Q&A for How to Play Badminton

You should stand in the middle of the court, because from there you will be able to hit every shot - net, right, left, or overhead.

Use the wrist when trying to hit softly. If you want to smash it, use the arm first to generate speed then use the wrist at the end.

There are quite a few good badminton brands; however, some of them really stand out, including: Yonex, Victor, Ashaway, Carlton, Li Ning, Forza, Fleet, Karakal and Wilson.

To toss, hit the shuttle high in the air above the opponent so that the opponent has to go to the back lines. Remember to hit the shuttle cock with power, but not to hit the shuttle over the back line, which will be out. To drop, gently hit the racket in a medium speed so that the cock should drop near the net of your opponent's court, which makes it difficult to make the shot.

Try turning your weaknesses into advantages. For example, if you're forced to hit a backhand but you can't clear it very well, drop it instead so that it goes right over the net.

Observe which hand the racket is in, and aim to the opposite side.

Practice your receiving and serving skills and work on your agility.

The best defense is to quickly use your wrist to retaliate with a drop shot.

No. There are many serves. You can pick whichever works the best for you.

If your opponent is far away, do a drop shot. If they are close to you, hit it with all your body strength to the back of the court. If they are right handed, hit it to the left and vice versa.

Yes. If you are being served to, and your opponent accidentally gives too high of a serve, feel free to smash it. It's a free point.

No, you don't. As long as the shot crosses the net inside the lines and you are not able to hit it back, the opponent will get the point.

You may move anywhere on your side of the court, including moving out of bounds, at any time. Possible reasons for doing this include continuing momentum after diving for a shot near the sidelines, or exceeding the back line to be properly positioned for a smash. You may not touch the net or cross the net during the point.

It depends on the beginning of the game. For example, if your partner is being served to, and it's a long serve, then run up to the front. It's best to assist your partner in wherever he/she cannot be.

If you're reacting to a drop shot in one of the corners, it's easiest to drop it back in the same corner. However, if your opponent is aggressively guarding that corner, you must attempt a cross-court drop shot. In general, mix it up and aim to the corners, rather than aiming near the middle for a drop shot or being too predictable in where you are likely to hit a particular return.

Try to make your motions quicker and very accurate. It may seem hard at first, but with practice, you'll get good at the backhand shot.

If hits in the corner or on the line, it is in, but the court is smaller in singles compared to doubles.

Nope. Hold it however you please, as long as you hit the shuttlecock legally.

One. If you hit it twice, that's an error and it's the other person's point.

Yes, if you practice daily, you will improve. Practice swinging the racquet correctly and getting the shuttlecock go over the net. Then try practicing accuracy by setting a target and hitting it. Finally, try making your friend throw the shuttlecock at you in different positions and practice hitting the ball.