Badminton is a racket sport played either singles (1 vs 1) or doubles (2 vs 2), where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net. The aim is to land the shuttle in the opponent’s court to score points.

A standard game is played to 21 points. A player/team must win by at least 2 points. If the score reaches 29–29, the first to 30 points wins.

Matches are usually played in a best of three games format.

• Racket
• Shuttlecock (feathered or synthetic)
• Badminton net & court
• Shoes with good grip

• The serve must be hit below the waist.
• The server must stand inside their service court without stepping on the lines.
• In singles, the serve changes side based on even/odd score.
• In doubles, serving order rotates among players.

• Smash – powerful downward shot.
• Drop shot – soft shot just over the net.
• Clear – high shot to the back of the court.
• Drive – fast, flat shot across the net.
• Net shot – delicate shot close to the net.

• If the shuttle lands inside the opponent’s court.
• If the opponent fails to return the shuttle.
• If the opponent commits a fault (hits out, into the net, or breaks service rules).

A standard badminton court is:

• Singles: 13.4m long × 5.18m wide
• Doubles: 13.4m long × 6.1m wide

Yes! Badminton improves reflexes, agility, stamina, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness while also being fun and social.

• Olympic Games
• BWF World Championships
• All England Open
• Thomas Cup (men’s team)
• Uber Cup (women’s team)
• Sudhirman Cup (mixed team)