The smash shot is hit with power and speed downward into the opponent’s court. The angle and the steepness of the shuttlecock’s trajectory make it hard for the opponent to retrieve and return.
Hereof, how do you do a smash shot in badminton?
Likewise, where is the best point to hit the smash in badminton? If you intend to hit the smash, you should move quickly towards the shuttle. In professional badminton, we call this ‘injection of pace’. Ideally, your body should face the side of the court. Both your feet should also point sideways.
Thereof, can we hit a smash on serve in badminton?
Can you smash a serve in badminton? If you’re able to, then yes. Short serves are impossible to smash because they’re hit so low over the net. If the opponent flicks or has a particularly loose serve then, by all means, try to smash it.
What are the 5 shots in badminton?
There are five different types of badminton shots or strokes: Serves, clears, smashes, drives and drops.
What is the most powerful shot in badminton?
The badminton smash
What are the most important basic skill in badminton?
17 Fundamental skills of badminton
| S.N | Basic Badminton Skills | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grip | Back Hand Forehand |
| 2 | Stance | Attacking Stance Defensive Stance Net Stance |
| 3 | Footwork | Move only 2-3 steps backward. Shuffle only 1 step sidewards. Move only 2-3 steps front |
| 4 | Serve | High Serve Low Serve |
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