Watching and Playing

Broadcasts mark the current server.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Broadcasts often show the measured speed of smashes.

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Replays show the landing point against the line.

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A low side camera shows the touch and speed of net exchanges.

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2-1 in games means all three were played.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Saving match point means winning that rally to stay in the match.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

The third, deciding game is often called the rubber game.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Names first, then games, then points, with the server marked.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Two games, then the deciding game.

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The high view lets viewers see where every shot goes.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

In a knockout, each defeat ends a player's run.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Seeds are spread through the draw so they meet late.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Semi-finals decide the finalists.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Quarter-finals hold the last eight.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · aplicación

A bye moves a player on without a match.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Group stages often use round-robin play.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

A walkover is given when the opponent withdraws.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

From 16 to the final.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Enter, draw, play, finish.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

The champion stands on the top step.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

The server's score always comes first.

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The server's score is called first, so the server has 9.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

From 2027 the interval comes when the leader reaches 8.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 16.2 · recuerdo

Even scores serve from the right.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.1 · recuerdo

One game all means a deciding game will be played.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Every rally scores; the winner of a rally serves next.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.3 · aplicación

15-12 ends it; 15-14 needs a two-point lead, and 14-12 and 12-10 are still short of 15.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.4 · recuerdo

Even scores serve from the right, odd from the left.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.1 · recuerdo

Start, interval, game point, the end.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7, 16 · recuerdo

An even score means the right service court.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.1 · aplicación

Players are led on with the umpire and service judge.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

A toss decides who serves or which end they start at.

Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 6 · recuerdo

Players warm up on court before the match.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

Warming up prepares muscles and timing.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

Kit boxes sit beside the court.

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The umpire starts play with 'play'.

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Players test shuttles to check their speed.

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

Walk-on, toss, warm-up, start.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

From pulse raising to game shots.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

Players and officials walk on together before the match.

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Players call shuttles landing on their own side.

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Returning the shuttle kindly keeps play friendly and fast.

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A stray shuttle can distract; social games replay the rally.

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Waiting for the rally to end avoids distracting players.

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A raised hand after a lucky net cord is a common courtesy.

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When in doubt, players give their opponent the point.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Honesty and respect are part of fair play.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recuerdo

Courtesy runs from the first greeting to the handshake.

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Stop, return it, replay.

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In social games each player calls their own side.

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Clubs provide courts, sessions and people to play with.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Ladder systems let players challenge those above them.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Leagues run matches between teams through a season.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Rotating partners mixes levels and keeps it social.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Pyramid systems, like ladders, rank players by challenges.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Setting up and packing away is shared by members.

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Clubs give regular games, coaching and competitions.

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From joining to representing the club.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

Winning a challenge moves you up.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · recuerdo

On a ladder you challenge the player just above you.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12 · aplicación

Shuttle Time is the BWF schools programme.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

Nylon shuttles survive many beginner hits.

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It is safe, low impact and gives quick success.

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

Equipment sized for children makes hitting easier.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 4 · recuerdo

Throwing and catching build the movements of striking.

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

Classes use the space with several children per court.

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Courts fit in most halls.

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From throwing to rallying.

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

Skills build step by step.

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

School groups learn through programmes such as Shuttle Time.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Raise the pulse first, then mobility, then shots.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

A cool-down helps the body recover after play.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

Sweat on the court is a slipping hazard.

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Facing forward protects the eyes from fast returns.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

Clear calls stop partners swinging at the same shuttle.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo

Regular drinking keeps players hydrated.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 11 · recuerdo

Proper shoes help prevent ankle injuries.

Fuente: General badminton reference · recuerdo

From gentle to game speed.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

Finish with a cool-down and drink.

Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo

A wet court is slippery; it is wiped before play goes on.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación

A sudden flash can blind a player tracking the white shuttle.

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Crowds roar at the end of rallies.

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Spectators sit in the stands around the courts.

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Movement behind the court can distract players.

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Badminton crowds in Indonesia and Malaysia are famous for noise.

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The order of play lists courts and times.

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Scoreboards and live apps show all courts.

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Plan, sit, watch, celebrate.

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Quiet in the rally, noise after it.

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Crowds cheer once the rally is over.

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Club sessions welcome new players.

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Most centres rent courts by the hour.

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Two players, rackets and shuttles are enough.

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Beginners' sessions teach the basics in a friendly way.

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Social badminton is casual and friendly.

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Courts are usually booked by the hour.

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Doubles shares the court, so beginners move less.

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Book, bring kit, warm up, play.

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From trying to competing.

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Friends playing for fun on a hired court is social badminton.

Fuente: General badminton reference · aplicación