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Alley
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Extension of the court by one-and-one-half feet on both sides for doubles play.
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Backcourt
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The back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
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Balk
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Any deceptive movement that disconcerts and opponent before or during the service.
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Baseline
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Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.
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Bird
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The informal name for badminton’s unique object.
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Carry
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An illegal tactic, also called swing or throw.
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Court
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- Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.
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Clear-
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A shot hit deep to the opponent’s back boundary line.
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Center Line
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- Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.
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Half-court Shot
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- A shot hit low and to mid court.
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Inning-
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Time during which a player or team holds the service
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Grip
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- the hold on the racket
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Forecourt
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- The front third of the court; between the net and the shot service line
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Drop
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- A shot hit softly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the opponent’s side
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Drive
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- A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
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