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Strokes & footwork
The skill map. Each stroke moves from learning to reliable (holds in a rally) to weapon (wins the point on purpose). Footwork gets its own tracking because it's the real engine — a great smash off bad footwork arrives late.
Strokes
| Stroke | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead clear | learning | the baseline shot — get it deep and consistent first |
| Drop shot | not yet | the clear's disguise partner; same prep, softer contact |
| Smash | not yet | power later — technique and shoulder care first |
| Net shot / lift | not yet | the touch game; where rallies are quietly won |
Ladder: learning → reliable (holds in a rally) → weapon (ends points on purpose)
Footwork (drilled without a shuttle)
- Six-corner drill — base → each corner → back to base, light and springy
- Split-step on every opponent contact — the habit that makes everything else reachable
- Recovery — always back to base; a corner you don't leave is a corner you lose
Body care
- Warm-up every session; shoulder routine before any smashing — the smash is where badminton shoulders break.