Coefficient of Restitution of Badminton Smashes

摘要

Badminton smashes were recorded and analyzed at high speed, measuring the velocities of the shuttlecock and racquet head to determine the relationship between initial impact velocity and the coefficient of restitution. It was found that the coefficient of restitution follows a negativelinear relationshipwith impact velocity. Sucha relationship suggests players can most efficiently apply force at lower smash velocities.