Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport played with a shuttlecock (birdie). It can be played:

Singles (1 vs 1)
Doubles (2 vs 2)

Players hit the shuttle over a net, aiming to land it in the opponent’s court.

📏 Badminton Court Dimensions

Here’s how a standard badminton court looks:

🧱 Full Court Size

Length: 13.4 meters (44 feet)
Width:
- Singles: 5.18 meters (17 feet)
- Doubles: 6.1 meters (20 feet)

📐 Key Areas of Court

Net Height:
- Center: 1.524 meters
- Posts: 1.55 meters
Service Court:
Divided into left and right sections for serving.
Short Service Line:
Minimum distance for a valid serve.
Long Service Line (Doubles):
Shorter than the back boundary line.
Center Line:
Divides left & right service courts.

🏸 Basic Rules (Quick)

Match usually played to 21 points
Must win by 2 points
Serve diagonally
Shuttle must not touch ground inside your court

🧠 Tips

Use lightweight racket for control
Practice footwork (very important!)
Focus on smash, drop, clear shots