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Biomechanical Analysis Methods to Assess Professional Badminton Players' Lunge Performance

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Published on: June 11, 2019

A Study of Shuttlecock's Trajectory in Badminton.

Lung-Ming Chen¹, Yi-Hsiang Pan, Yung-Jen Chen

¹Department of Computer and Communication, Sue-Te University , Taiwan ROC.

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine

|October 24, 2013

Summary

This study developed a badminton shuttlecock motion equation using aerodynamics, finding drag force is proportional to velocity squared. This provides an objective method for shuttlecock quality testing and training improvements.

Keywords:

Projectile motion aerodynamics badminton

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Area of Science:

Aerodynamics
Sports Science
Physics

Background:

Traditional methods for shuttlecock quality assessment are subjective.
Understanding shuttlecock flight dynamics is crucial for performance analysis and equipment testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To construct and validate a motion equation for shuttlecock flight.
To determine the relationship between air resistance and shuttlecock velocity.
To provide an objective method for shuttlecock velocity measurement.

Main Methods:

Applied aerodynamic theories and laws of motion.
Constructed a motion equation incorporating gravity and air resistance.
Determined terminal velocity to validate the trajectory equation.

Main Results:

The motion equation accurately predicted shuttlecock trajectory, fitting measured data.
Air drag force was found to be proportional to the square of shuttlecock velocity.
Stroke angle and strength significantly influence shuttlecock trajectory.

Conclusions:

The developed motion equation offers a scientific basis for shuttlecock analysis.
Findings can replace subjective quality testing with objective measurements.
Results can enhance badminton player training methodologies.