How To Defend A Powerful Smash In Badminton (6 Steps)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Having a good defence, and being able to defend powerful smashes is VERY important in badminton! So hopefully this video helps you master your defence 🏸💥 PS. We're not liable for any damage to your court or body (6:05) 🤣

[@markyoung5745]

Super helpful as always guys, I've got that exact same bench at home. Finally, I can put it to some good use! 😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@markyoung5745 🤣

[@KahShen]

do you plant your feet or stay on your balls of your feet?

[@sadboi_bg.5038]

One of the best Badminton Channel out there. They explain these tips so well!! Hit me up if you guys are having a badminton camp!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Yes we hope to do more in the future - you can sign up here to be the first to be notified 😊 badminton-insight.com/coaching

[@Ivanthevodkaman]

You literally saved me a tournament today!! I ended up making it to finals! Respect and god bless you both

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah amazing! Congratulations on making it to the final 🥳

[@Slickcuber]

I was just being destroyed by smashes in training today😂, couldn't come at a better time

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, you're welcome 😜 Hope this helps!

[@TayWeeLiangPcps]

At least you are allowed to play, I have a national exam, (The Asian version of like Elementary School leaving exam.) so I can’t😭😭😭😭😭.

[@lonerider3441]

Same 😂

[@ManishKumar-lo4ws]

Same here😂

[@dylanqle]

love to see the editing features like at 0:20 and new content, shows grey and jenny are here to provide valuable insight. cant wait for your next video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊🏸

[@randomdude6441]

I love this channel. I live in a small Indian city and doesn't have access to high level badminton coaching. This channel helps me a lot . You guys are doing a wonderful jobs giving this coaching tips to amateur badminton players like me all over the world. Thank you🎉

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear, thanks a lot 😃 we hope you can keep improving!

[@Harsh_Da_Great]

Which small city, you are talking about?

[@SakdipongTan]

Guys, You know what? Your contents are so dense and rich with valuable knowledge. Almost as if every second can’t be missed. I mean it. Because a lot of time I came back to your vidz, I gain new insight for the game. Good job guys. Thank you my coaches. 😂

[@Princethesec]

I have a friend who has a very agressive play style(he often uses attacking shots like smash) so i have a hard time in winning againts him because i have bad defence, but now even tho i still havent won a game againts him, i still see some improvements, thanks

[@chanplays8600]

I really needed this. It arrived just at the right time! You're surely a The Simpson's worker! You predict my thoughts too well and accurately😅 awesome video as always

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay glad we could help ☺️ thank you!

[@nerdofchess2606]

Hey guys, it was great to meet you in guernsey - the training was great and I really feel like I’ve improved in both drives and smashes! You were both so genuine and friendly, as in your videos, which is great to see in a world of fake KZbinrs nowdays. Thanks again guys, your training really did help me improve and was super fun

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much! That's so kind of you 🥹 Glad we could help you improve!!

[@sudhanrajalingam3771]

Appreciate this video a lot. Came here after I watched how to do smash which I'm not so good at but this video really helped me to defend against most smashers. Best defence is a good offence 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear! Keep it up 😃🏸

[@this.franz890]

Hi, just saw your mixed in the first Bundesliga against 1. BcBeuel this weekend and how you smashed them away. Your videos are really helpful, keep it up!

[@crowleydking]

Another great video from both you! :) :) :) I've been recommending your videos to the beginners of our club!! :) Also, can't wait for your collab with Linus :) :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you, that’s so great to hear 😃 haha we can’t either!

[@aizatzain6596]

I watched you guys' videos on good defence, and I am greatly improved, especially with the tips about short swings. My friend wondered how I defend their powerful smash, haha.. won't tell them this secret. Yet, I am having another problem with defense which is I tend to lose the shuttle while moving backwards, this video might save me later. I will try to implement your advice on this.

[@Lilllyyysing]

Lowkey this really helped I had a game yesterday and I used this during my game. Saved me so much

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that’s great to hear 😃

[@fionaho4606]

Your videos is super duper helpfull. I got a lot better in badminton just by watching your videos. Thank you so much for making this helpful videos❤❤❤

[@kevinzhu3501]

Thank you both, very helpful as usual, which breakdown the checkpoints for good defence and the idea of even pre and post defence. Cannot wait to try it out in tonight's game.

[@dylanvang5939]

Great video as always! Quick question. What if the lift is played in the middle? Should the person who played the lift shift more towards the middle and cover the middle and their side? Leaving your partner to cover just their side? I find myself and my partner in that situation quite a bit and was hoping to get more insight on where we should be positioning.

[@shanerpaderp4272]

Super helpful tips, lifting too much and not leaning forward are definitely some of my bad habits that I need to work on when defending smashes

[@adrianaduna1211]

Literally me watching this before my game tomorrow HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH

[@Scumxixxx]

GOODLUCK

[@janjangwapo495]

Lmao

[@hypno6959]

Thank you for these videos! I was able to get into my college’s team and my first match is next week :)

[@thaiviennguyen1419]

Hi Greg and Jenny, I have watched many of your videos. They have helped me improve my skills a lot, bringing joy and motivation to me to play badminton. Some other old people and I are usually not in good physical condition, so how can I still improve my skills and enjoy this sport? For example, teachers will teach us about hitting harder and higher, but it seems not suitable for us. Can you give me some advice?

[@AmjedJaverDomasian]

You guys are amazing and one of my favorite sports related youtubers. You guys have helped me I prove another in badminton❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much! Glad we can help you!!

[@stanleyleoo3836]

Great tutorial !! I've been struggling with my defense especially the forehand (bevel grip defense) thank you

[@michalkoziel4767]

Hi Folks ! Great job as always. Just one think that I have difficulties to adapt is your camera settings. Sometimes you both appear to be left-handed and sometimes right-handed. All your videos have the same problem. Could you please change it such that you both appear as right-handed persons so majority of the population could follow ? It would be great improvement to your videos ! 🙂 All the best and many thanks for your nice work !

[@guilbertpungan3541]

Thank you so much! Really helps.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome! 😃🏸

[@Hazzar25]

very good, thanks!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you liked it!

[@energynational]

Just what i needed thanks again guys amazing 😊

[@marlinapanganiban1976]

my defense is so bad but its becoming better because of these tips, thank you coach!!

[@Solomon_C]

Good vide and helpful tips. A couple of things you missed though: - Lifting center is actually good - or at least better than you make it seem, as it reduces any cross court angles your opponent could hit. MS player Chen Long often did this and it's partly why he was able to return so many smashes. If you lift to a corner the angle can be very acute towards the other corner making it hard to defend against. However if you lift to the center, the angle will be less acute making the incoming smash easier to block. Even if this does require slightly quicker reactions, cutting 50% of your opponent's angles is huge for defense. - A good baseline level of hand-eye co-ordination and delicate racket control is needed to apply the tips in this video. If you are not naturally gifted with both, it'll be nigh on impossible (if not totally impossible) to apply the tips given in this video.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️ As we said at the start of the video, this is aimed at doubles players, so lifting to the centre definitely isn’t a good option because then it isn’t clear to either player who should cover the middle! Hope that makes sense!

[@Solomon_C]

@@BadmintonInsight I suppose that's true. I was thinking about singles too for some reason lol

[@Trung.Nguyen2112]

Love your detailed well instruct session. Thank you so much for your effort on this.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! 😁😁

[@TiffanyDapitan]

I used to watch this so I can defend a smash that's literally bullet speed from my annoying friend that's so good at badminton. Now I'm watching this before my singles game tomorrow 😢 wish me luck 😢❤

[@antonfinenko6238]

Thank you for the great explanation! Sometimes i see pro players taking a very low defence stance with feet far apart. Is it advisable for amateur players?

[@sharingmythoughts1561]

Hallo Jenny and Greg, is it possible that sometime you give a review how to hit a shuttle or the way you should hold your racket when you hit back that it's shown in slow motion. That would really help also because we would like to use some of your training videos for our own badminton facility and improve our skills to play better. I really like to watch and listen to both of your great insight lessons. Keep it going!!!!!!!!! Greetings from Jurgen living in the Netherlands

[@jpac1990]

omg the timing is so crazy. I just struggled with defense yesterday! I also want to be a better defender is smashing isn’t enough anymore 😅

[@muchachapowers8057]

This video is short and informative! Subbed for more future content like this 😸

[@TayWeeLiangPcps]

Thank You so much!I have a friend who can do Jump Smashes extremely well and needed this, also can you make a video about timing all shots, like a video with how to do every shot that has time stamps, I know it’s a big request but please do it

[@Shamim4U]

I could assess when playing games who has the best attack and try to minimise their attacking opportunity, especially if a player has a good smash. Try not to give him smashing opportunities or a lift right at the back, as if he smashes from the rear court, I can counter-attack it because the shuttle travels slower and it gives me time to counter attack if the smashe is not directed properly. He could be in trouble by smashing from the rear of the court if the shots are not carefully placed.

[@AryanMaheshwari-x7l]

I had a pratical exam today you guys saved me!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

💪🏼👊🏼

[@ManishKumar-lo4ws]

Really appreciate your effort Informative Free coaching from professional players Thanks

[@noobguytbh9151]

Thank you! I been improving watching your videos and fixing my mistake 😊😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that's amazing to hear! Glad we can help 🎉

[@srkvasu7580]

What a detailed video. My son always follows your tips and tricks. We are in OXF and would like to join your training team U15! Thanks

[@LamHaozeTyler]

Thank you so much, I needed this

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay! Glad we could help 💪🎉

[@LamHaozeTyler]

@@BadmintonInsight oh my god, I didn't thought I would get a reply, tq from Malaysia

[@sarwar-159]

Hey Greg and Jenny 👋 you guys are doing amazing amazing work .its really help us to improve our game. i have one request to you. please can you make a video about how to kill close drop shot or shuttle above the net without big swing to not touch net. i always fear to kill the shuttle at net can you teach us some method to overcome this .

[@haridasification]

Excellent defence training

[@kantlimpitaks]

Love these tips, thanks so much guys

[@jasonleung942]

Amazing tips on smash defense! Cant help but notice you guys moved on from the old thruster! Are you going to do a review on the new racket in the future? 😎

[@Sanswhite350]

Thank you very much! I learned it and i will do it on my true battle, on Nov. 14-15☺️☺️

[@KimGjerstad]

Totally smashing the like button!

[@محمدرضابلیغی]

Thanks for create this video, i really need this

[@55pengin]

いつも観ています。とても勉強になります！

[@JohnKristoffLomanog]

thanks now i know how to defense ❤

[@Shamim4U]

Very useful tips, especially the positioning of your feet. The other thing also helpful is not to lift the smash returns half court, as this would invite even more steeper and powerful smashes. Returning the smash like a drive so that the opponent does not have the opportunity to smash again.

[@andrewillhalm2506]

Thank you for your job guys!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you too! 🥳

[@sonikumari-nt2oc]

love from India prefect timing for me i was struggling in defense, helped a lot keep up the good work

[@hruthindas3638]

Amazing… well done again and again.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you ☺️

[@smmaidul8280]

Please mention what victor rackets are used by both of you

[@januartjandra2830]

Thank you for showing all the steps with right handed racket

[@BadmintonInsight]

Welcome 🤗😝

[@raoanwar178]

Please teach Pronation and Supination

[@joelwallenius2877]

What a great video. Thansk!!

[@KY-xz9yb]

the videos I really look forward to watching🤩

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay 🙌🏼

[@lichbaw]

hi! would you consider making more racquet reviews? it would be a great addition to the variety of your content and i enjoyed a bit of your racquet reviews. maybe you can?

[@TheApple1022]

Need knowledge to defend upper body smash can it be returned by back hand grip!??

[@stepkurniawan]

I find this video is very insightful

[@BadmintonInsight]

That was the intention! 😃

[@ChaseIso]

I have intrams this nov 21-22 and i really need help on defence and probably attacking. Im a new player but for some reason made it here.

[@DevPuri-k9l]

Plz make a video on how to master control and balance in badminton nowadays I am struggling to it and I am not getting the shuttles

[@jell._.y]

thank you ❤

[@xkrchnav]

I love your videos, thank you.

[@buffalobadminton]

Awesome video as usual 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alaqmarbengali541]

hey guys I really love your videos they are helpful but I would request you guys to make a video on how to play a left handed opponent because they have the advantage

[@pavinick]

Very nice tips ❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@eduardojatulan8256]

today is the tryouts for my badminton school team watching this at the last minute wish me luck

[@crazykiller6054]

loved that!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wooo! Awesome to hear 😆💪

[@esilaerol7924]

Thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😃

[@januartjandra2830]

Bevel grip for defense at forehand side is the best advice that people seldom talk about

[@abhirathabhi4790]

This would help me 💯 for sure

[@BadmintonInsight]

Great 😃🏸

[@cheesecakenl1980]

Smashed it!

[@JosephLeyco-c1i]

Thats why i sub to you i have the knowledge to play badminton

[@DzungTh27]

I can see u r using hs plus Greg, is that a 3u ver?

[@Volbeatmonster1]

New hall. And thanks for the help with the defense

[@Daredevil-q2p]

This is a very big probelm for me to play badmition

[@bestmouse8953]

Could you please make a video on how to make longer rallies please 🙏🏻

[@anpade]

Nice Pan btw... 😄🤩 Good luck for the Season Start in Germany...🎉

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! 😃

[@idrisahmed2659]

Can this applied to singles play as well ??

[@BadmintonInsight]

Parts of the technique definitely can be applied to singles yes, especially when you have played a short lift and your opponent is about to hit a powerful smash! However this video is more doubles focussed. In singles you have to cover the whole of the court so the technique and tactics are different. Check out the ‘singles defence’ video on our channel for a full breakdown 😃🏸

[@Squarabh2]

Greg's acting skills are getting better day by day 0:44

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣🤣

[@LiamAventura]

What racket are you using and type and tension

[@AagamKumar-h4k]

New court ❤ Congratulations to you

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! Do you like the new court? 😃

[@saridewi7635]

Can you explain about the position we must do the defend? When the opponent smash from back court or muddle or front.. Where we must stand for the defend?

[@kifsingson6969]

Can you do the hybrid shuttlecocks review 😊😊

[@bindaspola4754]

love from Bangladesh💜

[@BadmintonInsight]

🫶🏸

[@powderpofgirls]

What about for flat smashes at the face or uper body?

[@sureshseethapathy531]

Excellent

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks!

[@NoelAndreiMClaro]

Can u Do a how to grip a badminton racket?

[@ThugBs4567]

YAY FINNALLY I NEW VIDEO!

[@BadmintonInsight]

🎉 Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ThugBs4567]

@@BadmintonInsight OF COURSE I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@ThugBs4567 yay 😃😃

[@ThugBs4567]

@@BadmintonInsightyour vlogs are the best too! And i actually needed this video my defence is very bad😅

[@charanr5330]

@badmintoninsight Can you Upload more clips of your no lift practice games looks really fun.

[@BadmintonInsight]

We can try to! Maybe on our Instagram - badminton.insight 🏸

[@YashGhosh90]

Please make a special video how to lift smash on non dominating hand

[@stitachi9720]

how high should i keep my racket in mens doubles defence? My coach says roughly around tape hight but this dosent always seem realistic.

[@KNLifestyle317]

Can you make the same video for singles, and the half smashes that are corner nd infront of you? Plzz thank you!

[@rowshanarachowdhury3722]

Your at Cheshire ❤❤

[@npttyroblox-m8y]

Banger video

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful 😃