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Chapter IV
BADMINTON
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History and Development
_ A ?ame with a shuttlecock is widely believed to have originated
1n ancient Greece_ about 2000 years ago. From there, it spread via
the Inda-Greek kingdoms to India and then farther east to China
and Thailand.
In medieval England, a children's game called Battledore and
Shuttlecock was popular. Children would use Battledores (paddles)
to hit the shuttlecock up in the air and prevent it from reaching the
ground.
In the 1860's, British Army officers in India, included a net in
the game of Battledore and Shuttlecock, therefore making it more
competitive. The game was known as Poona at that tin1e.
The British Army officers brought this game to England and
played it in the estate of the Duke of Beaufort called "Badminton
House". Being not familiar to the game, the Duke ~;Beaufort's_non-
military guests began referring to the game as The Badminton
Game", and thus the game became known as "Badminton."

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_ Below is a brief overview ,of the generally acknowled
important highlights of the garne s development. ged_
1877 IThe Bath Badminton Club, the first badminton dub_
the world, wrote down the rules of badminton for Ilrt
first time.
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1893 IThe Badminton Association of England (BAE) pri
and circulated the first proper set of rules, simiJ:ed
that of today.
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1899 IAll England Open Badminto11
organized badminton competition in the world was
conducted by BAE.
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1920' IBritish and American emigrants comn1encea c · --- ·•vq
in the Philippines.
1934 IThe International Badminton Federation (IBF) became
the governing body of the sport. It Vas established with
Canada, Denmark, England, France, the Netherlands,
Ireland, Nevv Zea land, Scotland, c1nd VVales as its
founding n1ember...,.
1949 IPhilippine national rankings produced Adriano Torres,
the first national n1cn's singles chan1pion.
1952 IThe Philippine Badn1inton Association (PBA) was
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1981
1984
1992
1996
created and became the first national badminton
organization, originally cornposed o f 28 badminton
clubs. Philippines becan1e the 21st 1ncmber country of
the IBF.
Badminton debuted as a demonstra tion sport at the
Munich Olympics.
A Philippine badn1inton team competed in the South
East Asian Games for the first time.
Phllippines joined the Thomas Cup for the first time.
Badminton was elevated to being an Olympic medal
spc,_rt in Barcelona.
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Philippines joined the Uber Cup for the first tun'
resulting in a victory over Tanzania.
Weena Lim became the first Filipino badminto~ player
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1997 The Philippines hosted the 1stAsian Juniors B d . t
l · h· a min on
C 1am~1ons 1ps participated by 200 players from 21
countries.
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The Philippines hosted the 1st JVC Open Asian
2001
Badminton Championships.
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JVC National Open Tournaments were played in malls
2001-
2005 to encourage more people to play badminton.
- The IBF was renamed as Badminton World Federation
2006
(BWF).
Start of the Philippine Badminton Open, a BWF
sanctioned tournament.
2008 The mixed doubles team of Kennie and Kennievic
Asuncion placed as high as #11 in the world rankings
by the BWF due to their strong performances in
international competitions.
2009 The Philippines participated for the first time in the
Sudirman Cup World Mixed Team Championships in
Guangzhou, China.
2012 Filipina Paula Lynn Obanana played for team USA in
the Uber Cup held in Wuhan, China.
Indonesian Rexy Mainaky, the 1995 world champion
and 1996 Olympic gold medallist, signed a two-year
deal with the Philippine Badminton Association to
become its coaching director.
Sources: http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleld=668234&p
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http://www.usabadminton.org

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Facilities and Equipment
Court
A bad1ninton court is rectangular, with clearly marked white
lines dividing it into different sections. These different lines define
and lin1it where to serve, where to receive, and up to where the
shuttlecock may drop for a shot to be considered good.
On each doubles sideline is a post, which holds the net firrn
across the center of the court. The net is made of dark but clearly
visible mesh with a white tape that runs across its top. It measures
5 feet from the ground at the center, and 5 feet and 1 inch from the
ground at the posts.
Overall Court Dimensions
The badminton court measures 44 feet long and 20 feet wide.
The lines along these measurements are the side lines for doubles
and the back boundary line of the court.
Short Service Line
The Short Service Line is the line 6.5 feet from the line that may
be made by the net if the court is seen from a bird's eye view.
Center Line
The Center Line, 10 feet from the side line for doubles, is the
line that runs from the short service line to the back boundary line.
This delineates the left from the right service court.
Side Line for Singles
The Side Line for Singles is marked 1 foot 4.5 inches from the
edge of the side line for doubles.
Side Line for Doubles
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Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles
The outermost line at the end of the court functions as the back
boundary line for singles and doubles and long service line for
singles.
Long Service Line for Doubles
The Long Service Line for Doubles is marked 2 feet 4.5 inches
inside the back boundary line.
Shuttlecock
A badminton shuttlecock is made
of natural or synthetic materiat or
a combination of the two. There are
16 feathers that are connected to the
rounded, leather-covered, cork base. All
of the feathers are with the sa me I ngth,
and must be betw en 64mm and 70mm.
The feather tips form a diameter f 5 mm
to 68mm. The shuttlecock w i h about
Sg and, consequen tiy, an tr,
a very high speed during plc1 ,_
Racket
A badrninton racket
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material such as grnphite r carb n.
The racket is flat and the tring
are crossed in a uniform pattern all
over the head, with no variation.
The racket fran1e cannot be lono-er
than 27.2 inches, and the width0
of
the head should be 9.2 inches or
less. The stringed area may not be
~1ore than 11.2 inches long and 8.8
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f11echanics and Rules of the Game
. Badminton is a racket sport f . . .
f l ·01 two 1n s1ngl
The object o t le game is to get to 21 oints . es, or four in doubles.
advantage. A point is scored wl1e1 ptl h with at least a two-point
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rett1rned. 1e 1natch 1s won by the 1 . :coc 1s not properly
ga111es. p aye, o1. temn that wins two
scoring Syste1n
Each ga1ne is played up to 2l p . t . h
o1n s, t e match go t th .
that "vins the best of three games Ea h . 11 es O e side
· c ra y won by a ·d · ·
added to its score. If the score is tied at 20 th 'd s1 e i~ a point
d t o- ft • . , e s1 e that achieves an
a van abe o wo points wins the game B t 'f th . . . .
9 h fi . ·d · u , i e score 1s still tied
at 2 , t e r st si e that scores 30 wins th Th • . ·
fi . e game. e winner 1n a
game serves rst 1n the next game.
Intervals and Change of Ends
Players have a one-minute interval when the leading score
reaches 11. In between the games, players get a two-minute break.
Should there be a third game, players change ends when the leading
score reaches 11.
Points in Singles
At the start of each game and when the score is even, the player
serves from the right service court and serves diagonally to the
receiver's box. Same thing happens if the score is odd, except that
the server serves from the left. If the server wins the rally, he gains
a point and serves again, following the odd-even scheme. If the
receiver wins the rally, he gains a point and the service. He then
serves from the side of his end as indicated by his score.
Points in Doubles
l tl core is even, the
At the start of each ga1ne and w 1.en . ·ie .5 . t the
. . ·t direct111g the se1 ve o
Player serves from the nght service cotu ' . .l • odd
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diagonal receiver's box. Same t11ng lC rrTf the.serving team wins
except that the server serves froin the e.t.
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the rally, it gains a point and ~h~ server ser~es again, following the
odd-even sche1ne. If the rece1v1ng team wins the rally, it gains
point and beco1nes the new.serving side. Th~ player on the receivin:
side who served last stays 111 the same service court from where he
served last. After the serve is received, players may already stay
anywhere they want according to their strategy.
Faults
A fault results to a loss of point and serve. It is a fault if:
1. service is illegal, that is, if:
a. shuttlecock is struck above the waist level;
b. shuttlecock does not penetrate the correct court;
c. racket head is not lower than the serving hand at the instance
of the serve;
d. server lifts one or both .feet during service;
e. server drags his foot;
f. server feints a serve;
g. server misses the shuttlecock in attempting to serve; or
h. server steps on the line or stands outside of the proper court
during service.
2. receiver steps on the line or stands outside of the proper court
during service;
3. receiver does not keep both of his feet in contact with the correct
court during service;
4. shuttlecock drops outside the playing area;
5. a player contacts the net with any part of his body or his
implements;
6. a player reaches over the net to hit the shuttle; or
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A let is a situation that calls for a . . .
therefore, the rally shall be re-ser d discontinuity of the rally and
ve as no p · t · •
of the players. A let occurs if: oin is gained by either
1. player delivers the serve bef . th . .
ore e receiver 1s ready·
2. both the server and th . '
tiine; e receiver commit faults at the same
3. the shuttlecock disintegrates du . th 11
nng era y; or
4. thfethshuttlecock is caught by and remains suspended on top
o e net.
Fundamental Skills
Footwork
Your opponent will do his best to direct every shot away from
you and the only way for you to reach the shuttlecock is for you to
have a good footwork. Badmintonfootwork is the most fundamental
skill that you must have in order for you to get better in your game.
Good footwork is simply having the ability to contact the shuttle
early with stability. Almost always, your racket hand and racket
foot should go together as you execute the shot.
Bend your knees a little with your feet shoulder width apart.
Position your racket up in front of you as you put your weight on
the balls of your feet. You should be in this ready position in the
center of the midcourt area.
If the shuttlecock is directed to your frontcourt, execute the
V-front by taking a small step first followed by a lunge with your
racket leg to reach the shuttlecock. The timing of the shot will be
improved if you land with your racket leg simultaneously with the
shot.
If the shuttlecock is directed to your midcourt, execute the
defense side by extending your racket leg to reach the shuttlecock
that is hit towards your racket side. Extend your racket leg aTI<l
rotate your hips and shoulders to reach shuttle that is hit towa~ds
your non-racket side, making a backhand stroke, espeoally or
those shots that are considerably far.

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If the shuttlecock is directed to your
backcourt, execute the V-back by rotating
your hips and shoulders and move back
far enough so that you stay behind t~e
falling shuttlecock. This way, you will
have more options with your shots. If you
are too slow in going to the correct area,
you are most likely to respond with a weak
shot.
The spots in the diagram show where
you should place your left (dark spots) and
right (red spots) feet. The black circle is the base.
Unless you are confident of your opponent's next shot, try to go
back to your base after you make a shot. Alertness and your ability
to react quickly are major weapons if you are to improve with your
game.
Grip
A correct badminton gnp 1s the groundwork of playing
badminton.
Your stroke's power and accuracy will greatly suffer if you
hold your racket wron~ly..Your shots will be limited and you will
have less chances of w1nn1ng. Therefore, a correct grip is a must.
Furthermore, you will need to learn how to change grip very
quickly during the rally.

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Forehand Grip
• Hold the handle of your racket •
hand as if you were shaking
hands with it.
Backhand Grip
Hold the racket like that of a
forehand grip, and then turn
the racket counter-clockwise
so that the V shape moves
leftwards.
• Make a V shape
your thumb and
finger.
1n between
your index
• Hold the racket handle loosely
in your fingers for greater
flexibility, placing your thumb
against the back bevel of the
handle for greater leverage
• Hold the racket handle loosely •
in your fingers for greater
flexibility.
• Shorten your grip by placing •
it nearer to the shaft for better
control and accuracy when
serving and attacking from
the forecourt and midcourt.
Lengthen your grip by placing
it near the end of the handle
racket for power shotS,
especially at the backcourt.
• Use this grip to hit shots that
are on the racket side of your
body and around-the-head
sho
and power.
Shorten your grip by placing
it nearer to the shaft for better
control and accuracy when
serving and attacking from
the forecourt and midcourt.
Lengthen your grip by placing
it near the butt of the racket for
power shots, especially at the
backcourt.
Use this grip to hit shots that
are on the non-racket side of
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Serve
. . Badminton Services is essential if You
Mastering the different 5 . is the start of a point and
want to improve ~ou: game. eG":ft not merely as "just a serve''
could give you a wm nght away.
but a weapon during games.
Basically, there are four types of serves:
1. High Single SeNe ....-···C!)-..,_
. High Doubles SeN .. . ·-.. .
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High Serve
Th high er c i m ·lly u: ,d in in l 1n rd r t force your
opp n nt t 1T1 , l th , b, ·k · url. T 1 'X' ut thi rv , u e your
fr han I grip c1nd .tand ( l'' f, t b hin th r ic lin. Put
your A.I i ht n ur r, ·k 'l f l t n fl c y ur n n-rack t foot
fon ard. 1 l I th huttl --)·k lo _. ·ly by th f' th r nnd drop it
in front f rou Zl y:1u ·,,in~) l ur r, ·k t t nv, rd-upw, rd-across,
·irnult, n ou l lr, n f ,-ring )Ur w 'iL ht t ) ur n n-r, cket foot.
Hit th hultl ock with ) )Ur rn k t Jill f llo,v through until your
rack tr 'tt h the non-r,1 ·k ' l sid l f ' 1u r h , d. u t the nearness
to th ba kb und ar , lin ', ml1n) f ll) 'r , hit thi er ut. Aim for
th"' ceiling ncttr the ba ·kb und, r line t liminatc the chance of a
flat n . Direct th crve tow, rd the n1iddlc f the court and not
at th orn r t a id ·h, rp r turn angl .
Low Serve
Use this badminton serve with a forehand or a backhand to
persuade ) our opponent to lift the shuttlecock in his return- It
is most often used in doubles, but you can also use it in singles
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Mix the low serve .
. occas1onrilly · .
opponent nught be caught off- c • _111 your s111gl.es game. Your
gumd tf you nn do it w II.
Source: http://www.lzistoryofbnd1ni11ton.net
Forehand Low
• Stand near the short service •
line if serving in doubles,
but stand 2-3 feet before the
short service line if serving
in singles.
• Put your weight on your •
racket foot and place your
non-racket foot forward.
• Hold the shuttlecock loosely •
by the feathers.
• Swing your racket forward •
as you bring the shuttlecock
closer to meet the racket
instead of dropping it m
front. Sjmultaneously,
transfer your weight to
your non-racket foot.
Backhand Low
Stand in a comfortable and
balanced position with your
racket in front.
Put your weight on your
racket foot and place your
non-racket foot behind
making sure that both feet
are in contact with the court.
Hold the shuttlecock on the
tip of the feathers in front of
your waist level.
Execute a short back
swing then bring the
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• Hit the shuttlecock at the •
highest possible point
below your waist level.
• Try to make the shuttlecock •
glide through the top of the
net on its flight.
Flick Serve
Try to make the shuttleco k
glide through the top oft~
net on its flight. e
You may shorten your gti
for a better control. p
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A flick serve is executed when an opponent has momentum and
is on the offensive. Wrist action plays a very important part in the
execution of this serve, on either your forehand or backhand. It is a
misleading serve that gives an idea that you are going to perform a
low serve, but at the last split second you flick your wrist to force the
shuttlecock over. Direct the serve above your opponent's backhand
out of his reach.
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Drive Serve
This serve can be used in singles and doubles with a forehand
underhand action. Stand in a relaxed but balanced and controlled
position, a bit away from the service line. Position your non-racket
foot near the net and place your racket foot behind. Position your
racket a little below the waist level and bring it back parallel to
it. Hold the shuttlecock loosely by the feathers and let it drop
slightly to your side. Forcefully swing the racket forward to hit
the shuttlecock and let it pass the net at a flatter angle. Limit yo~r
follow-through as your racket face stays square with the net. nus
serve should be directed to the corners at the backcourt to create
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It may give you a point ..
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our opponent is not ready b iately or for
· , ut 1nak ce a poor tu
below your waist to inake y e sure you h"t th re rn if
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Shots and Shots Selection
There are a variety of types of badminton shots. These shots are
executed depending on where the shuttlecock is in relation to the
badminton court. The position of your opponent also plays a big
factor in choosing what shot to execute.
If the shuttlecock drops to the frontcourt, most likely, you
would like to hit it with any of these shots:
1. Lift/Underhand Clear - Hit the shuttlecock in an upward
motion causing it to go high and drop to the back of the
opponent's end. .
2. Net Kill- Hit the shuttlecock forcibly at the net area forcing
it to dive down £ast to the opponent's end·
1 k at the net area,
3. Net Shot - Gently push the shutt ecoc . ~
g the net at the
. . . d. tely after crossn
causing 1t to drop 1mme ia ·
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. d. t d to the midcourt, most likely, You
If the shuttlecock 1s irec e .
would like to hit it with any of these shots. . .
. . h 1 ttlecock at net height causing it to travel
1 Dnve-H1tt es1u , 'd
· . h ffi · t pace into the opponent s m1 court to
flat and wit su c1en
backcourt area. .
Lift- Hit the shuttlecock in an upward motion causing it to
2. go high and drop into the opponent's backcourt. . .
3. Push - Hit the shuttlecock softly to moderate pace into the .
opponent's frontcourt to midcourt area. .
4. Smash - Forcefully hit the shuttlecock, withd ~n ~v~rhheahd
stroke forcing it towards the opponent s en ° nis t e
rally.
Overhead shots are the preferred shots that are done at the
backcourt. If the shuttlecock is directed to the backcourt, most
likely, you would like to hit it with any of these shots:
1. Clear/Lob - Hit the shuttlecock high into the opponent's
backcourt.
2. Drop Shot - Hit the shuttlecock from backcourt causing it
to go down immediately after crossing over the net into the
opponent's frontcourt.
3. Smash - Hit the shuttlecock at high speed towards the
opponent's midcourt.
Badminton Strategies
Badminton Strategies may not be learned in an instant if you are
to learn them on your own. It is by observing how your opponents
react to every shot that you may discover the appropriate strategies
to use. Using badminton strategies in your game is necessary in
winning you points, games, and ultimately matches. Just knowing
how to smash powerfully will not earn you a gold medal if you
don't have a game plan. Outwit your opponent by employing
appropriate strategies.
Try to force a weak shot from your opponent in which you will
be able_to make an effective attack. Many beginning players attempt
of making every shot a winning shot instead of patiently setting up
a perfect opportunity for them to execute a winning shot.
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strategies in Singles
To serve long and hi 1
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our opponent's back g ·uo
• c court
is a service strateg), f-
d . . 1 o ten
use 111 sing es. t111
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your opponent ~o 111ove back
and open up his frontcourt
A lovv serve, however, wui
make your opponent 1
.f
the shuttle, giving you 1
t
. an
opportunity to attack.
Professional players
seldoin use the long and
high serve nowadays
because they know how athlef th h
great techniques so it is ea ic e ot e~ player~ are. They possess
. . sy for them to Jump high and smash any
given high s~rve. If this is the case, you can be on the defensive if
you serve high. It ~11 depends on your opponent's style. If your
opponent favors a high serve and puts you under pressure, use the
low serve.
The basic strategy in singles is to move your opponent around
the court. Direct the shuttlecock to the four corners of the court for
you to set-up a good opportunity for an attack. Aim to make your
opponent give a weak rehun. If your strategy works and forces a
mistake or a poor return from your opponent, use it again to set
up your attack. If it does not work, then have the wisdom to make
amendments to your game plan. The key is to be flexible.
Always go back to your base position in the midcourt ~rea every
after each shot you make. Your base is where you can possibly reach
any of your opponent's shots at the shortest possible time.
Strategies in Doubles
- . nd when your opponents are giving
In doubles, during service a h Id be in attack 1node. You
l"ft 1 b d your partners ou . ' ,
1 s or o s, you an . . are in Attacking Fonnation (front-
can effectively do this if you _our O onents will be prevented
and-back). Serve low so that Y · tl ePierver take position on the
f h e If you are 1 ,
rom attacking t e serv · tl e backcourt.
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• . . d J t u are the ones giving lifts
If the situation 1s reverse t .1a yo and
lobs, be ready for attacks or snrnshes and therefore you sho~ld be in
a Defensive Fonnation (side-by-side). When you u~e the fl~ck serve
to prevent your opponent fron1 rushing to the net, immed1ately be
on a defensive n.1ode.
Alvvay, try to n1nke your weaker op~onen~ go to the back of
their nd o that you can launch an attack 1f he gives a we~k return.
When you defend, try to direct the shuttlecock deep _1~to your
opponent's end to avert your opponent in the front position from
intercepting the shuttlecock from midcourt to frontcourt.
Whenever possible, push or drive the shuttlecock to the area in
between your opponents to 1nake then1 more indecisive. Make a
return to your opponents' frontcourt to force them to lift the shuttle.
The player who plays a net shot or push will have to take up the
front position at once while the parh1er takes charge at the back. An
attacking formation shall then be formed. If you become the back
player, create openings for your partner to "kill" in the frontcourt.
Strategies in Mixed Doubles
Generally, the female is considered as the "weaker" player.
This is not a sexist remark but males generally can smash harder;
therefore, the female should stay in front creating a front-and-back
formation. The male hits hard smashes at the back, forcing a weak
return from the opponents so that the female can attack at the net.
A good position for both players should be achieved for them to
be able to execute push low over the net to the rnidcourt area, just
past the front player's area but in front of the back player.
Certainly, there will be
times that you will also be put
in a defensive mode; therefore,
you should be in a side-by-side
formation.
Apply flitk serve frequently
to the female when she rec ives
. to force her to the backcourt. Tn
this way, you might get a weak
return, thus an opportunity for
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Badminton Glossary
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Alley - ~
An extensi
that · ·un uf the
Attacking Cleat:-- c 1s used in doL blcourt's sid s by LS f t
An offe1 . I es. e
1s1ve shot .
Attacker
- ~ . ,wh1chishitd :ie .
A court. P into th
player wh~ 1 .
and who uses ju~ts numerous sma h shots
Back Alley
team into a defe ~s to compel the opposing
Th ns1ve formation
e area between h .
Backcourt
and the longs . t _e back boundary line
The b k . erv1ce hne for doubles.
ac third of th .
back bound 1
· e court, in the area of the
Backhand
ary 1nes.
A stroke executed at h ,
side Th . t e players non-racket
· e opposite of forehand.
Balk Any d ·
foo ecept_1ve movement that attempts to
d I_ or deceive ~n opposing player before or
unng the service. It is also called a "feint".
Baseline The back boundary line that marks the end
of the court. It runs parallel to the net.
Base position The center of an end of the court to which a
player returns to after a shot.
Bird See shuttlecock.
Block Return A rehirn shot that drops quickly over the net
because it was not hit with much force.
Bringer
A player who returns all shots that come
into his end of the court.
BWF
(Badminton World Federation) The highest
governing body of Badminton.
Carry
An illegal stroke, which happens when the
shuttlecock is briefly caught and held on
the racket and then slung over the net. Also
called sling or throw. .
the left and right
C
The line that separates
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Clear
A shot hit deep to the opponent's hack
boundary line. There_ are two t~pes of dear
shots; the high lcar 1s a dcfen_s1ve shot, the
llat nltn ·king Jcnr is an offensive shot. Also
c[lllcd lob.
Court The nrea where the game is played mark;;
by the boundary li1:es, ~hich are. the
sidelines and the bas Imes. The Court 1s 44
f et long; it is 20 feet wide fo_
r doubles play
and 17 feet wide for singles play.
Doubles Two people play on one teain~ so four peopl;
are on the court at the same time.
Doubles Sideline The outermost line at the side of the court.
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Drive A low and fast shot that goes over the net in
a straight or horizontal flight.
Drop A shot that is hit easy and with finesse so
that it falls swiftly and close to the net on the
opponent's side of the net.
Fault A violation of the playing rules, which can
happen when serving, receiving, or during
play. There are service faults and general
faults.
Feint See Balk.
Flick A quick wrist and forearm rotation,
intended to surprise the opposition, because
it changes a soft shot into a fast shot; used
primarily on the serve and at the net.
Forecourt The front third of the court, between the
short service line forward to the net. -
Forehand A shot executed at the player's racket side.
The opposite of a Backhand. _
Front-and-Back A strategy used in doubles play when one
Formation player plays forward towards the net and
his partner plays back.
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Game An accumu lation of points for each part of
the 1natch. One gan1e is one part of a match
and in order to win a ,natch, one side should
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f{airpin Net Shot
ffalf-Court Shot
Handicap Match
High Clear
~ shot inade fro1n
1s hit froin b 1 ~ery close to the net and
• e ow the net Th h
straight up it b . 1 · - · e s ot goes
goes straight dare y clears the net, and then
the nan1e of tlown to the other side. Hence
the sh f 1e shot, because it looks like
ape O a hairpin.
This shot ca b .
h n e used with some success
: ~n playi~g doubles against the up-and-
ac fonnahon. This is a shot that is hit low
and to mid-court, so there is not much time
for the opposing team to react to it.
A match played between players with
unequal skill levels. The weaker player
does not have to score as many points as
the stronger player to win, or the stronger
player may be restricted to do some shots.
A shot that is hit deep into the opposition's
court, this is usually a defensive shot.
Left Service Court One of the two service boxes that are on
Let
Lob
Long Service Line
Love
each side of the net where a player serves if
his score is odd.
A legitimate stoppage of play like when
serving before the receiver is ready. When
a let happens, the preceding play is not
counted and the serve is taken over.
See Clear.
The back line for the area into which a serve
must land. In singles play it is the back
boundary line. In doubles, the line is 2.5 feet
inside the back boundary line.
When a team has no score, they are said
. "L e" as their score. So when the
to have ov ,,
tarts the score is "Love All .
- _______Jug~a~m~e~s~~i_,~~~~~~~~~~hocl<dJl
-- . f games in which a player shoul
Match A series o .
. mes to decide a winner.
_________Jlw~in~t~w~o~g;a~~~~~f~l~~~tt~h~a~lfhw~a;y~
lK rn1·ddle third o t 1e cour ' c: .
1nid-Court The h b ck boundary line and the net.
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Mixed Doubles A doubles team with one male and ~
fen1ale.
Net The net is what is put across the middle-;
the court, which the players must hit the
shuttlecock over. The net is 5 feet tall at the
center.
Net Shot A shot that is hit from the forecourt, whi~
barely clears the net and drops quickly.
Officials One un1pire is in charge of the match. There-
is also a service judge and there may also be
up to 10 line judges. A tournament referee
makes decisions on the rules of the game but
not the play on the court.
Overhead Shot When a player raises his racket over his head
to hit the shuttlecock
Passing Shot A shot that passes an opposing player or
team in a rally.
PBA (Philippine Badminton Association) The
governing body for badminton 1n the
Philippines.
Posts Positioned at the doubles sidelines, they
hold the net at the middle.
Put-away A fast, downward shot that cannot be
returned. See also kill or smash.
Racket One main piece of equipment used by
players to hit the shuttlecock.
Rally The back and forth flight of shots that will
decide which team wins the point.
Receiver The player who will be returning the serve._
Serve/Service The stroke used to put the shuttlecock into
play at the start of each rally. -
Service Court One side of one end bounded by the short
and long service lines and the sideline. __
Service Fault A violation which occurs when the shuttle is
being served.
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Short Service Line
The line 6 5 f
· eet from the .
must reach in d . net, which a serve
~
serve. or er to be considered a legal
Shuttlecock
The obje t d
feath c ma e of cork and 16 goose
Side Lines T ~rs that players volley across the net.
Slice
he hnes at the sides of the court.
Bolding the racket at an angle when hitting
the shuttlecock.
Smash
A hard-hit overhead shot slammed straight
down into the opponent's court. This is the
most frequently used attacking stroke.
Umpire See Officials.
Underhand When a player hits the shot below his
Action shoulders, i.e. lift
Wood Shot A shot that takes place when the base of the
shuttlecock is hit by the racket frame.
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