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.
Court Layout
The badminton court has a net in the middle that divides the court equally and specific lines for singles and doubles.
How to hold a Racket
There are two basic grips in badminton: forehand grip and backhand grip:
Basic Rules
Some key rules for beginners:
- Serve on the right side of the court if team's score is even and left side if it's odd.
- A Fault is considered the shuttle is dead. Hence when its called whatever is perfomred afterwards is not counted.
- Game is played up to 21 points. Win by at least 2 points closing to 21.
- Do not hit shuttle when its out or after it has hit the ground.