Instrumented badminton racket

Abstract

Sports engineering is the field of biomechanics and biomedical engineering which deals with the study and application of engineering techniques in sports with the aim of improving performance and preventing sports injury. The growth of sports science and the commercialization of racket sports in recent years have focused attention on improved performance and this has led to a more detailed study and understanding of all aspects of racket sports. Pioneering experiments are now being carried out which involve analysis of the correct methods and techniques of different sports so as to help a sportsman improve his game and also helps corrects flaws in the biomechanical movements of the players and thus result in keeping frequent injuries at bay.