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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.
THE RULES OF BADMINTON
The aim of badminton is to hit the shuttle
cock
with your rac
qu
et 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).
SINGLES OR 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.
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. 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.
STORAGE AND CARE
The Portable Badminton Set 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.
WARRANTY / CUSTOMER SERVICE
Sharper Image branded items purchased from
SharperImage.com include a 1-year limited
replacement warranty. If you have any
questions not covered in this guide, you may
call our Customer Service department at 1
(877)
210-3449. Customer Service agents are
available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. ET.
