Video based motion analysis for the overhead badminton forehand stroke

Badminton is a game that involved a lot of quick movements and fast response. It is the fastest racket sport in the world where the badminton forehand smash can lead the shuttlecock speed to reach up to 223kph.Research shows that the arm movement contributes a lot during the overhead badminton forehand stroke. The objective of this study is to use a low cost alternative for video based motion analysis on overhead badminton forehand stroke, especially on finding the arm angle and the velocity and acceleration of the badminton player. Findings of this project will help badminton players to come out with a training system or protocol that help to improve the effectiveness of training and enhance their performance. Furthermore, the study was also conducted to observe the movement of player’s upper limb while playing the overhead badminton forehand stroke