hey guys ive been searching for videos online and none of them were that helpful in showing me how to properly do a backhand swing (for overhead clears to begin with) what helped me with my forehand overheads is learning that the swing is similar to throwing a ball.. is the backhand swing analogous to anything at all??? (i sort of doubt it, but perhaps someone can come up with something.. )
To go along with analogies, the backhand stroke is like whipping a towel to kill a fly with the towel tip. Hence the whole arm should be relaxed as much as possible. At the same time the forearm goes thru supination. Point of impact is a sudden strike with almost a rebound action.
hmmm ok. i can definitely picture that. should my elbow be fully extended or slightly bent during the moment of impact? because it sort of feels painful when it is extended straight up.
There should not be pain, obviously. Elbow should have slight angle, never fully extended at impact because that would lock out the joint and transfer forces into the joint, which will definitely cause injury.
Straightened joints do not bring in as much control as bended joints . Just to add in more info; In all sports (Badminton or not), all joints (elbow, knee, etc...) are best to be not straightened. Straightened joints do not bring in as much control as bended joints. .
Another word for the backhand hitting action is a sharp tapping action. The elbow should remain bent and relaxed throughout, and don't reach too high when you are learning - the temptations to over reach are all too tempting --> "maybe if i reach just a little more, I don't have to move as much!"... oh dear Remember, remain relaxed the whole way through and your hand should be slightly cocked back. Use a bevel grip most of the time, and practice practice practice
