The 5 Different Types Of Smash In Badminton

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IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Standard Smash
2:04 - Stick Smash
3:27 - Jump Smash
4:36 - Jump Out Smash
6:00 - Backhand Smash
Giving you an insight into all things badminton!

[@olivierdusart6588]

As a right handed person, I love the fact you inverse the image when it’s possible, it’s easier to understand 😏

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay, glad you find it helpful 😊👍🏼

[@WhyAmersNeedThis]

Same with me! Hahahahahah😂

[@sabyasachidas7058]

As a left handed person I don't coz every youtuber out there is right handed and it's tough to find someone from the left hander's perspective. :p (Joking, doesn't matter to me 😂😂😂😂)

[@plsgostudy]

​@@sabyasachidas7058 Yes bro it doesn't matter as a right handed person the hitbox(your hand movement) is way more required

[@user-fi9ti4ms8o]

I actually thought they were none dominant

[@mystplayss]

The expression that Greg made while facing the jump smash(03:48) is hilarious😂😂. You guys make these videos funny, interesting and useful at the same time. Thank you for making these videos!!

[@tr0lliee]

Hey, Greg and Jenny, i just wanted to say thanks for those tutorials, i have a tournament at my school and i hoping to win it just by watching you amazing "tutorials" i started playing badminton 2 years ago and you guys really help me learn the basics and the step by steps of it. 💥 Because of you guys i was able to " self teach " myself badminton. 💌

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow that's amazing - thank you so much and we're happy to have been able to help you 😊🫶

[@tr0lliee]

@@BadmintonInsight 🏸

[@kymlau9198]

Another smashing video, punched the like button and dropped a few shares on my socials! :) Well explained and demonstrated as per usual along with the enjoyment being shown. Well done to the both of you on the recent Irish Open, almost got there!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😆 - legend!! 💪

[@rb-ex]

it's a good rundown. i would also include the chinese jump smash. it's neither a stick smash nor a jump-out smash because your body is turned in preparation but you don't rotate your hips. we saw this one a lot from lin dan and also LCW, and it is used by a lot of players now. also any of these smashes may include some degree of forward or reverse slice, and of course power variations. the trick is to not only master it all technically, which takes a lot of work, but also to develop awareness and tactical skill so you intuitively know how to craft your attack for the situation, which takes even more work

[@longdang3379]

isnt that just the jump out smash that they demonstrated in #4

[@rb-ex]

​@@longdang3379 no. jump out your hips are square to the net. chinese jump your hips are 45-90 degrees from the net and you stay that way when you land, chasee back to base. look it up

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it is the jump smash (number 4 in the video) 😁 - we refer to it as the jump smash, but many also call it the 'China Jump'.

[@rb-ex]

@@BadmintonInsight no. in the regular (in china sometimes called the malaysian) jump smash you rotate your hips and change your feet. with china jump you dont rotate hips and dont change your feet. the mechanics are completely different

[@rb-ex]

@@BadmintonInsight examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5exiGuOh9emaMk maylasian jump loh ky 49:44 china jump ginting 52.59 many more examples in this match and pretty much any singles match at this level

[@badmintonscroll]

I always look forward to seeing your tutorials and it's amazing that you take out this time to give us the best possible videos. Thank you for the lovely videos and tips. Your detailed Jump Out smash videos have helped me a lot, like A LOT! when I play.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@raymondc6249]

Brilliant ... very well explained, and brings some fun back into badminton.

[@energynational]

Excellent video with very useful badminton lessons 😊 thank for your hard work and dedication to the sport and your subscribers ❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😊🏸

[@epoxone]

You guys are awesome. Cant wait for the analysis of the subscriber's smashes :D

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot! Coming soon 😃

[@greattogreater9349]

Great video as always, keep up the good work guys!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot! We’ll try our best 😊

[@Tyomas1983]

Very nice video! The part with Standard vs stick smash is so good! I finally understood the difference!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay glad it helped 😁

[@user-ip5fc9fc4e]

you guys are just too kind i have my district tournament in a week you guys are helping a lot

[@simonsetikas2547]

You both played so great yesterday in Ireland I'm such a big fan but I couldn't find you as you went through the back doors .Thank you so much for the tutorial and enjoy your day 👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! Ah sorry - we must have just missed you!

[@simonsetikas2547]

Wow I got a reply from badminton insight

[@simonsetikas2547]

I'm such a big fan

[@vliwhy]

I realized a big mistake I made is that I already am trying to standard smash everything. for short lift that I couldn't get there in time, I could use stick smash or some other shots. I need to learn to be patient. Thank you for the great video!

[@Lone0809]

Just subscribe cause i'm getting tired my ass beaten in training. Thanks for the tips on doubles tactics and lifting I really needed it. "I dont train because I like training. I train because I like winning." I'll always remember that quote

[@legendace8829]

I've been improved than before.Thanks Greg and Jenny!

[@BadmintonInsight]

😁

[@khian4100]

These tips help so much, thank you😭

[@kavinnraj7]

Hello Greg & Jen, Thanks for this video it has really helped me a lot. If i may ask, I have a question about recovery from injury. I have injure my lower back (piriformis muscle which is affecting sciatica nerve) . I have been in this pain for months , I have been in limited movements due to this injury. Have you or any other athletes had this issue due to overstretching while hitting a smash or taking a hit by stretching yourself to an arching lower back position to the back of the court? have you had a similar injury and what therapy worked best for you? I will appreciate it if you could share some light on this topic.

[@not_jade0]

I watched you guys at the Irish Open in Dublin yesterday , you guys played amazingly. Wish to be able to play like you one day!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@rating0zero_710]

Love the vids

[@---li1oo]

Nice, I'll definitely try to practice/do all of them (except probably the backhand smash) this week

[@BadmintonInsight]

Awesome, enjoy 😁

[@f1racingandstuff]

Thanks so much. Could you make a guide on how junior players in england can rise through to become pros? Including physical training at what age and how intensive and optimal times to grow. And maybe possibly a without equipment version of the 8 weight training program?

[@UmadeviRasu]

Thanks Greg and Jenny I had a reglions in our school I just trained myself by ur video

[@anirudhjalan8017]

Its a great day when badminton insight posts a video❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

🫶

[@crilleedara]

Really interesting vid!! Extra appropriate to smash the subscribe button today haha 😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤪🚀🏸

[@DiyaPraveen-wg3yr]

Thank you soo much coach very helpful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BadmintonInsight]

You're very welcome!

[@pvaanime1484]

Thank you I can now use this tricks to my game😊

[@arleenannshinu1561]

Love your guys videos

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😊

[@aidenisgoodatstuff.5658]

Napakagaling mo! Salamat po! 👍

[@babackd.6485]

Great stuff as always. We could add fast slice smashes to this list,, right?

[@annomanno7061]

Your videos are fire as always

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you like them! 😊🏸

[@nookarajukukkuluri3513]

Hello 👋👋 Yesterday got the opportunity to watch your pair playing in Bahrain against Chinese.. It's a great match... loosing at tight match means both are winners 🏆🏆..even lost keep smiling😂😂 As we are watching your videos.. always with your smile Which is your natural way. Anyway I felt happy with your live match watching.. Congratulations 🎉 Thanks for your badminton 🏸🏸 videos

[@mustaphazouaid8667]

thank you for this video

[@DVNTEsports]

This channel is the best for learning your the only one i watch

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow that’s awesome, thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@slavetotheseo4127]

Hi Greg and Jenny..just wanted to know the preparation stage elbow position.. should it closed or just relaxed??

[@sophielepper6429]

Hi Greg and Jenny I just found your channel and I just watched 5 videos and after that I feel like I will have improved from your tips - thanks for the tips - I have watched u play at Tournaments - good luck for your future xx

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow that’s awesome to hear 🤩🙏🏼

[@pijerani3946]

whether in the power full smash we squeeze the grip at the moment of contact between the pen and the racket or we only do it in the stick smash thanks

[@JYF-be4ij]

heyo! love all your videos, the breaking down of the fast racket swings really help. I find the match analysis very useful as tactical game play is where i lack after stopping training professional for the state tram and left for university. I am now 24 and still active playing badminton and at the same time helping to burture the elite juniors. Also, maintaining my fitness too, it really helps me to stay consistent despite notntraining anymore Though, i am struggling to build my own programme specifically for badminton to help me to improve or at least to remain consistent and disciplined. are there any tips besides getting your workout programme hehehe thanks a lots!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks a lot for the message ☺️ Keep watching our videos would be our main tip 😆

[@JYF-be4ij]

@@BadmintonInsight hehehe that's for sure thank you!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@fredrik-c]

A smashingly good video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks 😜🚀

[@cindygabrielle1940]

Hi, great video again. A quick question because we debated this last Friday. Why don’t female players do more jump smashes or as many jump smashes as male players ? Cheers from Belgium

[@pithaksmanratanastien3493]

Thank you 🙏

[@BadmintonInsight]

You’re welcome 😊

[@balsonnaoshekpam6240]

Thanks

[@jasonyoung4847]

Love this video! In your opinions, would you categorize the round-the-head smash (straight or cross) and standard cross court smash within the standard smash category?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! Yeah all of these smashes (apart from the backhand smash) can be done from the forehand and round-the-head side! 😊

[@skrivanavnher]

is there any exercise i can do if i have a slightly injured knee. my doctor said i was able to play but not do lunges, or jump.

[@agungputrasakti1021]

Fantastic. I feel like my jump smash looks awkward a bit, and not powerful enough to win the point all the time. Now im gonna gather all my smashing clips asap 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hopefully our jump smash video can help 🙏🏼 and yes definitely, looking forward to seeing it!

[@Naveed22666]

Do you guys read my mind or something? Every time I want to learn something you guys upload it. Right now I am focusing on my smash as it's not very good and you guys uploaded a video on it. I was also going to re watch all of your other smash videos as well

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, yes we read your mind 😜 Hopefully this video (and our step by step tutorials) can help you 💪

[@Naveed22666]

@@BadmintonInsight I know they will 😁

[@chrisgabrielperno7045]

Hey greg and jenny i really like your vids it helped me a lot of times. Especially the smash methods . But i hope i can win my tournament that is happening on our school

[@BadmintonInsight]

Good luck! 😃

[@chrisgabrielperno7045]

@@BadmintonInsight aye thanks that is what i needed for inspiration now i will win this tournament. Btw what more tips can you give in defense? Like my partner wanted to be an aggresor and wants me to be defense. Smashes arw usually my weakness . So what should i do?

[@sheelou3447]

29th December! Hmm... Still counts 😁. I love your bloopers. 😂 Love from India! ❤

[@Carlidio]

hey greg and jenny,i just want to say that thank you a lot for you two because i improved and im now playing at pro league and i want to play with you two soon keep safe and keep grinding

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow that’s awesome, keep it up 👊🏼

[@Enigma831]

Amazing tips

[@Enigma831]

Videos are ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😁

[@stevemawer848]

Great tutorial as ever - you guys are brilliant! On an unrelated note - do you think Fukushima and Hirota actually get on well together? Unlike almost every other pair I've seen they never touch hands between points and rarely seem to communicate with each other - I'm intrigued. 🙂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼 and we have no idea, sorry haha

[@user-th8he5yo4v]

Hey greg and jenny i really wanna say thank you for recording these tutorials i have no coaches im almost self trained if not for you guys and i just want to perfect my jump smash because i always jump on 1 leg. Like a jump out smash but i want to jump on both legs everytime i do my timing is off and my swing too. like i dont know how to do a jump smash could you please give me some tips on how to perform and jump on 2 legs correctly would be very appreciated i also need to learn this as i have my very first up coming tournament could you please do a tutorial on how to handle/prepare your first tournament properly..thanks again

[@bradparmar4728]

Use Basketball & Try practicing Lay Ups first with only a Short run( A step n a half) and as ur Vertical jump improves; try Dunking the Basketball( U don't have to Dunk unless you are 6'3" or taller) * You can substitute A Volleyball Good luck.

[@shanerpaderp4272]

Great video, I was waiting for the smash the like button puns haha

[@BadmintonInsight]

😜 got to be done!! Haha

[@joakimantony328]

your fifth step is amazing

[@rayyanmahtab3851]

My go to vid befor a match 😮‍💨

[@mukhtarahmad342]

Hey Greg and Jenny, we'll be there at WINT supporting you. Wish you all the best 🎉🎉

[@geraldfieldad2506]

eyyyyyy congrats yow

[@BadmintonInsight]

😁🏸

[@HANZ_HEINRICH]

My racket has some weight on it and used it for many months now and I am used to the weight of the racket and I'm thinking of buying a lightweight racket, should I switch?

[@bachlamtung5131]

3:47 greg's threatened face is so real 😂

[@bishwambarayekpam8420]

Hai, Greg and Jenny first of all i would like to thank for ur videos. I watched some of them. I have a eight year old son and have been training in a training center for six months. But he is unable to play a full court properly. He does footwork exercise regularly but i dont know whats the problem..... kindly help me.

[@atulyayatriabhyanakar7026]

Man, this channel is great

[@aichafellah7592]

I know

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you, that means a lot 😊🙏🏼

[@techdisaster861]

Can you provide us some drills like with one player with one or two shuttle to improve the smashes like you given us in drop lift video

[@xinless_6589]

Hey badminton insight, can i ask when doing a jump out smash, would it be better to try to smash normally or do a stick smash ?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Check out our jump smash video for the detailed breakdown! It’s quite hard to play a stick so we’d recommend more of a ‘normal’ smash 😊

[@rajasathish4]

Which bat are you guys using?

[@endless-3161]

Hi Greg and Jenny! Just a question, When you do a jump smash, is it important to raise your non racket hand in the air and the legs be bent like a 90degree angle?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Non-racket hand up = yes definitely! This helps your timing, balance and rotation. For the legs to be bent to a 90 degree, no this isn’t important! But some players do it when they get a loooot of height on their jump and it helps them to really stretch out their chest!

[@endless-3161]

@@BadmintonInsight thank you so much!! ❤️🙌

[@HarusGaming-hv1kv]

So um what brand should I buy racket victor or Yonex plls guys help me I cant decide

[@cheemengteow9994]

Great video. There are some confusions. China jump and scissors jump belong to which type of smash since they are executed in a cornered position?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃 scissor kick is either a normal smash or stick smash, China jump is a jump smash!

[@hashflac3175]

Thanks a lot i always wondered why my smash isn't so powerful because i was hitting it when the shuttle is over me and not half a Meter behind

[@raadbro5333]

Will you please share tips for DOUBLES?? or create a series for DOUBLES Plzzzzzzzz Btw, ur videos r so much helpful❤❤❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

We have lots of doubles videos on the channel! ☺️

[@CHONGYANRUIMoe]

nice video

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks!

[@bigfloppa2736]

nice video, can you guys make a video on how to do badminton feeding to my partner ?

[@itsadigodgaming]

Sir I have sent the video plz look forward to it

[@mangeshmore3711]

That Jump Smash's Scare your opponent moment got me...😅😂😂😂 Btw a man should always be scared of his wife🤣🤣

[@TekkaiJon]

Hello, I noticed you didn’t include the point that the jump smash can generate more power than a standard smash. If you jump slightly forward instead of 100% upwards. You will be able to generate more power from the jump smash. Let me know what you think.

[@BadmintonInsight]

It definitely can generate more power yes, but we tried to limit each smash to just 2-3 key tips... If we included everything (technique & tactics) about each smash then the video would have been about 2 hours long 🤣

[@user-kz4im9cv2e]

Hi! How about around the head smash ?

[@BadmintonInsight]

All of these smashes (apart from the backhand smash) can be done from the forehand and round-the-head side! 😊

[@krazyaspect875]

what is it called if i use the rotation from my standard smash but use the stick smash for the arm for maximum angle😭

[@deltasrage97yt]

Jenny is amazing

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha that’s very kind, thanks! 🤩

[@deltasrage97yt]

@@BadmintonInsight Your videos make me very happy! 🤩 Tip: DO NOT Let go of your racket! Hahaha Smash puns! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SeanV4]

Nice

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks!

[@jjboyd527]

God I love these vids but I get so sad that I live in a small town where only one place dose badminton but it’s always booked out for other sports. I would love to enter in a junior competition and even join a team but sadly can’t since there non in the local community.

[@julesfernandooning2689]

Can u make a toturial for cross-cut smash please?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Do you mean cross-court smash?

[@marilynnavarro6101]

Can you do in left hand because I'm left handed player

[@tarinimohankalita9766]

Can a doubles match happen between two teams a. if one player of a team is injured b. Or one player of a team is absent. Like 1 vs 2 players?

[@BadmintonInsight]

Maybe in a social session, but not in a tournament 😅

[@tarinimohankalita9766]

@@BadmintonInsightThank you

[@HarshilBadminton]

What about Lee Zii Jia smash please also make a tutorial on it

[@wesselbs5795]

Why do you guys always post the right video, exactly when I need them. I have a bit of problems with my smash, and I wanted to go train on the smash later this week, and then this video is here to help me. Perfect🫶👍

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yay glad you enjoyed the video & good luck with the smash practice 🏸💪

[@bazzarka2250]

Pls go to Singapore

[@shanvichoudhary1190]

How can we change the grip from backhand to forehand frequently in the game it is hard if the shuttle comes in backhand I hit in forehand It is hard to change grip in the game please tell me how to change the grip frequently in the game please make give a reply

[@Avexius]

Greg's face at 3:47 ahaha 🤣

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂

[@KeithHiew]

Hitting a smash is also a bit like throwing a punch from another perspective. When you are getting ready to punch, you keep your hands relaxed and loose and only clench your fist ideally at the moment of impact. Likewise, you should tighten your fingers around the racquet only at the moment it hits the shuttle or just before.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Exactly right 😃👏🏼

[@iisan1]

3:31 yup. I can do a very good jump smash form. But my heavy belly cause me to reach the floor much faster before i do the smash. But trust me, i have a picture perfect form. Just that I BELIEVE my belly is too heavy. Whoops

[@funnythings3276]

I love your videos lam in Namibia and I hope you like visiting there and i do badminton

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you 😊

In singles I usually play smach to oponent body when I"m in mid court range, but sometimes is not efective. In doubles is difficult make good placement.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it's good to keep the smash placement varied so your opponents can't guess! In doubles, a typically good place to smash is to the right hip of right handers / left hip of left handers - so try aiming for this! 😁🏸

[@DAEDITz_6242]

The backhand smash is technically a whip above u and swing right?

[@streetninja23]

How would I know if my smash is powerful? What should I focus on ? The feel, the sound, the inability of my opponents to intercept with their racquet ??

[@zzzkyosuke]

You will know it when you have a good rotation on your body you feel it in your core like you feel a hard something in your body

[@ovtroll1199]

you would know if you hit a clean powerful smash, the feeling even for pros and us club players would recognise immediately if its a clean powerful smash. you should focus on timing of your smash more than adding strength. i think the misconception of just swing faster or get bigger muscle is the way to power, although yes it does affect it but timing is by far more important, from my experience even timing any shot from the back of the court creates more power and in some cases accuracy. if you hit a powerful smash and a person was able to return it then im sure 99% of the time they didnt realise they returned it. i used to hit slice smashes a couple years ago without realising but that was due to me being a little ignorant with my positioning so i end up slicing a smash unconsciously than put in a powerful smash

[@streetninja23]

@@ovtroll1199 My smashes are pretty standard. Nothing extraordinary nor weak/flat. But sometimes it goes like a rocket @ such an angle which surprises both the opponent & myself if it travelled through the net ‼️ And I really don't know how to replicate the same.. because there was nothing special about it till the moment it left my racquet. LoL

[@rahulbdesh]

1:21 😮😅 nice power punch

[@BadmintonInsight]

😆🥊

[@lunmin8291]

Please don't punch him. haha love you both!!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hahaha 😆😅🥊

[@executorgaming8513]

Forgot scissor kick ❤

[@dwaynelouisdavila2890]

How can i encounter smash im a new fan and i still dont know how to do smash

[@thyagarajesh184]

Very useful tips for an amateur player.

[@TechMasterRus]

Moving towards the shuttle while smashing is not so necessary because of momentum. The smash speed is 200, 300, 400 km/m, your body speed is maybe 10-15 km/h at that moment. Adding or substracting such small speed makes almost no difference. The real difference is where your body is moving after smash. It's important to move forward to make a next possible shot after your opponent's defense.

[@yeevon3852]

😍