Notes on Sports Term of Badminton

Badminton is a racquet sport in which players hit a shuttlecock through a net with racquets. Although larger teams can be used, the most typical varieties of the game are “singles” (one person each side) and “doubles” (with two players per side). Badminton is frequently played as a recreational outdoor sport in a backyard or on a beach; official games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the half-court of the opposite team.

Badminton Terms Glossary

1. Alley – A 1/2-foot extension of the court on both sides for doubles play.

2. Back Alley – The area between the back boundary line and the long double service line.

3. Backcourt – The back part of the court, where the back boundary lines reside.

4. Balk – Any misleading movement that confuses an opponent before or during service; also known as a “feint.”

5. Baseline – The back boundary line that runs parallel to the net at each end of the court.

6. Carry – An illegal manoeuvre, also known as a sling or toss, in which the shuttle is captured and held on the racquet before being slung during a stroke.

7. Center or Base Position – The position in the centre of the court where a singles player attempts to return after each shot.

8. Centre line-:The centre line is a perpendicular to the net line that divides the left and right service courts.

9. Clear – A deep shot to the opponent’s back boundary line. The high clear is utilised for defence, whilst the flatter attacking clear is used for offence.

10. Court-:The court is the area of play delineated by the outer boundary lines.

11. Drive – A quick, low shot that flies horizontally over the net.

12. Drop – A shot hit with finesse and speed that falls quickly and near to the net on the opposing team’s side.

13. Fault – A violation of the rules of the game, whether in serving, receiving, or during play (see common faults listed below).

14. Flick – A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by converting an ostensibly soft shot into a faster passing stroke; used largely on serves and at the net.

15. Four Court-:The front section of the court, between the net and the short service line, is known as the forecourt.

16. Hairpin Net Shot – A shot taken from below and extremely close to the net, with the shuttle rising, just clearing the net, and then plummeting rapidly down the other side. The flight of the shuttle is shaped like a hairpin.

17. Halfcourt Shot – A shot hit low and to the middle of the court that is successful in doubles against the up-and-back formation.

18. Kill-: A “putaway” is a fast, downward shot that cannot be returned. Let – A legal pause in play that allows a rally to be replayed. Long Service Line – The back boundary line in singles. 1n doubles a line two-and-a-half feet inside the back boundary line. This line may not be crossed by the serve.

19. Match – A set of games (three out of five at the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival) to select a winner. Midcourt – The court’s middle third, halfway between the net and the back boundary line.

20. Net Shot – A forecourt shot that just clears the net and descends steeply.

21. Push Shot – A soft shot made by pushing the shuttle with little wrist action from the net or midcourt to the opponent’s midcourt.

22. Racquet – A player’s tool for striking the shuttlecock. Weight: About 3 oz. 27 inches in length. The frame is made of ceramic, graphite, or boron, and the string is made of beef-gut. Price range: $60-$175 (unstrung).

23. Rally – Shots exchanged while the shuttle is in play.

24. Serve or Service – Stroke used at the start of each rally to put the shuttlecock into play.

25. Service Court-:The area into which the serve must be delivered is referred to as the service court. Different rules apply to singles and doubles play.

26. Short Service Line-: The line 6 l/2 feet from the net that a serve must cross in order to be legal.

27. Shuttlecock – The name given to the object that players hit. Also spelled “birdie.” .17-.l9 ounces in weight 16 goose feathers are tied to a cork tip coated in goatskin. Price: $1.50-$2.00 Typically, it lasts no more than two games. The faster the shuttlecock flies, the heavier it is. Flys quicker at greater altitudes and temperatures.

28. Smash – A hard-hit overhead shot that drives the shuttle to fall sharply. The fundamental attacking stroke in badminton.

29. Wood Shot – A shot produced when the shuttle’s base is struck by the racquet’s frame. This stroke, which was previously banned, was deemed acceptable by the International Badminton Federation in 1963.

Conclusion 

We conclude that Badminton is more than just an outdoor activity; it is the ultimate form of exercise. Badminton has numerous advantages. It improves an individual’s overall fitness by strengthening muscles and burning fat. It regulates weight and avoids obesity.