I know there must be a bunch of threads on this, but I'm too lazy too look I can't seem to get the form/technique/timing of the jump smash right, because every time I try, I seem to do a jump drive or send the bird straight down into the ground. Any pointers comments/videos you guys found really useful?
Freaking lazy noobs, I hope you get into advanced with that lazy attitude. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=badminton+smash
Err jump smash, not a regular smash. I got the technique down for smashing, just don't know how to implement the vertical jump into the whole thing.
Timing is everything. Not just the strike, but the jump to meet the bird up higher. Comes from practice. Start with smaller jumps first.
It's all about feeling for me. If you think you can do it, just do it. Don't be a lazy bug here, the search button is just top there!
You just need to get someone to feed you shuttles so you can practice jump smashing, you should look up the rasmussen video to see how you jump smash but at the end of the day, you gotta practice to get your timing and technique right.
Good advice here. Get yourself an accurate feeder so you can practice the timing - don't go for power straight away Also, I find it's important to get your feet set correctly before attempting the jump. A nice little guide is to get your non-racquet foot behind the shuttle (and racquet foot behind that of course) - you could even try a couple of sets of just setting your feet, aiming to let the shuttle drop infront of your left foot.
Hi there, Had written this post once in a somehow similar thread however I'll post it again here for your info. Before learning how to perform a jumping smash, can you execute a basic/normal smash with satisfactory result? If yes then we can move on much easier. If you can fully understood the knowledge in regards with the correct preparation and technique how to do a basic smash and applying that knowledge correctly while playing then, upgrading it to a jump smash will be a smooth transition. Be confident in your abilities and everything can go very well. Before you master a jumping smash, it is better to know what makes a jumping smash different from a basic smash. In executing a jumping smash there is a component of "jump" or "physical elevation" where both of your feet is not touching the ground when the racket head makes a contact with the incoming birdie. Since there is a component of "jump" performed then the "timing" where your racket head makes contact with the incoming birdie while executing your smash will be the up most important criteria that will influence the quality of your jumping smash. This is true since if your timing is: - To early : Likely you will end up as a miss hit - To late : Likely the quality of your smash is unsatisfactory i.e flat and dull, trajectory and placement not as intended etc If the quality of your basic smash is satisfactory then theoretically you should able to produce the same quality of smash while executing a jumping smash if your preparation to do a jumping smash is perfect similarly like your basic smash. Since the technique in executing both smash is identical therefore: Perfect way to do a basic smash = Correct preparation to do a basic smash + correct technique to do a smash Perfect way to do a jumping smash = Correct preparation to do a jumping smash + correct technique to do a smash This correct preparation when addressing the birdie while performing a jumping smash will determine the outcome of the timing of racket head contact with the birdie and if the timing is perfect then your jumping smash will produce a perfect outcome. Below factor influence much the nature your timing while jumping: 1. Footwork - Your backwards footwork movements just before addressing the birdie should always able to physically position yourself so that your view of the birdie will constantly be in front of you, not on top of you or worse beyond so that you can jump at an optimal angle of attack. 2. Your view - As earlier mention, your view in regards with the in coming birdie should constantly be in front of you preferably around 45 degree angle so that you will have a clear vision of where you're going to jump while addressing the birdie 3. The Jump - The trajectory of your jump should be a forward motion rather than and a pure vertical motion when addressing the birdie to produce that solid downwards racket head-birdie impact. The next step to further perfecting that timing is through pure , hard work continuous training. You need to do a lot of drills to sharpen this skill and no matter how much or informative the knowledge that you've gain about how to do the correct way to jumping smash but you don't diligently practice hard in perfecting it then you can't master and there is no short cut. Good luck. SS
The timing and body bend during the fast jump is the hardest part of practicing the jump smash.. I am still working on my timing so I can hit the sweet spot when jumping.. Also working on the landing and get back into position fast enough after the jump smash.... Jump smashing takes a toll on my stamina. After a few consecutive jump smashes, my legs feels tired lol. Need to build leg stamina as well.
My leg stamina has kind of peaked, since I go running 3-4 times a week for about 36 km total. Stamina isn't much of a worry. Just the motion.
Steve Whilst it may seem self serving, I am currently working with Jacob Hiller, author or best-selling book The Jump Manual. Jacob has agreed to write a brand new section on increasing vertical jump for badminton. As yet I cannot estimate a launch date but will announce it on a number of websites when we have it ready. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
It's all about practice and tuning it. It takes time. Just like a simple service. Use a video for yourself to enhance it.
