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Reflection Paper In Badminton

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A smash is the hardest attacking shot to defend when well executed. It is known to be the fastest shot in racket sports. This movement consists of speed and power that relates to what angle the shuttle will fly. The trajectory will decide whether or not the opponent is able to return the shot. This skill is classified as gross as it requires full body movement and it can be used in both an open and closed environment. Smashing is similar to throwing a shuttle, so to begin learning this motion was completed. The next lesson was acquiring the two types of grips, forehand, and backhand for a smash the forehand grip is used. According to the youtube video by BamintonMentor, there are 7 subroutines. The first is when in the correct stance which is your non-racket side of the body facing the net, lift both arms up in preparation to swing. Ensuring the non-racket arm is up for balance and accuracy pointing at the shuttle. Secondly, lower the back leg allowing all weight to transfer. Thirdly, rotate the hips. Fourthly, rotate the forearm and contact the shuttle above …show more content…

At this stage, I have already developed the fundamentals hitting and movement skills and now I am refining these skills. From the previous slides, it is apparent that when performing this shot my movements of the racket aren’t very jerky producing very poor shuttle speeds (cognitive learner) or they are not travelling at remarkable shuttle speeds (autonomous leaner). The subroutines are a lot fluent and attempting this skill in a gameplay scenario is more frequent. However continuous practice both in closed and open environments are required to improve the skill and progress towards the autonomous stage. Gradually my confidence to perform a smash has increased because of the constant practice. The difference between the types of learners is identified from the fluency of the

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