🏸 Badminton
Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport played by hitting a shuttlecock over a net. Players score points by landing the shuttlecock in their opponent’s court.
Use this guide to learn how badminton works, understand the rules and explore the equipment used in the sport.
🔗 Quick Access
📚 Learn Badminton
New to badminton? Learn the basics of how the game is played and how scoring works.
📏 Badminton Court Size
Understand court dimensions, net height and layout.
📜 Badminton Rules
Learn the key rules including serves, rallies and faults.
🔢 Badminton Scoring
Find out how scoring works and how matches are won.
🏸 Badminton Racket
Explore racket types, materials and how to choose the right one.
📌 About Badminton
Badminton is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock back and forth, aiming to score points when their opponent cannot return it.
The sport can be played in singles or doubles and is known for its speed and quick reflexes.
📈 Why Badminton Is So Popular
Badminton is one of the most widely played sports in the world.
Easy to Learn
The basic rules are simple, making it easy for beginners to start.
Fast-Paced
Rallies are quick and require speed and precision.
Indoor and Outdoor
Can be played in gyms or casually outdoors.
Minimal Equipment
Only requires a racket and shuttlecock.
Played Worldwide
Popular across Asia, Europe and many other regions.
❓ Badminton FAQ
What is badminton?
Badminton is a racket sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net to score points.
How many points in badminton?
Games are played to 21 points, and players must win by 2.
Can you hit the shuttlecock twice?
No, each side is allowed only one hit.
What is a fault in badminton?
A fault occurs when a player breaks a rule, such as hitting out of bounds or into the net.
Is badminton played indoors or outdoors?
Both, but competitive badminton is played indoors.