-one of the most important tools

-Badminton rackets are much lighter than

most other sports rackets (carbon fiber or
lighter metals such as aluminum.
-Parts of the racket include
the head, throat, shaft and
handle with a maximum
length of 27.77 inches and a
width of 9 inches
 The Strings that are
stretched across the opening
of the racket in a
checkerboard pattern, which
acts as the hitting surface.
Badminton rackets can vary
widely in cost depending on
whether they are purchased
as part of a basic backyard
set or as more expensive
professional models.
1.1 The Stringed Area is the part
of the racket with which it is
intended for the player to hit the
shuttle. It shall be of uniform
pattern and shall not exceed into
280mm, (11inches) length and
220mm. (8 5/8 inches) in width.
1.2 The Head bounds
the stringed area.
1.3 The Throat (if
present) connects the
shaft to the head.
1.4 The Ferrule
firmly connects the
shaft and the handle.
1.5 The Frame is the name
given to the head, the throat,
shaft and the handle taken
together. It shall not longer than
680mm. (2ft. 2 ¼ inches) or
wider than 230mm. (9 inches)
-“Shuttle or birdie”
-similar to a ball in other racket sports
-However, the design of the birdie creates
more drag as it is propelled through the air
due to its feathered shape.
-made up of a cone shape with a hard cork
at its tip.
-materials: -16 feathers (2.44
expensive-feather and 2.75 inches)
less expensive-plastic
-divides the badminton court into two sides.
-A badminton net is placed lower than a
volleyball net at five feet and one inch high
on the sides and five feet high in the
center.
-length may vary depending on whether
doubles or singles are playing:
singles-17 ft.
doubles-22 ft.
-net is 30 inches wide with a 3-inch white
tape doubled over the top.
55 meters in height from the surface
of the court and shall remain vertical
when the net is strained. The post shall
be placed on the doubles sidelines,
irrespective of whether singles or
doubles is being played.
-made of leather, towelling or
synthetics.
Towelling- quickly changed
and gives comfortable grip,
less likely to cause blisters.
Leather- expensive and
difficulty to change but hard
wearing.
-Best shoes are those soles
that has a good grip.
-Shock absorption is
important.
-Whatever you buy, COMFORT
is vital.
-Don’t tie laces too tightly as
this can cause bruising.
COMFORT is the main
objective when choosing
clothes.
Be certain that shorts feel
comfortable in the lunging
position and your shirt does
Use padded socks to
not restrict you in the help avoid blisters.
overhead hitting position.
-Rectangle (40mm wide)
-44 ft. long by 22 ft. wide
(doubles)
-44 ft. long by 17 ft. wide
(singles)
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