Biomechanical Principles in Badminton

During which phase does the player snap their wrist to add speed to the shuttlecock?

• Follow-Through Phase
• Jump Phase
• Preparation Phase
• Swing Phase

Place the phases of an Overhead Smash into the correct order

• Approach

• Backswing

• Impact

• Follow-Through

Which phase of the badminton smash focuses on positioning the body before the jump?

• Swing Phase

• Follow-Through Phase

• Preparation Phase

• Jump Phase

During which phase does the player transfer weight from the back foot to the front foot in a badminton smash?

• Follow-Through Phase

• Jump Phase

• Swing Phase

• Preparation Phase

What is the base of support?

• The weight of an object on a surface.
• The area beneath an object or person that provides stability.
• The height of an object above the ground.
• The force applied to an object during movement.

How does a wider base of support affect an athletes stability?

• A wider base of support makes an athlete more prone to falling.
• A wider base of support has no effect on stability.
• A wider base of support decreases an athlete's stability.
• A wider base of support enhances an athlete's balance & stability.

What might happen if an athlete has too wide or too narrow a base of support in the approach phase?

• An athlete will always improve performance with a wide base.
• A wide base enhances balance without any drawbacks.
• A narrow base guarantees maximum speed and control.
• They may lose balance and power

What is a force in biomechanics?

• A force in biomechanics is the weight of an object.
• A force in biomechanics is a measurement of speed.
• A force in biomechanics is a type of energy.
• A push or a pull that causes movement or change

Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

• Kicking a ball

• Hitting a shuttle with a racket

• Pushing a box across the floor

• Gravity pulling an apple to the ground

What type of force occurs when the racket hits the shuttlecock?

• Magnetic force
• Contact force (push force)
• Frictional force
• Gravitational force