Badminton Backhand overhead shot

When ever possible it is always recommended to move around the court in such a away as to volley efficiently using the forehand, the follow through is more precise, and more power can be added to the swing. However there will be times when they wont be possible, which is were the backhand overhead shot comes in handy to be able to make time and recuperate center court.

With your weight on your right foot (for left-handed players, left foot) Hold your racket in front of you with a backhand grip. Always keeping your eye on the birdie. Swinging the racket upward, with the wrist tilted back, the point of impact should be high and just next to the body. Striking the birdie almost exactly above your head. Thrusting the racket upward making contact as high as possible, by now your weight should move towards your front foot and your shoulders parallel to the net. The racket follows through with the swing, keeping your eyes on the birdie at all times, and the body turns to face the net.

Common backhand overhead shot mistakes

Some players find themselves losing their balance during a backhand overhead shot, which makes it very hard to calculate the exact moment of impact and barely able to hit the birdie without properly leading it in the right direction. To properly fix this problem, beginning with proper footing is important, both feet firmly on the ground, the racket starts low and swings upward towards its highest reach upon impact.

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