Page 80 - Revised Unified Sports Curriculum electronic version Rev. 8.1_2

COURT DIMENSIONS:

BADMINTON EQUIPMENT

 Rackets
 Rackets are made from a variety of materials such as boron, carbon, graphite, and metal,
and contain strings made of durable nylon.
 Most rackets are very light and weigh between 3.5 and 4.2 ounces.
 Athletes should select a racket that has a grip size that feels good in their hand and a
weight that is conformable for them.

 Grip Equipment
 Grip wraps can be made of leather, terry cloth, rubber, or foam to help maintain control of
the racket while playing.

 Shuttles (Birds)
 Plastic, nylon, and feather are three types of shuttlecocks, shuttles, or birds used in
Badminton.
 Nylon shuttles are recommended for both practice and competition for durability, economic,
and performance reasons.

Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) 4 06.01.2011
Permission from PUSD #11