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.”
Then, what are the 8 basic shots in badminton?
Basic Badminton Shots
- Clear shot. Trajectory: high, towards the back court. Played from: Back court. …
- Drop. Trajectory: Looping close to the net. …
- Drive. Trajectory: Flat, towards the body. …
- Smash. Trajectory: Close to the net. …
- Net Lift. Trajectory: high, towards the back court. …
- Net Kill. Trajectory: Flat and downwards.
Also to know is, what do you say when you serve in badminton?
During a badminton serve, we usually say LONG/SHORT instead of IN/OUT if the shuttle falls out of the service box. If the shuttle falls outside the boundaries AT THE FRONT of the court we call it “short”. If the shuttle falls outside the boundaries BEHIND the court we call it “long”.
What are the 6 basic skills in badminton?
17 Fundamental skills of badminton
| S.N | Basic Badminton Skills | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5 | Smash | Fore Hand Smash Back Hand Smash Jumping Smash |
| 6 | Drop Shot |
What is badminton court called?
The court is rectangular and divided into halves by a net. Courts are usually marked for both singles and doubles play, although badminton rules permit a court to be marked for singles only. The doubles court is wider than the singles court, but both are of the same length.
What is the most difficult skill in badminton?
The backhand clear is considered by most players and coaches to be the most difficult basic stroke in the game, since precise technique is needed in order to muster enough power for the shuttlecock to travel the full length of the court.
What is badminton drop?
(in tennis, badminton, etc.) a ball or shuttlecock so softly hit that it falls to the playing surface just after clearing the net. … a ball so softly hit that it falls suddenly to the ground just after striking the front wall.
What is the most powerful shot in badminton?
The badminton smash
What are the two types of serves in badminton?
There are 3 basic serves; High Serve (used in singles only, Low Serve (used in both singles and doubles) and Flick serve (used in doubles).
What skills do you need for badminton?
Here are nine basic skills you need to learn to play Badminton:
- Knowing how to warm up properly.
- The basic forehand and backhand grip.
- The basic six corners footwork.
- The split step or the ready stance.
- The basic shots.
- Perception and anticipation.
- Hand-eye coordination.
- Rhythm and timing.