Badminton: Shuttlecock and Racket

Badminton is a game that involves the use of a net, lightweight rackets, and a shuttlecock. Two or four players play it, which is played indoors, on a marked-out area 44 ft (13.41 m) long by 17 ft (5.18 m) wide for the two-player game and 20 ft (6.10 m) wide for the four-player game. A net is fixed across the middle of the court, with the top of the net set at 5 ft (1.52 m) from the ground at the centre and 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) at the posts. The players hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net with the rackets. Only the serving side can win a point. A game is played to 15 points.
Techniques
Some basic skills that are needed to be a successful are:
· A good grip
· A good serve
· A good variety of shots which includes:
Smash, drop shot, overhead clear (forehand & backhand)
· The ability to judge your opponents next shot and how you deal with it.
Grip

Forehand
The correct forehand grip can be achieved by using the left hand to hold the racket shaft so that the racket head is vertical to the floor. Then use the right hand to hold on the grip like holding a knife. Make sure the thin side of the grip faces up, not the wide side. Let the rest of the fingers fall into place naturally. Always remember that it is unnecessary to grab the racket all the time. Holding your racket tight during impact gives you much more flexibility and saves you more energy.
Backhand
Backhand grip requires a turn of the racket. Placing your thumb on the wide side of the grip will support your racket and provide power to your shots. It is important to have the right grip from the start. Once a bad habit is formed, it is hard to get rid of it. The proper grip may seem uncomfortable at first, but it will be one of the most important aspects in developing your skills.

My Grip
The grip that I use for my forehand is called the "Chinese Grip", and for my backhand I use the standard backhand grip. Different players have different grips. Aggressive players have different grips to the soft