Bádminton · Nivel 3: Preintermedio · Subnivel 3.2
Singles Basics
10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · markdown
The singles court and base, the serve in singles, returning serve, rally patterns, the clear-drop game, attacking and defending alone, covering the court, men's and women's singles styles and singles mistakes.
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Test 1The singles courtHacer un test
Singles is played inside the inner side lines.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
The full length of the court is used in singles.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
In singles one player covers the whole half.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Singles uses the narrower width but the full length.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
Covering a whole half alone is demanding.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Even score, right court; odd score, left.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
An odd score means the left court.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · aplicación
In singles the doubles long service line is not used for serving.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
The doubles side line is the outer one.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recuerdo
Singles uses the inner side lines and the full length.
Fuente: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · aplicación
Test 2Serving in singlesHacer un test
A high deep serve pushes the receiver to the back line.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A central target narrows the receiver's angles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A steep fall at the back makes it hard to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
A tight low serve stops the receiver smashing.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The manual: to the same side you served to, to cover straight replies.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A short high serve invites the smash.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
A short high serve gives the strongest player an easy smash.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Position, swing, flight, steep fall.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
From the front of the box to the back line.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
A high singles serve is aimed to fall steeply at the back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 3Returning serve in singlesHacer un test
Singles receivers stand further back than doubles receivers.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Singles serves are often deep, so the receiver starts deeper.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Attacking returns put the server on the back foot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Returns of low serves stay tight or push deep.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A short weak lift is easy for the server to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Adjust the receiving position to the server's pattern.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
A high clear buys time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Behind the shuttle, then attack and follow up.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From defensive to attacking.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From high above the head, steeply down is a smash.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 4The clear-drop gameHacer un test
Clears and drops use the length of the court.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The same preparation hides the shot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Slow drops fall just over the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
Fast drops cut the opponent's reaction time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
A forced lift is a chance to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Early forward movement leaves the back open.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
A floating drop can be killed or pushed.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Back, then front.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Slow drops land closest to the net.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recuerdo
A gentle overhead landing just over the net is a slow drop.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · aplicación
Test 5Attacking in singlesHacer un test
Smash from good positions; otherwise play a drop or clear.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A singles smasher must recover alone.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The straight reply comes back on the same line.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A strong smash forces a weak block.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Following in lets the smasher take the next shot early.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Mixing shots hides intentions.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Body and sideline smashes are hardest to return.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Smash, follow in, finish.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Jump smashes cost most energy.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo
Moving in after a smash takes the block early.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Test 6Defending in singlesHacer un test
First survive, then turn defence to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A cross block moves the smasher diagonally.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Height and depth buy time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Flat smashes can be driven back.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A low wide base reaches either side.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Shade the base to the likely shot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
A short lift invites a kill.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Block, force a lift, attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
From buying time to taking it.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A soft short reply off a smash is a block.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 7Covering the courtHacer un test
A base between shots shortens every move.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
High or tight shots buy recovery time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Moving off before the opponent hits can be wrong-footed.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Wrong-footing plays behind a moving opponent.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Timing the split-step with the hit allows a fast start.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Playing behind a recovering player wrong-foots them.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Height buys time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Hit, recover, split, move.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6 · recuerdo
Higher shots give more time.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Hitting back into the space just left catches the opponent going the wrong way.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 8Men's and women's singles stylesHacer un test
Men's singles uses more jump smashing.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Women's singles is often more patient with longer rallies.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
High serves stay common in women's singles.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Strong smashers punish high serves.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Precise corners matter in both.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Patience means waiting for the right shot.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Clears and drops move the opponent before the attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Build, then attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Net shots are slowest, smashes fastest.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9 · recuerdo
Hitting down in the air is a jump smash.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · aplicación
Test 9Thinking in singlesHacer un test
Early rallies reveal where to play.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Change a losing plan.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Do not change a winning game.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Exploit slow forward movement.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Play to the weakness.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Choose the shot with the best chance.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Short reflection between rallies guides tactics.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10 · recuerdo
Read, plan, play, review.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
The manual's three decision times.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Targeting a weak area is basic singles tactics.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Test 10Common singles mistakesHacer un test
Cross-court shots need a quicker recovery.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Constant power wastes energy and lacks variety.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Short lifts are punished.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Recovery starts right after hitting.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Off balance, the safe shot is better.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A little more margin over the net reduces errors.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
A short high serve is easy to attack.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
One weak shot leads to the loss.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
Safety first when off balance.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recuerdo
A short lift invites a smash.
Fuente: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · aplicación
Fuentes
BWF Coaches' Manual Level 1 (2017), BWF regulations and history, Olympedia; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Badminton - Laws of Badminton).
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 878
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 79
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view)8
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 92
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 62
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 101