Classification of Sports - Badminton (Dual Sports)

Dual Sports

These are events played with opposite opponent with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 players on both sides.

Badminton

This sport is played over a net using a racket and a shuttlecock. Players must possess speed, power, and good agility skills to win a game.

India

Place where badminton originated and where it was known as Poona.

Battledore

Other name and the previous variant for badminton, also known as the old word for “Racket“

International Badminton Federation

Governs all activities in badminton internationally or nationally.

17ft x 44ft

Court for Singles

20ft x 44ft

Court for Doubles

20ft, 5ft

Length and height of the Net

Shuttlecock

Made up of 16 feathers of a goose and fixed. Weighs between 5 to 6 grams.

Racket

Tool used in badminton, a lightweight and usually weighs below 100 grams. Can be made of steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, ceramic or any combination of these.

680mm x 230mm

Dimensions of the racket that must not exceed:

Cork

Base of the shuttlecock covered in goat skin

Stroke

Is the swinging motion performed before you take a shot in badminton.

Forehand, Backhand

2 Types of strokes

Forehand Stroke

A type of stroke striking one from the dominant side, htting with the palm.

Backhand Stroke

A type of stroke that strikes from the non-dominant side

Shot

A technique used by players to win a point in a rally or game. Classified into defensive and offensive.

Clear, Smash, Drive, Drop, Net

Types of shot

Clear Shot

A shot used to drive your opponent away from the net or forcecourt to slow the game. The shuttlecock should fly above the opponents reach and fall within one foot of the baseline.

Smash

An attacking shot made at the limit of ones upward reach and slightly infront of the shoulder. At the moment of contract, the arm and wrist come down forcibly.