Overhead preparation
Good overheads require good preparation. You can’t expect to hit hard if you leave everything till the last moment!
Different styles of preparation
Not everyone hits the same. Let’s look at some different styles of preparation. There is more than one correct way!
Early overhead preparation
Do you start your preparation for overhead shots early enough? And what can happen if you don’t?
The overhead throwing action
In coaching, we talk about the forehand throwing action, because the correct hitting action is just like an overhead throw. Practising throwing can help you learn overhead technique.
Overhead follow-through
You can fix a lot of technical errors in your overheads by correcting the follow through. It’s easy to understand and very useful.
Errors with overhead follow-through
Here are two very common errors with the follow-through. Both are bad for your technique, but one can wreck your arm too!
Arm rotation for clears and smashes
Arm rotation is essential for power in badminton. It’s used for all power shots, but it’s especially important for clears and smashes because they need the most power.
