Bádminton · Nivel 3: Preintermedio · Subnivel 3.1
The Four Corners and Court Situations
10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · markdown
Attacking, neutral and defensive situations, taking the shuttle early, using width, depth and height, the base as a fluid position, the four corners, straight and cross-court time, and the centre.
Cada test de abajo son diez preguntas en Insporta. La lista bajo cada test es lo que comprueban las preguntas: un dato por pregunta, con su fuente. Léala antes del test o vuelva a ella tras una respuesta incorrecta.
Test 1Attacking, neutral and defensive situationsHacer un test
Attacking, neutral and defensive.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Situations depend on how high and how close to the net the shuttle is when struck.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
High and close to the net is an attacking chance.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Low, under pressure, is defensive.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Flat midcourt exchanges are neutral.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Stroke choice is largely decided by the situation.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Attack means hitting down.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Defensive is low and far; attacking high and near.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From low and deep to high and close.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
High and close to the net is attacking.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 2Taking the shuttle earlyHacer un test
Early refers to both height and closeness to the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Early contact means more attacking situations.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Hitting early puts pressure on the opponent.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Early contact widens the choice of strokes.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Quick movement gets the player to the shuttle sooner.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Late contact is low, so the reply must go up.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Above the tape, a kill is possible.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Earlier means higher.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Early movement leads to attacking contacts and pressure.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Early contact takes time away from the opponent.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 3Using widthHacer un test
Width means using both sides of the court.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Cross-court shots stretch the opponent sideways.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Cross-court shots travel further and open the straight gap.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Width exploits slow lateral movement.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Corners stretch the opponent widest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Shots to the centre narrow the opponent's angles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Moving the opponent from one side to the other opens space.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Side to side opens space.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Cross-court shots travel further.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Side-to-side shots use width.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 4Using heightHacer un test
Height is one of the three space dimensions in the manual.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Height buys time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Flat shots stop the opponent hitting down.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A mid-height floater is easy to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
An attacking clear uses just enough height.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Height gives time to form a defence.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Drives skim the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Flat, then just over reach, then very high.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Higher shots give more time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From deep and late, a very high shot is the safe way out.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 5Using depthHacer un test
Depth means front-to-back movement.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Clear then drop pulls the opponent back then forward.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Length of the court is longer than its width.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Deep clears drive the opponent back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A good drop forces a forward move and often a lift.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A deep opponent leaves the front open.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Using both stretches the opponent most.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Back, then front.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From the back line to the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Front-to-back shots use depth.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 6The base as a fluid positionHacer un test
The base is the position from which you can best deal with probable replies.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The base moves with the rally.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The split-step is timed at the base.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Bases shift towards the most likely replies.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
The manual: take up a position slightly to the same side you served to.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Straight returns spend less time in the air than cross-court ones.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A rigid base ignores where the reply will probably go.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Recover, adjust for the straight reply, split-step.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Straight replies arrive soonest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Shifting to the side served to covers straight returns.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 7The four cornersHacer un test
Front and back corners on each side.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The rear backhand corner forces a high backhand or round-the-head.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Corners make the opponent travel furthest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Diagonals cover the longest distance on court.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Moving diagonally covers both dimensions.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Rear backhand then front forehand is the full diagonal.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Aiming close to lines raises the risk of hitting out.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Diagonal moves around all four corners.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Rear corners are furthest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Rear corner to opposite front corner is a diagonal.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 8Straight and cross-court timeHacer un test
Straight shots travel a shorter path.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The manual: straight smashes are easier to follow up than cross-court.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A cross-court shot opens the straight line behind it.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The cross drop contrasts with straight smashes.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Straight clears are easier to follow up.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The straight reply is the danger.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Cross lifts off straight attacks keep moving the attacker.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Straight and fast is quickest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Cross-court shots open more space.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The straight line left open is the danger.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 9The centre and anglesHacer un test
The manual: serves to the centre restrict angles of return.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The middle creates confusion.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From the centre, the angles to each side are narrower.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Body shots cramp the opponent.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The front player moves to the midcourt on the shuttle's side.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Central returns cut angles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The middle leaves a margin for error.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Central shots give the fewest angles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The middle causes doubt and a weak reply.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The middle of two defenders creates confusion.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 10Reading the opponentHacer un test
The manual splits tactics into awareness (read) and decisions (react).
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Decision making is the react part.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Awareness includes the opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Self-awareness includes position and balance.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Racket speed gives clues.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Pace is one of the five awareness areas.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Space, self, opponent, pace and partner.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Awareness feeds decisions in a loop.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The manual's order.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Watching the opponent's action is tactical awareness.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · 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 898
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 61
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 71