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Use the clear to move your opponent to the backcourt. It will create space in the
frontcourt for you to exploit.
It will also give you more time to go back to your base. The optimum hitting zone is
located somewhere above the central area of your racket.
You can play two types of Badminton Clears, Attacking Clear and Defensive Clear.
Attacking clear has a trajectory that runs almost parallel to the ground. The shuttle
travels flat and fast towards your opponent’s back court. These badminton shots
allow less time to your opponent to get behind the shuttle, potentially causing weak
returns. The shuttle is hit square with your racket face.
Defensive Clear has a high and deep trajectory. These badminton shots give you
more time to return to your base and prepare for the next shot. The shuttle is hit with
your racket face leaning slightly backwards.
Forehand Overhead Clear
The forehand overhead badminton clear is similar to the action of throwing a ball. If
you can throw a ball well, you shouldn't have problem playing this stroke. You can
always practice throwing with a shuttle first before stepping on to the court.
It is not easy to play a backhand overhead clear. Even experienced players have
problem with this badminton stroke. You shall always try to play an 'around the head'
forehand clear whenever possible.
However, it is important that you know how to play the backhand overhead clear.
There are times when you just can't play the shuttle with your forehand.
This is actually a forehand overhead badminton clear played at the non-racket side
of your body. Try to use it whenever play permits as a forehand stroke is always
better and more accurate than a backhand.
The techniques for hitting these badminton clears are about the same as the
forehand overhead clears with only some minor adjustments.
Here are some pointers for playing a forehand around the head clear.
An important thing to note here is that whether you are playing a badminton clear, a
drop shot or a smash, your wrist plays a key part in creating deception.
The basic preparations for these badminton shots are the same, only the angle of
the racket face, the speed of the racket head and the point of impact is
different. Keep your opponent guessing.
Underarm Clear
The underarm clear is usually played from the front court area to your opponent's
back court. Whether to play it high and deep or a flatter, cross court clear will depend
on the situation at that time and your opponent's positioning on court.
In any case, try to reach the shuttle as early as possible so that you can have
various shot options. Your wrist action is the crucial element in creating a deception
for your shots.
- Adopt the forehand grip for a forehand underarm clear or the backhand grip for a
backhand underarm clear.
- Extend and put your racket up when you go for the shot.
- The point of impact shall be well out in front of you and as high as possible with
your racket leg leading in a lunge position.
- Swing your racket upwards as the shuttle drops in the hitting area.
- Unlock your wrist as you contact the shuttle, producing a whip action.
- Follow through with your racket in the direction of the shuttle's trajectory.
- Push with both legs and move back to your base position.