A Badminton Smash is an offensive shot that is executed from the rear court; it travels downwards to the opponent’s side. It can be played both on the forehand and backhand sides. The player hits the shuttle overhead with all the tempo downwards. The non-racket hand should be raised and pointed above the chin for an angled shot, and the weight of the player is shifted to the rear foot for balance. A Badminton Smash is considered to be the most potent of all badminton shots, and there is almost no defense against a well executed smash.