The court is the main component of badminton, with a net in the middle and lines on both sides that define the different areas. These boundaries define different areas on the court, including the singles service box and doubles service box. The shuttlecock must cross a short service line to be in-bounds.
Singles
Singles in badminton is a fast-paced game that requires a high level of concentration and physical conditioning. The game relies on good clears and drops to win points. Smashes should be used sparingly and only to end rallies in two shots or less. A classic singles rally is characterized by hits to the shuttlecock at a distance from the net. Players should also know how to defend against opponents who are on the move.
In singles, the court is divided into four corners, two at the back and two at the front near the net. Your opponent is usually positioned in the middle of the court. The goal of the game is to force your opponent to hit the shuttle towards your own backhand corner. This strategy is particularly effective against high and short shots.
Doubles
Doubles is a variation on singles where the players alternate hitting the ball against each other. Each player will alternate hits until one player has won six points or the time limit expires. The game is played on a full court and there are two players on each team. Players in a doubles match may be either a man or a woman.
As a badminton player, you must develop great footwork, agility and power. You must also be able to keep your shots flat and downward. Physical strength and stamina are important, but it is also important to maintain mental strength and avoid frustration. Badminton mistakes are often the result of frustration, and you must learn to stay focused and calm.
Service court
In badminton, a service court is a court defined by its center line, which extends from back to near net, and the front service line, which intersects the centre line. There are two service courts for each player; the doubles service court is wider and uses the outside side and inside back lines. A service fault occurs when a player breaks one of the service rules: serving above the waist, standing on the line, or missing a shuttle when serving.
In badminton, a player serves by standing on the service court and hitting the shuttlecock under the arm to the service box. The server then waits for the other player to serve. In singles and doubles, each player only receives one serve, so it is important to serve properly to ensure a winning shot. There are 18 service rules, and if a player breaks one of them, they will lose the point.
Defending against movement pressure in badminton
Defending against movement pressure is an important skill in badminton. It allows you to shift your opponent around the court, forcing them to take weak shots or give up shots that are a good distance from you. This technique requires a good footwork and accurate shuttle shots.
In badminton, you must learn to defend against movement pressure and be able to return the shuttle for a longer period of time than your opponent. This may require you to develop a variety of shot types and disguise your shots. If you fail to do this, your opponent may stiffen up and make you lose the game in a short time.
