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What is the 10 basic vocabulary used in badminton?
Badminton Vocabulary List
| word | example sentence |
|---|---|
| backhand | If his backhand is weak, play more to his left side. |
| baseline | The shuttlecock landed just inside the baseline. |
| bird / birdie | The U.S. players say birdie instead of shuttlecock. |
| carry | The umpire called my shot a carry, so I lost the point. |
What is the different terms of badminton?
Each baseline is situated parallel to the net and at the very back boundary. There are three different terms of badminton for a stroke played from either the forehand or backhand. The strokes are called under-arm, shoulder-high, and overhead.
What are the terms for the ball used in badminton?
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).
What is a point called in badminton?
Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored. The side winning a rally adds a point to its score. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
What are the 5 shots in badminton?
There are five different types of badminton shots or strokes: Serves, clears, smashes, drives and drops.
What is the term used to extend a tied game?
Set : To choose to extend a game beyond its normal ending score if the score is tied with one point to go. Short service line : The front line of the service courts 1.98 metres from the net.
Why is it important to know the terminologies in badminton?
If you are playing badminton, besides learning the actual game and the rules, it is always good and handy to know the official terms that are used during the game. It helps to give you a well-rounded idea about the game which can help you understand the game better and in more depth.
What does Ret mean in badminton?
Definition: Retirement means that the player will completely stop playing in badminton competitions organised under the framework of the BWF. Participation: Retired players cannot participate in any structured competitive badminton activity, except those that are purely recreational.
What is the other name of a shuttlecock in badminton?
What is lob in badminton?
The lob or lift shot is a defensive shot in badminton. It is played when the shuttlecock is near the floor. The aim is to lift or lob the shuttlecock over the net and make the shuttlecock fall as near to the baseline as possible without hitting it out. It can be played both with the forehand or backhand.