Badminton: Terms to Know Backcourt The back third of the badminton court. Bird/Birdie Another name for the shuttlecock. Carry An illegal stroke occurring when the shuttle comes to a stop on the racquet and is "carried," leading to a sling-like sequence. Center position Also known as the base position, the central area of the court where ideally a singles player wants to return after each shot. Clear A shot hit deep in the back of the opponent's court. Cross-court A shot hit diagonally over the net, from one side to the other. Double hit Hitting the shuttle twice (a fault). Drop shot A soft shot played with touch, so the shuttle falls close to the net on the opponent's side. Drive A powerful shot placed just over the top of the net. Fault A violation or infraction of the rules. Flick A quick movement of the wrist and forearm that changes a soft shot into a harder one; mostly used when serving or close to the net. Forecourt The front third of the court, between the net and the short-service line. Kill A hard, downward shot that is not returnable by the opponent. Let A call by the umpire to restart a point. This occurs when the server serves before the receiver is ready, the shuttle disintegrates during play, an accidental distraction occurs, etc. Mid-court The middle third of the court. Push shot A soft shot executed by "pushing" the shuttle with small wrist movement. Rally An exchange of shots following the serve. Shuttlecock The object used in badminton, also called a birdie or shuttle. It is made of a cork with sixteen goose feathers glued to its rounded base. Smash A hard, powerful overhead shot sending the shuttlecock downward to the opponent's side. Change Location Change Location My7on7 Football Leagues - Training - Tournaments Snow Bowl Flag Football Tournament Sports Offered American Football Flag Football About 3 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Co-ed Jan 31, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 October 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 December 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 August 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Legacy Hoops (Hopkins) Session 1 Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Legacy Hoops (Hopkins) Session 2 Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Champlin Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Apr 9, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Blaine 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Cambridge 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 20, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Stillwater Spring 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 18, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026 View More sports in this article Badminton tags in this article Athlete New to Sports Parent SportsEngine