The smash: basics

The main points in 30 seconds

No words needed: coach Han's smash theory in three minutes — eyes, steps, forearm rotation and the contact point.

• Eyes: watch the shuttle until you hit it.
• Steps: get under the shuttle in rhythm, side-on to the net.
• Forearm rotation: turn plus fold-and-stretch the arm — that is where the speed comes from.
• Angle: hit high and in front of you so the shuttle goes down.
• At the end, two swings side by side: see what makes the strong smash.