Glossary of Badminton Terms
- Back Alley – Area between the back boundary line and the long service line for doubles.
- Backcourt – Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
- Balk – Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service; often called a “feint.”
Herein, why do we need to familiarize the terminologies of badminton?
If you are playing badminton, besides learning the actual game and the rules, it is always good and handy to know the official terms that are used during the game. It helps to give you a well-rounded idea about the game which can help you understand the game better and in more depth.
- A match consists of the best of three games of 21 points.
- The player/pair winning a rally adds a point to its score.
- At 20-all, the player/pair which first gains a 2-point lead wins that game.
- At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game.
- The player/pair winning a game serves first in the next game.
Similarly one may ask, what is the thing called that you hit in badminton?
Shuttlecock (Shuttle)– Official name for the object that the players must hit. Composed of 16 goose feathers attached to a cork base covered with leather. Synthetic shuttles are also used by some.
What are basic skills in badminton?
17 Fundamental skills of badminton
| S.N | Basic Badminton Skills | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grip | Back Hand Forehand |
| 2 | Stance | Attacking Stance Defensive Stance Net Stance |
| 3 | Footwork | Move only 2-3 steps backward. Shuffle only 1 step sidewards. Move only 2-3 steps front |
| 4 | Serve | High Serve Low Serve |
What are the 5 shots in badminton?
There are five different types of badminton shots or strokes: Serves, clears, smashes, drives and drops.
What is badminton rules and regulations?
According to badminton rules and regulations for doubles, the side of doubles that win a rally adds a point to its score. When both sides reach 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game. When both sides reach 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
What are the badminton exercises?
Exercises that you can do to improve your strength for badminton include forward, backward and sideways lunges with weights. Others include squats, leg presses, leg curls, and leg extensions. To improve the strength of the upper body, perform shoulder presses, chest presses, and lat pull downs.