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Pretty straight FORWARD - you are not allowed to hit the NET. If you do, the play will be STOPPED you will lose the serve.

Pretty straight forward - you are not allowed to hit the net. If you do, the play will be stopped you will lose the serve.

However, if the receiver MAKES any ATTEMPT of hitting the shuttle BACK, he is JUDGED as ready.

However, if the receiver makes any attempt of hitting the shuttle back, he is judged as ready.

INDONESIA won the THOMAS Cup by BEATING Thailand with a SCORE of 6-3.

Indonesia won the Thomas Cup by beating Thailand with a score of 6-3.

They are MADE from the LEFT WING of a GOOSE. Four geese provide four feathers each to MAKE up the 16 feathers on a shuttle.

They are made from the left wing of a goose. Four geese provide four feathers each to make up the 16 feathers on a shuttle.

FIVE FEET.

Five feet.

They BEAT Choong Tan FOOK and Lee Wan Wahl in two sets 15/12 15/10. Jonas Rasmussen and Lars Paaske had won the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP earlier that year.

They beat Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wahl in two sets 15/12 15/10. Jonas Rasmussen and Lars Paaske had won the world championship earlier that year.

The person that serves FIRST always serves from specific sides. In this CASE, his "even" SIDE (whereas he serves when the score for them is even) is on the right where his "odd" side (where he serves when the score is odd) is on the left. For their partner it is the exact opposite. Also, you must always SERVE across to the other side of the court (right to left, left to right).

The person that serves first always serves from specific sides. In this case, his "even" side (whereas he serves when the score for them is even) is on the right where his "odd" side (where he serves when the score is odd) is on the left. For their partner it is the exact opposite. Also, you must always serve across to the other side of the court (right to left, left to right).

The boundaries for DOUBLE are different than SINGLES. DOUBLES COURTS are wider than singles courts.

The boundaries for double are different than singles. Doubles courts are wider than singles courts.

This is an effective move that is hit to the OPPONENT's rear COURT. When used PROPERLY, it forces the opponent to lift the SHUTTLE in reply.

This is an effective move that is hit to the opponent's rear court. When used properly, it forces the opponent to lift the shuttle in reply.

The Denmark team made it to the FINAL round of the Thomas Cup in 1949, but LOST to Malaya (later NAMED Malaysia when the country gained its independence from the BRITISH in 1957). The team made appearances again in 1955, 1964, 1973, 1979, 1966, 2004, and 2006, without ever winning the Thomas Cup.

The Denmark team made it to the final round of the Thomas Cup in 1949, but lost to Malaya (later named Malaysia when the country gained its independence from the British in 1957). The team made appearances again in 1955, 1964, 1973, 1979, 1966, 2004, and 2006, without ever winning the Thomas Cup.

1948 - SIR GEORGE ALAN THOMAS.

1948 - Sir George Alan Thomas.

He won MEN's doubles and MIXED doubles. At the 2003 WORLD championship, he was honoured with the "best PLAYER of the year" award.

He won men's doubles and mixed doubles. At the 2003 world championship, he was honoured with the "best player of the year" award.

BADMINTON was BROUGHT over from INDIA by ENGLISH SOLDIERS.

Badminton was brought over from India by English soldiers.

Only three countries participated in this INAUGURAL tournament, NAMELY MALAYSIA, DENMARK, and the USA.

Only three countries participated in this inaugural tournament, namely Malaysia, Denmark, and the USA.

That's FASTER than the fastest tennis serve, and OCCURS REGULARLY during rallies at the top LEVEL. I kid you not. Not much fun if you get one in the face.

That's faster than the fastest tennis serve, and occurs regularly during rallies at the top level. I kid you not. Not much fun if you get one in the face.

When they won a POINT.

When they won a point.

The tips of the feathers have to FORM a circle between 58mm - 68mm. The FIRST world BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP was held only in 1949.

The tips of the feathers have to form a circle between 58mm - 68mm. The first world badminton championship was held only in 1949.

Morten Frost never won a world championship. He lost two finals in 1985 and 1987, both in THREE sets.

Morten Frost never won a world championship. He lost two finals in 1985 and 1987, both in three sets.

HITTING the shuttle with your body is just like hitting it with the racket (SAVE the distance). If he tries to RETURN it, you can just let it drop and get a point, SINCE double HITS aren't allowed.

Hitting the shuttle with your body is just like hitting it with the racket (save the distance). If he tries to return it, you can just let it drop and get a point, since double hits aren't allowed.

FEATHER BIRDIES are only made from the LEFT wing of a GOOSE.

Feather birdies are only made from the left wing of a goose.

So if the score reaches 20-20, they must win by 22-20, 23-21 ETC. HOWEVER, the maximum AMOUNT of points than someone can get during tie-breakers is 30.

So if the score reaches 20-20, they must win by 22-20, 23-21 etc. However, the maximum amount of points than someone can get during tie-breakers is 30.

In 1984, the THOMAS-Uber Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. This CHAMPIONSHIP was the 13TH tournament of the Thomas Cup, and the 10th installment for the Uber Cup.

In 1984, the Thomas-Uber Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This championship was the 13th tournament of the Thomas Cup, and the 10th installment for the Uber Cup.

1956 - MRS. H.S. UBER

1956 - Mrs. H.S. Uber

Indonesia has won the cup EIGHT times in 1958. 1961, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1979 and 1984.

Indonesia has won the cup eight times in 1958. 1961, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1979 and 1984.

Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen beat DONG Jiong 15/12 15/10. Four YEARS LATER Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen played his LAST international MATCH at the 2000 Olympics.

Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen beat Dong Jiong 15/12 15/10. Four years later Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen played his last international match at the 2000 Olympics.

REGULAR serves MUST be made from the WAIST or down. If it is served any higher, you RISK losing the SERVE.

Regular serves must be made from the waist or down. If it is served any higher, you risk losing the serve.

The TRADITIONAL SCORING SYSTEM was 15, except for women's singles which were PLAYED up to 11. This scoring system was changed in May 2006.

The traditional scoring system was 15, except for women's singles which were played up to 11. This scoring system was changed in May 2006.

It was INTERESTING to note that George also played chess very WELL. He won the BRITISH Chess Championship twice. On the other hand, Betty UBER won the titles of All England Open Badminton Championships on 13 occasions.

It was interesting to note that George also played chess very well. He won the British Chess Championship twice. On the other hand, Betty Uber won the titles of All England Open Badminton Championships on 13 occasions.

Badminton was ADMITTED as a FULL medal SPORT at the games of the XXIVth OLYMPIAD in Barcelona 1992.

Badminton was admitted as a full medal sport at the games of the XXIVth Olympiad in Barcelona 1992.

Japan has won the CUP FIVE times in 1966, 1969, and 1972. 1978 and 1981.

Japan has won the cup five times in 1966, 1969, and 1972. 1978 and 1981.

BADMINTON also used to have DIFFERENT names such as Poona, JEU de volant, battledore, SHUTTLECOCK, and Ti Jian ZI.

Badminton also used to have different names such as Poona, jeu de volant, battledore, shuttlecock, and Ti Jian Zi.

WONG Choon Hann from Malaysia LOST the match 6/15 15/13 6/15. Some people THINK he lost because he was too NERVOUS.

Wong Choon Hann from Malaysia lost the match 6/15 15/13 6/15. Some people think he lost because he was too nervous.

Service lines for SINGLES games are ALWAYS long and narrow. However, in doubles and mixed, they are short and wide and MOVE BACK to long and wide after the serve.

Service lines for singles games are always long and narrow. However, in doubles and mixed, they are short and wide and move back to long and wide after the serve.

The shuttlecock is the OFFICIAL name for the BIRDIE, but the name 'birdie' has BECOME more popular because of the less serious BADMINTON players.

The shuttlecock is the official name for the birdie, but the name 'birdie' has become more popular because of the less serious badminton players.

In 1974 at TEHERAN.

In 1974 at Teheran.