Badminton

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Badminton

A popular racket sport played in singles or doubles format, where players hit a shuttlecock over a net.

Shuttlecock

A feathered projectile used in badminton, consisting of 14-16 goose feathers attached to a cork head.

Singles

A format of badminton where one player competes against another player.

Doubles

A format of badminton where two players compete against another pair in a team.

Poona

An early form of badminton played in India, from which modern badminton originated.

Battledore and Shuttlecock

An ancient game played over 2,000 years ago that inspired the development of badminton.

Olympic Debut

Badminton was first introduced as a demonstration sport in the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Indonesian Success

Indonesia won gold medals in both men's and women's singles during the 1992 Olympics.

Single Court Dimensions

44 feet long by 17 feet wide.

Double Court Dimensions

44 feet long by 20 feet wide.

Racket Specifications

Rackets can be made from wood, aluminum, metal, or synthetic materials, weighing between 80-100 grams.

Game Start

A coin toss determines who serves first or which side to choose.

Net Interaction

Players must not touch the net with their body or racket.

Shuttlecock Control

The shuttle must not rest on the racket during play.

Net Striking

Players cannot reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock

Serve Requirement

Serves must be made diagonally across the court.

Service Line

Servers may not touch the lines until the shuttlecock is struck, and the shuttlecock must be hit below the waist.

Point Scoring

Points are awarded for winning rallies.

Rally Win Conditions

A player wins a rally if the shuttle lands in the opponent's court or if the opponent commits a fault.

Single Strike Rule

Each side may only hit the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net.

Ceiling Fault

A fault occurring when the shuttlecock hits the ceiling.

Alley

Extension of the court width by 1'6" on each side.

Back Alley

Area between the doubles back service line and singles back service line.

Carry

An illegal resting of the shuttle on the racket during a shot.

Clear

A high shot aimed toward the back boundary line.

Drop Shot

A light shot that drops just over the net.

Fault

A rule infraction resulting in point loss or service forfeiture.

Double Hit

Striking the shuttlecock twice in one stroke, which is illegal.

Love

A score of zero in badminton.

Match

Winning two out of three games.

Rally

Multiple returns of the shuttlecock during play.

Let

A serve that is redone due to unexpected interference.

Coordination and Speed

Enhances eye-hand coordination and speed in playing badminton.

Reaction Time

Improvement in quick response time through playing badminton.

Strategic Planning

Development of game planning and decision-making skills.

Interpersonal Relationships

Fosters harmonious relationships with partners and opponents.

Self-Discipline

Enhances self-awareness and discipline through the sport.

Values Development

Instills values such as unity, trust, patience, respect, and love.

Forehand Grip

Common grip where the bottom three fingers hold the racket for shots like smash and clear.

Backhand Grip

Grip with the thumb flat on the handle, generating power for backhand shots.

Bird

An informal term for shuttlecock.

Balk

Deceptive movements to confuse an opponent during service.