Doubles defence: feet and racket

The main points in 30 seconds

Doubles defence basics: where the feet go, where to hold the racket and how low to get.

• A right foot that stepped forward comes back — otherwise you can't reach a shuttle on the right.
• To get lower, lean the body forward, don't just bend the legs.
• A drive is a push forward, not a chop down: every swing goes forward.
• In doubles wait with the racket up, head at eye level: a dropped racket leaves you only the lift.
• Low shuttle — get low fast. Pick a reply — drive, block or lift — and drill at least one.