DS - Module XIV

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Module XIV: PE 3 Dual Sports

Lesson 1: The Basic Skills in Badminton
Introduction
A great sport for fitness, badminton is excellent for people of all ages and provides a
great choice for those wanting to give a new racket sport a go. Find out all about badminton and
why you should start playing. Badminton is one of the most followed and fast sport which
demands utmost fitness. At the same time, badminton is a beginner-friendly sport that anyone
can start without much hesitation. Playing the sport has many health advantages added to the fun.
If and when you start playing the wonderful sport, you need to work on some basics to make it
the top in the individually demanding sport. Besides, if you decide to go pro, basics are
something that will haunt you in the journey if not paid proper attention to them. Badminton is
one of the most followed and fast sport which demands utmost fitness. At the same time,
badminton is a beginner-friendly sport that anyone can start without much hesitation. Playing the
sport has many health advantages added to the fun. If and when you start playing the wonderful
sport, you need to work on some basics to make it the top in the individually demanding sport.
Besides, if you decide to go pro, basics are something that will haunt you in the journey if not
paid proper attention to them.
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you shall have been able to:
1. Discuss the importance of basic skills in a badminton game.
2. Identify the basic skills in badminton.
3. Describe the appropriate procedure in executing the different badminton skills.
4. Demonstrate the execution of badminton skills.
Pretest
Multiple Choice: Each item is provided with four choices. Write the letter of your answer
on the blank provided before each number.
_______1. The act of hitting the birdie with your racket.
A. Let
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B. Setting
C. Smash
D. Stroke
_______2. An object hit back and forth across the net.
A. Clear
B. Drop
C. Net
D. Shuttlecock
_______3. A high shot that lands back close to the baseline.
A. Clear
B. Drop
C. Fault
D. Rally
_______4. A hard-driven shot in a downward motion.
A. Fault
B. Rally
C. Server
C. Smash
_______ 5. An infraction of the rules.
A. Clear
B. Drive
C. Fault
D. Rally
Reading
First and foremost, the basics of badminton are not difficult to master, even new players
with little or no skill can enjoy their first game and progress quickly. Badminton is one of the
most followed and fast sport which demands of fitness. At the same time, badminton is a
beginner-friendly sport that anyone can start without much hesitation. Playing the sport has many
health advantages added fun. When you start playing the wonderful sport, you need to work on
some basics to make it the top in the individually demanding sport.
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Besides, if you decide to go, basics are something that will haunt you in the journey if not
paid proper attention to them. Badminton is a fairly easy game to learn and fun to play casually
and competitively. Basic badminton skills include learning how you hold the racket, serve the
shuttle, and move your feet. You can practice skills to improve your game. Rules and scoring are
established for singes doubles games.
Basic Skills of Badminton

Grip
badminton skills: Grip (Image Source: Badminton connect)

The right grip in holding the racket is really important to achieve control on shots while
avoiding the chances of a wrist injury. A proper grip will allow you to play both backhand and
forehand strokes effortlessly.
Holding a racket is similar to a friendly handshake. Just the thumb will be comfortably
placed against the wider surface of the handle grip. The rest of the hand will imitate a handshake.
Remember to keep the handshake friendly, avoiding tight grip. It will hinder the flexibility in
motion and also might lead to wrist injuries in the long term.
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Backhand and forehand Grip
The only difference while playing the 2 kinds of strokes is in the use of fingers.
● Push the index finger forward while playing forehand strokes.

● Push the thumb forward while playing backhand strokes.
Stance
badminton skills (Image Source: TOI)

The stance is how you stand while playing badminton, both in between a rally and before
the serve. A stable and correct stance will bring a huge change in the results due to easier
movement. There are 3 types of stance:
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Attacking Stance
It is used to get into position before playing an overhead forehand stroke. To stand in the
attacking stance turn your body facing the sidelines with the racket leg behind and both legs
shoulder-width apart. Now raise both racket and non-racket arm to generate the power to attack
the shuttle on its downward trajectory.
Defensive Stance
badminton skills (Image Source: Badminton Bible)

To defend the opponent’s smash, you need to be prepared with a defensive stance. Face
the body to the net and place your racket in front at waist height, slightly pointing forward. You
can keep the non-racket arm as comfortable while ensuring a better balance.
Net Stance
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badminton skills (Image source: cellcode.us)

This stance is to be ready for the opponent’s return after playing a net shot. To play this
shot, place your foot on the racket side forward while keeping the non-racket foot at the back.
Place the racket in front of the body, slightly above waist height while raising the non-racket
arm. Shift the body weight slightly forward to be ready to pounce forward.
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Footwork
Image source: bscabadminton.co.uk

Badminton is played on a court with limited space, and the athletes have to take care of
the same while playing. Footwork plays a huge role in helping with an effective and organized
movement on the court. Some coaches even raise footwork to prime importance over other
skills.
Tips for proper footwork
● Always remember the base (starting point).

● Move only 2-3 steps backward.
● Shuffle only 1 step sideward.
● Move only 2-3 steps front.
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Serve
image source: Inge shapers

Service is among the most basic skill that you need to master in Badminton. Also, you
should ensure to make a legal service otherwise it might lead to penalty points. Check out
badminton rules and dimensions. There can be 2 types of service in badminton, depending on the
landing aim of the shuttle.
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HighServe
High serve aims at the back-end corner of the opponent’s court. Ideally, a good high
serve results in shuttle dropping steeply downwards at the back end of the court. A high serve is
presented to opponents having the ability to executing a strong smash. You can always expect a
lob or a drop from your opponent as a reply to a properly executed high serve. Generally, it is
recommended to serve the shuttle to the opponent’s backhand area.
LowServe
Unlike high serve, the low serve aims to the front of the court. The objective is to let the
shuttle fly just above the net landing in the front corner of the court. In this case, your opponent
has the opportunity to dash forward and smash the shuttle to you if the execution is poor.
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Smash
Image source: badminton central
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Smash is the most potent and powerful stroke in badminton which naturally turns out to
be the most familiar term to all. The shot is basically to hit the shuttle powerfully towards the
opponent’s body or downward on the court. A perfectly executed smash has no defense.
Technically there are 3 types of smashes.
Forehandsmash
The forehand is an overhead smash that is similar to the action of throwing a ball. You
shouldn’t have a problem playing this stroke if you can throw a ball well.
Backhand smash
This is one of the toughest strokes in badminton, and even experts face difficulty in
playing the stroke. Still, it is important to practice and get the technique to rise in the skill level.
To execute this stroke, getting the backhand grip is extremely important. Also, it is equally
important to return to a stance.
Jumping smash
Image Source: Everything about badminton

A forehand smash with a timed jump added to it counts under jumping smash.
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Drop Shot
Image source: scoop.it

Badminton Drop Shots are delicate badminton shots that can win you points that aim at
scoring points in deception. Played with both backhand and forehand, these are used to move the
opponent to the frontcourt. This creates space in the midcourt and backcourt for you to exploit.
There are slow and fast drop shots, played judging the situation.
Clear or Lob
Credits: Scoop.it
The lob shot in Badminton can be imagined as a shot with an inverted ‘U’ trajectory. It is
normally played from the forecourt to lift or ‘lob’ the shuttle over the opponent. The idea is to
land it as near to the baseline as it is, at an angle that is impossible to clear. This is similar to the
drop in challenging the opponent with sudden motion backward this time. It can also be executed
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by both backhand and forehand. This generally results in the creation of space in the front and
midcourt, opening plenty of opportunities.
Self-Assessment Questions (SAQ)
Answer briefly the following questions.
1. Differentiate Forehand and Backhand.
2. Why forehand and backhand is the most important grip skill in badminton.
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3. Are you in favor that badminton helps to reduce blood pressure?
4. What is a kill in badminton?
5. Enumerate and discuss the important skill of badminton.
Summary
Badminton is a fairly easy game to learn and fun to play casually and competitively.
Basic badminton skills include learning how you hold the racket, serve the shuttle, and move
your feet. You can practice drills to improve your game. Rules and scoring are established for
singles and doubles games.
The game badminton was officially the fastest of all racket sports. Players can hit the
shuttlecock at speeds of up to 180mph (288kph) toward their opponent. But it is not just all about
speed; a player can expect to run up to four miles (6.4km) around the court during a match whilst
having the agility to maintain energy-busting rallies. So, whilst stamina and agility are important,
certainly at a competitive level, anyone can play badminton and the sport is a popular choice for
people of all ages and fitness abilities.
First and foremost, the basics of badminton are not difficult to master; even new players
with little or no skill can enjoy their first game and progress quickly. You need minimal
equipment to get started playing badminton; if you choose to start at clubs open to the public, all
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the equipment you will need can be borrowed or hired. It’s great for conditioning the body! Step
out onto the badminton court and you can expect to burn 600 to 1000 calories per hour as well as
testing your stamina, flexibility, and coordination. Badminton is a social sport and offers a great
way to meet new people.
Suggested Enrichment Activity

Discuss the main purpose of sports into your life. Is the purpose the same as today?
Explain your answer.
References
Kingsway Indoor Stadium 130 Kingsway, Madeley WA 6065 All mail to: PO Box 39, Kingsway
WA 6065. http://www.badmintonwa.org.au/About-the-game/Rules-and-Regulations.aspx
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REGENCY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, INC.

Module XIV: PE 3 Dual Sports

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

Basic Skills of Badminton

badminton skills: Grip (Image Source: Badminton connect)

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Backhand and forehand Grip

● Push the index finger forward while playing forehand strokes.

badminton skills (Image Source: TOI)

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

badminton skills (Image Source: Badminton Bible)

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badminton skills (Image source: cellcode.us)

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Image source: bscabadminton.co.uk

Tips for proper footwork

● Always remember the base (starting point).

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image source: Inge shapers

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Image source: badminton central

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Image Source: Everything about badminton

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

Image source: scoop.it

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQ)

Answer briefly the following questions.

1. Differentiate Forehand and Backhand.

4. What is a kill in badminton?

5. Enumerate and discuss the important skill of badminton.

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

Suggested Enrichment Activity

DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

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