Holding the Shot in Badminton is when you wait as long as possible before hitting the ball to throw off your opponents and get them to hit it back badly. You can do this by keeping your racket movement small, staying steady on your feet and rotating your forearm. This helps you take charge of the rally and makes it harder for your opponent to figure out what you’re going to do next.
How to Execute Holding the Shot in Badminton?
- Start with a relaxed grip that lets your forearm rotate quickly and keep your racket ready in a small, neutral position to trick your opponent.
- Get down low with your feet spread wide apart, put your racket-side foot a bit forward, make a convincing move toward the net and then get back to your starting spot fast.
- Wait as long as you can, pay attention to what your opponent is doing, then decide whether to flick or lift the shuttlecock if they move forward or hit a tight net shot or push if they stay back.
- Create power by rotating your forearm, snap your forearm forward and squeeze your fingers when you hit and end with your racket head pointing up.
This video demonstrates how badminton players use the holding shot technique which involves waiting until the very last second to hit the ball so they can hide what they’re planning to do and catch their opponent off guard.
