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Badminton

Of or pertaining to the racquet sport played with singles or doubles who take positions on the opposite side of a rectangular bondry separated by a net. Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it lands in the opposing player's side.

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Service line

Sports; Badminton

The line, behind which the ball is initially served and over which the feet must not cross when serving.

Changeover

Sports; Badminton

To exchange ends of the playing field, e.g. After one set is finished.

Badminton racket

Sports; Badminton

A light, long-handled racket, used to hit a shuttlecock in the game of badminton.

Badminton court

Sports; Badminton

A firm, rectangular surface, marked with lines and having a hanging net across the middle, where the game of badminton is played.

Score

Sports; Badminton

The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.

Linesman

Sports; Badminton

An official, who calls shots that pitch out of bounds and judges foot faults.

Midcourt

Sports; Badminton

The middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back boundary line.

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