- HISTORY OF BADMINTON

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.

A very long history for one of the Olympic sports. Badminton took its name from

Badminton House in Gloucestershire, the ancestral home of the Duke of Beaufort,

where the sport was played in the last century. Gloucestershire is now the base for the

The first big IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup (men’s world team championships) in

1948. Since then, the number of world events has increased to seven, with the addition

of the Uber Cup (ladies’ team), World Championships, Sudirman Cup (mixed team),

World Juniors, World Grand Prix Finals, and the World Cup.

The IBF was formed in 1934 with nine members: Canada, Denmark, France,

Netherlands, England, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The United States

joined four years later. Membership increased steadily over the next few years with a

surge in new members after the Olympic Games debut at Barcelona.

Badminton is a well-liked and familiar sport in the USA but, predominantly, is usually

played as a fun game in the backyard or on the beach. We know that once Americans

see the other badminton international badminton, the world’s fastest racket sport they

will want to see and play more.

- TERMINILOGIES:

 Alley - Extension of the court by l 1/2 feet on both sides for doubles play.

 Back Alley - Area between the back boundary line and the long service line for

doubles.

 Backcourt - Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.

 Balk - Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during

the service; often called a "feint."

 Baseline - Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.

 Carry - An illegal tactic, also called a sling or throw, in which the shuttle is caught

and held on the racquet and then slung during the execution of a stroke.

 Center or Base Position - Location in the center of the court to which a singles

player tries to return after each shot.

 Center Line - Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right

service courts.

 Clear - A shot hit deep to the opponent’s back boundary line. The high clear is a

defensive shot, while the flatter attacking clear is used offensively.

 Court - Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.

 Drive - A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.

 Drop - A shot hit slowly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the

opponent’s side.

 Fault - A violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving, or during play .
 Flick - A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing

an apparently soft shot into a faster passing one; used primarily on the serve and

at the net.

 Forecourt - Front third of the court, between the net and the short service line.

 Hairpin Net Shot - Shot made from below and very close to the net with the

shuttle rising, just clearing the net, and then dropping sharply down the other

side. The shuttle’s flight approximates the shape of a hairpin.

 Half-court Shot - A shot hit low and to midcourt, used effectively in doubles

against the up-and-back formation.

 Kill - Fast, downward shot that cannot be returned; a "put away." Let a legitimate

cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed. Long Service Line - In singles,

the back boundary line.1n doubles a line 2 l/2 feet inside the back boundary line.

The serve may not go past this line.

 Match - A series of games, to determine a winner.

 Midcourt - The middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back

boundary line.

 Net Shot - Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply.

 Push Shot - Gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with little wrist motion,

usually from net or midcourt to the opponent’s midcourt.

 Racquet - Instrument used by player to hit shuttlecock

 Rally - Exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.

 Serve or Service - Stroke used to put shuttlecock into play at the start of each

rally.
 Service Court - Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles

and doubles play.

 Short Service Line - The line 6 l/2 feet from the net which a serve must reach to

be legal.

 Shuttlecock - Official name for the object that players hit. Also known as "birdie."

Weight: .17-.l9 ounces. Made of: 16 goose feathers attached to a corktip covered

with goat skin. Cost: $1.50-$2.00. Usually lasts for no more than two games. The

heavier the shuttlecock, the faster it flies. Flies faster in higher temperatures and

at higher altitudes.

 Smash - Hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downward.

Badminton’s primary attacking stroke.

- EQUIPMENTS:

1. Racket

The badminton racket is one of the most important tools a player has in the game.

Badminton rackets are much lighter than most other sports rackets because they are

made from materials such as carbon fiber or lighter metals such as aluminum. Parts of

the racket include the head, throat, shaft and handle with a maximum length of 27.77

inches and a width of 9 inches. It Strings that are stretched across the opening of the

racket in a checkerboard pattern, which acts as the hitting surface. Badminton rackets

can vary widely in cost depending on whether they are purchased as part of a basic

backyard set or as more expensive professional models.

2. Shuttlecock

The badminton shuttlecock, also referred to as a shuttle or birdie, acts similarly to a ball

in other racket sports. However, the design of the birdie creates more drag as it is

propelled through the air due to its feathered shape. The shuttlecock is made up of a

cone shape with a hard cork at its tip. Shuttlecocks can be made from a variety of

materials -- more expensive models are actually made from feathers, and less

expensive models are made from plastic feathers. The shuttle has 16 feathers attached

to the base and the length of the feathers range between 2.44 and 2.75 inches.

3. Net

A mesh net divides the badminton court into two sides. A badminton net is placed lower

than a volleyball net at five feet and one inch high on the sides and five feet high in the
center. The length may vary depending on whether doubles or singles are playing, with

singles reaching 17 feet and doubles reaching 22 feet. The net is 30 inches wide with a

3-inch white tape doubled over the top.

4. Facilities

The badminton court should be 44 feet long by 22 feet wide if playing doubles, and 44

feet long by 17 feet wide for singles. If the facility is indoors, there needs to be enough

height for the shuttlecock to be able to float across the net without hitting the ceiling.

This height will vary depending on the strength of the players.

 - BASICS OF HOLDING THE RACQUET (Forehand Grip and Backhand Grip)

 Forehand Badminton Gripping Technique

Your thumb does not necessarily have to press against the wider surface of the

badminton grip for a forehand stroke.

Your index finger should be the one “in

control” in a forehand stroke. This simply means using your index finger to push the

racquet forward while doing a forehand stroke.

However, rest your thumb comfortably anywhere near the wider surface of the

badminton grip to enable you to change to a backhand grip quickly.

 Backhand Badminton Gripping Technique

The key to perform strong backhands depends on how you hold your racquet. The true

power of a badminton backhand shot comes from the push of your thumb.
A backhand stroke requires you to USE YOUR THUMB. So you should now press your

thumb on the wider surface of the badminton grip. Relax your index finger and move it

closer to your middle finger.

The backhand grip will look like you’re doing a ‘thumbs up’.
 - TYPES OF SERVICE

 High Serve

Use this badminton serve during singles play to move your opponent as far back in

court as possible, thus opening up his court. Be more cautious if you use this serve

during doubles. Opponents with strong attacking abilities will work this serve to your

disadvantage.

- Played with a forehand underarm action.

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to almost your shoulder level then swing it forward following the

rhythm of the stroke.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly in front of you.

- Hit it with the flat face of your racket and follow through until your racket reaches the

non-racket side of your head.

 Low Serve

Use this badminton serve when you want your opponent to lift the shuttle. It is

commonly used during doubles, but you can use it during singles too if your opponent's

attack is too strong. You can use either forehand or backhand to play this serve.

Forehand

- Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.

- Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.

- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Bring your racket back to your waist level then start your forward swing.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and bring it closer to meet the racket instead of

dropping it in front.

- Contact the shuttle at a higher point but still below your waist line.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the

net.
If you normally use high serve during singles, mix the low serve in occasionally. You

might be able to catch your opponent off-guard if you can execute it well.

Backhand

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position with your racket hand in front.

- Lead with your racket leg and place your non-racket leg behind with your feet pointing

towards your opponent.

- Carry out a short back swing then bring the racket forward.

- Hold the shuttle on the tip of the feathers in front of your waist level.

- Push the shuttle with the racket face and try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the

net.

- You can try to shorten the grip for a better control of the racket.

- Beware of breaking the Service Rules.

 Flick Serve

Use this badminton serve when you are under pressure from a rushing opponent. It is

a rather useful tool during doubles. However, you might be left exposed if your

opponent anticipated it. So, use it sparingly and keep your opponent guessing.

You can use either your forehand or backhand to perform this serve. Give the

impression that you are going to push the shuttle as in the low serve, but instead use

your wrist to flick the shuttle over. Wrist action is the key to executing this serve well.

 Drive Serve

Use this badminton serve to add some variation to your serving game. This is

considered an attacking serve and can be used in singles and doubles. The shuttle will

travel at a flatter angle pass the net with pace.

It may win you points outright or force a poor service return if your opponent is

unprepared. However, make sure you contact the shuttle below your waist and not

make a service fault.

- Played with forehand underarm action.

- Stand in a comfortable and balanced position, a bit further from the service line.
- Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

- Place your racket a bit below the waist level and bring it back parallel to it.

- Swing the racket forward following through.

- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly sideways to your body.

- Hit the shuttle and let it pass the net at a flatter angle.
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ASSIGNMENT

Submitted by: Carlo R. Sandoval

Submitted to:
Mr. Mark Rodel C. Villarba