Battledore and shuttlecock, children’s game played by two persons using small rackets called battledores, which are made of parchment, plastic, or rows of gut or nylon stretched across wooden frames, and shuttlecocks, made of a base of some light material, such as cork, with trimmed feathers fixed around the top.
In this regard, what is difference between badminton and racket?
The rackets used in tennis games are much larger and weigh a lot more than those used in badminton. A badminton racket is narrower all round and has a relatively smaller head. It weighs about 100g compared to the 350g that a tennis racket weighs.
Also know, what are the parts of badminton racket and shuttlecock?
The badminton racket has five major parts to it – the stringed area, the head, the throat, the shaft, and the handle. The racket in its entirety is called a frame.
What are the six parts of badminton court?
Badminton Court Dimensions
- Badminton Court. Dimensions Diagram. …
- Overall Court Dimensions. The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. …
- The Net Line. …
- Short Service Line. …
- Center Line. …
- Side Line for Singles Play. …
- Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles. …
- Long Service Line for Doubles.
What was the original name of badminton?
Poona
What are the badminton rules?
Rules
- 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.
What are the two types of grip in badminton?
Forehand Grip and Backhand Grip
- Forehand grip to hit forehand shots.
- Backhand grip to hit backhand shots.
What are badminton balls called?
shuttlecock
Which shuttle is best for badminton?
best badminton shuttlecock in India
- Yonex Mavis 350 Nylon Shuttlecock (Pack of 6) …
- Victor NS 3000 6 Pieces Nylon Shuttlecock (Set of 2) …
- SUPER SONA Vins Nylon Shuttlecock. …
- Yonex Mavis 10 Nylon 6 Shuttlecocks. …
- COSCO AERO 727 SHUTTLE COCKS-NYLON.
What is the most powerful shot in badminton?
The badminton smash
What are the two types of shuttlecock?
Types of Shuttlecocks:
- Feather Shuttlecocks.
- Plastic/Synthetic Shuttlecocks.
- Hybrid Shuttlecocks.