Tag:sport=badminton
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A racquet sport played by singles or in teams of two, who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court (pitch) divided by a net. |
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Badminton is a racquet sport played by singles or in teams of two, who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net.
Description
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor, or if a fault has been called by either the umpire or service judge or, in their absence, the offending player, at any time during the rally.[1]
The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered (or, mainly in uncompetitive games, plastic) projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball. Shuttlecocks have a much higher top speed, when compared to other racquet sports. Because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, competitive badminton is played indoors. Badminton is also played outdoors as a casual recreational activity, often as a garden or beach game.
How to Map
- For a badminton court, draw the area of the court and add leisure=pitch + sport=badminton.
- For a badminton hall, draw the outline of the building and add leisure=sports_centre + sport=badminton.
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Notes
- ↑ Boga, Steve (2008). “Badminton”. Paw Prints. ISBN 1439504784.