Court, Shuttle and Racket

The net splits the court into the two players' halves.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

The court is a rectangle marked with lines.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

The centre line splits each half into left and right service courts.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

Each half has a left and a right service court behind the short service line.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · aplicación

Coaches split the court into forecourt, midcourt and rearcourt.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

The rearcourt is the back third, where clears and smashes are played from.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

The midcourt lies between forecourt and rearcourt.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

Forecourt, midcourt, rearcourt.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

From the net back to the rear.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

The area between the net and the short service line is the forecourt.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · aplicación

Singles uses the inner (singles) side lines; doubles the outer ones.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

Doubles rallies use the court's full width.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

In British usage the side strips are the tramlines (also alleys).

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Lines belong to the court they mark, so a shuttle on the line is in.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 1.3 · recuerdo

The doubles service box ends at the inner back line.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

In singles the long, narrow box runs to the back boundary line.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

With one player per side, the singles court is narrower.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Short service line, then the doubles service line, then the back boundary.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

A service court is half the singles width or so; doubles is widest.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · recuerdo

In singles the outer strip is outside the court.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · aplicación

Posts stay on the doubles side lines for singles and doubles.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 1.5 · recuerdo

The net sags slightly: 1.55 m at the posts, 1.524 m at the centre.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 1.10 · recuerdo

The top of the net is edged with white tape.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 1.8 · recuerdo

A white edge stands out against a dark background.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A net cord that falls over the net is in play.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 15 · aplicación

Touching the net in play loses the rally.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 13.4.1 · recuerdo

Net shots are soft strokes that drop close to the net.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

Posts, net, tension, then a height check.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A net cord is in play if it goes over.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 15 · recuerdo

A soft shot played close to the net that drops just over is a net shot.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · aplicación

Feathered shuttles use goose or duck feathers.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The base is cork with a thin leather cover.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 2.1 · recuerdo

Synthetic shuttles have a nylon or plastic skirt.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Nylon shuttles are cheaper and more durable for practice.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Top-level play uses feathered shuttles.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Feathers wear and break, so shuttles are replaced during matches.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Shuttles are commonly sold in tubes of 12.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Nylon is cheapest; goose feather is the premium choice.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Feathered shuttles wear out and are replaced.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Nylon shuttles last longer and cost less, so clubs use them for practice.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

The skirt acts like a tail, so the base flies first.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The feathered skirt causes strong drag, so the shuttle slows quickly.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Having lost most of its speed, the shuttle falls steeply.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Smashes start at very high speed and point downwards.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Moving air carries the light shuttle sideways or short.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The skirt's drag flips the shuttle so the base leads.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Heavy drag makes the shuttle's flight short and steep at the end.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The shuttle slows, turns and drops steeply.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Drives are flat; defensive clears go highest.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

Drag slows the shuttle all the way, so it is slowest near the end.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Manufacturers grade feathered shuttles by speed.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Warm air lets a shuttle fly further, so a slower grade is used.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Thinner air means less drag, so shuttles fly further.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A full underhand hit from the back line shows where it lands.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 3 · recuerdo

A shuttle that falls short is too slow for the conditions.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 3 · aplicación

Cold, dense air slows shuttles, so a faster grade is picked.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

At events the Referee decides the speed of shuttles used.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Heat and altitude make shuttles fly further, so slower grades are used.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A quick test before play shows if the speed suits the hall.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 3 · recuerdo

Warm air makes the shuttle carry, so the slowest grade suits.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

The handle is where the player grips.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 4.1.1 · recuerdo

The shaft connects handle and head.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 4.1.4 · recuerdo

Modern rackets are mostly carbon-fibre composites.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Typical frames weigh roughly 80-90 g, much lighter than a tennis racket.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The U scale shows weight; 4U is lighter than 3U.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

More weight in the head adds power; head-light rackets are quicker.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Head-light rackets swing faster for quick exchanges.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Handle, shaft, throat, head.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 4.1 · recuerdo

A higher U number means a lighter frame.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

The shuttle is hit with the strings inside the head.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 4.1.2 · aplicación

Tension is the pull put on the strings when the racket is strung.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Tension is mostly given in pounds or kilograms.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Lower tensions are more forgiving for off-centre hits.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Tighter strings give precise control to accurate hitters.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Players wrap an overgrip or towel grip over the handle for feel and sweat.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A worn, sweaty grip can slip in the hand.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A relaxed handshake-style grip lets the wrist and fingers work.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo

Wraps are wound from the butt upwards and taped.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Tension tends to rise with the player's level.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

An overgrip improves feel and stops the hand slipping.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Indoor court shoes have non-marking gum soles for grip.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Badminton has many sideways lunges and stops; running shoes are built for forward motion.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Light clothing that lets players move freely is usual.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Headbands and wristbands keep sweat away.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Competition regulations require players' names on their shirts.

Fuente: BWF General Competition Regulations 2026 · recuerdo

Strings often break, so players keep spare rackets.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Players wipe soles and courts are mopped to stop slipping.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Rackets first, then shoes, spares and drink.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Court shoes are made for lunges; boots with studs are the worst choice.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Gum rubber grips the court mat and leaves no marks.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Heat can damage strings and frames.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A broken string is replaced by restringing the racket.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Racket clashes are a common cause of broken frames.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Kept in tubes, they hold their shape; some players keep them slightly humid.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Very dry feathers become brittle.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Dust and sweat make the court slippery.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Damaged shuttles fly unevenly and are replaced.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Clean, check, cover, store.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Old strings out, frame mounted, strung and tied.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Broken strings cut power and control; a spare or restring is needed.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación