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Badminton

Of or pertaining to the racquet sport played with singles or doubles who take positions on the opposite side of a rectangular bondry separated by a net. Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it lands in the opposing player's side.

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clear

Sports; Badminton

A shot hit deep to the opponent's back boundary line. There are two types of clear shots; the high clear is a defensive shot, the flat attacking clear is an offensive shot.

court

Sports; Badminton

The area where the game is played marked by the boundary lines, which are the sidelines and the baseline. The Court is 44 feet or 13.40 meters long; it is 20 feet or 6.10 meters wide for doubles play ...

doubles

Sports; Badminton

Just like tennis, two people playing on one team. So four people are on the court at the same time.

doubles sideline

Sports; Badminton

The furthest edge of the court. The doubles court is 6.10 meters wide or about 20 feet.

drive

Sports; Badminton

A low and fast shot that goes over the net in a straight or horizontal flight.

drop

Sports; Badminton

A shot that is hit easy and with finesse so that it falls swiftly and close to the net on the opponent's side of the net.

fault

Sports; Badminton

A violation of the playing rules, which can happen when serving, receiving, or during play. There are service faults and general faults.

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