Let’s Learn

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the difference between Truth and Opinion. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

⮚ Lesson 1 – Nature of the Sports (History, Equipment, Skills, rules and

regulation)
⮚ Lesson 2 – Health Benefits

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. explain the nature of the game

2. realize the value of playing the game and its benefits.
3. apply activities/exercises to avoid injuries

I.
Let’s Try

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. The first name of badminton was called _____.
A. Poona B. Mintonette C. jeu de paume D. Volleyball
2. The game badminton is also known as battledore and shuttlecock in______
A. ancient Greece B. ancient Egypt
C. India D. America
3. It is made of natural or synthetic materials with cork based and covered of thin
layers of feathers______
A. Racket B. Net. C. Shuttlecock D. Post
4. This is the shot that starts the game and an experienced player.
A. Service B. Clear C. Smash D. Drive
5. It is a " low flying " shot or strokes intended to hit straight at the opponent.
A. Drive B. Serve C. Clear D. Smash
6. It is a "killing stroke" where the racket held with a straight arm is flung up to hit
the shuttle squarely in the middle of the racket.
A. Lob or lift B. Smash C. Clear D. Drive
7. ____________is made of fine tanned cord with a neck of more than 15mm but less
than 20mm with at least 6.1m firmly stretched from post to post.
A. Racket B. Net C. Shuttlecock. D. Post
8. The weight of shuttlecock must be_________
A. 4.74 to 5.50 g C. 4.0 to 5.0 g
B 4.47 to 6.0 g D. 4.45 to 5.0 g
8. The weight of shuttlecock must be_________
A. 4.74 to 5.50 g C. 4.0 to 5.0 g
B 4.47 to 6.0 g D. 4.45 to 5.0 g
9. The height of the badminton net is ___________.
A. 1.55 m in height C. 1.60 m in height
B. 1.70 m in height D. 1.50 m in height
10. What is court measurement of badminton for singles ______________
A. 17x 44 feet B. 20x44 feet. C. 15x20 feet D. 17x55 feet
11. The objective of this game is to hit the shuttlecock or birdie back and forth over
the net with a racket to prevent it from hitting the ground.
A. Volleyball. B. Basketball. C Badminton D Table Tennis
12. All of these are the parts of badminton racket except;
A. shield B. head C. shaft D. handle
13. Which of the following is not the fault of shuttlecock
A. It is struck before it crosses the striker's side of the net.
B. It falls on the wrong service court.
C. A player obstructs an opponent.
D. It falls short of the service line.
14. Which of the following is not the result of faults of the badminton game.
A. Toss C. Shuttlecock
B. During the game D. Serving
15. The winning points in playing badminton is about.
A. 20 points C. 21 points
B. 15 points D. 12 points

Let’s Recall
Directions: Let’s see how well you understand the previous topic. Read and answer
what is being asked.
1. What is first aid?
2. What are the objectives of first aid?
3. What are the characteristics of a good first aider?
4. What are the five first Aid principles?
5. Explain the RICE program in case of injury/accidents.
Give 5 common sports-related injuries.
1. ________________________ 4. _______________________
2. ________________________ 5. ______________________
3. ________________________
 Let’s Explore
Activity 1
Directions: Define the following terms based on your prior knowledge.

1. Service 4. Smash

2. Drive 5. Lob or lift

3. Net shot 6. Clear

Badminton
Lesson 1: Nature of the Game
Brief History:

Badminton is known as battledore and ancient Greece, Poona in India and

China and was named after the badminton House in Gloucestershire, England. The
International Badminton Federation 9IBF) has been housed in this place since 1934.

In Asia, badminton became a popular sport. We see people playing in parks,

streets, or any space one may find suitable for playing. The objective of the game is
to hit the shuttlecock or birdie back and forth over the net with a racket to prevent
it from hitting the ground.
Badminton is both a recreational and professional sport played in singles and
doubles. This sport could last for hours so it demands fitness from players.
Badminton is the world’s fastest-paced racket sport with the shuttlecock flying
across the net at 200 miles per hour.
Let’s get to know more about badminton with the following.

Equipment

Shuttlecock- It is called “ birdie” and made of natural or synthetic materials.

It has a cork base covered with a thin layer of leather. A thin layer of about14 to 16
feathers is fixed around the cork base end and the birdie weighs 4.73 to 5.50 g.

Racket- The badminton racket has different parts. The head contains the
stringed part. The shaft connects the handle to the head. The throat, if present,
connects the shaft to the head. The handle improves the grip.. The frame refers to
the head, shaft, and handle joined together.
Post and Net-The post is 1.55m in height and the net is made of fine cord of
dark color and even thickness. It has a depth of 760mm.

Court- The court must be smooth but not slippery and levelled in a ground
space measuring 17x44 feet for singles and 20x44 feet for doubles. Recommended
surface is made of concrete or luminous materials.

Skills and Strokes

Serve
This is the shot that starts the game and an experienced player uses a flick
serve so that the serve barely clears the net and is aimed at the side line of the
service area.
TYPES OF SERVE
1. Low serve is played gently over the net to land at the front of your opponent service
court, near the short service line.
2. High serve is played powerfully upward. The shuttlecock travels very high and fails
almost vertically downward at the back of the receiver’s service court.
3. Flick serve is also played upward, but more shallowly than high serve.
Drive
It is a “low-flying” shot or stroke intended to hit straight at the opponent.

Net shot
It is a shot or stroke aimed at the front area of the court for the opponent to
play close to the net.

Smash
It is a “killing stroke” where the racket held with a straight arm is flung up to
hit the shuttlecock squarely in the middle of the racket.

Lob or lift
It is an “offensive stroke” bringing the shuttlecock in a high arc above the
opponents reach forcing him to move to the back of the court.

Clear
It is a ‘defensive stroke” that brings the shuttlecock in high arc and allows the
player to return to the middle of the court and to get ready for another rally while the
shuttle is in the air.

Basic Rules

Badminton is played indoors with rackets and shuttlecocks by two persons (

singles) or four persons ( doubles) on each side. Suppose you and an opponent are
playing, you serve from the right service area of the court to start. Once you have
served, the receiver who is at the opposite diagonally the service area across the court
is expected to return the shuttle back to you before it hits the ground. This continues
until one of you fails to return it. A point is given to the opposite side if you fail to
return the shuttlecock and hit the ground or is out of bounds. You must also keep
your service privilege to gain points. If the server commits a fault or loses a rally, the
serve is given to the opponent.
In doubles play, each team is given two chances to serve. However, if one of the
players loses the serve, the partner serves immediately. Once your team finishes your
turn for the serve, your opponent will serve next.
You win the match if a player or team gains 21 points. When the core is tied at
20, the game continues until one end gains the two-point advantage. The minimum
score to wins is 21 points while the maximum is 30 points.
Note: If the server’s score is an even number, the server must be in the right
corner. If the server’s score is an odd number the server must be in the left corner
of the court.

The Toss
Before the game starts, the player or opposing teams will toss and the winning
side has the following choices: 1) service receive first or 2) choosing the court end
while the losing side of the toss will conform to the remaining choice.

Faults of the Game

A fault made by a player of the side which is “in’ puts the server “out” and if
the fault is made by the player whose side is “out” counts as a point to the “in’ side.

1. Serving
● The moment the shuttlecock is struck higher than the server’s waist.
● Upon striking the shuttlecock, the head of the racket is higher than any part
of the server’s hand holding the racket.
● The server’s feet are not in the service court when the service is being made
or if the feet of the player receiving the service are not in the service area
diagonally opposite until the service is delivered.

2. Shuttlecock
● It falls on the wrong service court.
● It falls short of the service line, beyond the long service line, or outside the
side boundary line of the court into which service is in order.
● It falls out of the court’s boundaries or passes through or under the net: or
fails to pass through the net; or touches the roof; sidewalls, the person, or the
dress of the person.
● It is held on the racket during the execution of a stroke, or if it is hit twice in
succession by the same player with two strokes or it is hit by a player and his
or her partner successfully.
● It is struck before it crosses the strike’s side of the net.

3. During the game

● A player obstructs an opponent.
● The racket, player, or player’s dress touches the net or its supports.
● A player is struck by a shuttlecock whether he or she is standing within or
outside the boundaries of the court.
● A player is guilty of repeated flagrant or repeated offenses.

Note: As a general rule, the server may not serve until the opponent is ready. If the
return of the service is attempted, the opponent is deemed ready in this situation.

Lesson 2: Health Benefits of Playing Badminton

1. Physical Fitness
It makes your body physically fit. If you play regularly, you have less worry to
be active.
2. Fighting diseases
It will reduce the risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases owing to a longer
life.

3. Social Life
If you play badminton, you can gain friends while gaining experience.

4. Speed, Reflexes, and Intelligence

Badminton develops how fast you strike, move and react to your opponent.

5. Fun and Enjoyment

Having fun playing badminton is good. Playing badminton competitively while
having fun is good.

Let’s Elaborate

To prevent injury, participants should do the following.

● Perform a warm-up consisting of stretching and light aerobic activity prior to

play
● Participate in a comprehensive training program including flexibility, strength
training, jump training, speed and agility drills, and endurance training
● Wear appropriate shoe wear with skid-resistant soles
● Use the appropriate equipment
● Use good technique
● Clean off the courts before play. Look for slippery spots if playing indoors and
look for debris if playing outdoors in the sand or grass.
● Allow for adequate recovery
● Stay hydrated
● Provide first-aid kits for safety measures.

Let’s Dig In
Directions: Read and understand what is being asked. Then, briefly discuss your
answers.
1. Explain the scoring process of badminton?

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2. How does the player commit faults during the game?

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 Let’s Remember

Engaging in sports like badminton is essential to maintain health. A community

that participates in active sports understands the importance of literature of lifetime
fitness goals which is necessary for people of all ages. A person may engage in an
individual, dual, or team sport to achieve the desired fitness level. It will bring
happiness and encourage unity among all participants.
1. How badminton helps you to become a good individual?
2. Is playing badminton improve your well-being? How?
3. Aside to what is mentioned in the discussion, what are the other benefits of playing
badminton?
4. Is playing badminton can contribute to you as students? How?
5. How does playing badminton contribute to enhancing your Mental Skills?

Let’s Apply
Directions: Read and understand what is being asked. Then, write your answer on
the space provided.
Give 5 reminders before playing Badminton.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What should you do if someone is injured during the game?
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Let’s Evaluate
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following are not the parts of badminton racket?
A. Head C. Shields
B. Shaft D. Handle

2. It is a “low-flying” shot or stroke intended to hit straight at the opponent.

 A. Net shot C. Drive
B. Smash D. Lob or Lift
3. All of these are benefits of playing badminton, except;
A. Social Life C. Easily Tired
B. Physical Fitness D. Fun and Enjoyment
4. It is an “ offensive stroke” bringing the shuttle in a high arc above the opponent’s
reach forcing him to move to the back of the court.
A. Lob or Lift C. Smash
B. Clear D. Drive
5. This is the shot that starts the game and an experienced player uses a flick serve
so that the serve barely clears the net and is aimed at the sideline of the service area.
A. Serve C. Clear
B. Smash D. Net shot
6. It is both a recreational and professional sport played in singles and doubles.
A. Basketball B. Volleyball C. Swimming D. Badminton
7. The weights of a shuttlecock is between ___________.
A. 70-75 g. B. 4.73-5.50 g. C. 1.65-6.80 g. D. 1.68-7.70 g.
8. The court measurement of badminton in doubles.
A. 20x44 feet C. 22x55 feet
B. 17x44 feet D. 18x55 feet
9. The height of the badminton net is ___________.
A. 1.55 m in height C. 1.66 m in height
B. 1.54 m in height D. 1.75 m in height
10. Which of the following is not the result of faults of the game.
A. During the game B. Serving C. Shuttlecock D. Toss

II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify what is being asked. Use the
space provided for your answer.
___________11. What is the former name of badminton in India?
___________12. In what year, The International badminton federation was housed in
Gloucestershire in England.
___________13. The maximum points in every game is about__________.
___________14. The first routine before the game starts.
___________15. The objective of this game is to hit a shuttlecock back and forth over
the net with a racket to prevent me from hitting the ground.

References:
K+12 Curriculum

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