Summary
- Elite athletes need to adapt to different circumstances to perform at their best.
- Badminton players must learn how to predict and adjust for the drift caused by wind on the shuttlecock.
- Various factors, such as wind speed and hall temperature, can affect how a shuttlecock flies.
- Players must be able to quickly adapt their tactics based on these conditions.
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- Research shows height doesn’t necessarily correlate with shuttlecock speed
- Shorter players are more agile and can change directions quickly
- Taller players have an advantage in hitting sharper angled smashes
- Different body types offer different advantages in badminton
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- Research shows no significant correlation between badminton speed and vertical jump height
- Study involved 18 male badminton players from different levels of competition
- Player with exceptional defensive skills noted for quick footwork despite lack of height
- Taller player with a high vertical reach able to execute rare mid-air shots
