Clear Stroke: Hits the shuttle high and deep into the backcourt to give yourself time to recover.
Drop Shot: Lightly hit the shuttle over the net so it lands near the front court, catching your opponent off guard.
Smash: A fast, downward attacking shot used to score points.
Serve: The opening shot to put the shuttle into play, can be high, low, or flick serve.
Footwork: Move efficiently around the court and always return to the center after every shot.