Analisis Teknik Dasar Smash Bulutangkis Atlet Pemula PB Muratara Badminton Club

This research aims to describe the basic badminton smash technique abilities of novice PB Muratara Badminton Club athletes. The research method used is the survey method. The subjects of this research were coaches and novice athletes at the PB Muratara Badminton Club. The data collection technique used in this research is an instrument in the form of movement observation sheets and documentation. The results of the research show that the basic badminton smash technique for beginner athletes at PB Muratara Badminton Club means that the most common mistakes made by beginner athletes when smashing are in the hitting stance. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there are 3 athletes who are included in the very good category with a percentage of (23.07%), there are 7 athletes who are included in the good category with a percentage of (53.84%), then there are 3 athletes who are included in the poor category with a percentage of (13.3%) and finally those who are included in the very bad category are 0 with a percentage of (0%). Based on the results of the analysis of the basic badminton smash technique abilities of PB Muratara Badminton Club beginner athletes, they are still in the good category.