Zero-Basic Mixed Doubles Training: Practical Skills of Backhand Net Front Serve and Front Court Positioning
This article targets beginners in badminton mixed doubles, breaks down two core skills: backhand net serve and front court positioning, and also provides practice guidelines: 1. **Backhand net serve**: Compared with forehand serve, it is more covert and can disrupt the opponent's positioning, which is the key to scoring points at the start of a game. A right-handed player should stand in the right service court, with the left foot forward and the right foot back, hold the racket with backhand grip where the thumb sticks to the wide edge of the handle, toss the ball 10-20 centimeters high, and only use wrist and finger strength to send the ball to within 30 centimeters of the opponent's net. After serving, immediately move sideways to the front court to take position. Common mistakes for beginners include tossing the ball too high, swinging the arm excessively, and incorrect grip, which require targeted corrections. 2. **Front court positioning**: 70% of mixed doubles points come from the front court. The core is to not crowd the middle of the court, not cross the line, and lower the center of gravity. Stand 1 meter away from the net between the service line and the net, and divide the area with your partner in advance. Start moving the moment the opponent serves, timely block and return net shots to the back court. When facing a clear lift, step back to leave space for your partner to attack, and avoid blocking your partner's hitting route. Common mistakes for beginners include standing too far back, snatching positions, and keeping knees straight, which require corresponding adjustments. 3. **Practice guidelines**: For backhand serve, you can first practice against a wall.
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This article targets the common partner confusion issues among beginner mixed doubles badminton players, focusing on two core techniques: serving and attacking, and rotation and position shifting, with additional introductory exercises and reminders. ### 1. Serving and Attacking: The Key to Mixed Doubles Scoring 1. **Basic Requirements**: Prioritize having the female player serve. Follow the站位 (court position) principle of "female at the front net, middle position; male at the back midcourt". Use underhand serves, aiming for short, net-clearing, accurate shots, with priority given to targeting the opponent's corner or body-short position. 2. **Attack Process Right After Serving**: Immediately after serving, the female player moves forward to close in on the net, while the male player quickly moves to the midcourt to cover the gap. Beginners should avoid zoning out, crossing the net when rushing forward, or forgetting to cover the vacated position. 3. **Common Mistakes**: Serving too high and getting counter-killed, being too slow to rush the net and missing the opportunity, only focusing on the net area and leaving the backcourt gap exposed. ### 2. Rotation and Position Shifting: The Core to Avoiding Partner Conflicts Follow the basic positioning principle of "male at the back, female at the front". After serving, quickly adjust to "female at the front net, male at the midcourt". During the rally, shift positions according to the ball's location: when the opponent lifts the shuttle to the backcourt, the male player covers the backcourt, while the female player moves to the midcourt to cover; after returning to the midcourt, the female player immediately goes back to the net area; the player in the corresponding position takes boundary balls, with the other partner covering their vacated position. Common mistakes for beginners include crowding the net area and colliding with partners.
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