Badminton footwork is crucial in badminton matches—whether it’s initiating movement, shifting position, executing the shot, or returning to the ready stance. Effective footwork requires players to make excellent judgments about incoming shots.
Today, we’ve specially compiled a comprehensive collection of full-court badminton footwork techniques—perfect for helping you improve and refine your skills!
Forehand backstep: Cross-step backward
Back cross: Left foot crosses behind the right foot.Forehand drop shot footwork: Small crossover stepsMidfield net approach: Crossover step to the net(Forward crossover: Left foot crosses in front of the right foot)Forehand net approach stepA small backward crossover + a big lungeForehand net play + recovery stepFocus is placed on the return steps, all of which are small in stride.Forehand net approach + recovery + mid-court net-step movementForehand step-back + return to position + forehand step-back movementForehand backpedal + cross-court net approachWatch out for those little shuffle steps when surfing the web diagonally.Backhand net approach stepWhen receiving a drop shot and the ball is far from your body, step forward with your right foot and then shift your weight to your left foot.Diagonal net play + backhand intercepting and closing-in footworkBackhand volley + recovery stepA small forehand cross followed by a big step-volley, then finishing with quick little steps back to the ready position.Backhand net approach stepsA small stepping motion followed by a big stride to the netTop-of-the-head serve approach stepsSmall crossover step backward to head the ballRetreating steps with a receding hairlineA turn combined with a step changeDiagonal retreat at the crownFirst, a small shuffle combined with a pivoting step.Spectacular forehand and backhand drop shots
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