Badminton for Beginners Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Forehand Clear - The Essential Skill For Badminton Beginners In competitive play, the forehand clear is employed as either an attacking shot or defensive shot, with the aim of driving your opponent to the rear court. Good Footwork For Better Play In a fast game of badminton, not only will mastering good footwork enable you to reach the shuttlecock early, it can also help to prevent injuries. Starting Right How crucial is the serve An explanation on the different types of serves you can perform in badminton and tips on how to deliver an unpredictable, well executed badminton service. The different types of badminton shots and when to use them CLEAR, SMASH, DROP, DRIVE! - An overview of the different types of badminton strokes and when to use them. Back to Sports Explore the full range of sports