Badminton drills
Badminton tactics & patterns drills
7 free Badminton drills for tactics & patterns, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
Volley & net playTactics & patternsDeception: holds and flicksAt the net, show the same racket preparation, hold it, then choose a tight net shot or a flick over the opponent.15 min · 2–4 players · U16+
Doubles playTactics & patternsDoubles pressure from the frontThe front player in an attacking doubles pair holds the net, takes blocks and drives early, and keeps the defenders under pressure.15 min · 4 players · U16+
Doubles playTactics & patternsMixed doubles positionsConditioned 2 v 2 where each pair has a net player who owns the front court and a back player who covers mid and rear court, then free play.20 min · 4–6 players · U14+
Tactics & patternsSmashSingles attacking patternsRehearse a singles attacking pattern: smash straight, follow the block in, net tight, and finish the short lift.20 min · 2–4 players · U16+
FootworkTactics & patternsSingles base and recoveryRally to all four corners with a marker on the singles base; the player must be back on it, split-stepping, as the opponent hits each shot.12 min · 2–4 players · U12+
Tactics & patternsGameSingles four-corners gameA singles game where the middle of each court is out of bounds for landing, so players must move each other to the four corners to win points.15 min · 2–4 players · U12+
SmashTactics & patternsSteep and flat smash variationLearn when to smash steep and short and when to smash flat and deep, then use both in a conditioned rally.15 min · 2–4 players · U16+