early lets players play down from above the tape.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Recovery follows every shot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Small adjusting steps finish in a lunge.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Split, step, lunge, return.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Earlier arrival gives a higher contact.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Moves to the net corners finish in a lunge.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 8Moving to the rearcourtHacer un test
Turning side-on is safer and faster than backpedalling.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Backpedalling is slow and can cause falls.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Players chassé and cross behind to get behind the shuttle.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Getting behind the shuttle allows a strong overhead.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Players move round the head to avoid a weak high backhand.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Players recover forward after hitting from the back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Players prefer the forehand because the high backhand lacks power.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Split, turn, move, hit.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
From the back corner forward.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Moves to the back start by turning side-on.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Test 9Shadow footwork and practiceHacer un test
Players practise movement patterns without hitting.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The coach signals which corner to go to.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Multi-feeding sends many shuttles in a row to drill movement and strokes.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recuerdo
Random patterns train reading and reacting.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Primero la técnica correcta, después la velocidad.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Lines guide where feet land.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A partner's call or clap changes direction.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Base, corner, stroke, back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
From no shuttle to game play.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recuerdo
Feeding many shuttles quickly is multi-feeding.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · aplicación
Test 10Balance and postureHacer un test
Keeping the upper body between the feet helps balance.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A slight forward bend at the hips prepares the push-off.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Over-reaching pulls the body off its base.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The free arm swings back to balance the lunge.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Bent knees lower the body for quick reactions.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
A steady head helps balance and tracking.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The manual stresses quick and efficient movement.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
From feet to head.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Feet under the body balance best.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
The free arm counterbalances the lunge.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · aplicación
Fuentes
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).
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 683
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 712
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 33
- General badminton reference1
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 13.4.11