Low serve return — introduction
As the receiver your goal is to make your opponent lift the shuttle so your partner can attack from the back of the court.
Push return of serve: basic technique
Let’s look at a push to the midcourt tramlines in doubles. With this low serve return, you guide the shuttle into the empty space at the side of the court.
Push return of serve: advanced technique
At a higher standard of play, the basic push return starts to break down. Let’s look at a more advanced technique that works even against a very good server.
Drive return of serve
This serve return sends the shuttle low towards the back of the server’s court.
