Biomechanics in Badminton
INTRODUCTION
A key aspect in attempting to improve and perfect ones sporting skills is to understand the biomechanics that are involved. Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and the efficiency of movements (INCLUDE TEXTBOOK REFRENCE). By understanding the principles underpinning an athlete’s performance using biomechanics, it enables you to detect errors easier in the technique and adjust the athletes’ performance accordingly. Good morning my name is Melyssa and today I will be analysing the footage of a smash recorded from a game of badminton. Badminton is a game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net (Random House Dictionary, 2014). I will identify both the strengths and weaknesses of this shot and using biomechanical terms, justify possible modifications that could potentially be made in order to improve the athletes skill.
BACKGROUND
Biomechanics is a useful tool used when analysing an athlete’s performance. It is defined as the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms (Random House Dictionary, 2014). The biomechanical principles that will be discussed in this presentation are stability, balance, summation of forces, and projectile motion. They pin point the strengths and/or weaknesses of the player to help the players to improve their performance.
ANALYSIS OF THE SKILL
The objective of a smash in a game of badminton is to produce a fast downwards shot, aimed at the opponents’ court resulting in an immediate point. After analysing my badminton smash and comparing it to professional, my strengths and weaknesses are clear. The video shows that the athlete successfully moves to position themselves under the shuttlecock and successfully used their front arm to balance the racquet arm. Although, the athlete failed to perform certain subroutines that are vital in order to perform a successful smash. The athlete also fails to position their body side on to the net
A key aspect in attempting to improve and perfect ones sporting skills is to understand the biomechanics that are involved. Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and the efficiency of movements (INCLUDE TEXTBOOK REFRENCE). By understanding the principles underpinning an athlete’s performance using biomechanics, it enables you to detect errors easier in the technique and adjust the athletes’ performance accordingly. Good morning my name is Melyssa and today I will be analysing the footage of a smash recorded from a game of badminton. Badminton is a game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net (Random House Dictionary, 2014). I will identify both the strengths and weaknesses of this shot and using biomechanical terms, justify possible modifications that could potentially be made in order to improve the athletes skill.
BACKGROUND
Biomechanics is a useful tool used when analysing an athlete’s performance. It is defined as the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms (Random House Dictionary, 2014). The biomechanical principles that will be discussed in this presentation are stability, balance, summation of forces, and projectile motion. They pin point the strengths and/or weaknesses of the player to help the players to improve their performance.
ANALYSIS OF THE SKILL
The objective of a smash in a game of badminton is to produce a fast downwards shot, aimed at the opponents’ court resulting in an immediate point. After analysing my badminton smash and comparing it to professional, my strengths and weaknesses are clear. The video shows that the athlete successfully moves to position themselves under the shuttlecock and successfully used their front arm to balance the racquet arm. Although, the athlete failed to perform certain subroutines that are vital in order to perform a successful smash. The athlete also fails to position their body side on to the net