Pathfit 3 Lesson 4
Pathfit 3 Lesson 4
Pathfit 3 Lesson 4
1. OVERHEAD STROKE - used when returning a high shot and in which arm and
shoulder are fully extended.
2. FOREHAND STROKE – used when returning shuttlecock from right side (left
side) of the body. With the racket head perpendicular to the floor, shake hands
with the grip so the “V” formed by the thumb and forefingeris on the top of the
handle.
Always start the session with the routine warm-up that discussed
last session.
You have 30 minutes to warm-up.
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DRILL 3: Strokes with one step approach
The Sequence
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DRILL 4: Strokes with two step approach
The Sequence
1. Perform the basic stance
2. Step your leftfoot and then your right foot diagonally to your right
3. Swing your racket in an upward motion executing underhand forehand
4. Proceed to basic stance
5. Step your left foot and then your right foot diagonally to your Left
6. Swing your racket in an upward motion executing underhand backhand
7. Proceed to basic stance
8. Step your right foot and make a quick change step backward
9. Swing your racket at the back as in like scratching your back
and swing in a downward motion executing the overhead stroke
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10. Proceed to basic stance
11. Step your left foot and cross over step your right to your left foot going
to left-diagonal-backward direction.
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12. Raise your racket at the back and swing in a downward motion
executing the overarm stroke
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13. No 1 to 12 is one complete cycle which is equivalent to one set.
Repeat this cycle 4 times or 4 sets.
Note:
Right-handed students must begin your step on your left foot
except for overhead stroke Left-handed must step with your right foot first
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Select few static stretching, focuses on upper extremities for loosening work out.
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