FAQ

In badminton, every player has committed a fault and meant it was a breach of any rule during a game that would lead to the loss of a rally. Others such as serving improperly like hitting the shuttle above the waist, improper serving motion are also common faults. The other defect occurs when the shuttle falls out of court boundaries. Players should also not touch the net with their racket or their body during a rally. Moreover, striking the shuttle twice before it gets through the net is regarded as a fault. Knowing these fundamental faults assists the players to play by the rules and maintain a fair game during the matches.

Badminton has a few rules that govern the game thus making it playable in a friendly and smooth way. Games are normally played in three games and each game is played to 21 points. A team or a player will need to win by not less than two points in order to win the game. In case the score is tied at 20-20 then the play continues until either team has a margin of two points. The shuttle should be served below the waist and has to land in the appropriate service area. The players are not allowed to touch the net in the course of play and the shuttle is not supposed to go outside the court. It points are awarded on each rally irrespective of the server.

In badminton, the shuttle that is struck by the players on the opposite side of the net is commonly known as a shuttlecock, simply known as a shuttle. It is made in a rounded cork base with a skirt of feathers or synthetic fabric. The special form of the shuttlecock enables it to fly in a different manner than the balls played in other games and reduces rapidly, which makes badminton a game where accuracy, timing, and ability to control are vital.

A badminton game is typically played in three games. The games are up to 21 points and the player or the team that wins two games first will have won the match. In case both the teams win a game each, a third game is played to determine the winner. Players have to win a game by two or more points which makes it fair and competitive game.

The name of the father of badminton is frequently linked with the popularization and invention of the modern variant of the game. Although badminton can be traced that the previous games were played in Europe and Asia, in England, the sport gained popularity in the 19 th century. The sport was initially played at Badminton House in England and hence the name given to the game. Badminton has since evolved to be an international recognized sport played in tournaments and Olympic Games.

There are three major forms of badminton that can be played and thus, players can have fun in a variety of ways. Some of the initial forms include singles in which one player is matched with another player. This format entails good stamina, speed and accuracy when it comes to moving feet. The second format is doubles where two players create a team and the other team is played by two players. The doubles games are typically quicker and depend significantly on the teamwork and coordination. The third is the mixed doubles which is played with a team made up of one male and one female player. Both the forms have their own style of playing but with the same general rules of badminton.

The contemporary badminton game was invented in England in the 19 th century. It was however inspired by a previous game played in India called Poona by the British army officers. Once the game was introduced back to England, it was further structured with rules and it was known by the name badminton. Gradually the sport came to other countries of the world and it is now particularly popular in China, Indonesia, India and South Korea.

The sport was played in a similar manner in the 19 th century in a name called Poona in India before it was renamed to badminton. This game was a favourite of British officers who are stationed in India and was introduced in England. The game slowly came to be referred to as badminton when it was played in the estate of Duke of Beaufort named the Badminton House. Gradually, some official regulations were made and the sport was evolved to become the one played nowadays all over the world.