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For backhand defence the thumb is placed on the back of the racket handle at a slight downward angle.
When the shuttle is smashed the defending player brings the racket head slightly upwards and forwards to meet it.
Although the forearm plays a major role in backhand defensive shots for softer shots this forearm movement is limited.
Squeezing the thumb and bottom two fingers slightly on impact and maintaining the cocked wrist position allows you to control the racket head to play an accurate block.
To turn the shuttle away from the net player push the racket face through in the required direction.
Note the constant adjustment of the feet to get into a better position to direct the block.
