How to play Badminton

1. How to play Badminton Steven Zhang English 393

2. Introduction to Badminton Objective: simple! Hit the shuttle across the net! Goal: land the shuttle on the opponent’s side Methods: fast, slow, high, flat, low, smash, light Types: single (smaller court) doubles (larger court) Basic Rules: begin by serving, first to 21 wins, opponent serve per every turnover, change sides after every rounds

3. Basic Equipments • Racquets: different types (offensive, defensive), price range $10-$300 • Shoes: different brands (Yonex) price range $ 30-150 • uniform, begs, other accessories

4. Racquet Grip • Important foundation of playing Badminton • Forehand Grip: • hold the racquet as if your shaking hands • hold loosely for flexibility • Backhand Grip: • Hold the racquet as you would on a forehand grip • Turn the racquet counterclockwise so that the V shape moves leftwards

5. Serves • Different types of serves: High serve, low serve, backhand serve, flick serve, drive serve • High serve: hold racquet using forehand grip, hit it with the flat face of the racket and follow through until the racket reaches the non-racket side of your head • Low serve: hold racquet using forehand grip, push the shuttle lightly in order to get it across the court as low as possible without touching the net.

6. Smash shot • The smash: a shot hit with power and speed downward to your opponent's court • Different types: forehand smash, backhand smash, around the head smash, jump smash • Ideal point of impact is above the head with arms fully extended • Energy is generated from legs and wrist

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