How to Play Backhands like Taufik Hidayat

[@Epic_DaVinci]

I cant believe i never worked this out. As an ex Tennis player, i found i was bringing a lot of my Tennis mechanics over into badminton, smashes were like tennis server, and back hand power was all in the arm and waist. I have been really struggling getting any power on back court back hands as i have been trying to use my wrist, which almost always ends up in a floaty shot that just clears the net and gives the opponent a free shot. THIS SINGLE VIDEO i believe has massively improved my game, i cant wait until my next match to try it out!! Thank you even so much.

[@SwiftBadminton]

Daniel Gregory glad it helped!

[@boliussa]

+DanielGregory You wrote

[@victortheodoros1958]

Daniel Gregory qawsmdkdjdkd Saiww

[@badmiyagi]

I found that clarity in thinking/understanding really helps you get the hang of Badminton. When going from one sport to another, mental acuity is crucial. Crucial in order to perform at peak but more importantly, to avoid injury.

[@sggr7708]

wrong technic - wrong coaching !

[@socksup]

Just getting into the game again after a 40 year lay off. Never had any lessons. These tutorials are a great eye opener

[@patrickcampbell9163]

4:48, I think you hit the invisible shuttle

[@SwiftBadminton]

Omg i actually never noticed that until now, thats pretty awesome

[@tsabazu]

Best tutorial about backhand i have found on youtube. This helped me hit my best back hand yet. The contact point height, straight arm and grip are the secret to backhand and ofcourse practice. Thanks Jonathan.

[@user-do2rj4sf8j]

4:48 could timing ever be more accurate than that.

[@ironfang4110]

nice one

[@pranshusugara]

Yeah...so elegant and graceful in execution...looks so effortless

[@anshumanmohapatra1665]

This made so much sense.. Now I dont feel guilty about not having a backhand as good as my forehand which I have felt bad about forever. Thank you. Have subscribed and will follow you.

[@badmiyagi]

Badminton is in my blood. Very nice video and clearly explained. I'd like to say some thing I consider important for new players. Disconnect from everything you know about backyard outdoor Badminton. Once you get indoors, pay attention to these points: Get used to the setting, lighting, floor, sound etc. Once you've identified these work on hitting the shuttle early. Don't wait for it to come to you, instead go to it and play proactively not reactively. I order to be proficient in doing this you must anticipate early. So work on figuring out where it's coming and the best way to attack it. The best form of a good defense is a great offense. Quickness, both mental and physical dexterity are crucial to being a good Badminton player. Thanks for this video. Cheers!

[@Ashers8888]

Wow, not seen such a good tutorial on the backhand on youtube ever. Congrats! Keep up the good work!

[@saimayank9438]

I always struggle with overhead backhands because I never seem to be able to generate enough power.This video finally helped me recognize the mistakes in my stroke as I was only going for a high speed on the racket.I can't wait to use it.

[@Rauthaz]

I absolutely love the enthusiasm and passion you have for the sport. Greetings from Malaysia.

[@antiquark6594]

One of the best Badminton channels on KZbin!

[@BadmintonTrickShotsHD]

Antiquark 100% agree

[@antiquark6594]

Badminton Trick Shots You are no less!

[@ewutermohlen]

The Basics always important. Backhand can be a weapon as well. If you can make accurate offensive plays with it, it becomes a great tool for extended rally's.

[@lifeofslade]

this guy is awesome. finally all the little things that's given me confusion about the proper/best backhand technique has been answered! yaaaaaaaaaayy

[@chitung2277]

Agreed. It’s the finer details that helps the most.

[@nlimbu2520]

Nice in-depth look into addressing the backhand clear issue.

[@acxezknightnite1377]

This is exactly the shot I was desperately trying to improve. I don’t know if it was simple luck, but I’m so glad this video popped up.....and thank you. Supination - I’m going for it!!

[@drawdownfx4415]

This is a GREAT video. Not many highlight the importance of forearm supination, it was the key ingredient for me. Even more important is highlighting about putting a band aid instead of fixing the core problems

[@bhugulkaman]

Wow no one ever explained this secret to me, i saw others playing this way but I wasn't able to figure it out. Thanks a lot, finally clicked a notification bell.

[@iimiboy]

Just re-watched this after a year or so and what a fantastic tutorial it is, very well explained and demonstrated, really appreciate it 👍

[@timothywang4083]

For a long time I've been so obsessed with perfecting my serve (my weakness) not knowing the fundamental techniques More content on serve techniques please, whether both singles and doubles

[@mikedenby6771]

Outstanding tutorial - can't wait to try this tonight. Been playing badminton for over 20 years, but this has always been my weakness.

[@nicolaking5600]

I've recently started badminton socially and I'm not the greatest player. Thought I would have a look online to get some ideas. By far you have some of the best videos on KZbin! Super helpful, to the point, great examples and I can clearly hear you speak. Great videos, thank you for the information.

[@SwiftBadminton]

Thanks Nicola!

[@beck3740]

you have talent on teaching..great delivery. clear as crystal.

[@mitchellsin2379]

You are my new favourite online badminton coach.

[@sanjilovestocook]

Same here😂

[@pranshusugara]

@Mitchell Sin & @Lais : Mine too

[@a2disma]

Finally i found the right tutorial.. Thanx bro

[@vertie2090]

_How to play backhand like Taufik_ > You can't

[@BundaAira]

Yes we can

[@Bgbadminton]

Hahaha Taufik really spends a lot of time training his backhand, plus his forearm strength is just dope... He's the Backhand God

[@xmax489]

y just like complaint

[@ankithabhayan324]

I am 100 like

[@luf4rall]

@@BundaAira After all this time there has never been a player that has a backhand as powerful and versatile as Taufik's.

[@user-do2rj4sf8j]

Thanks for the free ebook. Its very handy and I have learnt that I always slice the shuttle which isn't right.

[@ranaali501]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Love you i seen many videos about backhand but completely understand the grip and footwork but this video help me a lot

[@jimw8615]

Best video explanation on backhand. Very complete. Covering the important idea of not using backhand.

[@jacobp.g.935]

The grip was well explained. In most of the vidieos I have watched they say back hand grip not this modified back hand grip. Pronation is the key and i really think it is goint to improve my back hand. Thanks for the video.

[@BadmintonFamly]

300k will have Taufik backhands! :D

[@Suraj_makker]

600k now😃

[@Mr.notBeastt]

885k already

[@torque320]

1M views but no one plays backhand like Taufik yet :P

[@mohammedazmal565]

1.1mil

[@putraestuhari798]

Hahahaa but not better..

[@kgpnerd]

Nice explanation. Many players, however, fail to understand the importance of the racket foot. Try to hit the shuttle (right handed player) when the heel of racket (right) foot touches the court (after you twist your hips toward the backhand court and ready to approach the shuttle). It helps not only in generating more power but also in faster recovery. Hope you get it. It's a bit difficult to explain than a video. Thanks.

[@tenparsecs914]

kgpnerd Thanks for the tip

[@pinterappl3491]

I was in the court next to you playing badminton with my friends when you were recording this video :O.

[@manishkumarsingh1678]

Thanks dude, it helped me a lot otherwise I have to play backhand drop shots only

[@iamthekwan]

Very good video. No wasted frames whatsoever. Thank you very much.

[@TheJonajo]

Great video! I played badminton for almost 10 years, going through many different coaches, and was never able to use backhand to clear/lob base-to-base, until one coach showed me the grip showed in this video. That was a huge game-changer. Couldn't believe i hadn't learnt it earlier.

[@adarshinijeyaprakash3336]

Thank you so much..... This helped me a lot , because I was struggling with my backhand shot and I sprained my wrist....👍👍👍👍

[@RizkyMaulanaNugraha]

Haha, finally something that is easy to understand for us beginners! Just a couple of notes for everyone: There is other reason why you should take backhand shots in lower contact point than forehand overhead: 1. It allows for follow through. If your contact point is lower, your arm can still move in addition with your wrists rotation = more power. Think of it as, you have extra distance to swing your arm after contact. 2. It is easier to change the type of shot before contact. If you take a higher contact point, it is only good for overhead but it is bad for drive or drop because you need to adjust your racket angle slightly downwards, which is difficult if the shuttle is far behind. By lowering the contact point, your racket angle is still slightly upwards but you adjust the power to produce drive (same power as overhead but vertical racket angle), or drop (just lower the power a bit, same racket angle as drive), or cross drive/drop (just twist your backhand grip more but the same movement). This is better because now your opponent need to guess :p. Badminton is a mind game after all! 3. Also already stated in the video, backhand clear is best when the shuttle is far on your backhand side. Your body will naturally try to reach the shuttle in lower contact point than forehand overhead (well because you can't reach it). There's no point doing backhand clear if the shuttle is close. Just use overhead forehand clear. Nicely said there! Then, the video you showed about Taufik doing backhand is actually for an offensive backhand drive. He is slightly closer to the net so his contact point is slightly higher so he can have more options (drive, smash or drop). If you take Taufik's video when he actually do backhand clear from far left corner, his contact point is even lower, which truly demonstrate the point you described perfectly. But, it doesn't matter, the concern is the same, take lower contact point for clear. Lastly, for every aspiring single player out there, nowadays backhand skills is a must. There is a reason why Taufik is sooo strong in 2000 era. In that era, everyone tried to cover all shots with forehand. If you do forehand clear in backhand side, most efficiently you have to do 3 step with extra jump mixed in to catch the shuttle. With backhand clear, you can do it with 2 step without jumping. Taufik is very efficient with this even people in Indonesia says he is a lazy player (he rarely run, he just walk). He only need 2 step to reach all corner from the center. This is a huge difference in stamina saving on long rally, especially in old scoring system. More stamina means you can attack more, you can smash more, and you last longer. After everyone realizes that the most important benefit you get from learning backhand is efficient footwork, everyone starts to learn it, especially in women single.

[@RizkyMaulanaNugraha]

And keep up the good work man!

[@alafasyofficial3512]

Rizky Maulana Nugraha nulis panjang lebar tapi ga ada yang reply. kasian

[@rowanharding5347]

I just watched this on backhand shots, my power in backhand shot will snap the racquet at the handle, I had to turn down my strength, in saying this, when you mention the diagonal grip as to the standard serving grip to create the backhand, this makes perfect sense, thank you ever so much for enlightening me on a more deft way of producing a clean way of a back hand, I run a small badminton club in Lismore NSW at the Southern Cross University, I will in future try to keep the players informed on better ways in playing this excellent game, as a person once said, " Badminton is a ballet with a racquet", enjoy your swift game.

[@ovtroll1199]

Usually for my backhand shots are normally a disguised cross drop shot because I find them really easy to do because I can place them very accurately but I am still practicing my backhand clears because there are going up but just not far into the back line. Might need to drop the tension because of this or take the shot a little bit higher

[@SeasonalParadise]

Awesome advice. Thanks so much. I've been playing for years and didn't know about the difference in the grip. Transformative, thanks.

[@stillevolving5582]

Brilliant! Thanks so much. Yes please for a footwork vid. My ankles have suffered enough.

[@jayantakumarchattopadhyay4859]

Wow never understood backhand better like this Good job

[@bouli0125]

I am already a professional Badminton player in my Country but I really like to see your videos because everything is so energetic. Keep up the good work!

[@kevinnathaniel9231]

Your name is?

[@nikoavatar2578]

have you won any championship match yet?

[@badmiyagi]

That has nothing to do with how well you can coach. Some top players can be lousy coaches. Also good analytical coaches are just as good as the top players. It spend more time coaching and so don't always compete. Understanding!

[@uneq9589]

Nicely explained. Since I have already improved my backhand with the technique he has mentioned in the video, which I learnt from somewhere else, I can guarantee this will surely help the ones trying to improve their backhand. Do try this guys, it will be difficult in the beginning but you will see progress soon. One analogy i would like to add is that the pronation that he has mentioned for backhand is similar to opening a door with the round door knob.

[@daniel74443]

A door handle can twist both ways

[@uneq9589]

@@daniel74443 dont you know which way to hit?

[@matzedly7890]

Thx coach keep it up.. some of us cant afford training sessions... you are my favourite badminton coaching on youtube, from malaysia

[@MasGunJaya]

Great video

[@ameene8276]

Seriously... The grip worked for me... Thanks a lot... And keeping doing...

[@manomanohar6818]

Being almost a beginner I don't go well with backhand much😖..but this video helped me to try and worked out 🤗😊 thank you very much_from India 🇮🇳

[@badmiyagi]

Daniel Gregory. It's nice that you got a lot out of Swift Badminton School's video here. What I'd like to point out here on your post is you must have a clear understanding of several obvious differences. There are a few commonalities but a lot more differences between Tennis and Badminton. Obviously the one that stands out is the nature of the projectile (shuttlecock) is that it has an unique flight pattern. Apparently it was the inspiration for NASAs Space Shuttle. The trajectory of the shuttlecock is that it can travel extremely fast (up to 306mph). Yet on the other extreme a whisper quiet/soft shot that defies measuring in order to put a number on it. That's the drop push at the net going directly downward. Considering the vast difference between the two, there is a range of speeds that's so abrupt it's just very hard to read. Especially for someone unfamiliar with competitive indoor Badminton as depicted in this You Tube video as an example. It requires a certain mind set to grasp all of this. Two things you can do to arrive at the clarity of a level of understanding to play it flawlessly and comfortably. One is to watch as many videos of different top level athletes and draw conclusions of your own. Both singles and doubles. The second thing is to absorb what you've noted and put into practice what you're sure you understand you need to do. Every shot has to have a purpose and a destination. On the backhand 'clears' from the backcourt, positioning is crucial. So, your footwork has to be a result of your keen anticipation of where that shuttle is going. Now your weight transfer and execution of the shot, using the shoulder turn, arm extension and elbow and wrist bend must be timed perfectly to clear it to the backcourt of your opponent. It has to arc high as well as deep. Hope I didn't manage to lose you here. Drilling over and over again and again is the way to get into a rhythm that's effortless and repetitive. The proper grip, angle of the racket face and weight transfer are things that'll factor in. After each shot, you must have impeccable balance and after hitting literally dozens of backhand clears it will fall in place and you'll understand now that proper technique has become a sort of muscle memory. All drills for different shots build that muscle memory after a while. It will become instinctive in nature and you'll have improved incrementally in clarity of understanding all of the subtle nuances and in proper and flawless execution of the shots of this amazing sport. Now you're ready to compete with like skilled players. I sensed that you're excited to learn and improve to be the best player you can be. You will as long as that fire of commitment burns inside of you. Gluck and Cheers! 👌

[@rakibraja9141]

Good luck for olampic You are backhand king

[@crystalsimpson6571]

I play competitively, section 1 and this is a great tip for beginners! Well done mate 👏👏

[@HT-ev3gg]

👍 In the end.. It was a direct message. JONATHAN says: T Hidayat can only play Backhand Drops and Smashes.. Its not for ordinary guys like me to even try this ... Rather improve the footwork.. Taufiq is and will always remain the Best Back Hand Smasher.. Ever 😆😆😆👌 Great video and Good observation. But Sadly Couldnt help me much.. 😀

[@badmiyagi]

Taufik Hidayat is simply a master of the sport. There are other big names like Peter Gade who has an amazing backhand and unique trick shots. They can attack with the backhand kill shot/smash from overhead and down lower. Players like Lee Chong Wei and the great legend Lin Dan did not believe in hitting too many backhands except for deep clears to the back court. They possess such immense footspeed that they prefer around the head forehands to attacking with the backhand. Legendary Bamdminton stars like these are so worth videoing to learn from. Cheers!

[@kajamalanuruthiralingam5643]

go to mr backhand badminton

[@padmaduggirala2587]

Fantastic !tq..👍👏 the tip on overcoming ur weakness into strength is a killer one.👍. Now I can improve power on my backhand shot.

[@puzzled4lyfepad964]

Another great video Jonathan. I wanted to revisit this video because I wanted to work on my backhand a lot lately. Something that I thought that would have been great to mention however is a common mistakes among newer players regarding the overhead backhand technique. You mentioned that players should use forearm supination in order to generate power, as well as using the wrist, but personally I've been seeing lots of playess that make the mistake of trying to create power from the shoulder, but it's just something small I think could've been in there somewhere. :)

[@ari-athbadminton0301]

That's what happens when you don't apply the wave principle.. The shoulder rotate, then the elbow engage, then the supination happen instead of moving all parts at the same time. The relaxed body during that motion ensures the power is transferred correctly to the last part.

[@VikasSingh-cv2fu]

Awesome lucid explanation.Gonna try that tommorrow.

[@tenparsecs914]

Super excited to try out supination of the forearm tonight. During coaching when I was younger I was made aware of pronation and supination techniques, though I actively ignored them because I couldn't be bothered to remember which was which... Crazy. I noticed, just sitting here practising with my arm that pronation of the arm when playing a forehand clear almost comes as a result of using the correct grip (in order to hit the shuttle dead-on with the strings you have to rotate it during the swing), so I'm hoping that by using the correct grip it should come more naturally. A little request: in the footwork video, could you make a small point about receiving deep shots to the forehand? Especially off of my serve, if someone lifts it there (and I can't intercept) I really struggle to get back to it. I know some of my friends also struggle, in particular one who plays county. Thanks man. Great video as always, really nailed the balance between keeping it short and detailed, without over-explaining 👍

[@sanjeevjboss]

Superb explanation! So much clarity and everything you say just makes sense! Keep going

[@glenmiester]

Thank you for an excellent explanation Jonathan Very well presented indeed

[@galaxywolffangsythernandez7308]

Seift tomorrow is our intrams in any sports and im badminton even though im good at it cuz im only playing it 4 days and this helped me alot to counter any smashes thankss 😚:)

[@marcnaidu5804]

No one ever told me about pronation. Thank you so much!

[@gaddamediraghuvaran736]

Super technic...I have been facing a major problem with this backhand shot..but now u made it easier# thank you

[@rohannair9945]

Superb explanation, especially the part on improving your strengths

[@mikaelas6323]

Wow thank you for your wonderful message at the end of the video!

[@Tompsf1]

Agree!

[@shanidmohiyuddin6970]

this tutorial seems to be appreciatable. good work

[@helloworld_6996]

I never go for a smash when i am on with a backhand! Just drops and clearing movements! Taufiq is on the next level, or maybe try teaching us the drag shot, maybe the backhand deception done by Tai Tzu Ying!

[@BadmintonTrickShotsHD]

Great tutorial! Good luck to my next opponents ;)

[@rainedmannickyburn2067]

Badminton Trick Shots your opponent learn this too he3

[@kajamalanuruthiralingam5643]

Badminton Trick Shots go to mr backhand badminton

[@jaehapark99]

I'm thinking of starting some casual badminton soon, but I have no idea how to play the game. Could you please do a video on basic rules and training tips for beginners?

[@agussaputro2113]

Then make smooth Ur footwork

[@saionthego]

Thank you for this tutorial! Very informative and thorough explanation. New subscriber here from the Philippines. :)

[@anandshah71]

Love watching your videos very very helpful. So very well explained and made. At 48 learning better techniques thanks to KZbin Thanks a ton

[@evangarson2862]

your knowledge on badminton is crazy

[@batman10yrbk44]

Sidenote, I see external shoulder rotation + elbow extension + horizontal arm abduction + forearm supination to execute the backhand forward swing. Meaning somewhere in the backswing, internal shoulder rotation + elbow flexion + horizontal arm adduction + pronation are happening

[@jordanhii6180]

Good job Jonathan! I think that explanation was very good and I’m sure it will benefit a lot of people in the badminton community. For me, I have a rather funny situation in terms of backhand. My backhand is immensely powerful but I have a slight problem, I don’t know how to aim it 😅, Usually it goes out but my opponent is still flustered as to how the heck I can generate so much power, turns out most of the things you showed, I already do so that’s a somewhat relief (My movement is still rubbish lol). Maybe for the future, you can show how to control a backhand? It’s already hard enough to generate power for a backhand but when i face away from the net, I’m pretty much blind and rely solely on instinct. Nonetheless, awesome job! (I didn’t want to communicate any ideas until you finished the one you were currently working on so I’ve remained fairly silent in chat)

[@Fze5656]

10/10 clarity. Nice video!

[@alexinthasot]

thanks ! it's getting even more interesting since you started doing this kind of video :)

[@shadishvadivelu3166]

Very nice video. Good job in explaining the mechanics. Looking forward to your footwork tutorial

[@Chib3chan]

This was so useful for my coursework thank you!!!!!

[@sharppolo555]

nice tutorial. please do a video on jump smash!

[@linelogic1699]

Excellent fine points made about the grip and the contact point....

[@girishsingh8565]

This technique is good for hitting backhand...it works I am able to hit a backhand clear with this technique

[@himanshugupta3861]

Great video jonathon, it will surely help me in my game.

[@bambambooyaaj6239]

Very nice explanation of the technique. Good Job!

[@kvinodkujurbalod9004]

Ahhh!!! Thankyou!! this was the best guide availaible on KZbin. i have been playing professionaly since 7 yrs but belive me I had no idea 'suponation.' Thankyou so much for sharing this information. Please Make next video on net dribbles(spin at net) And how to lift as well as again play net on tight spinning net shots.

[@sahd4726]

Nice vid. Imho, footwork and positioning is also important and need to be pointed out in backhand clear, because sometimes people didnt position themselves correctly (usually too close to the shuttle) so they cant generate a good power and technique to make the shot.

[@aravindhrameshbabu7126]

The demonstration is simple and clear... And also doesn't hide the truth... That practice is important....... How about the tips for drops....???

[@jackburtonstwin]

Good video and you make a valuable point about not becoming excessively reliant upon the backhand (even if you develop a good backhand with plenty of variation of outcome). As a coach I would pose to my players the simply questions: 'What's the best variation of a backhand shot?'. To which the correct response was: 'A forehand.' A light-hearted exchange, but with a serious message contained within. Not only is the forehand stronger (as you rightly pointed out), but once you have moved around your backhand your forehand, from the same position, gives you greater control and replying options which can be used to your tactical advantage against your opponent. I found that replying with a disguised reverse slice (as my opponent would tend to position themselves for the more obvious straight reply) could be very effective in exploiting the relatively unguarded front cross court area.

[@siddharthpandya7733]

Very nice tutorial. Please also make a video on lifting a body line smash.

[@rylix5112]

I am already good at back hand but after watch this vid omg it helped

[@bobskibambangwijanarko5670]

What a great and useful tutorial!! Keep up w/ the good work brother.... GBU🙏 Salam dari Indonesia.

[@ankithabhayan324]

Nice video , thanks for the easy tutorial

[@jonathanwallis307]

*swift* ok you smooth criminal, I've liked the video

[@darksoul5979]

hats off my coach never teach me like this bro you are awesome

[@shri5578]

Excellent explaination. Now the backhand is Crystal clear to me. Can u make a similar video for a rear court forehand, especially the recovery path. When I do a short serve, I can take rear court backhand shot very well but rear court forehand is real drawback for me. The recovery path, particularly. Thank u in advance.

[@jethinraj8803]

"Be relaxed for generating more power.." very profound Shifu

[@jraymond6637]

Great video! Could you do a tutorial on forehand as well?

[@meeed54]

Just a suggestion: It would be a lot better if you demonstrate everything you say more, than explaining it a lot. Great video nonetheless.

[@hafizrusli7745]

This is the best backhand tutorial videos in my opinion. Plus, there are tons of backhand demonstration out there which are similar to one another. One of my favourite is Viktor Axelsen's video which may suit your style more.

[@tombaroo]

Excellent and informative tutorial. Thanks!

[@Chosen4500]

Please continue your videos !!

[@calvin9187]

Congrats on hitting 1 million views! 😜👌

[@llamudos9809]

Bevel grip for backhand. Elbow supination! Locked wrist Thumb knuckle down at start of hitting the shuttle should end up pointing up after contact!

[@amarrai8358]

Thanks Jonathan for the awesome lesson.

[@upward_onward]

you have a good communication skill. Keep it up.