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The forearm smash is probably the most offensive shot in the game of badminton. It is used when your opponent hits the shuttle high enough that you have time to get under it and smash it. The smash is used in singles as an offensive shot but it is primarily used in doubles and mixed doubles.

Forehand Smash

Tips

	Turn to side of net with non-racquet foot facing the net
	Begin with your weight on your back foot and shift weight to forward foot on contact with the shuttle
	Extend the racquet overhead and contact the shuttle slightly after the peak of your swing
	Cock your wrist and quickly snap it on contact with the shuttle
	Note that the racket head is pointing slightly downwards - thus hitting the shuttle steeply downwards
	Use your full body to gain max. power - combine your shot with a strong turn of your hip
	Hit the shuttle in front of your body - otherwise, the smash wont be precipitous enough
	Profit by the basic forearm turn - this will accelerate the shuttle explosively
	Follow-through down and across your body to dissipate the force

Note: the backhand smash should not be taught at the secondary level because it is an extremely difficult shot that is rarely used (even by elite badminton players)

This website will be useful in looking at the forearm smash.

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