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