Smash

Intermediateshots

Turn sideways, racket all the way back, coil your body.

The most attacking shot in badminton. Full power, steep angle, hit in front of the body.

Key points

•Similar preparation to a clear
•Contact in front of the body
•Snap wrist down sharply
•Steep downward angle

Practice with Coach Priya

Camera setup tips

· Place the camera side-on to you, 2 to 3 metres away.
· Keep your whole body in frame, head to feet.
· Phone on a tripod or a laptop webcam both work.
· Perform the movement, pause, repeat. Your coach speaks every 15 seconds.

Theory & Technique

The smash is the most powerful and exciting shot in badminton. The preparation is nearly identical to a clear — turn sideways, racket back, non-racket arm up for balance. The key difference is where you contact the shuttle: slightly in front of your body (not above your head like a clear), and you snap your wrist sharply downward at contact. This creates a steep angle that sends the shuttle diving toward the floor. Power comes from the full kinetic chain: legs push, body rotates, shoulder drives, elbow extends, and wrist snaps. Don't just arm it — use your whole body.

Fun Fact

The fastest badminton smash ever recorded was 493 km/h by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in 2024, making badminton officially the fastest racket sport in the world!

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