Drill library
Badminton drills
48 free Badminton drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
48 drills
ClearsBackhandBackhand clear from the rear courtTurn your back to the net, lead with the elbow and snap the racket through to clear from the rear backhand corner when you can't get round the shuttle.12 min · 1–6 players · U12+
ServeBackhand low serve precisionPractise the backhand low serve into target boxes in the doubles service court, skimming the tape so it drops just past the short service line.12 min · 2–8 players · U11+
DefenceBlock and lift defenceFrom a low defensive stance, block controlled smashes back to the net or lift them high to the rear court, on both forehand and backhand.12 min · 1–4 players · U11+
FootworkClearsChassé and scissor kick to the rear courtMove back to the rear forehand corner with a side-on chassé, hit with a scissor kick and land ready to push straight back to base.12 min · 1–6 players · U12+
GameClearsClean the houseTwo teams throw shuttles high over the net to clear their own half; when the whistle goes, the side with fewer shuttles wins.8 min · 4–16 players · U5+
Rallying & consistencyFootworkClear, drop, net, lift routineA four-shot cooperative pattern that sends both players front to back on every cycle, building controlled rallies and the habit of recovering to base.12 min · 2–4 players · U12+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewSlow everything down: a walk-round to clear the court of shuttles, gentle stretches for legs and the racket shoulder, then a short review of the session.8 min · 2–20 players · U10+
DefenceDrivesCounter-attack from defenceDoubles defenders turn a smash into an attack: drive flat past the front player, then move forward to take over.15 min · 4 players · U16+
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 playDoubles attack and defence formationsA coached 2 v 2 rally that teaches pairs to go front and back when they hit down and side by side when they lift, with calls and freeze checks.15 min · 4–6 players · U12+
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 playFootworkDoubles rotation after the liftA set pattern that walks a pair through a full rotation: the front player lifts and backs out, the pair defends, then turns to attack with the roles swapped.15 min · 4–6 players · U13+
Doubles playServeDoubles serve and returnPairs practise the doubles low serve and the first return from the correct service courts, then play the rally out with full doubles serving order.15 min · 4–6 players · U12+
Warm-upFootworkDynamic warm-up with shadow footworkRaise the pulse, loosen the shoulders and hips, then mirror a partner's shadow footwork to every corner before any hitting.10 min · 2–12 players · U10+
ForehandBackhandFeed and hit: underarm liftsThe coach hand-feeds short to the forehand and backhand; the player steps in and lifts the shuttle high into the back of the opposite court.12 min · 1–6 players · U6+
ServeFirst serves: low and highLearn a low serve that lands just past the short service line and a high serve that drops at the back, serving diagonally into target zones.12 min · 2–8 players · U7+
DrivesRallying & consistencyFlat drives in pairsDrive the shuttle flat and fast across the mid-court at tape height, on forehand and backhand, keeping it low so neither player can attack it.10 min · 2–8 players · U11+
ServeDoubles playFlick serve and third-shot attackIn doubles, disguise a flick serve behind the low serve, defend the rushed return, and attack the third shot early.15 min · 4 players · U16+
ClearsForehandForehand overhead clear techniqueBuild the forehand overhead clear from a coach's feed: turn side-on, get behind the shuttle and send it high and deep into the rear court.12 min · 1–6 players · U10+
SmashForehand smash techniqueBuild the forehand smash from the clear action: get behind the shuttle, meet it well in front and hit steeply down into floor targets.12 min · 1–6 players · U12+
Doubles playVolley & net playFront-court interceptionTwo players drive and push at the back player while the front player hunts for anything flat within reach and intercepts it downwards.12 min · 4–6 players · U13+
FootworkForehandGrip and ready positionLearn the forehand and backhand grips and a balanced ready stance, then react to the coach's signals and get back to ready every time.10 min · 1–12 players · U6+
DrivesGameHalf-court drive battlesA 1 v 1 game on one half of the court where every shot must travel flat: lift or clear and you lose the point.12 min · 2–6 players · U12+
ClearsRallying & consistencyHigh clear rallyRally high clears baseline to baseline, scoring any clear that lands past the doubles service line.8 min · 2–8 players · U8+