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The time a player has to get ready for shots is very much dependant on the flight time of the shuttle.

If you play a clear during a rally, the flight time of the shuttle is long, so you should have time to recover towards the centre of the court in preparation for your opponents reply.

After playing an attacking shot from the rearcourt, as the flight time of the shuttle is shorter, your recovery needs to be quick.

If you play a good attacking shot you should look to get onto your opponents reply early to maintain control of the rally.