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The objective of badminton is to hit a ______ over a net to score points.
shuttlecock
In badminton, a match can be played in ______ format, where either 1 or 2 players compete against each other.
singles
Badminton games are scored to ______ points, with players needing to win by a 2-point margin.
21
The ______ is the handle of the racket, which can vary in thickness for the player's comfort.
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The part of the racket that strikes the shuttlecock is called the ______.
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A badminton court for singles measures ______ meters in width.
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The area behind the service line in badminton is known as the ______.
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The height of the net at the center is ______ meters.
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Study Notes
Badminton Basics
- Objective: Players hit a shuttlecock over a net to score points.
- Players: Singles (1 vs 1) or doubles (2 vs 2).
- Scoring System: Best of 3 games; each game played to 21 points. Must win by a 2-point margin.
- Serve: Underhand serve from service area; must cross the service line diagonally.
Badminton Racket Parts
- Grip: Handle of the racket; can vary in thickness for comfort.
- Shaft: Long, thin part connecting the grip to the head; flexibility affects power and control.
- Head: The part that strikes the shuttlecock; has strings that form the hitting surface.
- String Bed: Area of the head with strings, influencing the shuttle's speed and spin.
- Frame: Outer part that encases the head and adds structure; usually made of lightweight materials.
Basic Court Areas
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Dimensions:
- Singles court: 13.4m (length) x 5.18m (width)
- Doubles court: 13.4m (length) x 6.1m (width)
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Service Areas:
- Two service boxes on each side; players must serve into the diagonally opposite box.
- Net Height: Center: 1.524m; at the posts: 1.55m.
- Backcourt: Area behind the service line; important for defensive shots.
- Forecourt: Area in front of the service line; critical for net play and quick attacks.
Badminton Overview
- Aim of the game: Players hit a shuttlecock over a net to score points.
- Players can compete in singles (one versus one) or doubles (two versus two).
- Scoring is best of three games; each game played to 21 points with a two-point margin needed to win.
- The serve must be underhand from the service area and cross the service line diagonally.
Racket Anatomy
- The grip is the handle of the racket and varies in thickness for player comfort.
- The shaft is the long, thin part connecting the grip to the head, its flexibility impacts power and control.
- The head is where the shuttlecock is struck; strings form the hitting surface.
- The string bed is the area with strings, influencing the shuttlecock's speed and spin.
- The frame encases the head, providing structure and usually made from lightweight materials.
Court Layout
- Singles court is 13.4 meters long and 5.18 meters wide.
- Doubles court is 13.4 meters long and 6.1 meters wide.
- Service areas are two boxes on each side where players must serve diagonally into the opposite box.
- The net's height is 1.524 meters in the center and 1.55 meters at the post.
- The backcourt is the area behind the service line, important for defensive shots.
- The forecourt is the area in front of the service line, crucial for net play and fast attacks.
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Test your knowledge of badminton fundamentals, including the basic rules, scoring systems, and various parts of a racket. This quiz will also cover important court dimensions and player configurations. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the game of badminton!
