Biomechanics Badminton

What applies to centre of gravity in badminton

• Keep your centre of gravity lower for balance

• Raise your centre of gravity for balance

• Use one leg to balance

• Support yourself with your racquet for balance

What relates to base of support

• keep your base of support narrow

• Stand flat footed

• Widen your stance for support

• Keep arms extended at all times

Force summation refers to

• Number of body parts used with sequential timing to produce maximal force

• Minimal body parts used

• Using as much force as possible regardless of technique

• Full range of motion being used

The badminton smash uses what kind of lever in the body

• Jake Lever

• 1st class lever

• 2nd class lever

• 3rd class lever

The longer the moment arm

• The greater the force produced

• The less the force produced

• the less momentum at impact

• The less torque involved