Activity for Forehand Smash in Badminton

If you want to be a successful and competitive badminton player, learning proper form and techniques will be crucial elements in helping you win consistently. The forehand smash is one of the most powerful strategies you can use to be victorious in your badminton matches, even against the best opponents.

  1. The Grip

    • The grip is an important element in ensuring your forehand smash is executed successfully. Start with a basic grip and hold the racket as though you are shaking hands with it. Keep your hand relaxed and extend your thumb, instead of curling it, before and during the act of hitting. Some players make marks on their rackets to ensure their grip is consistently correct.

    Placement of Body

    • Body direction and movement is crucial to generate the amount of power necessary to make the smash a success. Begin with your body facing to your right. Your left shoulder and hip should be facing the net. Though your body is sideways, your face should point toward the net. When you are ready to hit, raise your arms and keep your elbows even. Lean back just a bit and step toward the net with your right foot. Reach up with your racket to hit the shuttle in a downward motion. Contact should be made on the upper portion of the racket. When the hit is complete, your body should have rotated so you now face left.

    Jump and Smash

    • It is important to master the forehand smash before attempting any modifications. After learning the shot, consider the advanced jump-and-smash alternative — an even more powerful hit. Your grip and initial body stance remain the same. However, to execute the hit, you will employ a jump during your body's rotation, increasing the amount of power behind your hit.

    Tips

    • Ensure your wrist remains in a locked position while swinging to maintain the force of the movement of your arm. Upon impact, then, snap your wrist to maximize the shot's downward force. Finally, using the hand not holding your racket, you can point to the shuttle to aid in focus and timing.