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When you are pushed to the back of the court by your opponent.
In Badminton doubles, a good time to use the clear is when you or your partner is under pressure or out of position (defensive), or when your opponents are too far forward or in each others way (offensive).
For more detailed tactical advice regarding the overarm clear and other overarm shots, see the related link.
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What are the terms to be used in badminton?
Badminton TermsThese are the common Badminton Terms used in BadmintonAttacking clear
In which Sport is the term Net Shot used?
Badminton
The purpose of the overhear clear in badminton?
The overhead clear, or any clear in general, in badminton is used for many different reasons:To push your opponent to the back of the court - this makes their next shot more predictable because they will not make a good smash so they will most likely clear back or drop. Depending on your opponent, their returning shot may be slightly differentTo Move your opponent around and tire them outTo give yourself time to recoverFor these things to work, you must hit a good clear. It should be high enough to give yourself time to recover, and far/deep enough or else your opponent will make you eat bird (smash it in your face) or put a dent in the ground.If you don't hit a proper clear, you will have set your opponent up for a good smash - they can place it easy as well.
What is the projectile used in Badminton called?
The projectile used in Badminton is called a shuttlecock or shuttle.
What joints are used in a badminton shot?
it depends what kind of shot you do for example in a over head shot you would use your elbow, wrist and shoulder joint and if you had to jump to reach the shuttle cock you would also be using your knee joints! hope this helps :)
What is a birdie used in?
It is used in badminton.
What is a proper noun for badminton?
The noun badminton is a common noun. Badminton is only a proper noun when it is used for the name of something specific, such as Dallas Badminton Club or Dave Freeman Open Badminton Classic.
In what sport is a birdie hit back and forth across the net?
Also called a shuttlecock, the birdie is used in badminton.
What are 4 different badminton strokes?
Smash- the killer shot that is extremely had to block. It is difficult because you have to aim downwards and hit it at high speeds.Clear- used to send you opponet to the back od the court, it isuseful because you may need time to recover and prepare for the next shot. This has a downside as it can set them up for a smash.Drop shot- this is used when you are at the back of the court and you gently hit it so that it just goes over the net. This is a sneaky shot because they will think you are about to clear it and it involves them practically running into the net.The net shot- this is when you are at the net and you either use backhand or forehand to tap it over the net. This is hard to return because you need to run forward and then hit it.qwerty-man
What does shuttle mean in badminton?
A shuttlecock is the predominantly white feathery cone used to play Badminton with.
What is the other name of badminton?
Schelchinton. This refers from the Latin Language and is used in Eastern European Badminton Tournaments.
What sport plays with a shuttlecock?
A shuttlecock is traditionally made with goose feathers stuck into a cork base, but rubber and plastic shuttlecocks are more common now, as they are less easier to become damaged or ripped. The sport that shuttlecocks are used in is badminton.
