How to Play Badminton Correctly

                       How to Play Badminton Correctly 

                                                                  

  Badminton is one of the most popular and enjoyable sports in the world. It originated in India and was named badminton because of the Duke who played this game in a hall named Badminton Hall. Badminton is one of the sports that is included in the Olympic games. You will need a racquet and a Shuttle Cock for you to play the game. Your racquet resembles that of tennis racquet but it is just smaller and lighter to carry and this is used to hit the shuttle cock which is a round shaped rubber object which has a feather or synthetic skirt on it. You need to play badminton in a court with a net. BASIC INFORMATION You must first decide on what scoring method you will apply in the game. Then you get a coin and toss it in the air to know who will serve first. If you are the server you must position yourself in the right side of the court and will hit the shuttle cock to the left side of your opponent’s court. You must position the shuttle below your hip during the serve. You just hit the shuttle towards the opposite side and you do it repeatedly until it drops to the ground. You will gain one point if the shuttle cock dropped on your opponent’s court side. You will win the game if you get 21 points. Court switching is mandatory and you will have to win two games to be declared the winner. SCORING You will earn one point each time your opponent dropped the shuttle cock after you hit it. Whoever gets 21 points first will win that specific set. You need to win 2 out of the 3 games so that you will be declared as the winner. BASIC TECHNIQUES In order for you to win the game you must do some techniques. You can hit the shuttle cock towards the corner of the court for your opponent to have difficulty recovering it. When your opponent hits the shuttle cock, hit the shuttle cock back on his opposite direction and make it forceful and fast. Another thing is you should not make predictable moves. badminton is a fun activity and can also keep you fit and healthy. You will need enough time to be an expert in this sport. You will have to practice rigidly to master the sport. Always be patient and be determined. You must not forget to enjoy the game and keep positive thoughts in your mind.
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