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.

Credit: IOC

For further info., please visit http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/disciplines_uk.asp?DiscCode=BD.