Badminton · Smash · Footwork

Smash and defend

A feeder lifts, the attacker smashes, the defender blocks back to the net.

FAD
Start / 4
Time
12 min
Players
2–6
Age
U11+
Area
Full court
Equipment
10 shuttles

Setup

  1. Attacker at the back, defender on the other side; feeder lifts from beside the net.

How it runs

  1. Feeder lifts; attacker smashes down the line or crosscourt.
  2. Defender blocks it short; attacker follows in.
  3. Ten smashes each, then rotate.

Coaching points

  • Jump or scissor-kick to get behind the shuttle.
  • Snap the forearm, contact in front.
  • Defender: low, racket out, soft block.

Common mistakes

  • Smashing from under the shuttle.
  • Defender standing tall.

Say it: “Behind, snap, follow.”

Make it harder

  • Play the point out after the block.
  • Attacker must alternate line and cross.

Make it easier

  • Attacker stands and swings, no jump.
  • Feeder lifts shorter.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.