Forehand Serve - A step-by-step guide!

[@ekoesmanto]

Perfect timing, been trying to get the serve right

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hope it helps 😃

[@Ap0Laki]

Just rewatched your backhand serve tutorial. Such a big difference on how you did videos then and now. But no matter how big of a change, the explanation and how easy it is to digest never changed. Thank you for always sharing! Love you, guys!!!

[@godspam_x5034]

Can clearly see the improvment of editing throughout the years! Keep creating great content guy, really helps!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃😃

[@srinivallury8394]

Thanks for these great videos. Your chemistry and details make it fun to watch. 🙏🙏

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much for your support - it really helps us to keep making these videos 😀

[@Kami_26]

Can you please make a video on singles service positioning.Where to stand, where to serve and what to expect etc. please. Not a single video is made on this topic so far on youtube. Thanks

[@slonski]

It was reeeeeeally difficult to move on from 0:02. That signature smile of yours!

[@ami_not_okay]

I have no idea how, but everytime I'm struggling with something, you always manage to upload a video about it the very next day. Yesterday, I was struggling with my backcourt movements and forehand serve particularly. Thank you for this video, it's so helpful!

[@조셉은플로버]

i see this mostly during women's singles. Superb Video! love from korea

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@robertsanders7060]

I feel that low backhand serves are played too often at the amateur level. It gives the opponent too many options for the return if the server is not moving like a pro.

[@stevemawer848]

But low backhand serves can force the opponent into a defensive position immediately - a good low serve will tend to force a lift. If the server isn't moving well, any serve will put them at a disadvantage.

[@stevemawer848]

It took me ages to graduate to a backhand serve but it was really worth it. I find the key to consistency is to move as few things as possible and the backhand serve done properly is basically only wrist movement. Forehand serves involve a lot more movement of body parts so is harder to make consistent. A lot of players in my club play backhand for low serves and forehand for high serves so they are very predictable!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes, we agree!

[@thevoid77343]

I make mistakes alot like hitting the net when i serve this helped alot thanks!

[@ltousch]

Again another extremely valuable video on this channel. That's just great.

[@hach5373]

Could you create a video tutorial on how to improve the low short forehand serve and make it more deceptive between low and high forehand serve? ❤

[@shanerpaderp4272]

I almost never use the forehand low serve, it feels so awkward after doing the backhand for so long. I never thought about changing the angle of the shuttle for the serve. Great informative video on how to do all the variations, fault Jenny and the clip at the end showing the effectiveness were my favorite 😃

[@chuckgliderable]

Outstanding video guys! Brilliant tuition in every way❤

[@dakshmalhotra1525]

Can you please make a video on returning smashes? I retrun most of them but get killed the next instant😂! Btw love the content and may you grow even more

[@brownythegoldenretriver5617]

Hi badminton insight i found your videos in perfect time i have a tournament tomorrow hope this will help thank you for your amazing videos and techniques😊😊 and please make a video of showing how to react when your opponent smashes to the side even though it's half court.

[@Lucas-cf7ft]

I love this channel

[@yubin5740]

The video i have been waiting for

[@marcovanderaar485]

One important aspect on the high serve, serving to the middle of the court narrows the return angles where serving to the sidelines opens them leaving you more exposed.

[@dakshmalhotra1525]

Thanks for the support. Can you please make a video on how to use the backhand serve in singles affectively? I can serve backhand easily however am unable to recover in time.

[@briannatimberlake8028]

I am always trying to improve on my high forehand serve. It's always so short. I will definitely use the tips given here. I can also never serve high to the side of the court across my body. I always hit it out the side or way too short. Any tips? I find it quite funny since I only play recreationally and am very new, but sometimes I wonder if something is wrong with me. I love your videos. Thank you so much for them. I have learned a lot from watching them.

[@i_Like_Desserts]

I usually get the serve right 99/100 times, except that one time where I was like yamaguchi serving to the complete wrong side of the court 😅

[@joemar1519]

can you do a video like what is the best grip towel grip or other more and which one is better for playing badminton and how to not scratch your own badminton while playing badminton in streets :DDDDDD

[@Crazyinfo88]

I do a lot of backhand flick serves but this is still helpful for me

[@GraffitiLionsYt]

hello, at our club we use this really weird drive serve. it actually works in u15 for some reason. it is just a backhand drive but on the forehand side. it is kind of like the sneaky serve but against young people its very good. this is especially good on the right side of service

[@SmileyEmoji42]

If you wouldn't serve in a certain way to the best player in your club then you shouldn't serve that way to the weakest. You are practicing a serve that will not work in your toughest matches. Why would you do that if you want to improve?

[@JasperF12]

I always struggle with this serve, thank you guys!

[@themasta728]

Thanks for the video ! I think i got the most of the steps correct but still struggle to hit a really high serve. At amateur level a really high and deep serve gives a HUGE advantage to the server. Any tips to help us improve the height of our serves?

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome! Hit underneath the shuttle more with a bit more power 😊

[@guniarsingh4334]

Thank you for a very important video guysss Loved it and keep up the good work!!!❤

[@BlazeGaming806]

pretty good tutorial :) i learnt alot

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad to hear that! 😁

[@ZZ0010]

Thanks for your awesome videos! I normally do a backhand short serve, so hopefully I can switch back and forth between this and trick my opponents 😅

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! Enjoy trying it out 😄🏸

[@TheHi-T]

In juniors, I used my forehand to serve low & high for singles & doubles. I was really good at it! In doubles recreational play, it annoyed my partners & opponents so much they tried to tell me I am not allowed to serve with my forehand. Their reasoning is because everyone serves backhand in doubles. 🤦‍♂ On separate points, I will either serve low or high with either my backhand or forehand. My opponent will see I am serving by forehand or backhand but would have to predict when I would do a low serve or a high serve. They tried to tell me this is illegal as I must serve backhand for the entire match as this is the way everyone serves in doubles. "I'm not everyone. I spent hours practicing serving. Do you?" I think they were more annoyed with the consistency of serving right on the line.

[@PianoFAB95]

I'm still struglling with my forehand serve 😅Useful advices, thx a lot. It was a heart breaking to see you loose against the french pair even if I'm a froggie !

[@kurtdavidjunio518]

This is so helpful!!

[@Halo-uc2uz]

This video came in handy, i still struggled to do simple forehand serve 😅

[@thepandali12345]

Would you guys be interested in teaching the "soft serve"? I'm a teacher and a kid showed me how to do it - pretty good deceptive serve (thought it might be good for you to add that on seeing as you're teaching forehand serves 😃)

[@isuckatbadminton3]

u guys should make a vid on how to improve your badminton form and how to grow your stamina BTW love u both

[@JL-mp1td]

can you do a video of forehand short serve variation for someone who normally high serves and opponent has adjusted to standing further back please

[@thetsan1750]

Is the forehand service good for double? Why and why not? Thank you for your video as always!

[@stevemawer848]

Any serve is good for doubles if you do it right! I find the backhand serve to be much easier to make consistently good, so I stick that. Forehand serves can be a bit more erratic due to more body movement involved.

[@yixiaofeng840]

Are you going to be in China for the Thomas Uber cup? Would love to see you there! Big fan! Love your contents!

[@akshajaniket2538]

very helpful video, thanks!

[@DhairyaJain-fy1iq]

you both are too good😇 players

[@pw5391]

Hi I live in Canada the weather gets cold sometimes is it okay to play if the racket is cold? thanks

[@deltasrage97yt]

This will help me out for my upcoming tournament in Ipswich. I have been working hard to strengthen my high serve! Cheers guys. (I never use the Low Serve as it has a very (LOW) Success rate! I just found out that my coach watches your videos and she told me that she actually gets her coaching tips from you! 😂😂😂😂

[@stevemawer848]

So you're paying your coach to watch these videos? 🙂

[@deltasrage97yt]

@@stevemawer848 No. she actually watches their videos

[@deltasrage97yt]

@@stevemawer848 No. My coach actually watches their videos

[@stevemawer848]

@@deltasrage97yt I get that, my point is that you're paying your coach to teach you what you can get for nothing from Greg and Jenny! Just a flippant observation, really, a personal coach is very useful as they can see what you can't when you're playing. Ever watched a video of yourself? I was shocked when I did that! 🙂

[@deltasrage97yt]

@@stevemawer848 I have. I have done a video on my channel inspired by them

[@jell._.y]

OMGGGG U WERE SO SMOL

[@MrCoke550]

Greg wow didn't realise you became this good at badminton I used to play you at Weaverham high school

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha no way! What’s your name? 👀😆

[@MrCoke550]

@@BadmintonInsight Daniel hilton. And my mate Matt wylie. Both play badminton again now so much fun.

[@milktea9268]

Omgg new video😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@JulyFourth1776]

Jenny & Greg, can you guys explain why the forehand serve (long or short) is so seldom in Men's singles?

[@stevemawer848]

The low backhand serve is kind of an attacking serve which is difficult for the receiver to attack - a high forehand serve can be smashed straightaway. And low forehand serve has a much longer shuttle travel compared to a backhand serve, so gives the opponent more time to react. And I believe a backhand serve is easier to make consistent due to the limited movement of body parts. Of course, I could be wrong!

[@pithaksmanratanastien3493]

Thank you 🙏

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nevillehjnr360]

Not sure if it's needed but can you guys speak on the comparsion between the plastic shuttle and feather? Then again there may not be much to say but I just thought I'd put it out there.

[@stevemawer848]

If you play with both you'll find it's pretty much a completely different game with plastics - they have a different feel and flight and anyone used to playing with feathers can be made to look like they've never played before when they use plastics! Nothing beats the crisp feel of a straight-from-the-tube feather bird! 🙂

[@AndyNaylor-g4r]

My son and I have been playing for a couple of years and would like to watch a tournament - have searched and can’t find any coming up - can you recommend any (preferably north (ish) UK

[@edgarjaen5436]

HI! Do you have any tips for dealing with aggressive serve returns in singles like drives to the corners?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Try improving your serve quality so they can’t get on top of the serve to drive it! Or try serving to different places / flicking 🏸

[@endless-3161]

Ive always practiced and been good at the low serve because I always play doubles, but whenever I get challenged for singles by my friends they use this and I try it it always goes out or the other side😂 perfect timing! But i have no idea why some people in doubles use this serve though, most of the time it goes out.

[@PugMaster999]

I always thought this was just the basic serve. This was the way I originally learned how to serve.

[@stevemawer848]

Back in the day it was the only way to serve! Then someone invented the backhand serve and everything changed.

[@wisdomtales4739]

Trust me!! You two folks are going to procreate one of the best badminton players of all time.

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂😂😂

[@Badmintonlover1]

I always use my backhand serve even for singles :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes, it’s completely down to your personal preference 😁💪🏼

[@Lone0809]

Should I train plyometric exercises?

[@brigitte520]

Been trying to learn this! Although still can't do a proper flick serve! Thank you

[@tarunjoshi6864]

Good video

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😊

[@jellojay1156]

My forehand serve is basically a drive serve =/ Thanks for the tutorial!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hopefully this video helped you then 😄🙏🏼

[@jellojay1156]

@@BadmintonInsight it did =)

[@martinelli234]

i have a victor thruster hmr-f is a good racquet?

[@ngonguyen4028]

Could you review auradpeed hs plus ❤❤

[@jitendratiwari3757]

Red is looking good man 😂❤🎉

[@Great_Critic]

So will you share your opionin why men almost never use this serve in singles?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Because their opponents attack is usually very good

[@muskanrawat3761]

Can you give me a good training schedule

[@anchen1301]

love from ilkley

[@danaichanprasit4156]

The little Jenny is so cute 😊

[@Jack05681]

Would u say becoming a professional badminton player a good career

[@mellon_youtube2939]

i have a friend whose forehand serve is really high can you do a tutorial on that?

[@szechai_criston]

I just seen them

[@Squarabh2]

OMG the little Jenny is so cute😍😍😍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha 😆

[@cursedkeene]

​@@BadmintonInsightNow I wanna see little Greg 😊

[@sohailsdiary]

Can you make a video about u taking a very good kid out of a badminton club and 1v1 him with ur right hand

[@manmathasharma8225]

Why nobody does a forehand service in doubles?

But its useful only in singles I think. In doubles I see forehand serve not so often, its looks like some retro technique (for doubles)

[@artx_new]

Are there any cons to this serve?

[@stevemawer848]

Compared to a backhand serve there's more body and arm movement involved so can be more difficult to control consistently.

[@ashokht1090]

How do you scare your opponents on court

[@jezreelmaitim2253]

Little Jenny was cute though

[@RannaeMikasa]

She was so cute back then and until now she is still cute ❤❤❤

[@zmollon]

Liked, already subscribed, but shouldn't we also be commenting each time on these amazing videos?

[@bbdbdbsbsbsb7964]

Hi greg and jenny!

[@BadmintonInsight]

👋🏼

[@janninochitoalegre2757]

thank you for all of your tutorials and tips. you guys are awesome! I hope you can notice me and I also hope that you can shout me out, lol! love you guys!❤

[@CYCUBER]

LIke this!

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤩👍🏼

[@FASTANDCUBIUS]

cool

[@AdiFPaputungan]

I exclusively use forehand serve, doesn't matter whether single or double play. I'm willing to die on this hill.

[@laurar6915]

I got so confused, I thought you were left-handed as it is hard to mirror a right-handed while learning :(

[@tavyside]

Whilst I agree that the forehand serve is an important stroke why are we asking beginners to master, what is. a very difficult action? The forehand serve requires a swinging racket to contact / hit a dropped shuttlecock - for beginners this a recipe for failure! Yet this is what coaches and teachers demand of total beginners! Grass root badminton coaches and teachers need to be more understanding and get players playing by beginning with the backhand serve which does not require the same degree of difficulty. And yes, once they are enjoying badminton, introduce the forehand serve.

[@CYCUBER]

2nd real comment

[@lokeshprajapat.02]

But why men dont serve high ??

[@stevemawer848]

Powerful jump smash!

[@xmistake3222]

hi, a channel named 'Sports Time' reuploaded one of your videos. You guys should get them reported asap.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for letting us know 🙏🏼 we have just had a notification from YT to remove their re-uploaded video

[@renulohia1585]

2nd

[@drrajendraauti333]

Hiiii

[@BadmintonInsight]

👋🏼

[@Aktogedon]

Dmitry Fastov hellow

[@aichafellah7592]

Nooo iam not the first!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hopefully next time 👀😜

[@undefeated-jellyfish]

soooooo cute

[@MARTINJIESYRICKANONUEVO]

984 views in 48 minutes they fell off😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha we knew this video wouldn’t get many views as it’s not a “sexy” topic & not everyone wants to use a forehand serve… but we felt it was important to have in our library of videos for those who do want to learn it, regardless of how the video might perform 🙂

[@MARTINJIESYRICKANONUEVO]

Still a really good step by step tutorial though😅 I didn't even expect that you guys would reply😅

[@stevemawer848]

@@BadmintonInsight Views only represent quantity, not quality! I'm glad you don't go for clickbait titles, either ....

[@adamwynyard4065]

Maybe teach people when you have actually won a match. Otherwise your coaching is just poor and wrong

[@aznfalco]

Wtf? Who are you? What have you achieved so far to say that? Look at yourself first before criticizing someone, I am sure you haven't achieved 1% of what they have done

[@BadmintonInsight]

A good coach doesn’t need to be a good player so we disagree with you there! And also we beat World Number 19 2 weeks ago…

[@stevemawer848]

@@BadmintonInsight Well said! A good player may not be a good coach because they're just good and don't necessarily understand what makes them good, so couldn't teach it.

[@ultimatebadmintonleague]

Hi guys, please check your email when you get a chance, thanks 🙏