Sponsored Content SportsEngine, a brand from NBC Sports Next is the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management (SRM) software, empowering athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organization administrators with tools and services to manage their organizations and sports lives. Read SportsEngine stories Badminton: Terms to Know March 29, 2021 | 1 minute, 40 seconds read 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 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 August 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Aug 24, 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 Wayzata 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Mar 24, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Hope Fieldhouse (Rosemount) August Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jun 27, 2025 - Aug 24, 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 Spring Lake Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 10, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Legacy Hoops (Woodbury) 3 on 3 Basketball Lea Sports Offered Basketball About 16 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 3, 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 sports in this article Badminton tags in this article Athlete New to Sports Parent SportsEngine