How to Play Badminton

Basic Introduction:
Badminton is a racquet sports game with rackets to hit a shuttlecock (birdie) back and forth
across a net. Commonly played in one (singles) or two (doubles) pairs per game. Often played as a casual
outdoor activity, but formal and competitive match games are set on an in indoor court to avoid
external influences such as wind flow. Anyone can play badminton at any age, from the young age of 7
or 8 up to 50-60 years old. The following instruction will introduce you to the general ruleset and play
badminton as a beginner for a singles game only due to the length of the instruction.

General Rule for a Match:

 The first side to score points of 21 wins a game. A match is won with the best of the three
games. 
 A match is the best of the three games. The first side to score points of 21 wins a game.
 If the game score is a 20-20 tie, one side must win by gaining a clear 2-point lead. If the score
reaches 29-29, the first to gain a point wins.In this situation, if the game score is 20-20 tie, then
one side must win by gaining a clear 2-point lead to win. If the score reaches 29-29, the first gain
the point wins.

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 AA point is only won if the shuttlecock hits the ground within the lines of the opponent player.
 The winner of the point gets the next serves.

Common Faults The point will be conceded if a shot does any of the following:
 The point is invalid if a shot goes outside the court’s boundary lines.
 The shuttlecock hitting the net or going through/under it will be counted as a fault.
 A point is invalid if the racket or your body touches the net.
 Hit the shuttlecock twice in a row is not allowed.
 Goes outside the court’s boundary lines.
 If it hit the net or go through/under it.
 Touch the net using either your racket or body.

 Hit the shuttlecock twice in a row.

Basic dimensions of the Ccourt Diagram and

Perimeter:

 The basic dimensions of the court are 44 ft long and 17 ft

wide.
 A normal nNet has a height of 5 ft 1in at the end and 5ft at
the middle.
How to Serve:
 Both players need to remain stationary until a serve is made.
 The player must hit the shuttlecock below the waist height and diagonally into the opponent’s
service box.
 If the server has an even number of points, they will serve from the right side of the court; if the
server has an off number of points, they will serve from the left side of the court.

Figure 1 Serving direction

Ways to Hold a Racket:

Always use the type of grip that you’re comfortable using. The following types are some
of the common ones players often use.

 Forehand grip is the most recommended with flexible wrist moment and is often for a
forehand shotForehand Grip-the most recommend with flexible wrist moment. Often for a

forehand shot.

Figure 2 Forehand Grip

 A backhand thumb grip is for a player who can twist fast. Also, this kind of grip is great for
many kinds of strokes.
Backhand Thumb Grip- use if you can twist fast and good for many different kinds of stroke.
 Figure 3 Backhand Thumb Grip

 Hammer grips are not recommended and can use for a jumping smash and grip like a
hammerHammer Grip- don’t recommend and only use when you are going for a jumping

smash and grip like a hammer.

Figure 4 Hammer Grip

Tip
Always use the type of grip that you are comfortable using. The ones mentioned are the
common one’s players often use.

Basic and Tip for Beginner:

 Do some sDo some simple warm-ups beforehand, for example, jogging, to. Warm-up your music
allows for the your muscle to stretch easily and avoid injuries.
 Hit the round rubber center of the shuttlecock for better aim.
 Hit the top arc of the shuttlecock to allow for good speed and height of the shuttle with control
over its position.Hit the top arc of the shuttlecock will allow for the best speed and height of the
shuttle with control over its position.
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 Aim for the backline to make the opponent spend more energy to return the shot but remember
to control the strength to avoid hitting outside the boundary line.
 Aim for the backline will make your opponent spend more energy to return the shot but control
your strength to avoid hitting outside the boundary line.
 Keep the racket up during the game, which decreases the needed time to raise the racket in a
fast-pact situation.Keep your racket up during the game. It helps decrease the needed time to
raise your racket in a fast-pact situation.
CHave control over Yyour Ffootwork:
 Learning to use some basic footwork allows for better and easier movement around the
court.Learning some basic footwork will allow you to move around the court a lot easier.
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 Stay on your toes; badminton is a fast-paced sport so staying on your toes allows for a better
moment.Stay on your toes; badminton is a fast-paced sport so staying on your toes allows for a
better moment.
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 Move your feet side to side and back and forth to help position for a return a shot with the
minimum moment.Move your feet side to side and back and forth to help position yourself to
return a shot with the minimum moment.

Understand and Eexplore Yyour Oopponent's Wweaknesses. You can look for
the following traits:
 Is the opponent an aggressive or defensive player?Are they aggressive or defensive players?
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 What kind of grip does your opponent use, and are they flexible?What kind of grip do they use?
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 Are they flexible?
 What is the most common shot the opponent useWhat is the most common shot they use?

Tip
TLastly the most important fact for about badminton: Is to enjoy and have
funfun! .
Figure source:

[1] https://open.online.uga.edu/badminton/chapter/rulesandregulations/

[2] https://www.nydhi.com/blogs/news/gripping-techniques-for-holding-a-badminton-racket

[3] https://imbadmintonmaniac.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/hello-world/

[4] https://www.badmintonbay.com/blog/holding-racket-correctly-3-easy-follow-basics-grips/