The smash in badminton is the sport’s most powerful shot, capable of reaching speeds over 400 km/h. To execute a good smash, you gotta push hard with your legs, twist your hips and shoulders, and snap your forearm with pronation. Mastering this shot turns rallies into winning points and makes you a tougher player on court.
Types of Smashes in Badminton
Standard Smash
The badminton smash is basically a really strong attacking move where you hit the shuttlecock way up high and out in front of you using a full swing over your head, snap your forearm hard and keep your balance steady so the shuttle goes down at a steep angle and ends the rally.
Stick Smash
The stick smash is basically a quick, tight shot that uses your wrist snap and finger squeeze. It’s not as strong as a full smash but you can hit it way faster which makes it perfect for keeping up with fast rallies and putting pressure on your opponents in doubles play.
Jump Smash
The jump smash is basically badminton’s most powerful move where you jump really high and hit the shuttlecock straight down super fast and hard. It’s awesome for putting pressure on your opponents in doubles matches but it can wear you out pretty quick if you’re playing singles.
Jump-Out Smash
The jump-out smash is basically a sideways jump smash move that helps you reach farther and catch your opponent off guard. It’s not as strong as a regular jump smash but it’s really useful for stopping wide clears or drives when you’re playing doubles.
Backhand Smash
The backhand smash is a tricky, hard-to-read shot that you hit from the back of the court on your backhand side. It’s not as strong as a forehand smash but it’s really useful when you don’t have enough time or space to run around and hit an over-the-head shot instead.
How to Execute a Powerful Badminton Smash?
- Get ready for the lift before it happens and position yourself behind the shuttle while keeping your balance steady with your racket foot positioned back.
- Face sideways, lift your non-racket arm up to help you stay balanced and hold your racket up high with your elbow raised.
- Turn your hips and shoulders, rotate your forearm outward, snap your wrist and squeeze your fingers hard to hit it with tons of power.
- Hit the shuttle when it’s at its highest point right in front of your shoulder, smash it down at a steep angle, finish your swing and move back to your starting spot quickly.
