What Is Stroke Analysis In Badminton

Badminton Stroke Analysis
(I) Body not turned sideways in preparation phase, Hip rotation is absent and shoulder rotation toward body is minimal.

(II) Player pivots away from the direction of the shuttle

2) Importance of Overhead Forehand Clear
The overhead forehand clear is a basic stroke needed in a game of badminton and the forehand throwing action is the same for the smash and drop shot. Overhead clears push the opponent to the backcourt, creating space at the frontcourt to attack. An attacking overhead clear, bird contacted above and slightly in front of the head, is useful for sending the shuttle flatter and faster into the backcourt, with less time for opponent to react and potentially forcing a weak return. A defensive overhead clear, bird contacted directly above head, goes high and deep, allowing player to gain time to return to base position. (Murphy, 2014)
3) Areas of improvement needed
The overhead forehand clear lacks power. Player should have a relaxed hold on the grip, only tightening grip before contacting the shuttle. (Murphy, 2014) Player does not generate suf...