L2. BADMINTON TERMS Flashcards
Side-extension of the court by 1 ½ feet on both sides that is used for doubles play.
Alley
Area between the back boundary line and the long service line for doubles.
Back Alley
The back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
Backcourt
Back boundary line at each end of the court, that runs parallel to the net.
Baseline
Another name for the shuttlecock
Bird or Birdie
An illegal tactic, also called a sling or throw, in which the shuttle is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke.
Carry
Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.
Center Line
A shot hit deep to the opponent’s back court
Clear
Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines
Court
A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
Drive
A shot hit sohly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the opponent’s side
Drop
A violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving, or during play
Fault
A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing an apparently soft shot into a faster passing one; used primarily on the serve and at the net
Flick
Front third of the court, between the net and the short service line
Forecourt
Shot made from below and very close to the net with the shuttle rising, just clearing the net, and then dropping sharply down the other side. The shuttle’s flight approximates the shape of a hairpin.
Hairpin Net Shot
A shot hit low and to midcourt, used effectively in doubles against the up-and-back formation.
Halfcourt Shot
Fast, downward shot that cannot be returned; a “putaway.”
Kill
A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.
Let
In singles, the back boundary line. In doubles a line 2 l/2 feet inside the back boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.
Long Service Line
A series of games (at U.S. Olympic Festival-’93 it is three out of five), to determine a winner.
Match
The middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back boundary line.
Midcourt
Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply
Net Shot
Gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with little wrist motion, usually from net or midcourt to the opponent’s midcourt.
Push Shot
Instrument used by playerto hit shuttlecock Weight:About3 ounces. Length: 27 inches. Made of: Ceramic, graphite, or boron frame; beef-gut string. Cost: $60-$175 (unstrung).
Racket
This occurs when the players hit the bird back and forth several times before one side scores a point
Rally
Players put the shuttlecock into play for points by “serving” it to opponents, hitting it over the net into a special part of the court near their opponent
Serve or Service
Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and doubles play.
Service Court
The line 6 1/2 feet from the net which a serve must reach to be legal.
Short Service Line
The name for the object that players hit, made of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers in an open conical shape.
Shuttlecock
When a shuttle is floated high into the air, a player has time to unleash a powerful overhand shot straight to the floor of the opposing court
Smash
Shot that results when the base of the shuttle is hit by the frame of the racket. Once illegal, this shot was ruled acceptable by the International Badminton Federation in 1963.
Wood Shot
If the shuttle falls outside the boundaries AT THE FRONT of the court.
Short
If the shuttle falls outside the boundaries BEHIND the court.
Long
If the shuttle falls outside the boundaries at the side of the court,
Wide
If you made a serve and lost the rally, it will be called__________ _______. It’s now your opponent’s turn to make a
service for the next rally.
SERVICE OVER
In badminton, 0 points is called “_____”.
love
If the score reaches 20-20, the game will be “_______”.
This means that either one side must lead by 2 points to win the game.
deuce
Main decider of rules in a tournament. If players are not happy with the umpire, he or she can call for them and dispute the matter.
Tournament referee
They ensure a matches run smoothly. They also look out for faults during the match.
Match Umpires
They look out for service faults during a match.
Service Judges
They look straight down the court lines and decide whether shuttles land inside or outside the court.
Line Judges
Swing motion of your racket. These are NOT shots.
Badminton Strokes
This refers to stretching your feet as far apart; usually towards the front to retrieve the shuttle.
Lunge
Simply means completing your swing/stroke after you hit the shuttlecock
Follow Through
- Hitting the shuttle high up towards your opponent’s baseline.
- This more commonly used in Malaysia and Singapore.
- Clear
- Lob
Soft shot hit from your baseline and travels steeply to your opponent’s forecourt.
Drop Shot
Offensive shot hit from your baseline. Travels down fast and steep towards your opponent’s side.
Smash
Fast and furious shot hit horizontally towards your opponent side
Drive
it is a shot hit horizontally and aims to land around your opponent’s mid-court area. It is similar to the drive, except there is less pace in your shot
Push
This shot is taken at your forecourt. It is called the ________/________ ____ _____ because the shuttle tumbles and spins towards your opponent’s side.
Tumbling/Spinning Net Shot
These are shots taken from the forecourt. It travels down steeply towards your opponent side. These are used to counter weak net shots from your opponent.
Net Kill (otherwise called as “Tap” in Asia)
These are defensive shots taken from the forecourt. It travels high up towards your opponent’s baseline.
Net Lifts
