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The asterisk is the most effective footwork in badminton, involving sideway or diagonal movements. After receiving a shot, always return to the center (your base) to prepare for the next shot.
Badminton is a game often played casually outdoors but formally on an indoor rectangular court, primarily in singles and doubles formats. The main equipment used is a racket, which is used to hit the shuttlecock to score points on the opposing side of the court.
There are two main gripping techniques: forehand and backhand. For the forehand grip, rest your thumb comfortably near the wide surface of the racket grip to allow for quick switching. For the backhand grip, press your thumb on the wider surface of the grip and relax your index finger closer to your middle finger, similar to giving a thumbs-up.
The ready stance is your position for receiving the shuttle. To achieve this, stand with your feet apart and knees slightly bent, allowing you to move easily to catch the shuttlecock.
There are two types of serves: long and short. Long service requires hitting the shuttlecock with an underarm forehand stroke, while short service uses an underarm backhand stroke.
Different strokes are vital for receiving the shuttle, including overhead forehand, overhead backhand, underarm forehand, and underarm backhand strokes.