Badminton Study Guide

 

 

Birdie- The shuttlecock.

Backhand- Any stroke made on the side of the body opposite the racket side.

Clear- A high and wide hit, to move back an opponent.

Ace- A serve that completely eludes the opponent.

Drop- A shot made from back court which barely clears the net, dropping sharply.

Forehand- Any stroke made on the racket side of the body.

Rally- Hitting the shuttlecock back and forth across the net.

Serve- Stroke which begins the play for a point or score.

Drive- A fast hard hit, parallel to the ground.

Fault- An attempt to serve or return that falls short, hits the net, or lands outside the playing area.

Smash- A powerful stroke, the kill shot of the game.

 

Rules:

 

• If the Birdie lands on the line it is considered in.
• When serving, you must contact the shuttle below the waist.
• When following through on a hit, you are allowed to hit the net with your racket.
• It is considered a fault when the shuttle does not fall within the boundaries of the diagonal court on the serve.