TERMS IN BADMINTON

Attacking clear : An offensive stroke hit deep into the opponent's court.
Backcourt : Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
Backhand : The stroke used to return balls hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the
right of a left-handed player.
Base position : The location in the centre of the court to which a singles player tries to return
after each shot; also called "centre position".
Baseline : The back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.
Carry : An illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before
being released; also called a "sling" or "throw".
Centre line : A line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.
Clear : A shot hit deep into the opponent's court.
Doubles : A game where a team of two players play against another team of two.
Doubles sideline : The side boundary of a doubles court.
Drive : A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
Drop shot : A shot hit softly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net in the opponent's
court.
Fault : A violation of the playing rules.
Feint : Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the serve; also
called a "balk".
Flick : A quick wrist-and-forearm rotation used to surprise an opponent by changing an
apparently soft shot into a faster passing shot.
Forecourt : The front third of the court, between the net and the short service line.
Forehand : The stroke used to return a ball hit to the right of a right-handed player and to the
left of a left-handed player.
Game : The part of a set completed when one player or side has scored enough points to win a
single contest.
Hairpin net shot : A shot made from below and very close to the net and causing the shuttle to
rise, just clear the net, then drop sharply down the other side so that the flight of the shuttlecock
resembles the shape of a hairpin.
Halfcourt shot : A shot hit low and to midcourt, used effectively in doubles play against the upand-back formation.
High clear : A defensive shot hit deep into the opponent's court.
Kill : Fast downward shot that cannot be returned.
Let : A minor violation of the rules allowing a rally to be replayed.
Long Service Line : In singles, the back boundary line. In doubles a line 2-1/2 feet inside the
back boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.
Match : A series of games to determine a winner.
Midcourt : The middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back boundary line.
Net shot : A shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply.
Passing shot : A shot which passes the opposing player or team.
Push shot : A gentle shot played by pushing the shuttlecock with a little wrist motion.
Rally : The exchange of shots that decides each point.

Serve : The stroke used to put the shuttlecock into play at the start of each rally; also called a
"service".
Service court : The area into which a service must be delivered. Different for singles and
doubles.
Set : To choose to extend a game beyond its normal ending score if the score is tied with one
point to go.
Short service line : The front line of the service courts 1.98 metres from the net. Singles : A
game where one player plays against another player.
Singles sideline : The side boundary of a singles court.
Smash : A hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downwards into the opponent's
court.
Wood shot : A legal shot in which the shuttle hits the frame of the racket.

HISTORY OF BADMINTON
Badminton is a recreational sport played using rackets to hit a shuttlecockacross a net. Although it
may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player
per side) and "doubles" (with two players per side). Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor
activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are
scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racket and landing it within the opposing side's half of the
court. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. Play ends once
the shuttlecock has struck the floor or if a fault has been called by the umpire, service judge, or (in
their absence) the opposing side.[1]
The shuttlecock is a feathered or (in informal matches) plastic projectile which flies differently from
the balls used in many other sports. In particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the
shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly. Shuttlecocks also have a much higher top speed compared
to the balls in other racket sports.
The game developed in British India from the earlier game of battledore and shuttlecock. European
play came to be dominated by Denmark but the game has become very popular in Asia, with recent
competition dominated byChina. Since 1992, badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport with five
events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, in
which each pair consists of a man and a woman. At

SKILLS IN BADMINTON
To start off, first you need to have a correct gripping on your racket. The two common grips
are the forehand grip and the backhand grip.
As the name suggest, the forehand grip is for hitting shuttles on your forehand side of your
body. The backhand grip is used on hitting shuttles on your backhand side of your body. For full
instructions and images, please check this out.
The second thing that I consider it as an integral part of Badminton Basic Skills is the Serve.
There are four different types of serve, each having their own purpose and characteristics. I
suggest that you master thehigh serve first as it is very useful in a beginner's game. For full
instructions and images, please check this out.
The third and final thing that I think it's equally important is to have a correct forehand overhead
throwing motion. A good forehand overhead stroke is formed upon a good overhead
throwing movement.
You can practice this movement using your racket without actually hitting the shuttle.
Alternatively, you can hold a shuttle or a ball in your hand and practice throwing it out.
Progress at your own pace and don't be worried that you will be left behind. Move on to learn
the other Badminton Techniques after you have acquired the badminton basic skills.

TECHNIQUES IN BADMINTON
If you are a beginner, you may feel a bit overwhelmed to learn all these Badminton Techniques.
But don't give up even though if you are only a social player.
You will enjoy your game so much more when you know how and when to use these Badminton
Skills. Remember... Practice makes perfect...

You shall serve from, and receive in, the right service court when you or your opponent has
scored an even number of points in that game.
You shall serve from, and receive in, the left service court when you or your opponent has
scored an odd number of points in that game.
You and your opponent will hit the shuttle alternately until a 'fault' is made or the shuttle ceases
to be in play.

BADMINTOS EQUIPMENTS
Shuttles
Players should have several shuttles, also known as “birdies” or
“shuttlecocks,” to use in a match. You can use natural, feathered shuttles
or synthetic, non-feathered shuttles in badminton.

Racket
Badminton rackets consist of stringed hitting surface attached to a thin shaft and a
handle. The racket must have a flat face, with a uniform pattern of overlapping strings.

Net
The net plays an important role in badminton matches. The Badminton World
Federation’s Laws of Badminton provide specific standards for net height, width,
and construction. An official badminton net must measure 5 feet high in the center, and
5 feet, 1 inch at the sides. The net attaches to vertical posts on either side of the court.
The net should measure 30 inches from bottom to top, and must consist of a uniform,
dark-colored mesh. The net should have a white tape running along the top to make the
net’s full height visible to players and officials.

PROPER WAY OF PLAYING BADMENTON

Hit the shuttle at the top of its arc. To benefit from the speed and height generated by the
shuttle, hit it at the top of its arc. This will allow you to shoot a killer overhead and to have more
control over the position of the shuttle. Don't wait for the shuttle to come close to you, or it will be
losing momentum and height.
Always return to the middle of the court. Don't get out of position after you hit the shuttle.
Return to the middle of the back of the court. This will make it more difficult for your opponent to
run you around and to hit the shuttle in a place that you can't reach. Standing in the middle of
the court while moving your feet and preparing for the next shot will place you in the "position of
readiness."[1]
Hit the shuttle toward the back line. Hitting the shuttle toward the back line takes precision

and strength, and it will make your opponent have to shuffle backwards and hit the shuttle with a
considerable amount of strength to return your shot.