Badminton is a racquet sport played with a shuttlecock over a net, with the objective of scoring points by sending it into the opponent's court so they cannot return it. The game can be played in singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side).
Court Dimensions
Length: 13.4 meters
Width: 6.1 meters (for doubles)
Net Height: 1.55 meters at the center
Basic Rules and Gameplay
Starting the Game: The match begins with a serve from the right-hand side of the court
Scoring Points: Points are scored when the shuttlecock:
Lands in the opponent’s court
The opponent makes a fault (e.g., fails to return, hits outside the court, or touches the net)
Match Structure: Matches typically consist of best-of-three games, with the first to 21 points winning each game (15 points in wheelchair badminton)
Changing Ends: Players switch ends after the first game and at 11 points in the third game
Key Skills
Footwork: Quick, precise movements around the court
Smashes: Powerful downward shots to pressure the opponent
Drop Shots: Soft, controlled shots to land close to the net
Clears: Long shots to push opponents to the backcourt
Net Shots: Precise shots near the net to create openings