Community | Forehand Smash

DESCRIPTION

-The player in the red will play a high shot so the player in the blue can hit a forehand smash. -The player will try and hit the shuttlecock into a space on the oppiosite side of the court.

COACHING POINTS

-The forehand overhead smash is similar to the action of throwing a ball. If you can throw a ball well, you shouldn't have problem playing this stroke. You can always practice throwing with a shuttle first before stepping on to the court.Here are some pointers for playing a forehand overhead smash. - Turn your body and stand sideways to the net with your non-racket shoulder facing the net.- Shift your weight on to your rear foot.- Bend your elbow and lock your wrist preparing to swing forward.- Raise your non-racket hand and point at the shuttle to improve timing and balance.- Contact the shuttle as high as possible and in front of your body using a strong throwing action as if you are going to throw your racket high and forward through the air.- Straighten your elbow as you hit the shuttle.- Snap down your wrist at the point of impact giving the shuttle extra power and angle towards your opponent's court.- Follow through with your racket and shift your weight from your rear foot to your front foot.- Move back to your base position.

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PROGRESSION

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