B adminton · Part 5

Backhand Low Serve is used in doubles and men’s singles to start the rally from a defensive or neutral situation. •• In backhand low serve, the shuttle skips the net and lands at the front of the opponent’s service court. •• It is used to restrict the opponent’s opportunity to attack and create attacking opportunities for the serving side. . Preparation . Backhand grip . Shuttle hold . Trajectory of the shuttle . Stance . Execution of backhand low service Fig. . : Backhand low serve •• The server stands with the racket, foot forward, close to the ‘T’ on the court. •• The racket is held in relaxed backhand grip in front of the body, with the shuttle placed on it. •• With the short backswing of the racket, its face is opened slightly. •• The racket is swung forward and the shuttle is pushed out of the hand. •• Strike the shuttle out of the hand with a continued pushing action. •• Quickly recover back by bringing the racket up, to return the service reply. The main difference in high, low and flick service in badminton is the trajectory of the shuttlecock. Trajectory is the parabolic path followed by a shuttle when hit at a certain angle. High Serve Flick Serve Low Serve Fig. . : Trajectory of services