Where to play:
Badminton can be played on nearly any flat surface! Try it outdoors or indoors – as long
as there is enough space and a flat surface such as concrete, bare ground or grass.
If desired, the court can be marked with cones, paint or chalk lines, or natural
boundaries such as the edge of a driveway or a tree.
Storage and Care:
ZUME Badminton is built to last! Durable construction and a convenient storage case
make it easy to keep your game looking and playing great. After use, simply disassemble
the net and telescoping poles and place all components back in the case. For best results,
store the case indoors – away from extreme temperatures and moisture.
ZUME Badminton is easy to learn and fast paced!
The aim of badminton is to hit the shuttle with your racket so that it passes over the net
and lands inside your opponent’s half of the court. Whenever you do this, you have won a
rally; win enough rallies, and you win the match.
Your opponent has the same goal. He will try to reach the shuttle and send it back into
your half of the court. You can also win rallies from your opponent’s mistakes: if he hits
the shuttle into or under the net, or out of court, then you win the rally.
If you think your opponent’s shot is going to land out, then you should let it fall to the
floor. If you hit the shuttle instead, then the rally continues.
Once the shuttle touches the ground, the rally is over. You must hit the shuttle once only
before it goes over the net (even in doubles).
You can have either two or four players on a badminton court: one player on each side, or
a team of two players on each side. One-against-one is called singles; two-against-two is
called doubles.
In doubles, either player can hit the shuttle; you do not have to take it in turns. The only
exceptions are the first two shots of the rally.
Singles or Doubles:
Serving:
In badminton, the serve must be hit in an upwards direction, with an underarm hitting
action. You are not allowed to play a "tennis style" serve.
You can have either two or four players on a badminton court: one player on each side, or
a team of two players on each side. One-against-one is called singles; two-against-two is
called doubles. The team or person winning the coin toss have the option of serving first,
receiving the serve or choosing the court end. The team that serves first has only one
service to start the game. When the game begins each team has two serves.
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