MODULE 1

Introduction to Badminton and

Badminton Terminologies
CONTENTS

Lesson 1 – Historical Background and Development

1. Introduction
2. Badminton in Britain
3. World Domination
4. Competition History
5. Badminton in the Philippines
6. Activity 1
Lesson 2 – Values and Health Benefits
1. Values in Sports
2. Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
2.1. Physical Health
2.2. Mental Health
2.3. Social Health
3. Activity 2
Lesson 3 – Ethics and Etiquettes
1. 5 Etiquettes
1.1. Never mock the Weaker
1.2. Don‟t Disturb the players on the court
1.3. Don‟t Cheat
1.4. Never Play with your Mouthful
1.5. Not using the proper equipment
2. Activity 3
Lesson 4 – Common Terminologies
1. Common Terms
2. Activity 4

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Lesson 1 Focus

Lesson 1 will give you background on the history, nature, and development of
badminton from the origin up to this time. This lesson gives you understanding how
badminton reaches to the Philippines.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 1

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 Explain the nature of Badminton.
 Discuss the historical background of Badminton.
 Appreciate how Badminton was evolved and developed in the Philippines.

Youtube links for Lesson 1

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H_DS5p8QZw
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_BOyy9F5ro&t=21s
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGHlfOqdTY&t=3s
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6batGkV8c
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azHgsp09qKU
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJL8bjIiE0&t=8s

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INTRODUCTION

Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit

a shuttlecock across 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 racquet 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.
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 high top speed compared to the balls in other
racquet sports. The flight of the shuttlecock gives the sport its distinctive nature.
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 competitions dominated by China. Since
1992, badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport with four events: men's
singles, women's singles, men's doubles, and women's doubles, with mixed
doubles added four years later. At high levels of play, the sport demands excellent
fitness: players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed, and precision. It is
also a technical sport, requiring good motor coordination and the development of
sophisticated racquet movements.

HISTORY
Games employing shuttlecocks have
been played for centuries
across Eurasia, but the modern
game of badminton developed in the
mid-19th century among
the British as a variant of the earlier
game of battledore and shuttlecock.
("Battledore" was an older term for
"racquet".) Its exact origin remains
obscure. The name derives from
the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton
House in Gloucestershire, but why
or when remains unclear. As early as 1860, a London toy dealer named Isaac
Spratt published a booklet entitled Badminton Battledore – A New Game, but no
copy is known to have survived. An 1863 article in The Cornhill

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Magazine describes badminton as "battledore and shuttlecock played with sides,
across a string suspended some five feet from the ground".
The game may have originally developed among expatriate officers
in British India, where it was very popular by the 1870s. Ball badminton, a form of
the game played with a wool ball instead of a shuttlecock, was being played
in Thanjavur as early as the 1850s and was at first played interchangeably with
badminton by the British, the woollen ball being preferred in windy or wet weather.
Early on, the game was also known as Poona or Poonah after the garrison
town of Poona, where it was particularly popular and where the first rules for the
game were drawn up in 1873. By 1875, officers returning home had started a
badminton club in Folkestone. Initially, the sport was played with sides ranging
from 1 to 4 players, but it was quickly established that games between two or four
competitors worked the best. The shuttlecocks were coated with India rubber and,
in outdoor play, sometimes weighted with lead. Although the depth of the net was
of no consequence, it was preferred that it should reach the ground.
The sport was played under the
Pune rules until 1887, when J. H. E.
Hart of the Bath Badminton Club drew
up revised regulations. In 1890, Hart
and Bagnel Wild again revised the
rules. The Badminton Association of
England (BAE) published these rules in
1893 and officially launched the sport at
a house called
"Dunbar" in Portsmouth on 13
September. The BAE started the first
badminton competition, the All England
Open Badminton Championships for
gentlemen's doubles, ladies' doubles,
and mixed doubles, in 1899. Singles
competitions were added in 1900 and
an England–Ireland championship
match appeared in 1904.
England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland,
the Netherlands, and New Zealand were the founding members of the International
Badminton Federation in 1934, now known as the Badminton World
Federation. India joined as an affiliate in 1936. The BWF now governs international
badminton. Although initiated in England, competitive men's badminton has
traditionally been dominated in Europe by Denmark. Worldwide, Asian nations
have become dominant in international
competition. China, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, SouthKorea, Taiwan (as
Chinese Taipei) and Japan are the nations which have consistently produced
world-class players in the past few decades, with China being the greatest force in
men's and women's competition recently.

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The game has also become a popular backyard sport in the United States.

Badminton in the Philippines

Badminton was not born yesterday in

this country. Perhaps for many of our veteran
badminton players, the recent boom in the
sport has been long awaited. As early as the
1950s, the International Badminton Federation
(IBF) already recognized the Philippines as its
The Philippine Badminton 21st member country. Since then, Filipinos
Association is the national have been swinging their rackets in
governing body for badminton international tournaments. Let's take a trip
in the Philippines. The country down memory lane, and take a look at the
joined International milestones in Philippine badminton.
Badminton Federation in 1950
but it was not until 1952 the It was in the 1920s when British and
country organized its American expatriates introduced badminton in
association the Philippines. The 1949 national rankings
produced Mr. Adriano Torres-the first national
Men's singles champion. It was in 1950 when the Philippines became the 21st
country to join the International Badminton Federation (IBF). In 1952, the
Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) became the first national badminton
group. It was organized by 28 badminton clubs. In 1962, Johnny Yan and Stephen
Cheng were the country's first doubles champions at the Hong Kong Open. In the
1966 Triangular Meet in Vietnam, the Philippine team achieved its first team
championship in the Men's division
(Armando Yanga, Conrado Co,
Jaime Gapas, Renato Navarro, and
Danny So). Cambodia, Laos,
Vietnam, and the Philippines
participated in this tournament. It
was in 1979 when the Philippine
team first joined the World
Badminton Championships at Hang
Chou, China. Out of 66 participants,
Errol Chan landed in round 16 in the
men's singles event.
The Philippine delegation marches on during the opening
ceremonies of the 1981 SEA Games in Manila.
In the 1981, the Philippine PHOTO FROM EDDIE ALINEA’S FILE
badminton team participated in the
Southeast ASEAN (SEA) Games for the first time. The country hosted the event. In
1983, the Philippine team had its first taste of international training exposure in Fu
Chow, China for a period of one month. In 1984, the Philippines made its first
appearance in the Thomas Cup tournament.

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 In 1992, Melvin Llanes became the first Philippine champion at the Prince
Asian Juniors Championship for the 16-under age group. It was in 1992 when the
Philippines first played in the Uber Cup games, resulting in a victory over
Tanzania. This was duplicated in 1998 when the Philippine ladies' team defeated
Mauritius 3-2 at the Uber Cup Asian Zonal Championships. In the 1995 Australian
International Championships (IBF-sanctioned international tournament), Weena
Lim and Kennie Asuncion were the first Philippine entry (ladies doubles) to win a
gold medal. In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Weena Lim became the first Philippine
badminton player to qualify for and participate in the prestigious games.

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Adams, Bernard (1980), The Badminton Story, BBC Books, ISBN 0563164654

Badminton – the Olympic Journey. (n.d.). Retrieved October 04, 2020, from
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Boga, Steve (2008), Badminton, Paw Prints, ISBN 978-1439504789

Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911), "Badminton (game)" , Encyclopædia Britannica, 3 (11th ed.),
Cambridge University Press, p. 189

Connors, M.; Dupuis, D.L.; Morgan, B. (1991), The Olympics Factbook: A Spectator's
Guide to the Winter and Summer Games, Visible Ink Press, ISBN 0-8103-9417-0.

Grice, Tony (2008), Badminton: Steps to Success, Human Kinetics, ISBN 978-0-7360-
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanetsuki

History of Badminton. (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from

http://www.worldbadminton.com/newsite/History/index.html

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Jones, Henry (1878), "Badminton" , in Baynes, T. S. (ed.), Encyclopædia Britannica, 3 (9th
ed.), New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, p. 228

Karachi. (2020, September 29). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karachi

Milestones in Philippine Badminton. (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from

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badminton.html

Portsmouth. (2020, October 02). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth

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Lesson 2 Focus

Lesson 2 gives you better understanding and demonstrate the core values of the
game in actual game. It will also make you appreciate the positive benefits and
impact of badminton to overall health.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 2

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 Discuss the values and benefits that one can get from Badminton.
 Demonstrate core values in actual game or competition
 Appreciate Badminton and its positive impact to overall health.

Youtube links for Lesson 2

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48eSacWu8Q

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 Badminton as a sport is comparatively easy, does not require an expensive
gear or an elaborate court and can be simply played without getting into much
details about the rules of the game. When you think of the benefits of playing
badminton or stumble upon the thought of „is badminton good for health‟, you‟ll
quickly realise that the health benefits of badminton are not restricted to the body
but also include your mind. Here‟s presenting to you my thoughts that‟ll help you
understand how badminton helps your body.

The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and this is reflected in the values
we find in, and through sport.

These values include:

 Ethics, fair play and honesty
 Health
 Excellence in performance
 Fun and joy
 Teamwork
 Dedication and commitment
 Respect for rules and laws
 Respect for self and other participants
 Courage
 Community and solidarity
Source: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/integrity-overview/

Health Benefits of Playing Badminton

* Physical Health

1. Good Physique and Toning of muscles

One among the important
benefits of badminton is that it tones
your muscles. Everybody loves a
lean and petite figure, with the
Asia’s Top Badminton Players curves and leanness efficiently
balanced in the right proportions,
irrespective of one‟s size or weight.
This lean frame can be achieved by
muscle toning, wherein the main
focus lies on shaping up the
muscles and cutting down the
Lin Dan Tai Tzu Ying Lee Chong Wei excess fat rather than bulking up
on more muscle. There are fancy equipment in the gym, that help you in toning the
muscles, which when used punctually can help you achieve fantastic results, But
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what if I tell you, that you can tone your muscles without even knowing it?
Interesting, right? Well. it's quite simple. Just play badminton! Yes, all that running,
the hand movements and different postures during the play help you tone your
muscles, especially the butt, hamstrings, quads and glutes.

2. Flexibility
Know that stretching helps improve flexibility and flexibility helps reduce
muscle soreness and the risk of injuries. The importance of badminton too cannot
be denied when it comes to improving flexibility, for a game like this purely involves
swinging and reach of the player, which in turn develops great flexibility and agility
within the player.

3. Muscle Endurance and Strength

Muscle endurance helps you perform physical tasks for a longer duration
without getting tired. One of the most important benefits of playing badminton
sincerely and not as a one-time thing is that it improves muscle endurance and
stamina. This is usually evident with the fact that it may so happen that playing for
a mere 20 minutes or so will leave you breathless by the end, but as you keep
playing regularly that threshold of 20 minutes may gradually expand to 1-2 hours
with time.

4. Improves Metabolism Rate

One of the benefits of playing badminton also includes an increased metabolic
rate. Playing badminton, like any other sport sweats you out and burns calories
within the body. This leads to an increased demand for oxygen to compensate for
the energy deficit created within the body. This leads to increased blood circulation
and hence results in a tremendous improvement in the metabolic rate.

5. Weight Loss
Any physical activity or exercise, requires energy in the form of calories which
is generated by the body from burning of fats and carbs. This leads to the
elimination of the extra flab within the body and helps in weight loss.

6. Healthy Heart
The benefit of badminton as a game is that it improves blood circulation to a
greater extent, which in turn means that it strengthens the heart muscles to pump
blood more profusely. A stronger heart becomes a healthy heart as it causes
unclogging of the arterial walls and reduction of bad cholesterol.

7. Improves Lung Function

Blood circulation in the body is systematically coordinated by the lungs and the
heart. Thus when heart muscles strengthen and circulation improves it also
improves lung function, especially for those who experience difficulty in breathing.

8. Improves Bone Density and Bone Strength

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 Another benefit of playing badminton is that it promotes the growth of bone-
forming cells, thereby reducing the incidence of bone fractures or osteopenia.

9. Reduces the Incidence of Diabetes

There is no scientific evidence that claims any relationship between badminton
and reduction of diabetes. However, it can be linked with exercise, physical activity
and weight loss. Badminton is a physically taxing sport and consumes energy,
which causes the body to burn up glucose and increase insulin sensitivity.

10. Enhances Reflexes and Motor Coordination

The entire play of badminton totally depends on how fast you detect the
incoming shuttle and hit it back before it bounces off your racket. Thus the benefit
of playing badminton is that it immensely enhances your reflexes, improves your
speed and corresponding motor coordination.

11. Improves Sleep

Badminton improves overall blood circulation, yet tires you out and makes sure
to provide you with a good sleep at night, which helps you stay active throughout
the day.

*Mental Health

12. Build Focus and Improve Concentration

While thinking of how badminton helps your body, what we usually consider are
the physical health benefits of badminton game. But many times, we do tend to
neglect the mental health benefits of the game, which to begin with are actually
quite a few. One of the important benefits of badminton game is that it keeps the
player alert and always on their toes, which helps develop strong reflexes,
stimulates brain activity and enhances concentration.

13. One with Nature

When it comes to playing badminton, it does require a good amount of space
which by default makes it impossible for players to treat it as an in-house sport. As
we come out to play, we tend to get associated with nature, the blowing of fresh
air, the rustling of tree leaves and the serenity of the surroundings. Being out in the
open and embracing nature in its purest form, in itself feels therapeutic and
healing.

14. Cures Hypertension

Another importance of badminton game is that it also acts as a good stress-
buster, in the sense that it has the cure for your hypertension. Like with any other
sport, badminton being a considerably more physically demanding sport, releases
higher amounts of endorphins in your body, that automatically radiate positivity and
relieve tension.

15. Mind Sharpness and Strategy Building

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 The win or loss in a game of badminton is based on how well you are able to
perceive the actions of your opponent. To win you should be able to exactly
determine where to shoot the shuttle, how to defend your side and how to score
the maximum in the shortest time. Having this knowledge in a jiffy and being able
to act accordingly is what eventually makes this strategical play a win for you.

*Social Health

Badminton as a sport, helps you interact with several people, be it your

friends, your neighbours or even fellow players you meet at the badminton club.
This helps you develop connections with people, improves your self-confidence
and personality. Socializing with people from different walks of life often helps you
learn from their experiences, make new friends and prevents you from ever feeling
alone.
We currently live where depression and anxiety are on the surge, people
are always on the lookout for activities to maintain a good mental and emotional
health. Well, for all of you out there, your search may as well just have ended. The
answer to all your problems is playing badminton. Once an individual clearly
understands this, the question of „is badminton good for health‟ does not arise and
one may also milk this knowledge to include the sport in daily routine and reap the
benefits of the playing badminton game.

Reference:

Decathlon. (2019, December 16). Top 15 Health Benefits Of Playing Badminton: Blog
Decathlon. Retrieved October 05, 2020, from https://blog.decathlon.in/articles/top-
15-health-benefits-of-playing-badminton-2019-updated

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Lesson 3 Focus

Lesson 3 focuses specifically on the proper ethics and etiquette that can be
learned in badminton and help you be a fair and understanding person.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 3

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 Enumerate the ethics and etiquette in Badminton.
 Practice ethics and etiquette Badminton at all times.
 Realize the importance of proper etiquette in spirit of fair play.

Youtube links for Lesson 3

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7MOFcUw_n0
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXBYkfohEEM

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 Learning the right attitude, treating everyone the same and helping each
other is all part of the badminton spirit and sportsmanship. How you present
yourself on the court is a reflection of the kind of player you are and will be.
Sticking to the rules and abiding the laws of badminton will help shape you into
becoming a better player.

Here is a list of 5 etiquettes that one should keep in mind while playing
badminton:

1. Never mock the weaker

Poking fun at someone and laughing at their mistakes is the worst thing you
can do. Even if you are a better player, you should respect everyone who
comes to play. Laughing at others mistakes is
not only rude but very disrespectful. Everyone
is a beginner at some point, and everyone
learns at a different pace.

This sort of behaviour is very unethical and

Beginners need encouragement to progress
it can discourage the person to play further.
One must keep a good sportsmanship spirit
and encourage people of all levels to play.
When a player makes mistakes, the right
thing to do is to motivate them and help them
learn the right way.

2. Don’t Disturb the players on the court

When people are on the court and

trying to play a game, people should
respect that and not do anything that will
be distracting to them. Often when
people are waiting off the court for their
turn to play, they tend to ignore the fact
that others are playing and that they
shouldn't talk loudly or answer their
phones. These things can be quite Talking while others are playing isn't appreciated
annoying for people who are playing and
can hamper their focus.

Other things that can be distracting to the people should be avoided too. For
instance eating loudly, unnecessarily cheering for one player and running
around off-court can be really distracting to the players who are playing.

In order to maintain decorum and ethical behaviour at the badminton court, it is

important to wait or spectate quietly while others play.

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 3. Don’t Cheat
We see cheating happen in sports even on
an international scale, which leaves a very bad
impression on others. Whenever you're playing
a match or just practicing, one important ethic
you should always keep in mind is, to never
cheat. If you are not sure where the shuttle
landed, i.e in or out, give your opponent the
benefit of the doubt.

This practice is not only ethical but it will

Cheating on the line will hamper your image
also shape you to become a better player. By
cheating one tends to get a bad name and their reputation goes south. By
cheating, you aren't truly winning or achieving anything. Small things like
intentionally giving the wrong line decisions can create fights that can be
avoided completely.

4. Never play with your Mouthful

Do you remember how people say, "Don't
chew with your mouth full!" Well, the same
goes for Badminton.

While playing one must never chew food.

Some people pop a quick bite in their mouth
and run on the court. This is seen as a sign
of disrespect. It looks very poor if one plays
with food in their mouth. Playing with your mouthful is not
considered proper
Even things like chewing gum and playing must be avoided. It shows a lack
of manners and respect for others who are playing with you. Not only does it
show poor etiquette, but it is harmful too. Since badminton is a sport which
involves running and quick movements, choking is a real possibility. It is
always better to finish eating and then starting to play, or waiting till you've
finished playing.

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 5. Not using the proper equipment
While playing badminton, make sure you
wear the right gear. Badminton gear is different
from other sports especially when it comes to
shoes and one must stick to the appropriate
ones. Beginners who are just trying out
badminton tend to wear their normal running
shoes instead of buying the right ones.
Badminton shoes are special non-marking
shoes that should be worn only indoors and on a
wooden surface. The reason being that it doesn't
leave any marks on the flooring of the court and
it gives a proper grip to the player. Wearing
tennis or running shoes on the badminton court
Wearing the right gear is important
can do damage to it and can even cause you to
slip and fall.
When it comes to clothing, it is ethical to dress correctly. There is a certain
type of attire to wear. It is unpleasant to see someone come in jeans or denim
shorts to play. A certain type of dress code must be maintained at all times.

References:

Nidhi_p. (2020, February 28). 5 must-follow etiquettes for badminton players. Retrieved
October 05, 2020, from https://www.sportskeeda.com/badminton/5-must-follow-
etiquettes-for-badminton-players

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Lesson 4 Focus

Lesson 4 enumerates the basic terminologies and define each term. It will help
you easily understand the language of badminton during actual games or
competition.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 4

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 Familiarize oneself to terminologies used in badminton.
 Apply the usage of terms in actual game or competition.
 Realize the importance of these terms and its usage in actual game and
competition.

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 There are a few badminton terms that you should be familiar with. Even if
it‟s a casual badminton game, these terms are often used among many people.

This might also be useful when you watch badminton tournaments on

television. At least you‟ll understand what the commentator is talking
about.

Here is a list of some of the terminology used in the sport of badminton.

Alley – side-extension of the court by feet on both sides that is used for
doubles play.
Back Alley - area between the back boundary line and the long service line for
doubles.
Backcourt – the back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
Baseline – back boundary line at each end of the court that runs parallel to the
net.
Bird or Birdie – another name for the shuttlecock
Carry – an illegal tactic, also called a sling or throw, in which the shuttle is caught
and held on the racquet and then slung during the execution of a stroke.
Center Line – line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service
courts.
Clear – a shot hit deep to the opponent‟s back court.
Court – area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.
Drive – a fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
Drop – a shot hit slowly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the
opponent‟s side.
Fault – a violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving or during plays
(see common faults listed below).
Flick – a quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing
an apparently soft shot into a faster passing one; used primarily on the serve and
at the net.
Forecourt – front third of the court, between the net and the short service line.
Kill – fast, downward shot that cannot be returned; a “putaway”.
Let – a legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.
Long Service Line – in singles, the back boundary line. In doubles a line 2 ½ feet
inside the back boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.
Match – a series of games (at U.S. Olympic Festival – ‟93 it is three out of five), to
determine a winner.
Midcourt – the middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back
boundary line.
Net shot – shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply.
Push Shot – gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with little wrist motion,
usually from net or midcourt to the opponent‟s midcourt.
Racquet – instrument used by player to hit shuttlecock. Weight about 3 ounces,
length is 27 inches and is made of ceramic, graphite or boron frame; beef-gut
string. Cost: $60-$175 (unstrung)

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Rally – this occurs when the players hit the bird back and forth several times
before one side scores a point.
Serve or Service – players put the shuttlecock into play for points by “serving” it to
opponents, hitting it over the net into a special part of the court near their
opponent.
Service Court – area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles
and doubles play.
Short Service Line – the line feet from the net which a serve must reach to be
legal.
Shuttlecock – the name for the object that players hit and is made of a ball of cork
or rubber with a crown of feathers in an open conical shape.
Smash – when a shuttle is floated high into the air, a player has time to unleash a
powerful overhand shot straight to the floor of the opposing court.

References:

Badminton Terms. (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from

http://www.topendsports.com/sport/badminton/terms.htm

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