Making space for the flick serve
The flick serve needs more space than the low serve. You can make this space by moving the racket, or the shuttle, or both.
The backhand flick serve
Completely replaced this very old video, bringing it up to our current standards.
Out-to-in net spin
Completely replaced the old video, bringing it up to our current standards.
Net shots: keep an angle at the wrist
Some players line up
the racket with their forearm. This is a problem.
Net shots: controlling the racket angle
Control the racket angle by using your wrist and fingers correctly. This gives your net shots better touch, and helps you play them from higher up.
Net shots: the basics
Completely replaced this very old video, bringing it up to our current standards.
Pairing cross-net with spin
Try practising cross-court net shots together with in-to-out spin. This can help you find a good balance between deception and shot quality.
“Strict” cross-net deception
How strict should you be with your cross-net deception? What is the right balance between deception and shot quality?
Backhand semi-wide low serve
Don’t limit yourself to serving straight or wide. A serve towards the the middle can be very useful.
