4 Types of Dropshots from Beginner to Pro

It is tempting to hit a Smash when the opponent plays high, but a good Dropshot can be as powerful and is an essential weapon for every ambitious badminton player. There are many different ways you can hit a drop, and beside the "standard drop" where you just slow down the movement I want to show you 3 more options, how you can decieve your opponent and how you can set up or score points from the rear court!
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Basic Drop
2:41 Slice
4:00 Reverse Slice
5:20 Stop Drop
7:58 Outro
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Additional Info:
There is one thing I missed in the video: you can also play a longline reverse slice from your forehand side. This is in my opinion the most difficult slice (expect some backhand variations) and if you want to see it played to perfection you should check the video with my teammate and professional player from Malaysia Yeoh: • Malaysian Badminton Sk...
More about Dropshots:
Here the two previous videos, I talked up:
Sliced Dropshots: Send your opponent into the wrong direction: • Sliced Dropshots: Send...
Deceptive Dropshot: Trick your opponents from the rearcourt like Tai Tzu Ying: • Deceptive Dropshot: Tr...
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References:
Here you find the Videos of Tai Tzu Ying and Yuta Watanabe with some insane stop drops:
The Most Best Deceptive Shots by YUTA WATANABE | Badminton Drop Shots by Power Badminton: • The Most Best Deceptiv...
6 Types of DECEPTIONS from TAI TZU YING by Shuttle Flash: • 6 Types of DECEPTIONS ...

[@Seeedric]

Awesome tutorial. Drop-shot in general is something that I find needs a certain "touch" so I have some difficulties doing it. Your breakdown on each one was perfect. Thank you Tobias.

[@juvsagias3337]

Great to see your tutorial and training videos again! I'll use these in my game. Thank you

[@TPToE]

Thanks for another great tutorial! Nice to see you're still using the shuttle-launcher; I've just bought one as I was so impressed by your demo!

[@user-kv1gi2hh1j]

Thank you for this! I appreciate the slowmos and camera angles

[@muhammedsajid8980]

Very beautiful tutorial, it clears the theory of every shot we played in game

[@vijayasekarr.7117]

Great tutorial. I used to play at the club level 40 years ago. We used to call the stop drop the floating drop. It was and is one of the most potent attacking shots ever.

[@beck3740]

thanks for tutorial. it really helps. and yeah Yuta's drop is just on another level..fun to watch dude plays.

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Yes one of my absolute favourites at the moment!

[@reybuizon249]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 q

[@harshadapatil1933]

An absolutely amazing vide!! Each shot is explained properly👍🏻I don't even wait till the video finishes to comment cause I know that it's gonna be amazing!!!! And after I watch it completely I practice it on court and it really helps! I am not kidding😊! Thank you and love and support from India 🇮🇳💯❤

[@anirudhani7035]

That's so informative. Thanks for the tutorial. 😀

[@mehrnazowrak8309]

I'm looking forward to trying the techniques you shared in this video. 😊😊😊 thank you🙏

[@anthosurianto9242]

great drop shot, I hope I can do it in the field,, Thanks for the tutorial 🙏

[@kamaljeetsingh8123]

Makes sense looking forward to try in next session 👍

[@The14541]

I think i got what i should training for this weekend, i really want to learn drop shot bcs my smash isn't really powerful (also my posture is on shorter side even for normal guy) so many times i played drive rather than smashing. Thx for the tutorial!

[@Fedibow]

Thanks Tobias for the video ! Always great content ! If you are not an heavy smasher like me, those drop shot will get you sooooo many points ! Even against stronger opponents ! It's just insane ! Can't wait for the next videos ;-)

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thanks for the great feedback. Any wishes for future videos?

[@Fedibow]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 well, what about a tactical video ? How to place yourself on court after a certain shot for example ? Or maybe how do you prepare yourself physically ans mentally for a big tournament : how do you train, what do you eat, how do you manage pressure... Stuff like that 😉

[@ssuunnyy1207]

Excellent tutorial..... Super helpful

[@AnkurVashishtha01]

Finally! Thanks a lot for adding drop shot video again. Last drop shot video was 2 yrs back. 🙏🙏

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Yes back on track and more videos coming soon. Any wishes?

[@AnkurVashishtha01]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 Yes, please. I have gone through all your clear and smash tutorials multiple times. They really helped me. But I am still failing to get a 100 clean shot i.e. with full face of racquet. Since that part of the swing is very fast, can you please give a slow motion of the swing and break it down especially the part from 'bringing the elbow front' till the 'impact to the shuttle'. That will help us to understand how to hit very clean shots.

[@AnkurVashishtha01]

Is it wrist or the forearm or both which changes the face of the racquet from parallel to perpendicular to the shuttle in the swing. And the same swing to explain how to give directions to the smash (cross court).

[@permpongsutthatarn2545]

Thx for the demonstration.

[@sulaimanimam7996]

I just realised I was doing stop drop .. without knowing it is supposed to be hard

[@mranmolyt8146]

Me too

[@FernestsenreF]

And I just realised how easy it is to tap those down once you can read your opponent

[@UsmanGhani-dz6ko]

Mee too....

[@ranget314]

Exactly brother,

[@MC-it9dx]

awesome video! this is soo so helpful!

[@wojciechbogolebski5590]

super materiał do treningu

[@chasouytantsavath9419]

learn a lot from your tutorial, much appreciate

[@longmankong]

very good tutorial video ! love it....but I like the "shuttle boy" the most...wondering where I can get one, Amazon ?

[@miracleboy6725]

Nice! idk about this drop stuff but I'm actually doing this before i even watch this

[@blazingmaniac100]

Nice video, very informative and a really good breakdown of the techniques.

[@levanaaroma5013]

Saya suka dengan tutorial anda saya selalu menontonnya dan mempraktekkan dan itu berhasil, thank you coach

[@goldenhawk9322]

Awesome video! Thanks :D

[@Adhi_96]

It's was indeed very useful. Love your vids.

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you!

[@prakashchakravarthyg]

Excellent

[@dexterdelyonselindra7620]

Great tutorial.👍👍👍

[@SAMANAJOHN]

Thanx man 👍🏻

[@gk80315]

THANK YOU!

[@omelmagano]

Love you coach!

[@mudassarsalaria]

Love you man 😘

[@enamh89]

Drop 4: most important for that shot is Shoulder Axle. Raquetshoulder should be the other one. Thats why doin the crosscourt-shot is easier in the beginning. Best regards Pro Coach ;) By the way: wadenka ist right now the only one on KZbin who s got real Expertise!

[@Zoofrenz]

Hey bro, good videos, keep up the good works👍 by the way, i’m interested to the shuttle machine😂

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I made video review on the machine and in the descrption you find all the Details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs

[@cuongie]

thank you goat

[@mikahu3050]

Your black Lin Dan shirt is amazing🔥

[@sharingchannel3023]

very helpful

[@lasmirandadennsivillia5048]

I play for 7 years now and just started to play sliced shots. I feel like a complete fool not to do so before as it is so effective (on my level at least)

[@andrij3078]

Just what i need

[@henrychandra3152]

tobias chan what grip do you recommend in doubles when we waitin for a drive from the opponents?? i havent found my preference in replying with backhand nor forehand drives yet 👶👶 gonna do the drops while waiting 👍

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

In front of you it is a lot easier to cover a bigger area with a backhand grip. One of my next videos will be about drive and such questions ;)

[@henrychandra3152]

be waiting with high anticipation. slam danke!

[@kalyanb3782]

Thank you

[@Anonymous0700]

best badminton chanel I have ever seen

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@katari5667]

Thank you. Very useful. Which grip tape are you using ? I have the same yonex racket ( just bought)

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I am using a thin overgrip right above the original grip

[@katari5667]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 thank you

[@vanlalruatpuiatlau2435]

what is the name of this racket

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

@@vanlalruatpuiatlau2435 Yonex ArcSaber11

[@katari5667]

@@vanlalruatpuiatlau2435 Yonex Arcsaber 11

[@Siddanth]

Lovely tutorials.. The last one is what I need more practice ;(

[@mashonalandwestbadmintonas516]

Nice video

[@saravanan5494]

Thank you for the yousful tipa

[@user-pt6yj5nd1t]

thnx

[@subashchandradas3133]

That's an awesome content

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thank you and have a nice day! 😊

[@subashchandradas3133]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 Pl make video on various Doubles Service Returns

[@raihanbappy8763]

Really good video.... what is the racket string & tension u use...

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I use the Yonex Aerobite and have around 12,5kg on the main and 13kg on the crosses

[@nahidhasan7848]

Nice tutorial

[@danbrown3303]

Dear Tobias, Thank you for the video. Could you please tell us thé reference of the shuttle machine you use? Thank you in advance

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Hi Dan, I made video review on the machine and in the descrption you find all the Details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs

[@kasbad54321]

Hi Tobias, Will appreciate if you let me know if you have a video tutorial for doubles positionings. Thanks Kim KAS Badminton UK

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Hi Kim, i made a series on this together with Gronya Somerville, here is the first video about basics in doubles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5a6cnV6p9Ggl5o in the description you find links to all the other videos like positioning, defence, attack, etc.

[@kasbad54321]

Thank you Tobias

[@charudutt9106]

Nice descriptive vedio dude...which blade do you using in the vedio?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Thanks dude! You mean which racket? Yonex ArcSaber11 💚🤍👍

[@winfreds]

ty

[@fabiogomesrocha1473]

Great video... When i buy this machine Tobias?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I made a video review on the machine and in the descrption you find all the Details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs

[@GalaxyerLP]

Hey ich wohne relatv in der Nähe vom TSV Neuhausen-Nymphenburg e.V. Darf man da einfach Mal vorbei kommen und bist du überhaupt im normalen Training da, oder kommt man da gar nicht ohne Einladung rein bzw das Pro Training ist komplett seperat?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Hi. Klar du kannst einfach vorbeikommen, allerdings trainieren die Spieler der Bundesligamannschaft an anderen Standorten, ich bin zum Training z.b. in Nürnberg und nicht in München und die ausländischen Spieler trainieren auch zu Hause an ihren Stützpunkten

[@jankocphomeland8509]

What shuttle feeder machine u used ?

[@simplevideos8605]

I tried the slice many times and failed every time The shuttle going below the net I play the normal and stop drop frequently When the shuttle is new the stop drop is best but once the shuttle is got old after few points stop drop always hit the net due to lack of speed from shuttle

For me - last stop drop is easiest one. I can it make very acurate and short behind the net.

[@chuanqiwang9427]

May I ask what is the shuttle feeder you were using in the video?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I already made a detailed review on it. You find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs

[@bobjones8212]

Where did you get the shuttle boy? Very helpful

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I bought it on Amazon and also did a Review video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs In the description you find all the details.

[@bobjones8212]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 thank you

[@iamkgraman]

❤❤❤

[@pogiboi77]

Where we can get the launcher from?

[@ishaanmishra9205]

Which badminton do use pls tell and what is ur string tension pls tell

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I use the Yonex ArcSaber 11 with 12,5/13kg Aerobite String

[@abdulkhaliqdialem4822]

Where to buy the machine sir?

[@jaisuperawesome]

I still don't get it how the shuttle contacts with the racquet in slice drop shot. I would be great to make a slow motion of it

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Have you checked this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2ooZmZps95lcU there you have a few better slow mo's of all the slice variations

[@anhtuananh2645]

What kind of raquet u are using, that so beautiful

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I use the Yonex ArcSaber 11 👍

[@johnpoo1662]

sports instructional videos should be in 50/60fps. Save the 25fps stuff for movies.

[@tanujhalti360]

Your equipment pls sir

[@chasouytantsavath9419]

Is there any grip change in each type of drop shot

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Not really, you basically hit them all with a standard v grip. You can adjust a little when you hit the slices to get more on the side of the shuttle but if you turn too much it becomes to obvious what you are going to do, at least against experienced players

[@syamaladeviadari4529]

I want shuttel cork throwing meashen

[@jesslesteralmaramara530]

How much the machine that feeding you the shuttle?

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I paid around 100€. I also made a review on it with all the details, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs

[@user-fp8uo9ew1t]

as a player that can't smash. i always do stop drop 😂

[@miarodriguez1724]

What shuttlecock you used??

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Normal feather shuttles from different brands but mainly yonex

[@miarodriguez1724]

Thank you

[@assamhero2040]

Which racket you are using bro??

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

Yonex ArcSaber 11

[@assamhero2040]

Which one is better 11 or 11 pro??

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

@@assamhero2040 I haven't tested the 11 pro yet but I sure will 😉

[@assamhero2040]

I want to buy 11 pro, shall I go with that??

[@mozartqkp]

What tension @Tobias?

[@joyanjoyce]

What racket you are using please tell

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I use the Yonex ArcSaber11

[@alancmchan]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 is that 3U or 4U version? G4 or G5? You should just add this to your video descriptions every time, seems like a lot of people asking the same questions about equipments! Hehe

[@lamnotxace1134]

how to generate power just like professional player forehand clear

[@aghaprayogie7693]

I thing the hardest is the number 3. Slice drop more difficult

[@antonzachariasson1397]

where can I buy shuttle boy

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I did a full review about it, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ncfGyClKZsrbs In the description you also find the links where I bought it

[@priyankachavan7739]

Easiest way: same action as clear just don’t squeeze your grip on contact. And yes, complete your action.

[@felixp.3745]

Gleich beim nächsten Training umsetzen 😇

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

💪

[@alltechengineeringp5711]

Good ❤️👍👍 my no

[@shrekidkwhattoname3848]

I'd like the fake smash where the opponent taught its going to be a strong one but in reality you just meh the shuttlecock

[@tanyapunyo2074]

I hate doing drops, not like its not effective but I hate slowing down😅😅

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

I totally understand you! Why drop if you can smash 😂

[@tanyapunyo2074]

@@tobiaswadenka8435 yeah😀😀😅😅😂

[@psyphorgaming3371]

Badmitton??

[@frandoangeles6991]

Hi sir how to be you?😊

[@MrSneakyCastro]

Shuttleboy is a cool name! Or co*kboy

[@Nicholas-ym4ti]

Casagay

[@SEN-Rui]

Basically he thinks he's an expert Like if u think LCW is LEGEND

[@theonewhoasked9520]

Your comment does not have any relevance whatsoever to the video nor the subject

[@SEN-Rui]

@@theonewhoasked9520 in the fourth level he say it’s a experts drop shot

[@theonewhoasked9520]

@@SEN-Rui yes... it's an expert level drop shot. Any professional player can do it if they see it once and practice for a day. What's hard is to play it efficiently during a match. Lcw didn't really have any relevance. Although your first point (kinda) had some relevance, it was still dumb. Your second statement hadn't at all

[@SEN-Rui]

@@theonewhoasked9520 I know it's late but, professional players are on a other level than them

[@theonewhoasked9520]

@@SEN-Rui who's "them"? You mean Toby(the guy on the video?) He's a retired professional player...

[@Gastric-rk9nd]

Wow i want to train with you where are you please

[@abeidiot]

I thought stop drop is the proper drop and the other one is a variant

[@Priyankarai513]

Hlw sir can i get your number

[@tobiaswadenka8435]

What for?