1.

Stance - is how you stand while playing badminton, both in between a rally and
before the serve. A stable and correct stance will bring a huge change in the
results due to easier movement.
2. Footwork - plays a huge role in helping with an effective and organized
movement on the court. In fact, some coaches even raise footwork to prime
importance over other skills. 
3. Serving - is the underhand stroke that begins play. For a serve to be legal, the
bird must be hit below the server’s waist and all or must be below the server’s
hand.
4. Smash - is a crispy hit shot that travels from high to low onto the opponents
court. This is the glamour shot of badminton that abruptly ends many rallies. Is
the most potent and powerful stroke in badminton which naturally turns out to be
the most familiar term to all.
5. Shot - is basically to hit the shuttle powerfully towards the opponent’s body or
downward on the court. A perfectly executed smash has no defense.
6. CLEAR - recommended as a strategy particularly in singles play, may be hit with
an underhand or overhand strike on either your forehand or backhand to force
your opponent into her backcourt.