Badminton is a racquet sport played by two opposing players or pairs who hit a shuttlecock over a net. Players score points by striking the shuttlecock so it passes over the net without being hit more than once. The unique aerodynamic properties of the feathered shuttlecock cause it to decelerate rapidly compared to balls. Badminton is played indoors to avoid effects of wind on shuttlecock flight. Equipment includes lightweight shoes, racquets, and feathered or synthetic shuttlecocks. Proper form and footwork are important for safety and effective movement on court.

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2. IntroductionIntroduction
Badminton is a racquet sport played by eithertwo opposing players
(singles) ortwo opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on
opposite halves of a rectangularcourt that is divided by a net.
Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with theirracquet so
that it passes overthe net and lands in theiropponents' half of the
court. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes
overthe net. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor.
The shuttlecock (orshuttle) is a feathered projectile whose
unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently than the
balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create
much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly
than a ball. Shuttlecocks have a much highertop speed, when
compared to otherracquet sports. Because shuttlecock flight is
affected by wind, competitive badminton is played indoors.
Badminton is also played outdoors as a casual recreational activity,

3. • Badminton Racquets
• Shuttlecock
• Shoes
EquipmentsEquipments

4. Badminton Racquet

5. Shuttlecock
A shuttlecock (often abbreviated to A shuttlecock (often abbreviated to shuttleshuttle;;
also called a also called a birdiebirdie) is a high-drag projectile,) is a high-drag projectile,
with an open conical shape the cone iswith an open conical shape the cone is
formed from sixteenformed from sixteen
overlapping feathers embedded into aoverlapping feathers embedded into a
rounded cork base. The cork is covered withrounded cork base. The cork is covered with
thin leather orsynthetic material.thin leather orsynthetic material.
Synthetic shuttles are often used bySynthetic shuttles are often used by
recreational players to reduce theircosts asrecreational players to reduce theircosts as
feathered shuttles break easily. These nylonfeathered shuttles break easily. These nylon
shuttles may be constructed with eithershuttles may be constructed with either
natural cork orsynthetic foam base, and anatural cork orsynthetic foam base, and a
plastic skirtplastic skirt.

6. Shoes
Badminton shoesarelightweight with solesof rubber or
similar high-grip, non-marking materials.
Compared to running shoes, badminton shoeshave
little lateral support. High levelsof lateral support are
useful for activitieswherelateral motion isundesirable
and unexpected. Badminton, however, requires
powerful lateral movements. A highly built-up lateral
support will not beableto protect thefoot in
badminton; instead, it will encouragecatastrophic
collapseat thepoint wheretheshoe'ssupport fails, and
theplayer'sanklesarenot ready for thesudden loading,
which can causesprains. For thisreason, playersshould
choosebadminton shoesrather than general trainersor
running shoes, becauseproper badminton shoeswill
haveavery thin sole, lower aperson'scenter of gravity,
and thereforeresult in fewer injuries. Playersshould
also ensurethat they learn safeand proper footwork,
with thekneeand foot in alignment on all lunges. This
ismorethan just asafety concern proper footwork is
also critical in order to moveeffectively around the
court.

8. Serving And Receiving Courts
 You shall servefrom, and receivein, the right service
court when you or your opponent hasscored an even
number of pointsin that game.
 You shall servefrom, and receivein, the left service
court when you or your opponent hasscored an odd number of
pointsin that game.
 You and your opponent will hit theshuttlealternately until
a 'fault' ismadeor theshuttleceasesto bein play.

9.  You scoreapoint and serveagain from thealternateservicecourt
when your opponent makesa'fault' or theshuttleceasesto bein
play becauseit touchesthesurfaceof your opponent'ssideof
court.
 No pointswill bescored when you makea'fault' or theshuttles
ceasesto bein play becauseit touchesthesurfaceof your sideof
court. Theserving right will then betransferred to your opponent.
Scoring And Serving

11.  At thestart of thegame, and each timeasidegainstheright
to serve, theserviceshall bedelivered from theright service
court. Only your opponent standing diagonally oppositeof
you shall return theservice.
 Should your opponent'spartner touched or hit theshuttle, it
shall bea'fault' and your sidescoresapoint.
Serving And Receiving Courts

12. Order Of Play And Position
After theserviceisreturned, either you or your partner may
hit theshuttlefrom any position on your sideof thenet.
Then either player from theopposing sidemay do thesame,
and so on, until theshuttleceasesto bein play.

13. Scoring And Serving
 If you areserving or receiving first at thestart of any game, you shall serveor
receivein the right servicecourt when your sideor your opponent'ssidescored
an even number of points.
 You shall servefrom or receivein the left servicecourt when your sideor your
opponent'ssidehasscored an odd number of points.
 Thereversepattern shall apply to your partner.
 In any game, theright to servepassesconsecutively from theinitial server to the
initial receiver, then to that initial'sreceiver'spartner, then to theopponent who is
dueto servefrom theright servicecourt, then to that player'spartner, and so on.
 You shall not serveout of turn, receiveout of turn, or receivetwo consecutive
servicesin thesamegame, except asprovided in servicecourt errorsand 'lets'.