Shuttlecock

A shuttlecock is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton. It has an open

conical shape formed by feathers embedded into a rounded cork base. The
shuttlecock's shape makes it extremely aerodynamically stable.

Baseline

Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.
Match

In badminton, a match is played best 2 of 3 games, with each game played up to 21

points.

Smash

Hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downward. Badminton’s primary
attacking stroke.
Ace

Scoring a point where the opponent is unable to return the serve