Badminton: Learning Material

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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

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College of Business and Public Administration

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BADMINTON
Learning Material
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PREFACE
This Learning Material is designed and developed to facilitate student’s acquisition and
demonstration of learning competencies of the Fundamentals of Games and Sports specifically the
game badminton. It also aid for teachers to meet the educational needs of students through flexible
teaching and learning process despite of today’s challenges.
In addition, this learning material contains information on a wide variety of badminton related
topics. It also includes learning activities that will enable students to develop their skills and abilities
in badminton. Rules and regulations of the sports and as well as assessments are also included to guide
students in the proper execution of the fundamental skills. Terminologies used in the game were also
included in this module. There are also techniques and strategies for further improvement of the
acquired skills and abilities.
Through this learning material, students will be able to achieve the learning competencies of
the Fundamentals of Games and Sports of Physical Education and will also lead to greater
responsibility of students for their learning.
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OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this learning material, students should be able to:
 Discuss brief history of Badminton and the equipments used

 Explain the rules and terminologies used in the game
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEARNERS

Learning at home or having an independent study is different from taking a course inside a classroom. Guidance
of the teacher is not present that’s why students must know how to facilitate their own learning. On the other hand, the
following are set of instructions for students to fully utilize this learning material towards achieving goals of Physical
Education amidst today’s challenges of education:
 Make sure to put your name and course/year on the front page. This learning material will serve as your guide
in learning the concepts and the basis of your ratings in Fundamentals of Games and Sports.
 Plan on how you can use this learning material effectively and meaningfully considering the other learning
materials from the other courses. Manage your time wisely in reading and understanding this material. If you
will encounter difficulties in absorbing the concepts, re-read and comprehend. If this will not work, find all the
possible resources. You may ask other family members for their assistance.
 Self-assess your readiness to learn through answering the Pre-Test or the Prior Knowledge Check to know
your prior knowledge of the topic.
 Along with the ideas and concepts, there are learning activities such as drills which you must accomplish and
perform. It will enable you to see how much you have learned and will lead you to further understanding of the
course.
 Be aware of the instructions given for every part of this learning material.
 Evaluate your learning progress through answering the rubrics, self-assessment and the Post-Test or the
Knowledge check.
 Before the end of the term, you will be instructed to send back the accomplished learning material.
 Term-exams will be held online. Link of the exam will be sent through CNSC Learning Management System
(LMS) and other online learning platforms.
 Whenever there are inquiries, don’t hesitate to ask your instructor.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF BADMINTON

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS
“Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I always do.” – Lin Dan
LEARNING TARGETS
 What is badminton?
 How does the game badminton started?
 What are the facilities and equipments used in the game?
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Badminton is a court game that can be played either singles or doubles by men, women or mixed
pairs, either indoors or on outdoor courts, as a fun game or at a highly competitive level.
History and Origin of Badminton
Badminton originated from the ancient civilizations of Europe and England Asia. Badminton is an
ancient game known as Battledore (bat or paddle) and Shuttlecock probably originated more than 2000 years
ago.
Contemporary Badminton
In the 1800s, in India, a contemporary form of badminton- a game called Poona, was played where a
new was introduced and players hit the shuttlecock across the net. British officers in the mid 1800’s took this
game back to England, and was introduced as a game for the guests of the Duke of Beaufort at his stately
home ‘Badminton’ in Gloucestershire, England where it became popular.
In March 1898, the first Open Tournament was held at Guildford. Then, the first ‘All England’
Championships were held the following year. Denmark, USA and Canada became ardent followers of the
game during the 1930s.
IBF Established in 1934
In 1934, the International Badminton Federation was formed, with the initial members including
England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Holland, Canada, New Zealand and France. India joined as an
affiliate in 1936.
The first major IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup (the world men’s team championships) in 1948.
Since then, the number of world events has increased with the addition of the Uber Cup (women’s team).
World Championships (individual events), Sudirman Cup (mixed team), World Junior Championships and the
World Graind Prix Finals.
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Olympics Games Sport – 1992
Badminton was a demonstration sport in Munich in 1972. Then, in 1992, Badminton became an
Olympic sport in Barcelona, Spain, with the introduction of singles and doubles disciplines. In Atlanta in 1996,
Badminton was included and as the only mixed doubles event in all of the Olympic sports. Indeed, Badminton
is a relatively new Olympic Games sport.
Only five countries have won the gold medals since its introduction in 1992- China (8), Indonesia (5),
Korea (5), Malaysia (4), and Denmark (1).
A. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

1. Racket
o Quite light and can be made of wood, aluminum, metal or synthetic materials
o Weighs roughly 98-100 grams (31/12 pz.), and is 68 cm. in length
The section of the Badminton Racket:

a. Stringed area- intended to hit the shuttle
b. Head- bounds the stinged area
c. Throat- connects the shaft to the head
d. Shaft- connects the handle to the head
e. Handle- intended for a player’s grip
2. Shuttlecock
o Official name given to the shuttle or bird
o Made up of 16 feathers and is firmly fixed in a leather covered cork head
o Weighs from 4.74-5.50g (75-85 grains)
o Can be made of feathers, plastic or nylon
3. Court
o Can be set outdoors, competitive badminton is generally played indoor where the wind and other
elements will not affect the shuttle
o The official badminton court is 20ft. wide while the singles court is 17ft. wide
o Backcourt is also called the rear court
o Baseline is also called the side line
o Long service line, in singles, the back boundary line (baseline); in doubles, the line 2 ½ ft. inside the
back boundary line. Any serve landing behind this line is out.
o Service court, area into where the service must be done
o Short service line, a serve must land on or behind it to be legal
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SOURCE: http://www.badmintondoubles.com/badminton-rules/
4. Posts
o Must stand 1.55m (5ft. 1in.) in height from the surface of the court
o Must be placed on the double sidelines
o There should be no gap between the post and the net through which a shuttle could pass
5. Net
o Should be strained tightly so that its height from the floor is 1.524 (5 ft.) in the center and 1.55 (5ft. 1in.)
at the post.
o A measuring rod, 1.524m (5ft.) long, should be kept by the umpires
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TERMINOLOGIES, RULES AND

REGULATIONS OF BADMINTON
“Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude
determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz
LEARNING TARGETS
 What are the terminologies of badminton?
 Why are rules and regulations important in a game?
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Every player has his own peculiarity and specialty in playing the different strokes. As compared to
other racket games, many of the strokes in Badminton can be learned quite easily by oneself. The game
can improve one’s consciousness and understanding of what to do, how to play, where to play, and when
to play badminton.
Advantages of Playing Badminton
1. Strength, stamina and speed

2. Defense and attack
3. Planning and Imagination
4. Footwork and Fitness
5. Grace and Gentleness
6. Sportsmanship
Badminton Terminologies
 Alley – an extension of the width of the court on both sides to be used in doubles play.
 Backhand – any stroke made on the side of the body opposite the racket side.
 Baseline – back boundary line.
 Bird – the object that flies over the net, officially known as a shuttlecock.
 Block – placing the racket in front of the bird and letting it rebound into the opponent’s
court.
 Carry – momentarily holding the bird on the racket during the execution of a stroke.
 Clear – a high shot that falls close to the baseline.
 Double hit – contacting the bird twice in succession on the same stroke.
 Doubles – a game of four players, two on each team.
 Drive – a hard stroke that just clears the net on a horizontal plane.
 Drop – a shot made that barely clears the net with little speed.
 Fault – any violation of the rules whose penalty is loss of serve or the point.
 Forehand – any stroke made on the racket side of the body.
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 Hairpin (net) stroke – shot made from below and very close to the net with the bird just
clearing the net and dropping sharply downward.
 Home position – the ideal spot for awaiting the opponent’s return.
 Let – a play allowed to be replayed.
 Match – best two out of three games.
 Odd and even courts – in singles, the right half of the court is “even” and the left half of the
court is the “odd.” When the even player is serving from the right the score is even, and odd
when serving from the left.
 Rally – exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.
 Ready position – an alert body position enabling quick movement in any direction.
 Receiver – the player to whom the bird is served.
 Server – the player who puts the bird in play.
 Singles – a game involving one player on each end of the court.
 Sling – an untrue hit, usually because of the bird momentarily resting on the racket.
 Smash – a powerful overhand stroke that sends the bird downward over the net.
 Stroke – the action of striking the bird with the racket.
 Toss/spin – the method of deciding which side will serve first at the beginning of the match.
General Rules of the Game
Service
a. The server must keep both feet in contact with the floor at the time of the serve.
b. The bird must be contacted below the waist.
c. The racket head must be below the server’s wrist.
d. The server should not serve until the receiver is ready; the opponent is deemed
ready if a return is attempted.
e. Partners of the server and receiver may stand anywhere on the court providing they
do not obstruct the opponent’s view.
f. A bird that touches the net on the serve and goes into the proper service court is
legal.
g. If the server misses the bird on the serve attempt, it still counts. In singles and
doubles the serve would go to the opponent.
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Service (Singles)
a. At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is
even, the serve will begin from the right service court. When the
server’s score is odd, the serve will be from the left service
court.
b. If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and will then
serve again from the alternate service court.
c. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and
becomes the new server. They serve from the appropriate
service court – left if the score is odd and right if it is even.
SOURCE: https://www.sporty.co.nz
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Service (Doubles)
a. A team will only have one player serve, per “service”.
b. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even (0,2,4,6, etc.)
the server serves from the right service court. When it is odd (1,3,5,7,
etc.) the server serves from the left service court.
c. If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the
same server serves again from the alternate service court.
d. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The
receiving side becomes the new serving side.
e. The players do not change their respective service courts until they
win a point when their side is serving.
f. The winners of the first game serve first in the next game.
g. Birds falling on the lines are considered good.
h. During a rally, a bird that touches the net and goes over is in play.
Scoring
a. The opposing sides shall play the best of three games unless otherwise arranged.
b. Only the serving side can add a point to its score.
c. In doubles and men’s singles, a game is won by the first side to score 15 points, except
as provided in Rule f.
d. In ladies’ singles, a game is won by the first side to score 11 points, except as provided
in Rule f.
e. In case of ties:
1. If the score become 13 all or 14 all (9 or 10 all in ladies’ singles), the side which
first scored 13 or 14 (9 or 10) shall have the choice of “setting” or “not setting”
the game (Rule f).
2. This choice can only be made when the score is first reached and must be made
before the next service is delivered.
3. The relevant side (Rule e.1) is given the opportunity to sell all at 14 all (10 all in
Ladies’ singles), despite any previous decision not to set by that side, or the
opposing side by 13 all (9 all in Ladies’ singles).
f. If the game has been set, the score is called “Love” all, and the side scoring the set
number of points (Rule 1-4 below) wins the game.
1. 13 all set to 5 points
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A fault (violation of rules) occurs if:
a. On the service, any part of the racket head is higher than the server’s wrist and contact
is made above the waist.
b. The service fails to cross the net or go into the proper service court.
c. The feet of the server and receiver are not in the proper courts at time of service.
d. The server hesitates or stops (feint/balk) the service motion or misses the bird.
e. The improper receiver returns the bird on the serve.
f. A bird hit into the net, under the net, against the wall or ceiling is out-of-bounds.
g. A player hits the bird before it crosses the net.
h. The bird touches a player or clothing.
i. The player touches the net while the bird is in play.
j. The bird is hit twice in succession by one/both partners.
k. The bird is held, caught, or carried on the racket when struck.
l. A player obstructs an opponent.
Let (a play allowed to be replayed)

a. The bird becomes caught in or on the net after passing over the net.
b. The bird hits the basketball supports or net.
c. The following situations occur before the next serve and if the offending side wins the
rally:
1.The correct server serves from the wrong court.
2.The wrong server serves from either the correct/incorrect service court.
3.The correct receiver receives in the wrong court.
REFERENCE:
Alvarez, M. N. (2010). Physical education 3: Individual / dual sports. Mandaluyong City: Books Atpb.
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Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

College of Business and Public Administration

NAME: _________________________________________ SCHEDULE: ________________

College of Business and Public Administration

College of Business and Public Administration

 Discuss brief history of Badminton and the equipments used

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEARNERS

College of Business and Public Administration

BRIEF HISTORY OF BADMINTON

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

History and Origin of Badminton

IBF Established in 1934

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A. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

The section of the Badminton Racket:

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TERMINOLOGIES, RULES AND

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Advantages of Playing Badminton

1. Strength, stamina and speed

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General Rules of the Game

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Let (a play allowed to be replayed)

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