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Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net.
Although it may
be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" and
"doubles". Wikipedia
Olympic: 1992–present
Equipment: Shuttlecock, racquet
First played: 19th century
World Games: 1981
Highest governing body: Badminton World Federation
Team members: Singles or doubles
badminton, court or lawn game played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock.
Historically, the shuttlecock (also known as a “bird” or “birdie”) was a
small cork hemisphere with 16 goose feathers attached and weighing about 0.17 ounce
(5 grams). These types of shuttles may still be used in modern play, but shuttles made
from synthetic materials are also allowed by the Badminton World Federation. The
game is named for Badminton, the country estate of the dukes of Beaufort
in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. The roots of the sport
can be traced to ancient Greece, China, and India, and it is closely related to the
old children’s game battledore and shuttlecock. Badminton is derived directly
from poona, which was played by British army officers stationed in India in the 1860s.
The first unofficial all-England badminton championships for men were held in 1899,
and the first badminton tournament for women was arranged the next year.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF; originally the International Badminton

Federation), the world governing body of the sport, was formed in 1934. Badminton is
also popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Denmark. The BWF’s first world
championships were held in 1977. A number of regional, national, and zonal badminton
tournaments are held in several countries. The best-known of these is the All-England
Championships. Other well-known international tournaments include the Thomas
Cup (donated 1939) for men’s team competition and the Uber Cup (donated 1956) for
women’s team competition.
Badminton
 Stringed Area – is extended to hit the shuttle. ...
 Head– bounds the stringed area.
 Throat – connects the shaft to the head.
 Shaft – connects the handle to the head.
 Ferrule – firmly connects the shaft and the handle.
 Handle – is intended for a player's grip.
 Butt – is located at the tip of the handle.
The fundamental skills of badminton are gripping the racket, using different strokes,
proper serving form, engaging a strong stance, and footwork. General skills like hand-eye
coordination, timing, perception, and anticipation are also very useful skills to excel in
badminton.
The 9 Skills You Need to Play Badminton

 Knowing how to warm up properly.
 The basic forehand and backhand grip.
 The basic six corners footwork.
 The split step or the ready stance.
 The basic shots.
 Perception and anticipation.
 Hand-eye coordination.
 Rhythm and timing.
7 Basic Badminton Skills That You Can Learn Without Coaching – KreedOn Guide
 Grip.
 Stance.
 Footwork.
 Serve.
 Smash.
 Drop Shot.
 Clear or Lob.
Rules
 A player must wait until his opponent is ready before serving. ...
 The feet of both players must remain in a stationary position until the serve is
made. ...
 It is not a fault if you miss the shuttle while serving.
 The shuttle cannot be caught and slung with the racket.
BASIC SKILLS IN BADMINTON
 GRIP.
 Forehand and Backhand Grip The only dissimilarity among the shots is the
position of the fingers.
 High badminton Serving This is used when you want your opponent to go
backward by tapping the shuttlecock on the court's back end. ...
 Low badminton Serving.
The basic strokes are:
 Overhead Forehand Stroke.
 Overhead Backhand Stroke.
 Underarm Forehand Stroke.
 Underarm Backhand Stroke.
1. Defensive Badminton Clear/Lob
This is the most basic badminton shot. Every beginner should first master this.
The defensive badminton clear is performed to get you out of trouble.

In many instances, you’ll be under tremendous pressure by your
opponent. This happens when your opponent plays at a faster pace and is
firing continuous attacks on you.
A clear or lob is a good way to get yourself more organized while you’re under pressure and
buys you some time to work yourself back into
the rally.
Overhead Defensive Clear
Underarm Defensive Clear

The pictures above show you the flight trajectory of the defensive badminton clear. This shot
can be performed using the badminton overhead stroke and the underarm stroke.
In the picture above, you’ll realise that the shuttle travels high up and deep into your opponent’s
baseline.
The defensive clear keeps the shuttle in the air for quite a while.
This gives you some extra time before your opponent is able to hit it.
Make use of this “extra” time to reorganize your footwork and get back into position.
Click here to see the tutorial for the defensive badminton clear.
2. Badminton Drop Shot

The badminton drop shot is semi-offensive. It’s performed from the
back of the court and is usually used to maintain the pace of the game.
The defensive clear (explained above) slows down the pace of the game
– because it keeps the shuttle in the air for quite a while.
The drop shot, on the other hand, maintains the pace of the game.
A drop shot performed at a steep angle lands on the ground quicker,

compared to the clear or lob. Your opponent has to rush forward to
retrieve it.
Hit the drop shot ONLY when you’re comfortable with the pace of the
game. In other words, perform a drop shot when you’re playing at a
similar pace or a faster pace than your opponent.
If you can’t keep up with your opponent’s pace, clear (or lob) the shuttle instead.
Click here for the tutorial page for badminton drop shot.
3. Badminton Smash
The smash is often known as the ‘winning shot’ in badminton. It’s used with the intention to end
a rally.
The smash is one of the most powerful badminton shots (apart from the jump smash) that is
fired from a steep angle.
However, when you decide to smash, you’re taking a risk. Smashing causes you to lose a
certain degree of balance.
Thus, make sure that your smash will win you a rally point, or at least force a very weak return
from your opponent.
In order to minimise your risks and ensure your smash works towards your advantage, you
should:
1. Get behind the shuttle as early as possible so that you are able to hit the shuttle
when it is still high up. This allows you to smash the shuttle at a steep angle.
2. Maintain extremely good body balance before you smash.
3. Make sure that your opponent is off-guard. This means that your opponent is not
ready to retrieve the smash.
If you do not satisfy the conditions above, hit the drop shot instead and wait for another chance.
You’ll be taking unnecessary risks if you fire a smash without satisfying the conditions above.
Without you knowing, you may be giving your opponent the chance to counter your smash!
Click here to see the tutorial for the badminton smash.
4. Badminton Jump Smash
This is a more powerful version of the badminton smash. It is also one of the hardest badminton
shots to perform.
To hit this shot, you will simply need to jump and hit the smash in mid air. This will:
 Create a steeper angle for your smash

 Enable you to inject more power into your smash
The badminton jump smash is the most powerful offensive shot in badminton.
Remember, the conditions for performing a smash (mentioned above in “badminton smash”)?
You’ll need to satisfy those conditions before performing the jump smash.
Click here to see the tutorial for the badminton jump smash.
5. Badminton Net Shot (Tumbling/Spinning Net Shot)
Badminton shots along the net (known as “net shots”) are used to create opportunities and
dominate the front of the court.
It is a very important skill to help you win badminton rallies. A

good net shot can force your opponent to perform a high lift/clear, so
that you can play a winning smash.
A tumbling net shot enables the shuttle to tumble across just slightly above the net.
A tight spinning net shot will force your opponent to lift to the mid court area.
An extremely good net shot (shuttle lands on the top of the net and then drops to the other side)
can sometimes be the ‘killer shot’.
Click here to learn the spinning/tumbling badminton net shot.
6. Badminton Net Kill

The net kill is a useful skill to end a rally when if your opponent
executes a poor quality net shot (net shot that is too high).
When your opponent plays a net shot that is too high, strike with a net kill!
The picture above shows you the flight trajectory for the badminton net kill.
Click here to learn the badminton net kill.
7. Defensive Badminton Net Lift
In some instances, your opponent might be very good at net play. They may perform extremely
good badminton shots along the net.
When you’re finding it difficult to retrieve your opponent’s badminton shots along the net,
perform the defensive net lift.
If your opponent is playing extremely well along the net, do not

hesitate to perform the high lift. This can prevent your opponent from
striking with a net kill.
The net lift sends the shuttle high up to your opponent’s baseline.
It is similar to the underarm defensive clear but the net lift is
usually performed very closely to the net.
Therefore it is important that you practise to lift the shuttle high enough so that the shuttle won’t
hit the net.
Click here to read more on badminton net lift.
8. Badminton Drive
Drives are fast and furious badminton shots exchanged horizontally across the net. One of the
main reasons to hit the drive is to increase the pace of the game.
Use this only when you’re comfortable with the pace of the rally.

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Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF; originally the International Badminton

The 9 Skills You Need to Play Badminton

1. Defensive Badminton Clear/Lob

The defensive badminton clear is performed to get you out of trouble.

Underarm Defensive Clear

2. Badminton Drop Shot

A drop shot performed at a steep angle lands on the ground quicker,

Click here to see the tutorial for the badminton smash.

4. Badminton Jump Smash

 Create a steeper angle for your smash

5. Badminton Net Shot (Tumbling/Spinning Net Shot)

It is a very important skill to help you win badminton rallies. A

6. Badminton Net Kill

Click here to learn the badminton net kill.

7. Defensive Badminton Net Lift

If your opponent is playing extremely well along the net, do not

Click here to read more on badminton net lift.

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