[header] How to play badminton better [title] Always hit the centre of the shuttle. [step] You should hit the round rubber centre, or the " sweet spot " of the shuttle every single time. You can practice this technique by looking right at the center of the shuttle when you hit an overhead shot you can have a point. 
You can also practice with your hands to try to get a feel for the shuttle. [title] Hit the shuttle at the top of its arc.