There are five common power techniques used in badminton—practice them frequently when hitting the shuttlecock to truly grasp the secrets behind their effectiveness.

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There are five common power techniques used in badminton—practice them frequently when hitting the shuttlecock to truly grasp the secrets behind their effectiveness.

In fact, many people playing badminton lack the strength to begin with—often because they haven’t engaged in strength training. When trying to generate power, they must master proper technique to compensate for their inherent physical limitations.

Here are five commonly used power techniques summarized—practice them diligently when hitting the ball, and you’ll begin to grasp the true essence of their power!
1. Rotational Power Generation:
When you put in maximum effort—giving it your all—the entire movement is transmitted from the ground up, with rotational forces from each body segment stacking and amplifying your physical power. It’s this combined, cumulative force that builds up and ultimately releases with explosive intensity, resulting in a significantly enhanced hitting power!

2. Relieve stress:
Facing the opponent's fierce attacks, many quick shots require players to naturally release their speed—only then can they truly experience the transformative power of "softness overcoming strength." For instance, this could mean delivering a powerful smash with controlled force, gently placing a shot at the net, executing a high-block interception at the net, or even delicately slicing the ball short!

3. Leveraging:
Playing by leveraging your opponent's power demonstrates your flexible control over force— the harder you hit, the farther the ball will rebound. And when your opponent returns the ball even faster, you’ll often find yourself using their momentum to strike back even quicker than they can react.

4. Grip-and-Push Technique:
The moment of impact with the ball must involve a tightly clenched fist generating power—this is precisely what we call "finger-fueled," ensuring the final, seamless transfer of force.

5. Twist-and-Apply Force:
Feel the gentle twisting motion—relax your fingers, keep your palms open, and smoothly rotate the handle while controlling the racket face to strike the ball.

Net play needs to be this delicate!


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