How To Play A Backhand - Backhand Drop, Clear and Smash! A step-by-step badminton tutorial

[@BadmintonInsight]

Who's watching this video in 2022? Apologies for our awful camera skills 😂 Hopefully the content is still useful though!

[@diptarupchakraborty4804]

Me

[@grahammorris1675]

7:08 is comical 😂😂

[@threlyfreek770]

Thanks for pointing us to this on your most recent video😃

[@tajularafat4970]

No apologies required guys... what you shared is invaluable.

[@kamalpreetsingh4712]

really helpful❤️

[@Longtack55]

You are currently the best YT badminton-coaching site. The tutorials are logical, clear and appropriate for beginners and intermediates. Well done.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@bhaveshsuthar4423]

Totally agree

[@DarkShadow-3285]

agreed

[@Sam_Tiann]

Who doesnt agree lol

[@lakshyatyagi6491]

Coaching Badminton channel of Lee Jae Bol is also good.

[@azu.809]

I don't have a coach or someone to teach me. I progressed from a beginner play to intermediate only by watching your videos. Thanks a lot. This video was really helpful for me. Thanks again.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear 😀😀 hopefully you can keep progressing and get to an advanced level!

[@decojdjful]

As a left handed player, this is essential for me, thanks SO SO MUCH. I'll have this on repeat.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🤗 Happy we could help a fellow lefty! 😆

[@nel385]

2 years too late, but I agree

[@boredasf17]

oh same im a left handed player too

[@luckyphil4861]

This is the most comprehensive video on basic backhand techniques I've come across. As a young player a long time ago I had managed to avoid playing backhands. 🙂 But now, a much older returning player and a lot less mobile, I'm having to learn backhands. So a big thank you to you both. 👏

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much, glad it was helpful!

[@Elise607]

Who’s wachting this in 2024

[@medeis3363]

After 16 years I'm back. I forgot how much I love this sport!

[@tm4s426]

This channel is a must to improve your skills. This was the most confusing and difficult movement for me and many others. The grip and footwork is crucial to execute this movement. Great explanation you guys!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Derek 😀😀

[@ayushgaur483]

This is best channel on KZbin. That teachs us badminton very clearly.❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow, thank you so much! 🤗

[@BadmintonInsight]

We hope you found the video useful! Check out our website www.badminton-insight.com for more resources to help your game!

[@stillevolving5582]

Absolutely brilliant! Just came across your vids and I can’t get enough. Thanks a lot. I wish you guys nothing but success. The videos are clear and entertaining. I’m going to be trying some of your advice. Hopefully, I can play at your court someday.

[@shamimfaraji2439]

You guys are great in explaining, than you

[@amankodimela8499]

thanks guys my wrist pain is all gone thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@stillevolving5582 Thank you so much! 😊 Sorry we've only just seen your comment

[@BadmintonInsight]

@@shamimfaraji2439 Thank you!!

[@bharathsankar4641]

This channel deserves more recognition. Simply awesome!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you, we're glad you think so! :)

[@hoangle1713]

I love this video. I have been playing badminton since I was 14 (2011) and now I'm 25 in 2022. My badminton game has been slightly lagging as I struggle badly at single since I don't know how to properly hit a backhand shot. This video showed me the technical skill and action needed for the right shots and after practicing for 2 months, my backhand play has improved significantly. Thank you guys so much for the helpful tutorial !!!! Keep up the good work and have fun !!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much Hoang! Great to hear we've been helping and good luck in your training & matches! 😄

[@adityakulkarniii]

Badminton insight is doing a great job at teaching beginners like me, and I can say that these techniques really help. I had an intramural game yesterday and it seems to work really well if you remember a few things and implement them. Great job!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow, that's awesome to hear! Thank you so much!

[@grahammorris1675]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been waiting for this as I haven’t managed to learn from other KZbin videos! This is a complete step-by-step guide for sure! I will try to add it all and develop the ‘perfect backhand’ as you say 😜😜

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay, so glad you've found it useful! 💪🏼 Thank you so much!

[@charlie-xn9ro]

I appreciate the tip you give on the backhand I have finally figure out why my backhand clear shot wasn’t reacting from one back line to the other until now I used to only clear my backhand shot only 2/3 off the way leaving my opponent the perfect opportunity for a smash

[@ghavanamani4053]

Atlast i found a batminton channel that teaches for left handers😎🤩🤩

[@BadmintonInsight]

😃😃

[@TanzTpJewellers]

The video we have all been waiting for

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha yes, it was a highly requested video! Hope you enjoy 👊🏼

[@b.b.wijaya2521]

Many thanks! This has provided me a very effective tutorial (not just this backhand topic, but anything else). I don't join a club and just play for hobby with mates, so times we have are spent by only sparring/match without programmed training to enhance basic skills. Tutorial vids like these are very helpful for us. 💯

[@BadmintonInsight]

Great to hear we are helping you improve! 😄

[@johnymalay4296]

Huhu the cam. wholesome I'm currently practicing badminton for our tournament this weekend thanks a lot because of your vids I learn how to smash, backhand smash

[@ramakrishna1403]

Superb explanation... Doubts cleared and perfect in backhand shot.. Love from India❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much 😃

[@avishkaharshamal1178]

your tutorials are clean and provides all the informatins needed. Very useful for players like me.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear 😀

[@Kyle-vf6re]

You guys are Awesome! Much love from Nz

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much Kyle :)

[@Longtack55]

Same from NZ!

[@buffalobadminton]

I have been playing badminton now for just over 2 years. Because In my club we play almost exclusively doubles I have avoided playing any rear court backhand shots. The good that came from that is I tend to play more aggressive overhead shots on my backhand side by getting to the shuttle earlier using a forehand stroke. But now I’ve handicap myself, pretty much In my doubles games if I’m late to a backhand side shot, it’s a winning point for the other team because my backhand clears are pathetic and my only chance is to play a tight slow backhand drop which also is quite pathetic. I’m finally starting to work on a better backhand shot to get my team out of trouble when I’m hitting late on the backhand side. Thank you for the great tutorial. I appreciate all the hard work on your videos 😃

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hopefully it's a good thing - you're so quick onto your round-the-head side that you didn't need a backhand! 😜 But thank you! Hopefully you can start to develop your backhand from our video!

[@buffalobadminton]

@@BadmintonInsight hahahaha 😬

[@grahammorris1675]

Forgot how good this video is! Keep coming back to watch it to continually develop my backhand 😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Great to hear! 😆

[@rohitnaidu1593]

Love from INDIA , finally found a good channel to learn badminton online... Thanks a lot

[@BadmintonInsight]

Happy to hear that!

[@andronikosiipalaiologos1840]

A very detailed one. So much love for this. Now I know where my errors are. The gripping and the footwork, very superb. New word for me now "chassee". 😁😁😁 Isn't "chassee" same as "side step"? I google it, and it's a french word. I will check all my errors for now and I'm going to practice this on repetition. Thank you so much JenGreg. It did answer all my queries a few months ago. 😊😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BadmintonInsight]

We're very happy to help! Thank you for your comment 😃Yes chassee is essentially the same as a side step! Good luck practicing it, let us know how you get on 😊

[@truthseeker0329]

Love your enthusiasm n attitude in teaching, plus interesting comparison with other sports 👍👍👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😀Plenty more to come, stay tuned!

[@fabricew3972]

Great advice for playing all of the backhand shots. I didn't realise how similar the preparation should be but it makes lots of sense! I will be checking out your website for sure 😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🏸

[@azumkyo]

Just finished badminton training few hours ago but watching this makes me aching to get back on court again

[@CalmRadioOfficial]

Probably the best explanations on backhands I have seen. Good job guys!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@browngentle1]

Good lesson. Thanks. As many recreational players do, I have had a long gap in my life before picking up a badminton racket again and I had zero clue about backhand clear and drop. My assessment is although video lessons are great, these shots are most difficult to perfect unless you try a lot and miss a lot. My basic take, stay relaxed and hit these shots as much as possible. Try backhand clear if you are the back player in friendly doubles and the shuttle gets lifted on the deep backhand corners.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Very correct assessment! We have tried to provide as much advice and information as possible, but you have to put these tips into practice (and then keep practicing) to keep improving!

[@jayoldsmith7629]

You two make such a great team. Gives the channel the edge over other badminton channels I think.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that's so nice, thank you 😊

[@khanglenguyenphucordinary]

In the past, I didn't know your channel until this May 2023. You guys are the best, now I can backhand smash!

[@biakvalte1157]

Amazing explanation. Keep on doing this beautiful work. Kudos to the team.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much!!

[@Wilkinization]

I just noticed the guy finding birds from the bin😆 but sometimes the pros do throw away serviceable non-tournament-quality birds!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂 that is true!

[@laktho]

Usually semi pros throw away shuttles due to a single bad Rallye .. well you just have to believe in it ;)

[@badrinarayanan6227]

Great video.Very easy to understand.Hopefully i can implement these techniques for my backhand shots.Anyhow i always try to avoid them😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck 😀🏸

[@MaxTalks]

This is gonna be a banger! Love the sound of the Badminton assessment too :) very useful tutorial as always guys :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 👊🏼 Really glad you found it useful!

[@MaxTalks]

@@BadmintonInsight I'm calling this one will reach 100k views at least in a years time

[@BadmintonInsight]

That would be pretty epic 😝

[@MaxTalks]

@@BadmintonInsight if it happens then you have #mysticmax to thank js ;)

[@IndianMangooo]

Even saying word “Outstanding” is less for you guys, u guys definitely break all the records, keep up the work 😁😁

[@vtallbloke]

awesome tips and skills guys thanks. Learnt more from you guys from a couple videos than 2 years on teh court

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much! 😊

[@harrypeters1341]

been waiting for this! very clear tutorial + extremely helpful, thank you so much!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

[@littlechilli22]

I’m so glad I found your videos! It’s so awesome to see left handed demonstrations!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad we can help 😁

[@christophermariblanca8753]

so simple but detailed, i love it 💗💗💗

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you Christopher, glad you liked it! 😊

[@chandrasekharbalachandran7923]

The best backhand explanation video ive seen on youtube

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! 🤗 Glad we could help!!

[@gavinsimpson3760]

Really good explanations on grip and hitting, like the links to the pros? major plus point.. i need to play Jen at Golf, haha

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂😂 Think I'd have to book out the whole course all day to get round a few holes! And thanks!

[@chanandy5324]

Thanks! Very helpful, as this is something I always want to learn. Also, I am left handed and this fits me! The foot work breakdown is very clear. Keep it up.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much! We found there aren't any videos out there on KZbin by left handers - as we are both lefty's we're very happy to provide some left handed content! 😆

[@mubashirfarooq5088]

I love playing badminton after watching your videos

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear 😀

[@AKASH-lu9mz]

Thanks for a good explanation. Now I can improve my backhand 🙏

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@danny20297]

Really glad I found your channel,the best by far 🙌

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much!!

[@qasimabbas2335]

Hi... You guys are doing wonderful job..... I really appreciate you for your efforts...... You Truly deserve more appreciation for your work...... Keep it up for the betterment of Badminton.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😀

[@arpittater4041]

love and appreciation from India❤💫

[@metanoia7874]

I'm trying to execute a cross court drop for quite a while your video definitely help can't wait for tomorrow to give them a try 😃😃 BTW what is the best rackets for intermediate player

[@BadmintonInsight]

Your welcome! Hopefully it goes well, let us know! This depends on your playing style and also your budget! Have you seen our video on how to choose a racket? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJCQYaN-fZ2gias

[@avishekaiyar]

After a long standing shoulder injury, my backhand has really suffered. This video has been absolutely fantastic in understanding the mechanics of the backhand shot, but can you also comment on muscle strength and whether or not the shoulder muscles should actually be involved at all vs leveraging more of the wrist and fore-arm muscles? Maybe I have been getting it very wrong all these years.

[@ardew02]

love the videos! Can you guys make a video about exercises that improve stamina and endurance?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much! Will will do in the future for sure, have you checked out our doubles multifeed videos? They are great for this, as is the circuit we showed way back in our day in lockdown video! But yes more to come, hope you keep enjoying the videos! An exciting one to come tomorrow 😀

[@balsonnaoshekpam5680]

Thank you so much 🙏 Im weak in backhand Im learning

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome, keep it up!

[@balsonnaoshekpam5680]

@@BadmintonInsight my pleasure

[@aryankabir84]

Thank you so much…. I really wish to have more details tutorial on backhand smash from you guys please!

[@BadmintonInsight]

What else would you like us to cover? 😊

[@deeinsights]

THEY MAKE THE BEST TUTORIALS!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃

[@smaruhmaruh6955]

Love the examples you used for showing how to properly use the techniques. Especially the boxing was hilarious.

[@thevananthanraj3466]

Wonderful explanation! very much appreciate your efforts to breakdown into detail :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much!

[@yugantattri108]

This channel is gonna end those old school paid badminton academy 🔥🔥🔥🔥😔👌 truly amazing

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, thank you!

[@fijtips112]

Keeping your elbow high during preparation is a common coaching mistake, thanks for reminding everyone 👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Agreed, it's something we see taught too regularly!

[@b_technical4017]

This Channel Needs To Grow🔥🔥🔥

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hopefully 😃Thanks!

[@Martina_.]

Guys, you are seriously cute and very watchable :) And I really appreciate that you take time and energy to compose your videos at different locations and with preps. Shows intention.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Martina! We really appreciate it :)

[@daveuk9305]

Excellent explanations, really clear breakdowns of the shots. Just one question: who's idea was it to use boxing gloves? Absolutely brilliant, made me laugh.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Dave! It was my (Jen's) idea, but Greg executed it very well. We're always trying to think of different (sometimes non-badminton) ways to explain things, and of course make the video fun!

[@rosimpy]

Same thoughts... It was really awesome to understand..

[@umeshnawathe]

This is very very informative channel on KZbin I have came across recently on Badminton. Thank you both of you for making wonderful content. This backhand tutorial is definitely helpful. But can you please make a video on how to take shuttle which is there on backhand side by forehand? The footwork and positioning?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Am I correct in assuming you mean when in defence?

[@umeshnawathe]

@@BadmintonInsight yes and I have seen players smashing like that as well

[@Puru9084]

You have really teached me how to backhand.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! 🤗

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Hot deal! Signed up for lifetime membership! Thank you!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

🎉 thanks for your support!

[@ChandraChandra-wx9em]

@@BadmintonInsight no. Thank you!!🙏

[@jobilgeorge918]

Excited to know that you are doing the backhand reverse slice next. I was just wondering if it's possible to execute a cross version of that shot - a cross reverse slice, just like the forehand cross reverse slice that many players often do...

[@BadmintonInsight]

Should be a good one! 🤞🏼 No it's not possible - the point of the backhand reverse slice is to look like you're hitting it cross, so it wouldn't be very deceptive to actually hit it cross! The FH cross reverse slice (from your round the head corner) is to make it look like you're hitting it straight, and then you slice across the shuttle to make it go cross. Hope that helps!

[@jobilgeorge918]

@@BadmintonInsight thank you for clearing my doubt🙌😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy today's video 😊

[@grahammorris1675]

This is still so helpful! Just rewatched 😀

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@marctang3802]

Perfect timing! Thanks for the tutorial

[@BadmintonInsight]

No problem! 😄🏸

[@krisesteban8846]

Hi guys! I am Kris from the Philippines, thank you guys for this badminton tutorial, it helps me alot although I do not have much to practice, however the dynamics of this tutorial makes my techniques more effective, thank you guys and more power!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much Kris 😊

[@minesh36]

more than 2 years later and you are going strength to strength. This is a belated wedding present to you. Thanks

[@purub9593]

Very nice explanations.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀

[@LoDSwifty1]

That's improved my golf game no end

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂😂

[@jeue4098]

Perfectly explained.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you think so! Thank you Raj 😃

[@aman_2135]

Hope your channel grow as fast as it can😊😊❤.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@acestar6309]

Thank you guys.. My game has improve by just wacthing your video and with some practice of course.. Hehe.. I will invite more friend to support your channel😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

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

[@teunvanderlaan6702]

In the Footwork section, you say to land the last step at the same time you hit the shuttle. But in the examples by yourself and the other pro's you land the step right before hitting. This makes much more sense to me, as you can use this straightening motion from your step through your body and to propel your elbow upwards and begin the backhand stoke with way easier power.

[@therentalmaster]

thanks Gregory and Jenny, hope that I can do it as easy as u show 😁😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome! We hope so too :)

[@productguru2437]

You have given nice explanation then others very usefull .....

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@kailashkonde8638]

If possible do a giveaway of a whole badminton kit. I am still saying if possible.

[@kailashkonde8638]

Well loving your videos. Love from India. I came 2nd using all your tips defeating the player who defeated me last year in the first match itself.

[@rogeradamz]

Awesome good video guys, thanks, looking forward to the one about returning the shuttle really late! Cheers!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much! Keep an eye out for it! 😄

[@cshsu]

Thank you for the great video on the backhand techniques.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Snipersounds]

The comedy in these vids is just on another level!😁

[@uehavshie_podcast]

Thank you for the detailed explanation!

[@ivanthomasify]

I love your videos alot.. please can u make video for how to settle in new court during tournaments... I really struggle in developing to new environment.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot - and thanks for the comments! We will add this to the list. The more different places you play the more you will get used to it! It's also really important to try to have a good practice before going into a match!

[@badmintontimechannel5633]

Good technic👍💪💪 tq for sharing this vedeo about backhand from 🇲🇾 my sport ..one heart ❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@sobinstn]

Thanku for such a good and deep explanation..Fav channel..

[@BadmintonInsight]

So nice of you 😄 Glad you're enjoying our content!

[@abhishekd1012]

watching your videos can be informative and fun!

[@dj08able]

i found it very useful and learnt the back hand shot thx

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome David, glad it helped!

[@dominicdaniels8813]

Very infomative,hopefully can pick up some techniques.thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@kanjarr]

Great content, i would suggest including some slo mo shots of the techniques as it is difficult for a beginner like me to replicate on sight

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for the feedback 👍🏼

[@BrianGomesHeartsYou]

Great Content Jenny and Greg. Might want to speak a little bit slowly next video so that you are more comprehensible to the wider audience.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! We have tried to do this more recently 😊

[@gokulrajr899]

Finally I get to see a lefty teaching me badminton. It's hard for me to see all those right handed players teaching it. I even searched left handed badminton players coaching in KZbin😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay that's great to hear!

[@rizzamaranan2604]

Can you please do a tutorial how to swing the racket? Thanks again.

[@LivethewayYouLike]

Thanks for the video. As I am left handed, the video is perfect for me, rest I need to do practice to master these skills.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful! 😄

[@gowtheman123]

I like the editing style of the channel

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😊

[@datphung4648]

I misclicked one video and now I can't stop. Great job guys!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you!

[@sumeshkrishnan8644]

Very innovative and useful tips for players Thanks a lot

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@davidbartlett102]

Great tutorial! Interesting that you demonstrate a chassee movement - where one foot comes next to the other - but in the video of Viktor and the players, after their split step, they do a standard fast walking (one foot passes the other) step. The reason being it gets you where you want to be faster. True, in your demo you are imagining the shuttle dropping on the doubles back service line, but if your opponent had done a good clear to the back line then you would only have got to it if you had done two chassee steps, or more quickly, IMHO, a standard (backward) walk/run step?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hi David, thanks for the comment! Yes there are slightly different variations of the movements, we didn't want to overcomplicate what is already quite a complicated video! The chassee is the main method as we showed from some clips of the pros in our video 😃

[@davidbartlett102]

Jens Grill and Richard Doling provided a Masterclass to Hertfordshire Badminton Coaches in 2012. In this demo they show fore-court to rear-court movement. The short forecourt footwork is chasse while the rear-court is a running step: see clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6a2ZYN_d8idetE

[@rajkhare5949]

awesome technique...thank you so much!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀🏸

[@Byassch]

Loved your video and all.the technique. Will be practicing them once gym are fully opened. Subs n notified. Keep these videos coming. Thanks.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much! Lots more to come :)