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BADMINTON

History
The sport of badminton has its origins in ancient civilizations
in Europe and Asia. The ancient game known as battledore
(bat or paddle) and shuttlecock probably originated more
than 2000 years ago.
In the 1600s Battledore and Shuttlecock was an upper-class
pastime in England and many European countries.
Battledore and Shuttlecock were simply two people hitting
a shuttlecock backward and forwards with a simple bat as
many times as they could without allowing it to hit the
ground.

Nature of the Game

Badminton is played as a singles or doubles game with
one or two players on a side. The object of the game is
to hit the shuttlecock or “bird” back and forth with a
racket across a net five feet high at its center. The bird
should be hit with such speed and accuracy that the
opponent is unable to return the shot successfully. The
game can either be fast or slow-paced, depending on
the skill level of the players.

Equipment's
Badminton Racket
Shuttlecock
Badminton Shoes
Badminton Attire

Players
Singles – one player on a side.
Doubles – two players on a side.
Mixed Doubles – one male and
one female partner opposing a
male and female opponent.
 Scoring
Rally scoring allows for a point to be won by either
team regardless of which team is serving
Both singles and doubles games are won with 21
points.
The side winning a rally adds a point to their score
At 20 all, the side that gains a 2-point lead first
wins that game.
At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that
game.
In the third game of singles and doubles, players
change sides when a side scores 11 points.
A match is won by winning two out of three games.

General Rules/Regulations

Serving
The server must keep both feet in contact with the floor at the
time of the service.
The bird must be contacted below the waist.
The racket head must be below the server’s wrist
The server should not serve until the receiver is ready; the
opponent is deemed prepared if a return is attempted.
Partners of the server and receiver may stand anywhere on the
court providing they do not obstruct the opponent’s view
A bird that touches the net on the serve and goes into the
proper service court is legal.
It still counts if the server misses the bird on the serve attempt.
In singles and doubles, the service would go to the opponent.

Serving Order – Singles

At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the
server’s score is even, the service will begin from the
right service court. When the server’s score is odd,
the service will be from the left service court.
If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point
and will then serve again from the alternate service
court.
If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point
and becomes the new server. They serve from the
appropriate service court – left if the score is odd
and right if it is even.

Serving Order - Doubles

A team will only have one player serve, per “service”.
At the beginning of the game and when the score is
even (0,2,4,6, etc.) the server serves from the right
service court. When it is odd (1,3,5,7, etc.) the server
serves from the left service court
If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side
scores a point and the same server serves again
from the alternate service court.
If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side
scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new
serving side.
The players do not change their respective service
courts until they win a point when their side is
serving.
 The winners of the first game serve first in
the next game.

Birds falling on the lines are considered

good.

During a rally, a bird that touches the net

and goes over is in play.

A fault (violation of rules) occurs if:

On the service, any part of the racket head is higher than
the server’s wrist and contact is made above the waist.
The service fails to cross the net or go into the proper
service court.
The feet of the server and receiver are not in the proper
courts at the time of service
The server hesitates or stops (feint/balk) the service motion
or misses the bird.
The improper receiver returns the bird on the serve
A bird hit into the net, under the net, against the wall or
ceiling is out-of-bounds.
A player hits the bird before it crosses the net.
The bird touches a player or clothing
The player touches the net while the bird is in play
The bird is hit twice in succession by one/both partners.
The bird is held, caught, or carried on the racket when
A player obstructs an opponent. struck.

Let (a play allowed to

be replayed)
The bird becomes caught in or on the net
after passing over the net.
The bird hits the basketball supports or net.
The following situations occur before the next
serve and if the offending side wins the rally:
The correct server serves from the wrong
court, or The wrong server serves from either
the correct/incorrect service court. The
correct receiver receives in the wrong court.

Basic Skills
Grip
Forehand – with the racket head perpendicular to the
floor, shake hands with the grip so the “V” formed by
the thumb and forefinger is on the top of the handle.
Backhand – using a forehand grip, rotate the hand
slightly so the thumb is along and parallel to the wide
side of the handle.

Footwork

Move toward the shot with short steps and end with
a long stride.
In the ready position the racket is held high, the
knees are slightly bent, and the body weight is on the
balls of the feet.
 Strokes
By using the same motion for all shots, the opponent is unable to
detect what shot you are going to make until the bird is actually
hit. A good wrist action allows more power and control with
much less effort. A forehand stroke is one from the dominant
side; the backhand stroke is from the non-dominant side. The
racket is swung back, the arm is bent with the elbow up, the wrist
is cocked, and the body weight is placed on the back foot. From
this position, the stroke is made by throwing the hand at the
point of contact between the bird and the racket with the
weight being transferred to the forward foot. If possible, shots
should be made with an overhand stroke.

Clear – a shot used to drive your opponent away from the net or forecourt or
to slow the game. The bird should fly above the opponent’s reach and fall
within one foot of the baseline
Smash – an attacking shot made at the limit of one’s upward reach and
slightly in front of the shoulder. At the moment of contact, the arm and wrist
come down forcibly.
Drive – A flat shot kept as low as possible and is second only to the smash as
an attacking shot.
Drop Shot – any shot that drops immediately after crossing the net. The
descent of the bird is controlled with little follow-through.
Net Shot – any shot played as near to the net as possible, controlled by wrist
and forearm. The hairpin shot is an example of a net shot.

Serves
High and deep (singles) – take a position near and on the
proper side of the center line and about four feet behind
the short service line. Drop the bird on the racket side and
swing the racket forward.
Low and short (doubles) – take a position closer to the
front service line. The racket is swung forward with little
follow-through.
Drive (flick) – a quick snap of the wrist in the backhand
grip with the bird held directly in front of the body. The
bird travels in a direct line at the receiver.

Badminton Court

Badminton is a racquet sport that is very similar to tennis. It is a very popular sport
not only for competition but also a fun sport which can be played among your
peers. If you are looking for a sport that helps you to maintain your physical and
mental health, then badminton is the best choice.

Prepared by:

EDIZAR L. SABLAS JR.

BSEE - 2 DAY
PE - 3