HISTORY OF BADMINTON
Badminton is a sport involving racquets and shuttlecocks that should be hit over a net almost similar like
lawn tennis. The game was played in every parts of the world and has gained increasing popularity over
the decades.
The long history of badminton dates back many years and there are many changes within the rules and
foundations, the playing objects and facilities, the varieties of play and therefore the geographical
emergence of recent talent.
The origins of the game of badminton date back at least 2,000 years to the game of battledore and
shuttlecock played in ancient Greece, China, and India.
-1873
------The first game in England was played at Badminton, the
estate of The Duke of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, referred to as 'The Badminton Game'.
1877
---Controversy arouse stemming from disagreements over
India rules versus British ideas, which resulted in the
formation of the Bath Badminton Club whose mission was
to adapt and formalize rules and regulations for play.
1899
----The first championship game for men was
played in 1899 soon to be followed by a
championship game for women first played in
1900.
1934
----The International Badminton Federation (IBF)
was formed in 1934 with 9
founding members
1.England
2.Ireland
3.Scotland
4.Wales,
5.Denmark
6.Holland
7.Canada,
8.New Zealand
9.France
-----The first big IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup
(men’s world team championships)
The Uber Cup which is for Women.
1972
----Badminton made its debut as a demonstration sport at the
1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
1982
----The IBF merged with the World Badminton
Federation.
1992
-----It was not until the 1992 Games in Barcelona that it
was officially included on the Olympic programme, with men’s
and women’s singles and doubles events
1996
----The mixed doubles event made its
debut in 1996 at the Atlanta Olympic Games. Since then, the
number of events has remained unchanged.
---4 September 2006
the Extraordinary General Meeting in Madrid, the name of the
organization was changed to Badminton World Federation (BWF)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
------The Badminton World Federation
(BWF) is the international governing body for the sport of
badminton recognized by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC).
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing
body for the sport of badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC).
It was founded in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation (IBF)
with nine member nations (Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales). India as an affiliate.
In 1981 the IBF merged with the World Badminton Federation, and on 24
September 2006, at the Extraordinary General Meeting in Madrid, the name of the organization was
changed to Badminton World Federation (BWF).
When the BWF was founded (as the IBF), its head office was located in Cheltenham, UK. On 1 October
2005 the head office was relocated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its current president is
Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen. The BWF currently has 176 member
nations around the world, organized into 5 continental
confederations.
Facilities and Equipment of Badminton
1. RACKET
---Racket is used to hit the bird (shuttlecock), the racket is shaped like a tennis racket and has strings,
but weighs much less.
---The Frame of the racket, including the handle, is not to exceed 680 mm (26.72 inches) in overall
length, and 230 mm (9 inches) in overall width.
2. SHUTTLECOCK
---Shuttle, Shuttlecock, Bird, Birdie- whatever it is called, it is badminton's version of a tennis ball
---An official shuttlecock must have 14-16 featthers and are usually made from a goose or duck and from
the left wing of the bird only.
3. NET
---The standard badminton Net Height is 5 feet (1.524 meters) when measured from the ground level at
the center of the badminton court.
---The thickness of the mesh/cords of the badminton net should be uniform all accross the net and
should be in the range of 15mm to 20mm thickness.
---75mm white tape
4. POST
---The height of the badminton net posts (i.e the net poles) which are fixed at the extreme end on the
outside of badminton court be 1.55 meters vertical length.
5. COURT
---Badminton Court shall be a rectangle laid out with lines of 40 mm wide, preferably in white or yellow
color. The Badminton Court Dimensions are of 13.4m in length and 6.1m in width.
BASIC SKILLS IN BADMINTON
1.FOREHAND AND BACKHAND GRIP
These two are the basic grips that are used in forehand and backhand shots. The only difference
between the shots is the placement of the fingers. For FOREHAND GRIP, your index finger will control
the racket on the stroke.
Like a regular grip, you don’t need to press your thumb against the wider surface of the grip. You can
rest it anywhere near the racket grip. For BACKHAND GRIP, your thumb will control the stroke.
2.BADMINTON STANCE
When you are going to retrieve an incoming shot from your opponent, badminton stance is necessary.
There are two types of stances that are used during certain situations to take advantage in a rally.
DEFENSIVE STANCE
Widely open your legs, bend your knees slightly, be flexible with your upper body, raise both of your
arms and defend it. Only use this when you are going to execute a high clear or a high serve.
OFFENSIVE STANCE
You have to get behind the shuttlecock, turn your body towards the side court in an angular form, raise
both your arm, transfer whole body weight to the racket leg by opening your legs widely and hit the
shuttlecock.
Only use this for an incoming half or full smash or a short or high lift from your opponent.
3.STROKES
For perfect badminton shots, you need to be good at strokes first. This will help you to perform
advanced shots like drops, smashes and drives correctly. There are 4 basic strokes.
OVERHEAD FOREHAND STROKE
First one is the overhead forehand stroke. Most of the players can be seen using it. This stroke generates
power form the motion of the swing. You cannot use too much strength for the motion as the technique
will go to waste.
OVERHEAD BACKHAND STROKE
The second one is the overhead backhand stroke. This is difficult to execute as the body needs to turn
backward. For a good backhand stroke, you need to make a complete swing backward to generate
power.
UNDERARM FOREHAND STROKE
The third one is the underarm forehand stroke. This technique is used when you are hit by a drop shot
from your opponent. You have to hit a low shot with a lot of strength for a counterattack.
UNDERARM BACKHAND STROKE
The final one is the underarm backhand stroke. You need to use this stroke when there is an incoming
drop shot from your opponent. You don’t need to turn back like an overhead backhand stroke. So, it is
relatively more straightforward to perform.
4.FOOTWORK
Badminton game is based on speed. You have to adjust your movement according to the speed of the
shuttlecock. If you are good at your footwork, you can score points quickly.
Right footwork will help you take control of your side in the court. You will save time and energy while
playing. Because of the proper footwork, you won’t have a problem hitting the shuttlecock that is
coming fast in any direction.
5.SERVING
Serving is very crucial initially for you to win the rally. You need to be good at serving to prevent the
opponent from executing an attacking shot. It is essential to learn all the types of badminton serve so
that you don’t lose a point after doing a service.
The HIGH BADMINTON SERVES used when you want your opponent to move to the back by hitting the
shuttlecock at the rear end of the court. This will prevent your opponent from going for a smash.
The LOW BADMINTON SERVES used when you want your opponent to come forward by hitting the
shuttlecock in their front court. This will make your opponent get under the shuttle and prevent from
making any offensive shot.
Lin Dan
Widely considered the greatest singles player of all time, which Chinese badminton player won the
men's singles at the Badminton World Championships in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013?
Badminton World Federation
As with all sports there is a governing body. What is the governing body of badminton
Shuttlecock
The badminton birdie is also known by another name which is what?
Long and narrow
What are the service lines in a singles court?
16
How many feathers should be in a shuttle?
1992
In which year did Badminton become an Olympic sport?
England
While George Alan Thomas came up with the idea of the Thomas Cup competition, Betty Uber
introduced the Uber Cup. Both them were badminton players. Where were they from?
21
Each game is played up to how many points?
Anywhere below your waist
What is the legal height you are allowed to serve from?
: Racquet and shuttlecock
Badminton is played on a netted court. What equipment is required by a player?
How many feathers are used in a traditional feather 'birdie'?
16
70mm
What is not the diameter of the circle that the tops of the feathers will form in a shuttle?
Malaysia
The first-ever Uber Cup was won by the USA team. On the other hand, which Asian country won the first
Thomas Cup in 1949?
India
Badminton originated from a sport called poona. What country did poona originate in?
the left wing of a goose
What are the best shuttles made of?
Malaysia
The headquarters of the Badminton World Federation were relocated to which country in 2005?
What score has to be achieved in badminton to win the game?
21
If the server serves when the receiver is not ready, the server gets a ...?
Let
The Badminton World Cup was last held in 2006. Which country sat atop the medal table?
China
Which country won the Uber Cup three consecutive times in 1957, 1960, and 1963?
USA
In which decade was the first Badminton World Championships held?
1970s
What year in the nineties did badminton become an official sport at the summer Olympics?
1992
Which European country hosted the first Thomas Cup in 1949?
England
What year did badminton officially become an Olympic sport?
1992
What do the initials IBF stand for?
The International Badminton Federation
In 2008, the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup were held simultaneously in Jakarta, Indonesia. Both
championships were won by a single country. Which country was it?
China
What was the very first official badminton club?
Bath badminton club
What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center of the court?
5feet
What is the name of the international badminton tournaments for men’s team competition?
Thomas Cup
What do we call a shot that is hit high and deep into the court of the opponent?
Clear
What is widely regarded as the most powerful shot or stroke in badminton?
Smash
The head of a shuttlecock is made of which material?
Cork
Which body part generates the most force when hitting a shuttlecock?
Wrist
Who Invented the Game Badminton?
R: DUKE BEAUFORT
When Was Badminton Included First In The Asian Games?
In 1974 at Teheran.
