Badminton

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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position of readiness

Sports; Badminton

A place on the court, usually in the center, which a player tries to return after every shot to be in a position to return the next shot.

posts

Sports; Badminton

There are two posts, one on either side of the court, which hold up the net. The posts are part of the playing surface and are therefore in play.

push shot

Sports; Badminton

A soft shot where the player push's the shuttlecock with a little wrist motion, usually from net or mid-court, to the opponent's mid-court.

put-away

Sports; Badminton

A fast, downward shot that cannot be returned. See also kill or smash.

racket

Sports; Badminton

One main piece of equipment used by players to hit the shuttlecock. A racket will typically weigh about 3 ounces and be 27 inches or 68 cm in length. The maximum width for the head is 9 inches or 23 ...