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 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Mounds View 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 6 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 October Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Andover 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Jordan 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls May 25, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Lakeville 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 M1 Volleyball M1 Volleyball Fall Classes Sports Offered Volleyball About 12 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Co-ed Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Orono 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 16 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 22, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Chanhassen 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 19 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 St. Michael-Albertville Fall 3 on 3 League Sports Offered Basketball About 22 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 View More sports in this article Badminton tags in this article Athlete New to Sports Parent SportsEngine