SMASH IT!
I. RATIONALE
COVID-19 pandemic has almost shut down sports activities worldwide. The quarantine
protocols required by most countries prevented the citizens to engage in sports as well as sports
associations to conduct competitions. Sports, which is an integral part of human kinetic, must
survive and succeed amidst the pandemic.
Collegiate sports in our country are now gradually reviving, subject to the national government
policy guidelines on the revival of sports activities as stipulated under Inter-Agency Task Force.\
II. GAME MECHANICS
Trick shots in badminton are used to trick your opponent. They help to confuse your opponent
under pressure situations and serve as an advantage for you if executed properly. It can easily
help you to win a rally.
Many trick shots have been used over the years by elite players like Lin Dan, Tai Tzu Ying, and
many more which have inspired other players to learn those shots. However, these trick shots
come up with practice and experience.
Each participant will have 3 rounds and will perform 3 trick shots per round. The participants
have their free will to choose the trick shot they will perform on the provided list below. They
will be graded through the criteria provided in Section III of this proposal.
Lin Dan Baseline Trick
This trick is inspired by the badminton legend, Lin Dan. In this, you have to run towards the
backcourt and hit the shuttle just before it touches the ground by rotating your forehand and body
while hitting.
Cross Net between Legs
This trick shot is like moving for a normal net shot towards the net with a lunge but hitting the
shuttle from between your legs. You make a double action, first pretending to hit the shuttle like
a normal net shot, which confuses your opponent as he/she will be prepared for a normal net
shot.
Peter Gade Signature Shot
As the name suggests, this trick shot is inspired by the living legend, Peter Gade. It is used when
the opponent aims a backhand net shot at you. The trick here is that you pretend a backhand net
shot action to confuse your opponent, and in the next moment you hit the shuttle aiming for a
cross-court net shot with the racquet head pointing downwards.
Double Defense Tricks
This trick is used when you are being attacked with smashes. In your first defense, you can hit
the shuttle in the normal way. However, to confuse your opponent when he/she smashes again,
you can defend the shuttle by hitting it behind the back and between the legs. A small jump
while hitting it makes it better.
Tennis Top Spin Backhand
This trick shot is used when the shuttle reaches your backhand midcourt area at a slightly greater
height. The trick here is that you hit the shuttle to the crosscourt area of your opponent.
Return with the Grip
This shot is similar to hitting a normal net shot very close to the net. However, the only
difference is that instead of the shuttle being hit with your racquet, it is hit with the grip of your
racquet. This allows the shuttle to fall very close to your opponent’s net, sometimes making it
difficult to return.
Cut with the wrong strings/ Slice Return
Use this trick shot when you receive the shuttle at the backend of the court. Make it look like a
normal shot and then slice it using the wrong strings of your racquet. This return will go as a
surprise to your opponent as he/she would not be prepared for it.
Sukamuljo Spin Serve
This service is inspired by the double’s legend, Kevin Sikamulji. You have to hit the edge of the
shuttle without touching the feathers as it would consider a fault.
Forehand Crazy-Cross
You can use this trick shot when you receive the shuttle at the forehand net corner of the court.
While return, start with a normal forehand grip and position.
Magic Spin Serve
This is a forehand serve trick. In this, hit the shuttle on the side with a downward curved swing.
This will spin the shuttle and it will be difficult to return for your opponent. This is one of the
easiest and commonly used trick shots.
Fake Smash
This trick is predominantly used in men’s singles. Here, you pretend to clear the shuttle with a
jump smash. This will picture a smash in your opponent’s mind. However, instead of hitting a
smash, you hit a straight or cross-court drop.
III. CRITERIA
1. Performs skills correctly – 4 points
2. Performs skills correctly most of the time – 3 points
3. Performs skills correctly some of the time – 2 points
4. Rarely performs skills correctly – 1 point
PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
SERVE EXECUTION SHOT EXECUTION COURT COVERAGE SPORTSMANSHIP
Contact is at/or below High clear shots are made Moves in a way that allows Demonstrates good
waist level. Clears net and to push the opponent back. them to get to a wide sportsmanship.
is within the service court Drop shots are made when variety of shots. Following Plays fairly, uses
boundary. Serves the opponent is deep. a shot recovers to a position positive language.
strategically to put the Smashes are made when a that allows an attack or
opponent out of position return shot is high and near return the next shot.
(not easy to score) the net.