Badminton SMASH Tutorial - Improve Your POWER and Timing!

A detailed breakdown of the badminton smash including tips to help you improve your power, consistency and accuracy. Click to see more useful resources below ⬇️
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[@BadmintonInsight]

There was a LOT of information packed into this video, hopefully you enjoyed it! What tips did you find the most useful? 🏸💥 And don't forget to check out the links in the description for the weights and core programmes!

[@threlyfreek770]

Been waiting for this so long and it was well worth the wait!! Most useful tip was the 3 fingers off the racket in prepare phase because I'm always so tense so hopefully this will help 😀😀 Best smash tutorial on KZbin, THANK YOU Gregg and Jenny!!

[@grahammorris1675]

@@threlyfreek770 agreed! Relaxed fingers before contact!

[@JLneonhug]

String bed was a big surprise, I got taught that it was top third of the string bed for maximum power, but this was in the 90-00s and maybe racket technology has evolved (my excuse for not listening properly?). Also surprised on how loose the grip, my grip is generally loose but didn't realise its basically fall of your hand loose! Must have great timing for that!

[@rafaykhalid2815]

Where to position the smash?

[@azumkyo]

I'm so glad I play football. Just kidding, but I sure wish I have the technique call auto smash.. it doesn't have to be powerful but its automatically smash

[@mistybackbone1294]

Having taken one of Greg's thunderbolt smashes to the face during a University match, I can confirm that he knows what he is talking about! He was very apologetic about it haha. Great tutorial :D

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha! When was this? What university did you play for? Thanks 😃

[@johnthorp3649]

I once got hit in the chest in a club game. It hit a sensitive part that rhymes with ripple and felt like I'd been hit by a paintball. It proper stung 😂

[@barusathish]

@@johnthorp3649 Been there and I concur

[@ashupashu5559]

@@johnthorp3649 I got hit on my cheekbone one time. Doctors said it was worse than a bullet

[@daanraes8100]

I got hit right on my lip, so hard that i had a slightly purple circle😅😂

[@nickzhai5128]

Even for a badminton coach like me, these tips are great review materials to enhance my teaching. Plus some of the research facts are pretty interesting. Never knew the optical hitting point is toward the inside! Great vid~

[@Ian-yt6kv]

Over the years I've found little bits of information about how to generate a powerful smash, but nothing that goes in to the detail your video has. Thank you for breaking it down. I will attempt to put it in to practice next club night. :-)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you found it useful Ian 😃 Hope it helps - good luck!

[@danielchristopher3722]

Fantastic video, love the slow mo/pause showing Praveen Jordan's loose grip. A lot of information there, thank you!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it Dan 😃

[@denzelnolet]

Very thorough and yet digestible video. Perhaps the best I've seen on the smash on KZbin. Great works, guys!

[@leolow2057]

7:57 thanks for the tips, my opponent is in hospital now with a racquet on his head

[@lucy4024]

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[@roxy9379]

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[@Jojanimates]

facts

[@user-ic9ym3wt5i]

Love that you guys are so in-depth, not just explaining the technique or form but also the rationale

[@phluxyxd9256]

Badminton insight once again with a amazing tutorial

[@harriethtw]

Well organized and articulated. Very impressive how you can pack everything in 11 minutes. Amazing presentation!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much!

[@edwintan4066]

So pleased to have found this channel! My son and I started playing when our local sports centre reopened recently. We're still learning the basics of course but are really enjoying the content you two are providing. Best of luck with this!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much! Hopefully you'll continue to enjoy our videos 😀

[@lucy4024]

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[@jdhsingi]

So now I know how I hurt my shoulder. I thought my racket might have been strung too tightly, but smashing without enough torso rotation makes more sense. Thank you....although a year too late :) lol.... better late than never. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha hope it gets better now! You're very welcome 😃

[@lucy4024]

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[@dave_s_vids]

You and me both! I was out for months :(

[@kamakshsharma983]

30 sec into the video love it already was waiting for this one... thanks guys I am improving and all the credit goes to you, my backhand was terrible but it has gotten so much better thanks again and much love from india

[@AllemandInstable]

no wonder your channel became quickly my favorite badminton channel, i like the in depth explanation, why it works, you have a great pedagogy. but more importantly you also focus on tactics. please keep doing more of these

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much, we will try for you 😃

[@miguelv2985]

Awesome! I've been waiting for this one. Thank you for breaking this down!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ihavewallhack1237]

This really helped me improve my smash and therefore improve my match playing. This is such a thorough tutorial that really goes through the smash step by step, much obliged!

[@MrinalSingh904]

I really REALLY love these videos! Informative, fun and to the point.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@rikkifrederiksen2935]

Great video. Thanks for the helpful instructions!

[@radiantaudio944]

Very informative in a short space of time! The best channel for badminton😎

[@manasaryan3803]

Awesome you guys are touch basing crucial points like Studies from Universities Body parts that needs to be strengthened to avoid any injury 🤕 Break down of the whole smash into parts 👍 Picking international players way of playing 👌 You guys nailed it

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃

[@umeshnawathe]

Fabulous and insightful video on smash I have came across. Thank you so much Jenny and Greg for putting this together. Going to put this into practice from tomorrow. 🥳

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome Umesh! Hope it goes well 😃

[@thanhtinhle7105]

Could not agree more that there is a HUGE amount of information to digest haha but I find it so helpful and every time I re-watch this video, I always explore some new things to improve my smash...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR EFFORT

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah that’s great to hear! As with all of our videos we make them knowing that people can rewind and rewatch to implement different parts step by step 😀

[@notanand1195]

So much information! I atleast need to watch it 10 times. Good job guys !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@shroomie3086]

Just want to add another personal tip that many players don't know about is to have confidence in your smashes. Many times especially newer players (even myself sometimes) will quickly notice that as the shuttle is up and they try to smash, they feel discouraged as if they can't hit it right. How to gain confidence is of course, to keep practicing. There is no easy way to become better at something if you don't sharpen yourself often. Like everything, it's not always about the physical side of things, but also mentally.

[@ChristianParkesArt]

Great video again guys , One of the best badminton channels out there.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow, thank you!

[@wblaw7286]

Very detailed and probably the most ergonomic/scientific way to explain the smash I have ever watched~~!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks a lot for the effort~!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryanchun5491]

Aloha Greg and Jenny, awesome, awesome, awesome video. You cover all the bases on this very complex subject of the smash. Enjoyed your very detailed analysis. Your keys of generating racquet head speed and a very relaxed swing are right on the money. The data on the smash sweet spot from the Loughborough University was enlightening. Thanks for this massive effort. You guys are the best. Take care and stay well.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Bryan, really appreciate the comment and kind words!

[@212rashidi]

Thank you so much for the video!!! Making the learning easier everyday with your videos.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome 😃

[@raymondc6249]

Great great videos guys, keep up the fantastic work... Cheers from Scotland..

[@avijeetdey1]

A lot to take in, consume and apply ! Superb video as usual guys ! Many thanks for all your efforts

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome 😃

[@neelamtezi2482]

Thanks for this tutorial, helping me lot in strengthening my smash.

[@chikkuz2497]

I love this channel so much. Thank you for this!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@tammoprien8021]

On of the best techneque Videos I've seen so far, good job👌

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much Tammo!

[@abidshahriar7346]

I was so trash at badminton that players used to laugh at me. After watching your videos on grip, serve, returns, etc. I practiced at home and when I went back to play, I shocked them.. Thank you so much :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Awesome to hear 😆

[@xirlsenx3844]

wow... SAME!!! people laughed at me in the first 3 days.. now im winning ALMOST every game :)

[@gautambose]

Im calling it ,this is going to be the most viewed video on the channel

[@BadmintonInsight]

Let's wait and see! 😄

[@akshatmanocha6256]

Uhh....have been waiting for this.....thx for a great vid🤘🏻

[@arbiterelegantiarum]

Wow guys, i love your teaching method and the energy you show, it's pleasure to watch! Subscribed:)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thanks a lot Daniel - hopefully you enjoy watching our other videos and those to come :)

[@daveuk9305]

What a great smash tutorial. One of the best videos to date. These have really developed from the first ones through to this. Fantastic stuff. Now as for next week's jump smash....mmm will have to find a low gravity environment I think 😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Dave 😃 Haha they sure have!! Haha what about a trampoline? 😂

[@lucy4024]

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[@thewisedude6966]

Thank you guys you are so humble and helping!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you 😊

[@chris24lsj]

Hey guys. This was an information filled video. I like the idea of using the stick to help reinforce the upper body position. I feel though, I need a bit more clarity on the forearm pronation along with internal shoulder rotation because these are typically identified as the main source of power. That is, in concert with core rotation. But that being said, great job as usual.

[@Everything-190]

Thank you very much this video was very informative 👍👍

[@lakshmiravi8648]

Thanks for the detailed video !

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@monseigneur6365]

Thank a lot . Great explanation and examples

[@juvsagias3337]

Thank you for another great Video. Always wanted to have a detailed tutorial on the smash

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome Juvs 😃

[@DemmSon]

Really informative tutorial. ..deserves a sub and like! ❤

[@bemi9830]

Thank you so much for this great video to explain the smash!!!! Great tutorial.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful 🏸

[@ricardoblanko]

Thank you. Needed that so desperately.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome 😃

[@CODEMENTAL]

I have studied this video carefully and I am now confidently smashing from zero to hero. In fact, my opponents once have even walked away from my incoming smash. So strange it was that I even thought I made a fault. 😂 Thanks a lot for this scientific video. Keep it up!

[@BadmintonInsight]

That's great to hear! Thanks for the comment 😃

[@kenyip6044]

Thanks for very clear and systematic explanation!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😀

[@brendanreilly4455]

Superb video !! I wish I'd seen your videos years ago. I am now having to re-learn many elements of my game, with an excellent coach but these videos would ahve been tremendous when i was younger to start with the right habits instead of having to then re-learn. Thanks so much for taking the time to do these videos and I hope the youngsters out there really appreciate them.

[@griansua8013]

Bless you both for making these videos. You really put a lot of thought and effort, i say more than any other youtubers out there. I appreciate it. Bcoz of you, despite being the 42 yr old in my club, i can still play and win with the 35, 30, 25, 20 yr olds. So thank you! Sending love from the Philippines.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That's so kind of you! We try our best 😀 Keep it up!!

[@motivationalschool2960]

Buna suthe sure magi

[@aminathhussain3459]

I have a tournament today, and this helps a lot! My Smashes were very weak, now it much better! TYSM ❤ 10:55

[@uehavshie_podcast]

So glad I smashed that subscribe button right from the 1st video of yours I've found. Cheers!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for watching!

[@divide_guilty5440]

So glad you mentioned placement and angle. A powerful smash is good and all but a softer smash into space does just a good a job.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Definitely!

[@paulcarpenter9346]

Another brilliant video. Thanks guys.

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome Paul, glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@robn7777777]

Great video, thank you!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 🤗

[@kaisquared90]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@b4l885]

Thank you both !!! Really good info ... Imna try this improvisation today.. also loads of love Jenny!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊

[@inlandchris1]

Thank you for the knowledge, most people have shoulder problems and you explained why. I had a poor smash but have been playing for 50 years. I recently tripled my smash by lifting weight on the wrist only. I am up to 7.5 kilograms doing 70 - 3 times a day. I will increase the weight to 9 or 10 kilos to finish off. I use the whole body for the smash and I use the fingers, trained with a coach during covid, but the writs are 70% of the work, 10% fingers, the rest from the body.

[@RobBoyle75]

Excellent vid as always, I've watched this with my son and he'll be drilled on this today on our Sunday session. :-)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thank you Rob, have a good one!!

[@matrix8087]

I'm a new subscriber..and i find this tutorial really helpful...tank u..so much..qaitin to see more

[@htfb]

Best guys ever! Well done 🙂

[@badmintonforever2024]

i liked all your tips thanks a lot

[@sandeepkumar-ct4jd]

Nice and very useful video 😊

[@Astrophagus]

Thanks! This was very useful

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome! 😀

[@martyngiles5163]

Great video guys, excellent tutorial 👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you Martyn, glad you enjoyed it!

[@TechGuidance1605]

Wonderful information guys. Thank you

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you found it useful! 😊

[@wwangsa]

Thanks for the informative video! I have been researching the proper smash technique. It’s indeed the most complex thing to explain even my friends who has powerful smash couldn’t explain. I went through all smash tutorial videos from various countries for more than a year already. It’s interesting to learn some other sports share similar traits how to generates speed from posture to equipment. Looking forward for your jump smash video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 Coming tomorrow!

[@rajendragavhankar43]

Nice and helpful 👌 👍 🙂 😀 😊 ☺

[@valintong889]

This tutorial is a smash! All tips are relevant and practical!

[@vivek_95]

Great work guys . Keep it up ☺️✌️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dovelove2556]

Thanks very much ... very good video

[@BadmintonInsight]

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@bubbles5831]

I am just watching these for my school team (elementary i am 10 yes very young) and this helps alot! I will make the junior badminton finals most likely now!

[@ntnurobert218]

Thank you for the detailed analysis 🧐

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@PinoyGuitarTutorials]

Best badminton smash tutorial in youtube!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😁

[@mixo_buddy3165]

This is what I wanted.. Thank You sooo much❤❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome 😊

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Thank you so much this videos really helps us 💘💘💘💘💘💘🔥

[@arun8978]

so informative thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joaqui-nation8052]

Thank you so much for this badminton guide ❣💯🥰

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re very welcome 😀

[@drdalsingh867]

wonderful, apssionate detailed explanation about the game,,like it a lot.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ndkhoa2812]

For elite players like you guys, trying to imitate an incorrect posture/movement for the sake of this video is a real pain lol. Great video as always with thorough explanation and nice video editing. Expecting view count to be skyrocketed as everyone loves a good smash :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha noted, would you prefer a video of someone else doing it wrong? Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@littleman787]

@@BadmintonInsight That could be a good idea! A 'real world' example of incorrect technique, also easier to relate to for us common folk ;)

[@Reginna09]

@@BadmintonInsight yes, good idea. Maybe can ask your patrons or fans to send their video to let you guys analyze what's doing good, what can be improved.

[@kenji2342]

Good idea for content

[@lucy4024]

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[@rushikeshsane5300]

Thank you for the tips! I would like to add that your tutorial on split step made my smash timing better🙂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Fantastic to hear!

[@bradparmar4728]

Is Split step & Scissor kick footwork the same?

[@darshbhannathawat427]

I'm doing badminton for my GCSEs and this video helped me with my smash, thanks

[@BadmintonInsight]

Great to hear!

[@muhammadikhsan2458]

Love this video!! Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😀

[@Monkehee_]

Thank you this helps me alot Because last training i cannot perform good at smash😊

[@norazimahmohdshah3607]

Thanks you for your tips

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome 😊

[@martinleandroalbana8864]

Not only you guys are great players, but you're also great teachers!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thanks Martin 😄

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So glad i subscribe to your channel

[@justin.6207]

thank u so much for this im so happy with this video am so happy today:)))))))

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome, we're happy you're happy 😃

[@kanikagrover4155]

Thank you guys I literally said in the previous video that please make the smash tutorial thank you 🙏

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're welcome Kanika 😃

[@slavetotheseo4127]

So much detail my god...loved it❤️❤️❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vignesshrm7114]

You guys are rocking ❤️❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀

[@himeshfernando8508]

Thank you Both.. It helps a loooot ❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome! 😃

[@arunsharma6478]

Wowww..Very nice video..Lot of insight for smash

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Arun 😃

[@kenji2342]

Smashin video mate, cheers

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks, you're very welcome!

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U guys going a great job. Thank You

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks for watching!

[@alvinlim80]

thanks for the informative video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome Alvin 😃

[@badmintonfeeder]

Thanks for such a comprehensive video with lots of technical things to think about. Plus you exposed a few myths :)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hope you enjoyed it Andy! 🤞🏻

[@KAKINEkoes]

important training for players Thank you

[@sundramthangeveloo902]

Thank you to the tips

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome 😃

[@Peter-ii4xq]

I played from 1970 - 1995. In that time there was less knowledge as now, and there was no internet. My rackets were Carlton 3.7 and 3.7X. Good for a museum now. My smash was very powerfull according to the best players, although I didn't know anything about rotating the body. Since a few years I practice Krav Maga, Kung Fu and Kick Boxing. That's all about rotating and use the power of your body weight. So I'm a bit surprised to see the same with badminton. Tomorrow I first gonna buy a good pair of shoes in a specialized shop. Thanks for this great video. It motivates me a lot.