Path Fit 3: Badminton Scoring System:
Badminton is the world's fastest racket sport, played Game Format: Best of 3 games, each game played to 21
with a racket and shuttlecock. points.
Brief History: Win by 2 Points: If tied at 20-all, the game continues
until one side gains a 2-point lead (e.g., 22-20).
− Originated in ancient Greece and Egypt.
− Evolved from "battledore and shuttlecock," First to 30: If tied at 29-all, the first to score 30 points
which became "Poona" in India. wins the game.
− British army played "Poona" during WW2; post-
Court Change: Players change courts after the first game
WW2, it spread and was renamed "badminton"
and when one side scores 11 points in the third game.
after Duke Beaufort hosted a party in 1873.
Break: A 60-second break is allowed when a player
Clubs & Organizations:
reaches 11 points in a game.
Bath Badminton Club: Simplified the rules.
Between Games: A 2-minute break is allowed between
Badminton Association of England (1895): Standardized games.
rules; became the governing body in England.
Tie at 1:1: If the score is tied after two games, the final
International Badminton Federation (1934): Formed by game is played to 21 points.
9 countries (England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France,
Basic Rules:
Denmark, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand); renamed
Badminton World Federation in 2006. Serve diagonally into the opponent’s service box.
Seasons: Rally: Continuous exchange of hits until a fault occurs.
Thomas Cup (1948-1949): 1st international men's Smash: A powerful downward shot aimed to score a
competition. Named after Ser George Thomas. point.
Uber Cup (1957-1958): Women's competition. Position: Serve from the right if the score is even, and
from the left if odd.
Values & Benefits:
Doubles: After winning a point, players rotate positions.
Suitable for all ages, promotes social interaction, full-
body workout.
Health benefits: Lowers blood pressure, reduces heart
disease risk, increases bone density, prevents
osteoporosis, helps in weight loss, cholesterol balance,
diabetes prevention, mental health boost, stress relief.
Objective: Hit the shuttle onto the opponent’s court
before it can be returned.
Ways to Score or Lose a Point:
Score by hitting the shuttle into the opponent's court.
Lose a point if the shuttle lands out of bounds or hits the
net.
Facilities & Equipment:
Court: 13.4m x 6.1m; singles courts are narrower;
doubles courts are wider.
Racket: Lightweight, 680mm long, head dimensions
280mm x 220mm.
Shuttlecock: 16 feathers, 66mm to 77mm long, weighs
4.74g to 5.50g.
Net: Dark mesh, 6.1m x 760mm; height 1.524m at the
middle, 1.55m at the posts.
Poles: 1.55m high, positioned on each side of the net.
Parts of a Racket:
Frame, Head, String, Throat, Shaft, Handle.
Grips:
Backhand grip.
Forehand grip.
