Kinematical Analysis of Forehand and Backhand Smash in Badminton

Abstract

In badminton, it demands excellent physical fitness and good motor coordination for the development ofsophisticated racquet movement. This study aims at identifying the difference of forehand and back handsmash performed by elite male badminton players during North-Zone intervarsity at A.M.U, Aligarh2009-2010. The parameters to study were focused on upper arm, forearm and wrist segments. SiliconCoach Pro-7 motion analysis software and two legria Canon SF-10 cameras system were used to recordand analyze the performance of the subjects. Six male participants served as the subjects. Results of thestudy shows that there is no significant differences exist between forehand and back hand smash inbadminton player as flight angle, shoulder angle, elbow angle and angular velocity of wrist joint. Whereassignificance differences exist between forehand and back hand smash in badminton players as shuttlevelocity, contact height, racket angle, wrist angle, angular velocity of shoulder joint and elbow joints.Appropriate coaching cues are devised to assist coaches and players in assessing and improvingperformance.

Keywords: badminton, biomechanics, power strokes, joint actions