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  2. Badminton - Wikipedia

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    For example, a good crosscourt sliced drop shot will use a hitting action that suggests a straight clear or a smash, deceiving the opponent about both the power and direction of the shuttlecock. A more sophisticated slicing action involves brushing the strings around the shuttlecock during the hit, in order to make the shuttlecock spin.

  3. Grip (badminton) - Wikipedia

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    In badminton, a grip is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots during a match. The most commonly used grip is the orthodox forehand grip. Most players change grips during a rally depending on whether it is a forehand or backhand shot. A grip is also the wrapping around the handle of the racket. There are many types and varieties of ...

  4. Overhand throw - Wikipedia

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    The overhand (or overhead) throw is a single-handed throw of a projectile where the object is thrown above the shoulder. The overhand throw is a complex motor skill that involves the entire body in a series of linked movements starting from the legs, progressing up through the pelvis and trunk, and culminating in a ballistic motion in the arm ...

  5. Shuttlecock - Wikipedia

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    World Badminton Federation Rules say the shuttle should reach the far doubles service line plus or minus half the width of the tram. According to manufacturers proper shuttles will generally travel from the back line of the court to just short of the long doubles service line on the opposite side of the net, with a full underhand hit from an ...

  6. History's best shot putter smashes world record with new ...

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    Crouser’s new technique “clicked” for the first time in a meet, and it resulted in a hurl of 77 feet, 3¾ inches, about seven inches farther than Crouser’s previous world record set in 2021.

  7. Overhand punch - Wikipedia

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    An overhand (or overcut or drop) punch is a semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand.It is usually employed when the opponent is bobbing or slipping.The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power.

  8. Drop shot - Wikipedia

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    A drop shot is a shot in some racket sports in which the ball (or birdie) is hit relatively softly, sometimes with topspin or backspin, so that it lands just over and close to the net. A well-placed and well-timed drop shot will make it difficult for the opposing player to hit an aggressive or offensive shot in return.

  9. Short Film Directors Share Their Inspirations, Techniques and ...

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    This change in technique, he explained, required immense precision because the latter mode of filmmaking does not allow for adjustments such as changing frames or drawing in post-production.