The 5 Best RETURNS OF SERVE To Play In Men’s Doubles - Badminton Strategy

[@BadmintonInsight]

Following on from last week’s video on serving in men’s doubles, this week is all about the return of serve! Hopefully you find these videos useful as we give lots of actionable tips throughout (and maybe your partner might find it useful too - so why not share it with them 😜) We’ve got some exciting videos coming up, including the final Men’s Doubles video in this series and also a giveaway (👀) so make sure you smash the subscribe button so you don’t miss them! Finally, a shoutout to the German Badminton Assocation for letting us film this video on the practice courts in the Hylo Open arena as we missed our flight back home (and therefore missed our usual KZbin filming slot 😆)!

[@justinwong1880]

any plans to make a video on the return of the return of serve? not much resources on it😢

[@Samvideos2021]

I honestly want u guys to make a video about 3 big strats in every game mode Like Mens singles Women Singles Mens Doubles Womens Doubles Mixed doubles

[@theooconnell5109]

Guys I saw yous yesterday at your match and yous played really well and deserved the win Got sum cheeky pics

[@abeljoshua4402]

1q

[@abeljoshua4402]

A queen

[@ryythhh]

they improved so much in their quality

[@BadmintonInsight]

Unfortunately it was just for this one video, but it was so nice to film in there 😍

[@ryythhh]

@@BadmintonInsight I loved this type of video even if this for once And I will keep supporting you guys You guys help me improve my game so much you guys can't even imagine how much I improved in the last 2 months

[@kathirm194]

Can u buy a batmitton racket

[@kathirm194]

For me😊

[@stemmyy9950]

Just came back from the National Indoor Arena and what a match you guys had! Big congratulations to you for winning the tournament. Greg's reaction after winning was the best part. You deserve that win! 😁🥇

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah no way! Thanks a lot 😀 Yes we were very happy to get the win!!

[@stickman-mz2zj]

its always mind blowing to think how much time and effort spent in your videos, amazing job!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much 😃🏸

[@Impulsage]

This video is so great! The part at 6:50 where you explained the spaces around the court opening up after using certain kinds of return and their impact on both of the opponents is so insightful. This might have been the video I've been waiting for! Also your adjustment to intermediate level, where people are often not explosive enough to play everything downwards, is very helpful! One tip I can give to these players is practice your flick returns. The better you get at returning flick returns, the further forward you can stand, which is probably the biggest factor in playing a good Doubles return 👍

[@VICTOREurope]

Great video as always

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks guys 😀🏸

[@minesh36]

Thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thanks Minesh (again!) 😃🤗

[@drewbrooke-mellor7551]

Really great follow up to last week's lesson and plenty to work on. On a production front, the dark background for ghe commentary works very well indeed.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot Drew! Yes it looked pretty good right! Maybe we need a black curtain where we normally film 😜

[@charithakodithuwakku1478]

Being a fan of urs for a long time,ur videos helped me immensely, specially this one as I’m weak with my service returns. Thanks cheers from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@BadmintonInsight]

So glad we can help 😃

[@srinivasan3971]

This channel is a gem the most useful video for me is the return of serve videos man trust me those helped a lot gl and hf for the future

[@badmintonscroll]

Hey, did you mention. Brace yourself, this is going to be a video which is loaded with information. But, on a serious note. This was much needed and much appreciated. I'll keep coming back to it while I try to practice 1 at a time. Thank you so much for making this one. Loads of love 💕💕

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha sorry we forgot to mention that! Definitely take 1 at a time, the video will be here forever so keep coming back as much as you like 😀

[@badmintonscroll]

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[@williamhuang3808]

My favorite video so far has to be the "how to smash". Whenever I lose my smash, I rewatch that video and always go right back to smashing well again! I always gain new insight on this sport and improve my game!

[@superkyleau]

Thanks! I was playing earlier today and I realised this was something I could improve on. Nice video!

[@ranjanratnesh4]

Probably the best channel for Badminton especially for doubles ❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much!

[@muhamadmuzzammilbinnasarud77]

Yesterday, I just watched footwork tutorial ....it is really details and easy to understand ..... Mind blowing

[@sai_beo]

Net, straight down the sideline or middle. 1:10 If they serve to the middle or body, return down the sideline (power can vary) to set up your partner's forehand. Hit down, move the racket leg forward. Move across to take the cross while your partner takes the straight with their forehand. Should they lift, your partner gets it. You should focus on the front court, especially any cross. 3:49 When receiving a weak serve, return down to the middle. Your team can move forward, with you can cover the suitable (more dominant, predicted, etc) side. 5:04 To hit down, use a short swing, fingers. 5:42 A flexible option is to return with a net straight, cross or to the middle. Be explosive, keep your racket facing forward and use a short swing.

[@richiefaldo]

Amazing badminton content aside, I absolutely love the editing and care put into these videos!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a ton! 🤗💪

[@TheodanUK2000]

This is a brilliant video, it is really helping my game a lot. Thanks SO MUCH for spending the time to do this.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear! You’re very welcome 😀😀

[@Yeezator31]

Hey guys, this viedo is VERY IMORTANT for intermediete players because i always end up hitting the tap in the net when the opponent serves and!! I'M A VERY BIG FAN ofyour channel and your game also. all the best for future tournaments (you played FRICKING AMAZING IN THE HYLO S E R I O S L Y) Ps - Unknown31!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much Unknown 😜 Very kind of you and your support means a lot!

[@Yeezator31]

@@BadmintonInsight Yep!

[@mrfandi4787]

Great video as always! Just a simple suggestion. Maybe you can pinpoint with circle on the court where exactly we should return the shot for a clearer understanding. Cheers from a fan who improved a lot by your channel!

[@boyu1568]

I really love these videos on tactics. Thanks

[@LionWarrior220]

Excellent video guys, you guys are honestly the best. You have helped me improve immensely with content that people would pay lots of money for but you guys are caring and share with us for free. Keep it up guys, love you both❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot 😄😄

[@archied101]

Great engaging video as ever, thanks to you both and all your supporters

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@daveuk9305]

Another really helpful guide! Brilliant stuff!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! 🤗🏸

[@shagungupta4845]

Today l was playing doubles and what returns you told in this are very helpful I appreciate your hardwork to these kinds of videos hopefully I see the same in future

[@sumweisoon1557]

Bro i was just checking to find new badminton video and i saw this

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😀

[@Samvideos2021]

Yooo?? You guys got a new mic? It is soooo crisp And ur editing is getting top notch and the camera quality is INSANE GGs guys

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much Sam! We filmed this video at the Hylo Open tournament and their set-up was so nice, and there wasn't any echo in the hall 😍 We're trying to find ways to improve the audio/reduce the echo where we regularly film though!

[@davidgrantmeekins8577]

Practising these tomorrow. As I'm a senior, playing with other seniors a fast flat clear to corners tends to make them stand back more. Then the mid court slow push starts to really puts pressure on.

[@boliusabol822]

To commenter "meekins", If you can do a fast flat clear as a return to a low serve then you must be a real magician able to do the impossible, 'cos a clear is a shot played when the shuttle is high and from the back of the court.. Maybe you mean a lift. I wonder if there is any material out there for beginner badminton players that teach them correct terminology so they know the difference between a lift and a clear , and many beginners mix up between a drop and a net shot.. I find a lot of beginner badminton players mix their terms up.

[@davidgrantmeekins8577]

@@boliusabol822 Apologies for my misuse of language. However as you will not I use the word FLAT so this cannot be a lift. Perhaps I should have used the word push or drive as better describing the shot. Whenever I play this shot it is rarely even above head height. Also please note not many 'beginners' have won regional titles in Spain in both singles an doubles. I'm just an old player who can sometimes mix up words.

[@riccig4455]

Gonna have my first match today so this and last weeks videos have appeared just one the right time for me! 😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck!

[@maplestory2705]

love the set play 4. I was always giving myself away

[@DmitriPakhomov]

Flawless stuff! 👏

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 🙌

[@paulbishop9796]

This video really helped me out yesterday, thanks!

[@kalyanbabu1984]

All your videos are excellent. Please continue the great work,

[@zhenyuhuishan1655]

This was very useful info for my badminton practice, i have my finals for our team draft picking this Saturday and i need to practice on my returns on doubles since I’m a doubles player.

[@sajith64]

Congrats on winning the Irish Open!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Sajith 😀😀

[@maim16786]

My favorite video is the 7 types of drop shots. Some video ideas 1.Can you guys do a video on different types/variations of smash shots 2.Can you guys do a video on hand signals and communication in doubles and how to do them?

[@eyeril]

thankyou so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻 i really need this

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad we could help 🥳

[@clementlee9581]

This is an amazing tutorial, thanks! Looking forward to trying it out this weekend! :D

[@kgpnerd]

There's always something to learn from you guyes. Playing MD since eaons, still taking notes :p

[@avisekhsonowal9711]

I love to see videos about shoulder injury and knee injury and use of knee brace and knee tapping

[@tosudhakiran]

Awesome work by both of you. Love the passion and energy. Last few months, I’ve given up badminton. But watching your holistic videos has rekindled the passion for the game 🎊 🎉kudos ❤ Keep up the good work Keep inspiring Badminton 👍🏽 - from New Jersey, USA

[@PremKumar-ct7rj]

OMG thanks for the video great effort no words to say

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@crazybeebob]

Nice content. Love it. You have given me the confidence in past videos to stand close to the line for receiving. Has improved my game a lot. Also quick feet to get that flick to a smash is an awesome feeling. With this video now i also know what to do afterwards. Thnx 👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much Ward, that's awesome to hear 😃

[@SkySushii]

5:11 is so useful!

[@astaop4077]

Great great video, helped a lot 👌✅

[@iixamaxii]

Great video! I think it would have been interesting to highlight who we should be looking at. I had to rewind a few times because I was accidentally focusing only on the player with their backs to the camera.

[@martinsimonreyes2071]

Got me to subscribe with this video! Great tips for intermediate players!

[@modernsapien]

Great video, thanks. I would however appreciate if you refer the team either standing close to camera (ideally) or away from camera all the time, to exemplify what you are saying. Sometimes it's confusing to know which team you are referring to. Thanks

[@minesh36]

Brilliant THANK YOU both SO MUCH xxx

[@BadmintonInsight]

🥳 glad you enjoyed it!

[@littleshotgamer2439]

you are my favourite badminton channel👍👍💓

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah so kind of you 🤗

[@littleshotgamer2439]

thank you 💓💓, you are so helpful for me

[@antonfinenko9351]

Excellent explanation. Thank you :) Now it is time to practice!

[@Koi_Akito]

Woo this Is useful!!

[@jhankhit1475]

Great tips! Although personally I tend to stay about 3/4 way to the service line and closer to the middle of the court since my movement sucks and it's hard for me to return a flick or drive serve. 3/4 way to the service line is my sweet spot right now since I have enough time to react to either of those serve while I always return low serves without sacrificing too much quality of shot (I'd say about it's 80-90% quality) unless it's obviously short. Confidently staying near the service line is one of my goals this year :) Edit 1: I think in a non competitive environment (regular play without tournament/reward/contest etc.) it also baits the other team into playing a serve to where I am opposite at 🤣. I mentioned I position myself 3/4 of the way to the service line and lean towards the center so most serves I receive is a low serve or a flick serve opposite of my position. This kinda helps me since I can kind of predict that they will serve there and also help me improve my movement since i'll be moving to the opposite side fast 😄

[@stemmyy9950]

Congrats on your win against the Danish pair earlier today! Unfortunately did not get to see it but I will get to see you play live in the finals tomorrow. I will be supporting you from the stands and as always good luck! I'll try my best to get a photo or an autograph if the chance arises. 😜👍

[@prasoontrivedivlogs7058]

Your tips really help me out. Thanks

[@Echenguo]

hi, first of all, love all your videos, and just want to say that you're my favorite badminton youtube channel. I wanted to ask if you could make a video where you show us how to hit forehand shots on the backhand rear court and the steps with the rotation and footwork and how to get back to the middle or front, and the pace that it should be done in both doubles and singles, and also when to take that shot vs a backhand Thanks!!

[@kaustovbabylonbhuyan4383]

Great explained.....🙏✌️😊

[@cholankayan9333]

6:25 is a must watch!!

[@lilvishinu7279]

I REALLY need this thx

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀🏸

[@rickdeckard9810]

Great video, would love to see same for top deceptive returns which may also be useful if not over done.

[@BadmintonInsight]

We’ve recently made a video on these 😀

[@StealthBoyElite]

Love all your videos. I think this advice will be difficult to incorporate into our games though. Our level is beginner and we don't all serve this way (sometimes often just lifting on serve), which would be a problem for us when prepared for a short serve. I guess advanced players would punish such a serve. So I'll just try to improve my footwork to counter this. Just something I'd be asking a coach about.

[@badmintontips_de]

Which position do you recommend (when receiving the serve) for the partner of the returner and why? With many amateur players I see an almost parallel position to the returner. In my opinion, this is wrong. I recommend that the partner takes a position close to or above the centre line and just behind the returner in order to take a quick offensive position. Not identical, but similar to the position of the serving pair.

[@shanerpaderp4272]

Amazing video as usual, really great tips on reasons and execution. The area of uncertainty placement is very annoying to play against 😂.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😃 Glad we can help!

[@nigeldollentas]

Would’ve loved this 2 hours ago, just got back from a tournament 😅 I knew some of these but some info like coordinating w ur partner was very helpful - thx as always ❤

[@danielbell1820]

Thanks again, lots to think about!

[@phillipkrokor7092]

It's really nice to see tactics like this. Could you make a similar video for mixed doubles? Wich of these do you think could I use right away?

[@fabricew3972]

They already have!

[@strikefreedomzgmfx20a]

You gave that "flat face" racket tip before... it's really effective by the way!!! :) :) :) Definitely improved my net shots...

[@Matsiuchenko]

Thanks a lot for your channel!! That's fantastic for ny players

[@kelvotan213]

Congrats on the Irish Open win!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Kelvin 😀

[@sreekar0602]

amazing i like it

[@cy7270]

great tips!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 🥳

[@Sengcheek]

Unsure if you've covered but a "types of flick serve return" would be great!

[@urveekenkare53]

Thanks guys helped me a lot

[@richiero0o0]

One of my issues is that have a reasonably low receive stance (does help a bit with drive serves) and when approaching the net I stay too low hence it's harder to get 'on top' of the shuttle to play it downwards. (Need to rise up a bit e.g. look at how Kevin plays his deceptive return) Too many years with a bad habit...but at least I know the problem and can *try* to address it!

[@mentalcarz]

Love the videos can you please make a video on reading the game to get a tactical advantage?

[@deraitsolutions]

Awesome work, 👌

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks ✌️

[@NBenitus]

Thank you for the great level of details! I am confused by which leg should move first when returning to serve. It seems some players move the front leg by a step while others move the back leg 1st. Which one is better?

[@hazimmuhammad8483]

wow you are shooting this video at uni of nottingham jubilee campus!!! i am studying here too hopefully can meet u guys one day!

[@LucaKz]

thanks for the video it helped me alot

[@BradleyJPProductions]

Thanks for your videos! They really have helped me improve - I think a really good video would be how to ask your fellow badminton players for tips - I play at a club and it would be great to get constructive criticism and advice from my fellow players but it can be hard to ask and know what to ask too

[@holgerpara]

Nice Video again!!! 🙂, beside the tactical things, which are very helpfull, i laughed out loud for your trainingpartners shoes.🤣🤣 Time (7.03)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha well noticed! We just asked him to serve for the demonstration after the session 😂

[@Vibraniuum]

In singles, while serving is it necessary for the receiver to stand close to service line and middle line?? Is there any rule for the recipient positioning while receiving the serve ??

[@boliusabol822]

Thanks good stuff... Is the straight return a high risk shot 'cos the person that served could have their racket up ready?

[@h3xagon0001]

Could you guys do a video on the mental side on badminton?

[@oanimaru5581]

hai, i want to suggest you to make a video analysis about some of the player, example lee chong wei, lindan and etc

[@twelve3010]

Wow nice video.👍👍👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😃

[@hsushssbwj]

what is rules for jumping foward return onfirst serve by opponent? sldoes others foot should stand stil on the serving box..im just recreational play, but it means a lot for me..

[@homisu_]

Nice video guys❤

[@baa7948]

I want to really improve my game near the nets and really not sure what should I try to see some easy improvements I feel either I am a bit late or too early sometimes for play around the net

[@kenlinl]

Hello, love the weekly content. In regarding high serves, what would be the best return? I have issues when I stand close to the front receiving the serve expecting a low serve, but they serve high. Often, I would panic and try to hit the shuttle out of reflex. Do you have any tips or recommendations on what to do to get better control?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot Ken! Just to clarify, are you talking about receiving the flick serve in doubles? If so, we'd recommend checking out this video of ours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZPNnXard7Bpo9E It's old and hopefully we've improved our camera presence haha, but the content is hopefully still useful!

[@kenlinl]

@@BadmintonInsight yep, got it. Thank you so much for the response!

[@noraurimalterud6712]

I will work on this in women's double. I think this will up me and my partners game :D

[@karthikm7574]

Hello Greg and Jenny, thanks for the upload. Sometimes i really have a bad day and nothing works. Can we have video to mentally refresh ourselves after a bad session.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for the suggestion Karthik! In the meantime, we'd recommend watching the 'mental training' videos we made last year: kzbin.info/aero/PL6bpt8HeVN_-lmWvKzVen7oE8IIppmDwv

[@oystershell6864]

Ensure you have had enough sleep the night before.

[@giovanihuang9644]

Favorite video is why is Zheng siwei/Huang Yaqioang so good

[@xXmayank.kumarXx]

how to return the serve if I'm near the T and shuttle is going to land in back of the court?

[@joaoalmeida5926]

Should I be waiting for the service from my opponent in the service line in singles or should I stay farther. There are some people who I went up against that always do high long serves and it makes it kinda hard to get there in time when im so cl,ose to the service line :( any tips for that pls

[@jessechoi571]

Good advice, but its hard for amateurs to move forward quickly and do a netshot like that - but then these kind of strategies is kind of for more advanced players as the middle shot is so hard to do on a perfect serve and its hard for ppl to stand so close to the service line

[@adrianmuller5708]

How do I cover long serves when I am close to the serve line?

[@thevoid77343]

cool tips thank u

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😀

[@adambe1126]

Loving the sliders from Weekes there 😂

[@ProjectInfinityALhdLmsAwH]

I was just wondering if I can ask you a question I am a couch here I have been playing badminton for a lot of time .all this time I have a attacking play style it is 100% like Lzj I do smash like Lzj from anywhere in court and body is same but my couch says that you should change your attacking style to players like ginding who are fast and attack when behind shuttle and like ginding but I am feeling very hard changing and I feel my old style is good but problem is I am 175 cm and Lzj is 185 6.1 and I am 5.85 so should I continue attack like Lzj or chnage to ginding