BADMINTON (INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND AND HISTORY)

- It was played before in many Asian countries but with net, it was first played in India
- Was first played in India by the name “Poona”.

First name of Badminton:

China – Ti Jian Zi
England – Battledore and shuttlecock
India – Poona

 In the mid 1800th the British took this game to England and renamed it as “Badminton”
1. -Introduced to the guests of the “Duke of the beaufort”
 The badminton was first called as poona. It was developed from a children’s game called
battledore and shuttlecock. The object of this game was to see how long a group could
volley the shuttlecock by hitting it with the battledore or, paddle. This cooperative, non-
competitive game was originally played without a net.
 These soldiers played with Battledores (Paddles) which was used to hit the shuttlecock
and had also added a net between the players. When these British soldiers returned
home at Gloustershire County in the 1870s, the continued to play this “poona”
badminton game
 The year 1877, is of historic significance for badminton, as the “Bath Badminton Club”,
was the first badminton club ever, was formed and also the first official set of rules were
developed.
 The international Badminton Federation (IBF) was formed in 1834 wuth 9 founding
members.
1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales
5. Denmark
6. Holland
7. Canada
8. New Zealand
9. France
 Major International tournament like Thomas Cup which is for Men, and the Uber Cup
which is for Women started to be held
 Badminton was official granted Olympic Status in the 1992 Barcelona Games, from 9
founding members, IBF now have over 150 countries.
 According to IBF- All double games, as well as men’s singles are played to 15 points, a
women’s single game ends at 11 points.

BWF INFORMATION
• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• President: Poul – Erik Hayer Larsen (2012-now)
• The BWF works in cooperation with regional governing bodies to promote and develop
the sport of badminton around the World, they are:
SAFETY
o Make sure to always have a firm grip on the racket.
o Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket.
o Stay on your own court.
o Stop playing if others enter your court.
o If your bird goes into another court, wait until their play stops.
o Be careful and aware of your surroundings (poles, walls, etc.)
o The rackets are not toys, so no fooling around.

EQUIPMENT'S
- Badminton Racket

- Shuttlecock (nylon or feather)

- Badminton Net

- Badminton shoes/ Running shoes

- Badminton court
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
• Posts – 1.55m in height
• Net – 760mm in depth and at least 6.1m wide
• Shuttlecock – weighs from 4.74 to 5.50g and d16 feathers attached to the base
• Racket – 680mm in height and 230mm in width
• Court
o singles – 5.18m x 13.41
o Doubles – 6.10m x 13.41m
o Short service line – 1.98m
o Long service line – 0.76
• Badminton court -

OFFICIALS OF THE GAME

• Referee – overall in charge of the tournament and responsible for the following.
o Checks the equipment and the facilities prior to the game
o Removes any officials in the game who does not perform the responsibilities well
o Give the score sheet to the umpire before the game
o Receives the score sheet from the umpire after the game
• Umpire – In charge of the match, the court and its immediate surrounds.
o Administers the toss
o Introduces the players before the first service
o Authorize the service
o Calls a let or fault should either occur during the rally
o Reports to the referee the results of the game/match
• Service Judge
o Responsible for service error
o The whole shuttlecock not below the server’s waist at the moment of being
struck
o The server drags of lifts either right or left foor during service
o The shaft of the racket is not pointing downward
• Line Judges
o Call if the shuttlecock is in, out or touched.
o If the shuttlecock lands outside the court, shout “OUT”
o If the shuttlecock lands inside the court, shout “IN”
BENEFITS OF PLAYING BADMINTON
The following can be enhanced:
• Eye coordination, agility, speed, and reaction time
• Game planning and decision and reaction time
• Self-disciplined, self-esteem and self-awareness
• Unity, Trust, patience, respect and love
• Harmonious relationship with partner or with the team and even with the opponents.

SERVING AND RECEIVING COURTS

• Serve/receive from the right court when opponents has scored an even number of point
(2,4,6….)
• Serve/ receive from the left court when opponents has scored and odd number of point
(1,3,5….)
• Service court error occurs when server served to the wrong side or standing in the
wrong service court.
TYPES OF SERVICE
• Short Service
• Long Service
BASIC STROKE
• Forehand – dominant side of the body
• Backhand - non-dominant side of the body
• Underhand- played near the net
• Sidearm – played near the sides of the net
• Overhead – played near the long service lines/back court
BASIC SHOTS
• Clear
o Hitting the shuttlecock from the back court, high into opponents’ backcourt
• Net shot
o Hitting the shuttlecock near the net
• Smash
o A killer shot, hitting the shuttlecock down, fast, and steeply
• Drive
o Hitting the shuttlecock flat and fast across the top of the net

RULES OF 21!
Singles:
o consists of best 3 games
o Side scoring 21 points before the opposite team wins
o Winnings rally adds 1 point to the score
o sides scoring 2 consecutives points wins (19-21)
o Side scoring 21-21, 30th point shall win
Doubles:
o For doubles, 1 service only
o Back service line will remain same and current rule applies

SHOULD AND SHOULDN’T

o Coin toss- Win Serve/Receive first or selecting the side of the court
o No touching the net with racket/body
o No carrying on the shuttlecock
o No reaching over the net to hit the shuttlecock
o No touching the lines of the court during a serve
o A serve must be carried out diagonally to be valid
 o Point is added to a players when won a rally
o When striking the shuttlecock and sending it to the opponents court’s floor,
player wins the rally (Fault if crosses the boundary)
o Can only be hit once before landing on the other side of the net
o Hitting the ceiling is counted as fault

FAULTS & LETS

Faults
1. Shuttlecock is caught in the net or racket
2. Is hit by receiver’s partner
3. Lands outside the boundary
4. Doesn’t pass over the net
5. Touches the ceiling, walls, person’s clothing, or any other person outside
6. Distracting an opponent by actions such as shouting or gesture

Lets
1. Serving before the opponent is ready
2. Server-Receiver both being faulted
3. Caught on the net and remains suspended
4. Player of the opposite side being distracted by the coach
5. Accident occurring

KNOW HOW!
• Racket grip
o Backhand/forehand grip
• Shuttlecock serves:
o High serve (sends it back end of the court)

o Low serve (sends it flying just above the net)

ARE YOU ARE READY TO PLAY?

• Hit the shuttle over the net to the opponents court before returned(fast, slow, high or
low)
• Rally is started with a stroke known as “serve” and this gets the shuttle in to the play
Grips
Winning the rally requires:
• Hitting the shuttle to opponents courts floor

Players:
• Single (player vs. Player)
• Doubles (2 players vs. 2 players)

HIGHLIGHTS!
• Game is started with “Toss”
• Even score: Right side of the court
• Odd score: Left side of the court
• Sides scoring 21 points before the opponents wins!
• Faults are basically “fouls” of the game and Lets are “replays” of the serve with no
change to the score
• There are ways to get a good grip in to the shuttlecock or racket to make “different” style
shots

RELATED SPORTS
• Tennis
• Table tennis
• Volleyball

BADMINTON (BWF)

HISTORY
• Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body for
the sport of badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• In year 1934 it was founded.
• The IBF have 9 member nations.
• Year 1981 merged with WBF.
• September 24, 2006.
• The BWF currently has 176 member nations around the world.

POUL-ERIK HOYER LARSEN I – Current President of BWF

• He was born on September 20, 1965 in Denmark.

• His current age is 54.
• Before he became the president, he was a player who won major international singles
titles in 1990’s.
• His career records in Men’s Single are 398 Win, 93 Loss.
BADMINTON (SERVING)
SARVING
- Serving is how you start the rally
- Ssomeone has to hit the shuttle first! To prevent the server gaining an overwhelming
advantage, there are special restrictions placed on serving that do not apply during the
rest of the rally.
- The receiver is the person who hits the second shot in the rally. In doubles, the receiver’s
partner is not allowed to hit this shot.

HOW TO SERVE

 In badminton, the serve must be hit in an upwards direction, with an underarm hitting
action. You are not allowed to play a tennis style serve.
 The main rule here is that when you hit the shuttle, it must be below your waist. To be
exact, the rules define this to be a height level with the lowest part of your ribcage. In
other words, you can serve from a bit higher than the top of your shorts, but not much.
 In other words, you can serve from a bit higher than the top of your shorts, but not
much

THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD BADMINTON SERVE

 A WEAK serve often creates a chance for your opponent to execute an attacking shot.
Therefore, it’s important to know how to serve properly so that you will not lose a point
after making a service.
TYPE OF BADMINTON SERVE
 THE HIGH BADMINTON SERVE
o This type of serve is usually executed when you want the shuttle to land at the
back end of the court. A good high serve must have the shuttle dropping steeply
downwards at the back end of the court.
o A high serve will prevent your opponent from executing a strong smash. Instead,
a lob or a drop is more expected from your opponent (unless they can do a jump
smash).
o Try to serve the shuttlecock to your opponent’s backhand area. The objective is
to force your opponent to use his backhand. This is because most badminton
players, even world class player, have weaker backhands (compared to their
forehands)
o HOW TO DO A HIGH SERVE:
 Hold the head of the shuttlecock with its head facing downwards so that
the shuttlecock will drop straight down. Stand sideways (the side of your
body facing the net) and relax your racquet arm (arm that is holding the
racquet).
 Let go of the shuttlecock and swing your racquet arm upwards. As you do
this, twist your waist to the extent that your body faces the net
 Flick your wrist towards the direction you want the shuttle to land (Flick
your wrist upwards, so that the shuttlecock will fly high).
 Your back leg should lift up naturally (with your toes touching the
ground).
 THE LOW BADMINTON SERVE
o The low serve is used when you want the shuttlecock to land in front of the court
(in front of your opponent).
 o A GOOD low serve will have the shuttlecock flying JUST ABOVE THE NET.
o If not, your opponent will have the chance to dash forward and smash the
shuttle down to you.
o A low serve, when executed beautifully, prevents your opponent from making an
offensive shot.
o HOW TO DO A LOW SERVE:
 Hold the feather of the shuttlecock with the head of the shuttlecock
facing downwards.
 Position the racquet behind the shuttlecock.
 Step slightly forward with your right (left) leg if you are right-handed (left
handed).
 As you let go of the shuttlecock, flick your racquet lightly while pushing
your thumb forward towards the direction you want the shuttle to land.
The power comes mainly from the push of your thumb and the slight flick
of your wrist.
 THE FLICK SERVE
o The “fake” low badminton serve can also be used to trick your opponent (deceive
your opponent to expect a low serve).
o When you stand in a low serve position, your opponent would probably expect a
low serve. However, push your thumb and flick your wrist harder so the
shuttlecock flies HIGH and heads to the back of the court!
o Well, knowing how to serve is one thing. Practicing is another. If you want to
make perfect serves, keep practicing until you do not make any mistakes!