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" and "doubles". A serve is one of the most important aspects of badminton. It marks the beginning of a point and if done effectively, can be the first step towards making your opponent play a bad shot and winning the point. -A badminton really starts with the serve and learning the correct techniques to deliver good serve will definitely give you an edge over your opponent right from the starts of the rally.

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2. -A serve is one of the most important aspects of
badminton. It marks the beginning of a point and if
done effectively, can be the first step towards making
your opponent play a bad shot and winning the point.
-A badminton really starts with the serve and
learning the correct techniques to deliver good
serve will definitely give you an edge over your
opponent right from the starts of the rally.

4. Forehand serve
(right handed player-
left foot leading)
Backhand serve
(right handed layer-right foot
leading)

5. -Is almost a gentle tap over the net wit the shuttle,
with the aim of flying just over the net, yet falling
over the front line of the opponent to do an out right
smash or net kill, opponents service court. It must
not be to high or predictable; otherwise it would be
easy.

6. -Is the powerful strike upwards with the shuttle
that aims to travel a great distance upward and
fall deep at the rear end of the court.
-Is a strong serve and popularly used by beginners.
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7. -Is also played upward but at a much lesser
altitude .
-It is most common for players to used their
backhand to execute the flick serve and the
trajectory is lower as this grip has lesspower.

8. -An attacking serve that is used by top badminton
players. The idea is to hit the shuttle directly at the
opponent, limiting their return options and catching
them off guard, winning you easy points.
-It’s a good change of pace but it is also risky as if your
opponent is prepared, he could just smash the
shuttlecock back at you.

10. Good footwork enables a payer to reach the shuttle
in a fastest and shortest time possible but in more
graceful and effortless manner. Mastery of
footwork will benefits you as a player, as it:

12. -Always return to base after hitting the shuttle.
-By placing more of your body weight on your stronger leg
and make it your anchoring foot to the ground. Keep the
other foot nimble so that you can stretch and reach the
shuttle wherever it goes.
-being light and nimble on your feet can increase your
speed; addin bounce to your footwork, will able you to
respond faster to an oncoming shuttle, particularly the high
shots.

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14. -refers to "ready position"
of your body while
receiving a certain type of
stroke.

15. -It is used to get into position
before playing an overhead,
forehead stroke.

16. -To defend the opponent
smash, you need to be
prepared with the defensive
stance.

17. -This stance is to be ready for
the opponents return after
playing a net shot.

19. -is perform to get you out of trouble.in many
instances,you'll be under tremendous pressure by your
opponent.a clear or lob is a good way to get yourself
more organize while you're under pressure and buys
you some time to work your self back in to the rally.
-defensive clear slows down the pace of the game
because it keeps the shuttle in the air for quite a while.

21. -Is a semi-offensive shot, perform from
the back of the court and is usually used
to maintain the pace of the game.

22. -Is often known as the winning shot in
badminton. It's used with the intention
to end a rally.
-0ne of the most powerful badminton
shots that is fired from a steep angle.
-Smashing causes you to lose a certain
degree of balance.

23. -IS THE MOST POWERFUL OFFENSIVE SHOT
IN A BADMINTON.
-IS MOST POWERFUL VRSION OF THE
BADMINTON SMASH.
-TO HIT THIS SHOT, YOU WILL SIMPLY NEED
TO JUMP AND HIT THE SMASH IN MID-AIR.

24. -Are shot along the net.
-are used to create opportunities and
dominate the front of the court.
-it is very important skill to help you win
the rallies.
-A good net shot can force your
opponent to perform high lift/clear, so
that you can play a winning smash.
-A tumbling net shot enables the shuttle
to tumble across just a slightly above the
net.

25. -Is a useful skill to end a rally,
when if you're opponent
execute a poor quality net
shot (net shot that is too
high).
-When your opponent plays a
net shot that is too high, strike
with a net kill.

26. -Is perform when you're finding it difficult
to retrieve your opponents badminton
shots along the net.
-Net lift sends the shuttle high up to your
opponent baseline. It is similar to the
underarm defensive clear but the net lift
is usually performed very closely to the
net.
-Therefore it is important that you
practice to lift shuttle high enough so
that the shuttle won't hit the net.

27. -Drive are fast and furious badminton
shots exchange horizontally across
the net. One of the main reason to hit
the drive is to increase the pace of the
game.
-Use this kind of the shot only when
you are comfortable with the pace of
the rally.