Jarek O.

Taberdo 02/18/19

11-Leibniz HOPE

Badminton is a classic racquet game that uses a shuttle/shuttlecock. It can include 2-4
players, depending on the match.

HISTORY

In the 18th Century, a game named Poona was played in India which was pretty much the
same as battledore and shuttlecock, but with an added net. The British army learned this game
and took it back to England. In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort held a lawn party in his country
place, Badminton. A game of Poona was played on that day and became popular among the
British society's elite. The new party sport game became known then as badminton.

Badminton has its origins in ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia. The ancient game known
as battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock probably originated more than 2000 years ago
which were the upper class pastime in England and many European countries. Battledore and
shuttlecock is a game in which to players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny
rackets.

COURT DIMENSIONS

The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. The lines along these
measurements mark the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play.
SHORT SERVICE LINE

-The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches (some are marked 7 feet) from the center line.
The area inside the short service line is also called the Non Volley Zone.

NET LINE

-The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a 22 feet by 20
feet area on each side of the net.

CENTER LINE

-is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back Boundary Line. This
delineates the Left from Right Service Court.

BACK BOUNDARY LINE AND LONG SERVICE LINE(SINGLES)

-The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the outermost back line
on the court.

SIDE LINE (SINGLES)

-The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles side
line)

NET

-The badminton net measures 5 feet tall in the center.

LONG SERVICE LINE (DOUBLES)

-The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line.

STROKES/SHOTS

BACKHAND - hitting the shuttle with your racket while the

back of your hand is facing the shuttle.
FOREHAND – hitting the shuttle with your racket while
your palm is facing the shuttle.

SERVE – stroke used to put the shuttlecock into play at

the start of each rally

RALLY – exchange of shots while the shuttle is in

play

SMASH – hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle

sharply downward

CLEAR – a shot hit deep to the opponent’s boundary line

DROP – a shot hit slowly and with finesse to fall
rapidly and close to the net of the opponent’s side

COMMON TERMINOLOGIES

Alley : side-extension of the court by l½ feet on both sides that is used for doubles play.

Attacking clear : An offensive stroke hit deep into the opponent's court.

Backcourt : Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.

Backhand : The stroke used to return balls hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the
right of a left-handed player.

Base position : The location in the centre of the court to which a singles player tries to return
after each shot; also called "centre position".

Baseline : The back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.

Carry : An illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before
being released; also called a "sling" or "throw".

Centre line : A line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.

Clear : A shot hit deep into the opponent's court.

Doubles : A game where a team of two players play against another team of two.

Doubles sideline : The side boundary of a doubles court.

Drive : A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.

Drop shot : A shot hit softly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net in the
opponent's court.

Fault : A violation of the playing rules.