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6.2.4. Drive

Carmen García and Manuel Mato. Drive shot (CC BY-NC-SA)

The drive shot is a basic flat shot, directly hit over the net. It is not a difficult shot to play.

The shuttlecock flies quite fast and parallel to the floor.

The aim of this shot is to force your opponent to hit back the shuttlecock upwards giving you opportunities to counter-attack.

It can be played both with the forehand or backhand.

Watch this video to know how to play the drive shot.

Carmen García and Manuel Mato. Badminton drive shot (CC BY-NC-SA)