... the performance in badminton by studying how the body moves and how it can improve the technique of the badminton smash shot. The smash is the most aggressive and attacking stroke in badminton and is often employed to finish a point or to increase the tempo of the game. This essay will discuss the importance of understanding bio-mechanical principles and recommend ... of muscles you can apply a greater force to the shuttle (Federal Institute for Sports Science, Germany, 2007). The objective of the smash shot is to hit the shuttle with downward power from a height and at an acute angle. ...

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