How can I execute a powerful jump smash in Badminton? What exercises can help me do this?

Answer 1

One important thing is timing. You need to practice and find your timing. Obviously jumping too soon or too late will not result in a good and powerful smash that has the steepest angle that will make the return the hardest. Another crucial factor is the directional control. A hard smash into the net, out of bound or close to your opponent's racket will not be too good. You need to have correct body turn and follow through.
Be sure to watch the video in reference 2. Notice the arching of the back on the way up as well as a little kicking of the legs action right before the contact.
I would build the leg strength with exercise involving the quad and calf muscle. Do a lot of jumping exercise. Don't forget abdominal exercise which will help your body control and therefore accuracy and balance.
Good luck and have fun.

Answer 2

I'm no badminton expert but discovered that my racket's higher than I think. While playing in school, I just held it behind my head and smashed everything, and it still worked very well. So it just helps to have a lot of confidence...was only 5'5" at the time and didn't need to jump.
Guess is, you probably don't need that much jumping power, while the arm would be more important. Try to work on your forearms, but the exercises I think of are tough to desribe. Swinging around a tennis racket like a badminton racket ought to help, since it's that much heavier.

Answer 3

Not really my sport...the best answer is from profile Totsakan