The badminton smash is the one thing every beginner wants to do well. So much so that it often blinds them to the rest of the game. While power is important in badminton, placement often gets overshadowed despite the fact it’s just as important. So let’s weigh them up and see if there’s any benefit of prioritising one over the other.
Power & Placement
Power in this context is basically how fast you can hit the shuttle. Placement is how well you are able to hit the shuttle to the intended direction on the court. This doesn’t just mean hitting it straight or cross-court but also how steep or flat you are able to hit the shot.
Having an abundance of power is pointless if you cannot hit the shuttle within the boundaries of the court! Likewise, having good placement is great but if the opponent…
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