Basics of Badminton

Equipment

To play badminton you obviously need it's suitable equipment. Such as a racket, shuttlecocks, proper shoes, and a court to play on or just a net.

Yes, they could get pricey, but playing with proper equipment genuinely helps the experience.

Badminton racket
Badminton racket - lightweight type and easy to handle for beginners.
Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock - made of feathers
Shoes
Badminton shoes- provides proper cushion for reduce injuries

Court Layout

The badminton court has a net in the middle that divides the court equally and specific lines for singles and doubles.

Badminton court diagram
Diagram shows a standard badminton court with dimensions.

How to hold a Racket

There are two basic grips in badminton: forehand grip and backhand grip:

Forehand grip
Forehand grip- used most for the shots in badminton.
Backhand grip
Backhand grip- useful for serving and defensive shots in badminton.

Basic Rules

Some key rules for beginners: