Badminton Crossword

Official name for the object that players hit. Also known as birdie.
A series of games, to determine a winner.
Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.
Location in the center of the court to which a singles player tries to return after each shot.
Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply.
A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.
In singles, the back-boundary line.
Instrument used by player to hit shuttlecock.
Stroke used to put shuttlecock into play at the start of each rally.
Exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.
Extension of the court by l 1/2 feet on both sides for doubles play.
Fast, downward shot that cannot be returned; a "put away."
Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.
Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and doubles play.
Hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downward. Badminton’s primary attacking stroke.
A shot hit deep to the opponent’s back boundary. The high clear is a defensive shot, while the flatter attacking clear is used offensively.