ONGAR BADMINTON CLUB
Coaching Tips
The advantage of producing an accurate low serve cannot be over emphasised. A serve that passes low over the net immediately puts pressure on the opposition to either attack early or invariably forces a lift where the serving side can immediately go on the attack.
A serving partner in doubles play should stay at the net following a low serve to reply to any net return whilst their partner takes up a more central mid/rear position to cover mid/rear replies on either backhand or forehand sides.
The Forehand Low Serve
Key points of a low forehand serve are:-
- Hold the racket with a basic grip
- Start with heel of non-racket leg in contact with the floor
- Weight taken on racket leg
- Wrist cocked backwards (racket pointing away from net)
- Release shuttle as you transfer weight from racket leg to non-racket leg (heel to toe movement)
- Push through shuttle without un cocking wrist
- Shuttle should pass just over tape of net to land in opposite service court
Follow serve with racket up ready to attack any net return and reply with net shot, drive, kill or net lift.
Watch this video narrated by Gail Emms concerning the forehand low serve.
Remember that in doubles a good low serve can set up your partner to attack lifted replies.