Court

The area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.

Net

The net is made of fine cord, dark in colour and of an even thickness, with a mesh.

Posts

The posts are used to hold the net in place.

Racket

The instrument used by players to hit the shuttlecock.

Shuttlecock

A piece of cork covered in goat skin with 16 goose feathers attached to one end. It can be made from natural or synthetic materials.

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