The back-court drop (BCD) is an effective tool used primarily during singles play. Beginning at the back court, you hit the shuttle at the slightly forward peak of your swing in such a way that the shuttle just crosses the net and (ideally) hits the floor within 1-2 feet of the net in your opponent’s court. The smash is rather obvious in purpose and application. It is meant as a tool to catch your opponent off guard or to simply power the shuttle past them. Read the rest of this entry »

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