How To Play Badminton

Practice makes perfect.

Are you a beginner in learning how to play badminton? Or do you already know how to play badminton but want to improve your skills and play like a professional?
If YES is your answer, then this site will provide you with all the badminton information you need to achieve your goals.
It is easy to become a good badminton player but it is not easy to become a professional. Since you are here reading this, I'll assume that you want to improve your badminton skills and perhaps become the badminton pro among your mates.
Whether you're aiming to be a pro or just want to play badminton for recreation or leisure, this site is for you. You'll find information on badminton basics as well as many little tips that differentiate you from a beginner and an experienced player.
What's the secret?
There are NO SECRETS. However you must have proper knowledge on how to play badminton and train... train... train... in order to become THE PRO.
It's true, you do not need to learn the best and latest "pro techniques" to play like a pro. All you need is to know how to play correctly and then train your badminton basics CORRECTLY. Trust me; you will be THE winner when you master some very BASIC badminton techniques.
This is a FREE guide on how to play badminton. Right here you will find:

• The very basics for a beginner. Learn how to grip and swing the racquet and more.
• How to correctly perform badminton techniques. Learn how to serve, lob (high hit), drop and smash correctly as well as perform effective backhands and footwork.
• The latest badminton rules. Understand the latest scoring system, in/out rules, the size and layout of the badminton court and fouls to improve your game.
• Reviews on the world's top badminton players. Learn how world players become world players.
• Advice on badminton equipments that suit you. Choose your badminton equipment according to your needs and make sure they are REALLY for you.
• Latest Badminton Tips. These are tips based on my personal experience and observations over the years that I would like to share with you all.
• And much, MUCH more!!

Basic Rules

This page offers you all the basic badminton rules you are required to know in order to enjoy a casual badminton game. These are based on the official badminton rules that are used in tournaments today (2012).

You should also know some of the common badminton terminology or badminton 'language'. Click here to know some of the badminton terms commonly used in badminton games today
Note: The information here is too brief if your intention is to host a professional badminton tournament or competition. For a complete set of rules for an official badminton tournament use, visit this site.

Let's begin...

1. Badminton Court Size and Diagram

If you're new to badminton and curious about how big a badminton court is, click here for the exact badminton court size and measurement.
See the badminton court diagram for an illustration of a badminton court.

2. Badminton Scoring System

Badminton scoring is based on the 21 points system or known as the new rules to most people.
Learn how to count your points and serve from the correct position during a badminton game (see badminton scoring system . Your badminton game will become more interesting and fun if you know how the badminton scoring system works.

3. Badminton Fouls

The badminton game is very flexible, so there're not many fouls that you can commit during a badminton game. The badminton fouls is standard and applies to both badminton singles and doubles.
It is important to know what are you not suppose to do during a badminton game in order to avoid losing unnecessary points. Click here for more information on badminton fouls.

4. In/Out Boundaries for Badminton Singles

Before doing a badminton serve, you should know the badminton terms "LONG" and "SHORT". This is the terminology we use for the in/out rules in a badminton service.

• "Long" refers to the shuttle landing at the OUTSIDE area at the back of the court.
• "Short" refers to the shuttle landing at the OUTSIDE area at the front of the court. 

The gray area in the above picture shows you the area that is considered INSIDE for a badminton service. After a badminton service (i.e. during the game), the long/short rules do not apply.

The yellow area in the above picture shows you the area that is considered INSIDE during the normal course of a badminton game after a service has been made.
If the shuttle so happens drop ON the in/out line (borders of the colored area in the pictures above), it will still be considered as dropping INSIDE the court.

5. In/Out Boundaries for Badminton Doubles

See this badminton rules for doubles, to know where the "in/out boundary" is for a doubles badminton game.
Other than the "in/out boundaries", the badminton scoring for doubles can get a little complicated but it is pretty much the same as badminton singles. So take a look at the badminton scoring for doubles.
Other than that, the badminton rules for doubles are essentially the same with badminton singles.