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Brush net kills are used when you want to kill a shuttle that is tight to the net and avoid hitting the net with your racket in the process. The racket face comes across the face shuttle from out to in, in a short sweeping movement. Early racket preparation for the shot is also important in order to strike the shuttle before it drops below the height of the net.

The simple way of practising brush kill technique is to pin shuttles on the net that then have to be brushed off. Another way of practicing the brush technique is from a deliberately fed tight net shot. Ensure the feeder turns away from the net for safety.