10 Questions
What is a key requirement for playing badminton doubles?
Quick thinking
Where should a player focus on hitting an Attacking Clear shot?
Deep into the opponent's court
What is the primary role of an Attacker in badminton doubles?
Forcing opponents into defense with smash shots
Where is the Back Alley located on a badminton court?
Behind the back boundary line
What is a Backhand Balk in badminton?
A stroke executed on the player's non-racket side
What is the back boundary line that marks the end of the court called?
Baseline
What is the shot called when the shuttlecock is hit easy and with finesse so that it falls swiftly and close to the net on the opponent's side?
Bird Block
What is an illegal stroke in badminton where the shuttlecock is briefly caught and held on the racket before being slung over the net?
Sling
What type of shot goes deep to the opponent's back boundary line in badminton?
Lob
What does the Front-and-Back Formation refer to in badminton?
A player who returns all shots that come into his end of the court
Study Notes
Badminton Doubles
- Badminton doubles is a game of speed, power, rotational system, and tactics that requires quick thinking due to the fast pace of the game.
- It's essential to cooperate with your partner, even if you think you're a better player, and know your responsibilities when you're at the back, side, or front of the court.
Court Dimensions and Lines
- The badminton court is 44 feet long and 20 feet wide for doubles play, and 17 feet wide for singles play.
- The court has boundary lines, including the sidelines and baselines, with the center line separating the left and right service courts.
Shots and Techniques
- A clear is a shot hit deep into the opponent's court, with two types: the high clear (defensive shot) and the flat attacking clear (offensive shot).
- A drop shot is a shot that falls swiftly and close to the net on the opponent's side of the court.
- A drive is a low and fast shot that goes over the net in a straight or horizontal flight.
- A block return is a return shot that drops quickly over the net because it was not hit with much force.
Terms and Definitions
- An attacker is a player who hits numerous smash shots and uses jumps to compel the opposing team into a defensive formation.
- A bringer is a term used in badminton.
- A carry is an illegal stroke where the shuttlecock is briefly caught and held on the racket and then slung over the net, also called a sling or throw.
- A feint is a deceptive movement that attempts to fool or deceive an opposing player before or during the service.
- A flick is a term used in badminton.
- The forecourt is the area near the net on both sides of the court.
- The backcourt is the back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
Organizations and Glossary
- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the highest governing body of badminton.
- A shuttlecock is the projectile used in badminton, also called a bird.
Learn key strategies for success in badminton doubles, focusing on speed, power, rotation system, and tactics. Understand the importance of quick thinking, court positioning, and effective cooperation with your partner to maximize performance. Discover how to fulfill responsibilities in different court positions.
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