Smash is a hard hit downward shot intended to win a point. Technique Disguise shot as a clear or drop shot. Contact shuttle at highest comfortable point. Rotate wrist and forearm quickly to snap the birdie down. Rotate trunk and shoulders forward to throw weight into shot.
Players practice hitting a smash from a shuttle lobbed by a partner from the other side of the net.
Partner practices short serves. Opponent must smash short served that are too high over net. Play rally's where only high clears and smashes are allowed. Drive is a flat sidearm stroke that travels low over the net and deep into the opponents court. Contact shuttle between shoulders and waist.