Scoping review of BWF research over the last decade
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 19
Happy to finally share the Badminton World Federation (BWF) interdisciplinary sports science review article 📰 I've written with Dr Tim Bennett. The article overviews some of the key findings and practical applications from the BWF research grant projects over the last decade!
It uses a top 10 tips format highlighting and linking to key academic peer reviewed articles available on the BWF research repository (link below), from disciplines such as Sport Physiology, Biomechanics and Performance analysis.
Myself and Tim hope the key findings and practical applications can be useful for badminton players, coaches and applied practitioners! Please find the full article below, but in a nutshell here's some of the key take-home messages! : -
🏸 1) Reducing or maintaining close to maximum shuttlecock speed during the badminton smash improves spatial accuracy 🎯
🏸 2) Reducing movement pattern complexity of the badminton short serve improves performance accuracy 🎯
🏸 3) Utilising an 8-week plyometric training programme can improve jump height but not when performing the forehand badminton smash 🏋♂️
🏸 4) Badminton serve performance can be negatively effected when exercise intensity and cognitive anxiety are high 🧠
🏸 5) Strengthening muscles in the leg can help to reduce level of fatigue in elite badminton players 🏋♂️
🏸 6) Caffeinated-carbohydrate solutions before and during badminton match can help to maintain serve accuracy and sprinting actions 🍶
🏸 7) Video simulation can improve anticipatory judgement 📽
🏸 8) Swiss ball training can prevent injury and improve performance 🏋♂️
🏸 9) The BWF shuttle time programme is beneficial in developing fundamental movement skills and motor fitness in children ⛹♂️
🏸 10) Men’s and Women’s Doubles event’s have evolved towards being longer matches with greater rest intervals 📹
Link to BWF research repository: (https://lnkd.in/eJ8Etryv)
Enjoy and I hope it's useful - article attached below!
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