MARJORIE L.
DELA CRUZ
BSN2-12C
HISTORY OF BADMINTON
Badminton is a racket sport that is played by individuals or teams on a court
divided by a net. It has its origins in ancient India, where a game called "Poona" was
played in the 18th century. British soldiers stationed in India during the mid-19th century
learned the game and brought it back to England, where it was renamed "badminton"
after the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton House. Badminton became increasingly popular
in England during the 1870s and 1880s, and the first badminton club was founded in
Bath in 1877. The Badminton Association of England was established in 1893, and the
first All England Championships were held in 1899. Badminton was introduced to the
Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona as a demonstration sport, and it became a full medal
sport in the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona. Today, badminton is a popular
sport around the world, with international tournaments such as the Thomas Cup, the
Uber Cup, and the BWF World Championships drawing large audiences.
Here are the basic rules of badminton:
1. The game is played by two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles) on a court
divided by a net.
2. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock (also called the birdie) over the
net and land it inside the opponent's court, while preventing them from doing the
same.
3. The serve is made from the right-hand side of the court, diagonally across to the
opponent's court. The server must hit the shuttlecock below the waist and the
shuttlecock must land within the opponent's service court.
4. After the serve, the shuttlecock may be hit by either player and must be returned
over the net and land within the boundaries of the opponent's court.
5. Players must not touch the net with their racket or any part of their body, and
must not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock.
6. If the shuttlecock lands on the line, it is considered in bounds.
7. Points are scored when the opponent fails to return the shuttlecock, hits it out of
bounds, or commits a fault.
8. In singles, the first player to score 21 points wins the game, while in doubles, the
first team to score 21 points wins the game.
9. Matches are typically best-of-three games.
10. The shuttlecock can be made of natural feathers or synthetic materials, and the
racket can be made of any lightweight material, such as carbon fiber, graphite, or
aluminum.
FACILITIES
BADMINTON COURT
A rectangular playing surface, typically made
of wood or synthetic materials, that is divided
by a net. The court is 44 feet long and 17 feet
wide for doubles play, and 44 feet long and
13.5 feet wide for singles play.
NET
Made of fine cord or nylon and is suspended
over the center of the court.
EQUIPMENT
BADMINTON RACKET
The primary equipment used in the game,
and is used to hit the shuttlecock.
SHUTTLECOCK
Also known as the birdie, is a lightweight
projectile made with feathers or synthetic
materials. It is hit back and forth over the
net during the game.
SHOES AND SPORTSWEAR
Badminton shoes have non-marking soles
to prevent damage to the court surface.
Comfortable and lightweight sportswear is
essential for playing badminton. This may
include a t-shirt, shorts, or a skirt for
women. Clothing should allow for ease of
movement and breathability to keep
players cool and comfortable during play.
