This book contains a complete guide to the basics of badminton, written with the absolute novice in mind. With all the information you need to begin playing, "Basic Badminton for the Beginner" is not to be missed by those with an interest in learning to play this excellent game. Contents include: "Flight of the Shuttlecock", "The Fundamental Strokes Analysed", "Filling in the Stroking Gaps", "The Service", "Receiving Services", "The Lob or Clearing Stroke", "The Drive and Push-Shot", "The Drop Shot", "The Smash", "Forehand and Backhand Strokes", "Comparisons of Style and General Remarks", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of badminton.