Purpose Badminton`s forehand jump smash is critical for offensive success, yet its performance often declines under fatigue. Previous studies have separately examined physical or mental fatigue, neglecting their combined impact, common in competitive scenarios. This study investigates the synergistic effects of physical-mental mixed fatigue on smash performance, focusing on speed and accuracy in badminton athletes using a dual-channel neuromuscular-mental fatigue model.
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