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Backhand / Thumb grip Back of hand facing upwards at slight angle - thumb pressing onto grip
Slightly side on - racquet foot forward - slight bend in the legs - weight more on front foot
Weight forward - high elbow - racquet head pointing down
Fast flicking action of the wrist - little/no follow through Shuttle dropped onto racquet
Shuttle travels low and very close to the net - lands just over the short service line