Badminton is a recreational sport played by either opposing players or two opposing pairs. The gameplay takes place on opposite halves of a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands on the other side of the court.
A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor, or it a fault has been called by either the umpire, or when a player is enable to return a rally. The shuttlecock is usually feathered, with a plastic bottom combined to cause an unique aerodynamic trajectory. The feathers create much higher 'drag', causing a shuttlecock to decelerate and drop at a faster rate than 'round' balls used in other racket sports.
To start a proper rally, opposing players have to serve to opposite rectangular sections marked on the court. In comparison to service in tennis, badminton serve must be hit below waist height and with the racket shaft pointing downwards. The shuttlecock is not allowed to bounce, and players must stand inside their service courts unlike tennis. During the service, let is called (as the ball hits the net), then the shuttlecock is to be served again.
Equipment used in badminton include the racquets, shuttlecocks, a properly drawn badminton court and lightweight joggers with no specific requirements. However the gears used differ as competitive tournaments impose certain standard of equipment used during game play. Overall, badminton is best for an indoor play, as weather may affect the natural trajectory of the shuttlecock.
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