By forcing your opponent to move quickly about the court, you create situations where he will reach the shuttlecock late and have difficulty playing an effective shot. Once he plays a weak shot, you have the choice between pushing him even farther out of position, or attempting to win the rally immediately.
Here is a simple example of creating movement pressure:
- You play a clear. Your opponent is forced to move into the rearcourt.
- Your opponent plays a drop shot.
- You play a net shot. Your opponent is forced to move into the forecourt.
By this simple sequence of shots, you forced your opponent to move into the rearcourt, and then back to the forecourt. This puts some pressure on his movement ability.
