Maranan, Rhealyn M.

CLOHS 2A

Shuttlecock
The shuttlecock is the most special object in badminton. It is what makes badminton
unique compared to the other racket sports. A shuttlecock is formed by two parts, a base, and a
skirt. The base is usually made of cork and the skirt can be made either of natural feathers or of
synthetic material.
 1. Base
 The base of the shuttlecock is
usually made of cork.
 The best bases are made of a high-
quality and uniform cork base.
 In some cases, the base is divided
into two parts. The tip of the base is
made of soft cork, whereas the top
of the base is made of hard cork or
synthetic foam.
2. Skirt
 The skirt of the shuttlecock is made
of either natural feathers or
synthetic material.

Natural feathers

o The natural feathers can have different origins. In general, though, goose feathers
are the best option. The highest quality feathers are taken from the left wings of
gooses. These feathers are then fixed to the base, and glue is used to strengthen
the connection between the two. In addition to that, the skirt also contains two rows
of thread that help to keep all the feathers stable and in position.

Synthetic Skirt
o In addition to natural feathers, there is currently a big development going on into
synthetic feathers or hybrid shuttles. The Badminton World Federation is pushing
for synthetic feathers to be implemented everywhere in order to reduce costs and
to become more sustainable. For non-feathered shuttles, the skirt is made of
injection-molded plastic nylon. Depending on the quality of the shuttle, the mold
will be slightly different.

 A shuttle needs to have 16 feathers

 The feathers need to have a uniform length between 62 mm to 70 mm when
measured from the tip to the top of the base.
 The tips of the feathers need to lie on a circle with a diameter from 58 mm to 68
mm.
 The feathers need to be fastened firmly with thread or other suitable material.
 The base needs to be between 25 mm to 28 mm in diameter and rounded on the
bottom.
Badminton Racket
A racket is a piece of sports equipment which has a handled frame and an open hoop
where the strings are tightly constructed. Most of the time, these rackets are used for hitting a
ball or shuttlecocks in games such as badminton and tennis.

1. Frame
 The body of the racket itself is
called the frame. It consists of the
head, the stringed area, the throat,
the shaft and the handle. According
to Badminton World Federation
(BWF) laws, the length of the frame
should be no longer than 680
millimeters or wider than 230
millimeters. The weight of a fully
strung frame should be within 80
and 100 grams. Frames can come
in different shapes, with larger or
smaller sweet spots, and can be
more or less flexible, depending on
the materials used and their
construction.
2. Head
 The head of the racket is the ring of material that holds the strings in place. It can
be oval or more rounded, and has holes in its perimeter though which the strings
are laced.
3. Stringed Area
 The stringed area is made up of nylon or carbon fiber string that is interwoven to
form the face of the racket. Its dimensions, according to BWF rules, must not
exceed 280 millimeters in length or 220 millimeters in width.
4. Throat
 The throat connects the head to the shaft. It may be a separate triangular piece
at the base of the head, or may actually be integrated into the head itself.
5. Shaft
 The shaft is the long rod between the throat and handle. Often made of a
composite material such as graphite, the shaft can be stiffer or more flexible
based on the needs of the player.
6. Handle
 The handle connects to the shaft and is used to hold the racket. The handle is
covered with a material called the grip. There are two types of grips: towel grips
are good for absorbing moisture, but may need to be changed frequently;
synthetic grips are less absorbent but more durable.
Badminton Court

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. The exception, which often causes confusion to newer
players, is that the doubles court has a shorter serve-length dimension.

1. Overall Court Dimensions

 The overall dimensions of a badminton court are 20 feet by 44 feet. The lines
along these measurements mark the sidelines for doubles play and long
service lines for singles play.
 2. The Net Line
 The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a
22 feet by 20 feet area on each side of the net.
3. Short Service Line
 The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches (some are marked 7 feet)
from the center line. The area inside the short service line is also called the
Non Volley Zone.

4. Center Line
 The Center Line is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line
to the Back Boundary Line. This delineates the Left from Right Service Court.
5. Side Line for Singles Play
 The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer
boundary (doubles side line)
6. Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles
 The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the
outermost back line on the court.
7. Long Service Line for Doubles
 The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back
Boundary Line.
8. The Badminton Net
 The badminton net measures 5 feet tall in the center.
9. Posts
 The posts are 1.55m high from the surface of the court and remain vertical
when the net is strained. The posts are placed on the double side lines
irrespective of whether singles or doubles is played. The posts or supports
must not extend into the court beyond the side lines.

Sources:

https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/what-are-the-different-parts-of-a-shuttlecock/
https://www.sportsrec.com/4267770/parts-of-a-badminton-racket

https://sportsknowhow.com/badminton/dimensions/badminton-court-dimensions.html