CHAPTER 1 - BADMINTON: Its Origin

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Define badminton in your own understanding.
2. Explain the importance of badminton.

What is Badminton?
3. Distinguish the history of badminton.

The game of badminton consists of two to four players (singles or

doubles). The aim of badminton is to hit the shuttle with your racket so that
it passes over the net and lands inside your opponent’s half of the
court.
Play begins from the right half court. Players must hit the
shuttlecock into the diagonal opposite court.

BRIEF HISTORY:
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.
It was in the 1860s, when some British officers in India who were
stationed at 'Kirkee' near the city of 'Poona' (now known as Pune city) used
to play a game which was very similar to badminton and the game
was known as the 'Poona' game at that time.
These soldiers played with Battledores (Paddles) which was used
to hit the shuttlecock and had also added a net in between the players. When
these British soldiers returned back home at Gloustershire County in the
1870s, they continued to play this 'Poona' badminton game.
In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort held a lawn party in his country
place, called Badminton. A game of Poona was played on that day and it
became popular among the elite people of British society. The new party
sport became known as "the Badminton game" and started to grow popular.
The year 1877, is of historic significance for badminton, as the
'Bath Badminton Club', the first badminton club ever, was formed and also
the first official set of rules were developed.
Reference:
https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/deta
il/badminton-guide-how-to-play-rules-olympic-history/

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ACTIVITY – Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. From your own knowledge and understanding, how would you define the sport badminton?
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2. Why do you think the British officers stationed in India invented the game “Poona”? What do you think is the purpose?
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3. How would you differentiate Recreational Activities between Sports Events? Cite examples.
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4. Give 5 sentences that portray the importance of Sports Events such as Badminton in an individual.
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5. If you were to become a coach in the future, how would you encourage a child to learn and play badminton?
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CHAPTER 2 - BADMINTON: Facilities and Equipment

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Distinguish the different facilities and
equipment in badminton.
2. Classify the roles of each facilities and
equipment in badminton.
ACTIVITY – Highlight certain words in the puzzle and supply its purpose in
the sport badminton.

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RACQUET
used to hit the bird, the racquet is shaped like a tennis racquet
and has strings, but weighs much less. The frame of the racket,
including the handle, is not to exceed 680 mm (26.75 inches) in
overall length, and 230 mm (9 inches) in overall width. The
overall length of the head is not to exceed 290 mm. Most
racquets are made from light man-made materials such as
aluminum or graphite, and are strung with synthetic material
such as nylon.

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 SHUTTLE, SHUTTLECOCK, BIRD, BIRDIE
whatever it is called, it is badminton's version of a tennis ball. It
has a small ball at the front to give it speed, and feathers
protruding from it to help it float when it is hit high into the air.
An official shuttlecock must have 14-16 feathers and are
usually made from a goose or duck and from the left wing of
the bird only.

SHOES
special court shoes are worn to allow players to move quickly
across the court, and to give them traction for quick movements
around

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 NET
plays an important role in badminton matches. The
Badminton World Federation’s Laws of Badminton
provide specific standards for net height, width, and
construction. An official badminton net must measure
5 feet high in the center, and 5 feet, 1 inch at the sides.
The net attaches to vertical posts on either side of the
court. The net should measure 30 inches from bottom
to top, and must consist of a uniform, dark colored
mesh. The net should have a white tape running along
the top to make the net’s full height visible to players
and officials.

COURT
shall be a rectangle laid out with lines of 40mm wide,
preferably in white or yellow color. The Badminton
Court Dimensions are of 13.4m in length and 6.1m in
width. visible to players and officials.

Reference:
https://www.sportsrec.com/6612657/badminton-
equipment-facilities
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 ACTIVITY – Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. Create a poem/riddle/song that explains the importance of the facilities and equipment in badminton
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2. What alternative would you suggest to children who wants to play badminton but lacks the facilities and equipment
of the sport?
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3. Differentiate facilities between equipment. Are the two the same? Why or Why not?
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4. Describe what happens when the school you study in lack facilities and equipment of the sport you like to play.
What ways would you suggest to better learn and understand the sport given the situation?
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CHAPTER 3 - BADMINTON: Rules of the Game

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 OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Summarize the rules of the badminton game.
2. Point out the differences in the changes of the
service court.
3. Differentiate singles game between doubles
game.

ACTIVITY – Read the story and write a reflection on a separate sheet of paper
reflecting how rules are important in one’s life.

Once there was a rich man in Thailand. His name was Chulong. He was a very rich man. Yet he wanted more riches, more money.
One day he was walking in his garden. He saw a strange bird in a bush. It was very small. But it had very beautiful and colorful features. Its
voice was also very sweet. Chulong had never seen such a bird in his life. He slowly went near the bush unseen. He caught the bird. Now
the bird began to speak.
“Why have you caught me?" the bird asked.
“I want to make money. I can sell you for a big amount," replied Chulong.
“But you are already rich. Why do you want more?" asked the bird.
“Because I want to become richer and richer," replied Chulong.
“But do not dream of making money through me!" said the bird. It further added, “You can not sell me. Nobody will buy me, because, in
imprisonment, I lose my beauty and my sweet voice." Then it slowly turned into a black bird.
The beautiful features were now looking like the feathers of a crow.
Chulong hopes of making money were shattered. He said angrily, “I will kill you, and I will eat your meat."
“Eat me! I am so small. You will not get any meat out of me," replied the bird.
Chulong could not answer. The bird then suggested, “Well set me free. In return I shall teach you three simple but useful rules."
“What is the use of the rules? I want only money," said Chulong. He was irritated.
“But these rules can profit you greatly," added the bird.
“Profit me! Really? Then I shall set you free. But how can I trust you? You may fly away," said Chulong.
“I give you my word. And I always keep my word," said the bird.
Chulong wanted to take a chance. He released the bird. It flew up at once. Then it sat on the branch of a tree. Its color started changing. It
became beautiful again.
Chulong asked, “Now teach me the rules."
“Certainly," said the bird.
Then it added, “The first rule is Never Believe everything others say. The second rule is Never be sad about something you do not have.
The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand."
“You silly bird," shouted Chulong. And he added, “These three rules are known to every one. You have cheated me."
But the bird said, “Chulong, just sit down for a while. Think about all your actions of today. You had me in your hands, but you threw me
away (released me). You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. The rules are simple. But you never followed them.
Now do you see the value of the rules?" so saying the bird flew away and disappeared from his sight.
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SCORING SYSTEM

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 • Every time you win a rally, you get a point.

•The winner of a badminton match is the player(s) who win two games out of three.

• A game is won by being the first to reach 11, 15 or 21 points.

• Each game must be won by at least two points and a number of systems are available for extending a
game where a score of 10-10, 14-14 or 20-20 has been reached.

• The server is not allowed to serve until his opponent is ready. If the opponent attempts to return
service, he is deemed to have been ready.

• Both the server and the opponent receiving the serve are required to stand so that some part of both
feet remains in contact with the surface of the court while in a stationary position until the service has
been delivered.

• Every time there is a serve –there is a point scored.

• The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.

• The side winning a game serves first in the next game

• If players commit an error in the service court, the error is corrected when the mistake is discovered.

• When you’re saying the score, always say the server’s score first.

• At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.

• At 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game.

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 Serving – is how you start the rally

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.
Service courts – are smaller box shapes inside the court.
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the shuttle, it must
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higher than the top of your shorts, but not much.
Doubles Service Courts – They are wider, because they use the outside
side line (remember: the doubles court is wider); and they are shorter,
because they use the inside back line.

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How service courts are used

The server must stand inside a service
court. The receiver must stand inside the
diagonally opposite service court. The
serve must travel into the diagonally
opposite service court.
If the serve is going to land outside the
service court, then the receiver should let
it fall to the floor. If the receiver hits the
serve, then the rally continues even if the
serve had been going out.
The server and receiver must stay inside
their service boxes until the server
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 Deciding who gets to serve first
In a major tournament, a coin toss is used
to decide which side will serve first.
In more casual club or league games, you
usually just throw the shuttle up in the
air, let it land, and see which side it
points towards: that side serves first.

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Position of Server and Receiver in Doubles Match

In a doubles match between A & B against C &

D. A & B won the toss and decided to serve. A
to serve to C. A shall be the initial server while
C shall be the initial receiver.

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 Note:
• The order of server depends on the score odd or even same as in singles.
• The service courts are changed by the servicing side only when a point is scored. In all
other cases, the players continue to stay in their respective service court from where
they played previous rally. This shall guarantee alternate server.

Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

You can have either two or four players on a badminton court: one player on each side,
or a team of two players on each side. Singles-One-against-one Doubles- two-against-
two

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FIVE TYPES OF BADMINTON

Men’s singles

Women’s singles

Men’s Doubles

Women’s Doubles

Mixed Doubles

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 Interval and Change of Ends
• When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60
second interval.
• A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed.
• In the third game, players change ends when the leading score
reaches 11 points.

Reference:
https://www.badmintonbc.com/page/2888/The-Laws-of-
Badminton

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ACTIVITY – Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. Differentiate singles game between doubles game in terms of service court changes and court rules.
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2. Cite the importance of following the rules in a game.

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3. How would you explain the rules of badminton to a 10-year-old boy who wants to start playing the sport? Design a
hand out containing the rules in the simplest form. (Create the handout on a separate sheet of paper.)
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4. Determine the value of service changes in the sport.

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CHAPTER 4 - BADMINTON: Fundamental Skills

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Identify the different fundamental skills
used in badminton.
2. Distinguish the importance of learning the
fundamental skills in badminton.
3. Create a training design for each
fundamental skill used in badminton.

ACTIVITY – Using your internet sources, watch this video link in YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hvSO_y6Bns it contains a video presentation

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 about Lin Dan, he is China’s Greatest Of All Time in the field of Badminton. He is the
only player to complete the "Grand Slam".
After watching the video, create a reflection paper (on a separate sheet of paper)
using the following guide questions:

1. In a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the skill of Lin Dan? Why?
2. What do you think makes Lin Dan the greatest of all time in the sport badminton?
3. What is your own opinion in the saying, “Hard work beats Talent”? Explain your answer.

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Fundamental Skills in Badminton

Badminton is one of the most followed and fast sport which demands utmost fitness. At the same time,
badminton is a beginner friendly sport which anyone can start without much hesitation. In fact, 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. Here are 7 basic
badminton skills that you can learn without coaching.

1 Grip
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
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Remember to keep the handshake
friendly, avoiding tight grip. It will
hinder the flexibility in motion and also
 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

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BADMINTON: Fundamental Skills  Push the thumb forward while playing backhand strokes.

2 Stance
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 movements.

Three Types of Stance

Attacking Stance Defensive Stance Net 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
racket leg behind and both
legs shoulder-width apart.
Now raise both racket and
non-racket arm to generate
power to attack the shuttle
on its downward trajectory.
To defend the opponent’s This stance is to be ready for
smash, you need to be the opponent’s return after
prepared with the defensive playing a net shot. To play
stance. Face the body to the this shot, place your foot on
the racket side forward while
net and place your racket in
keeping non-racket foot at the
front at waist height, back. Place the racket in front
slightly pointing forward. of the body, slightly above
You can keep the non- waist height while raising the
racket arm as comfortable non-racket arm. Shift the
while ensuring a better body weight slightly forward
balance. to be ready to pounce
forward.

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3 Footwork

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 an
effective and organized movement on the
court. In fact, some coaches even raise
footwork to prime importance over the
skills.

Tips for proper footwork:

 Always remember the base
 Move only 2-3 steps
backward
 Shuffle only 1 step sideward
 Move only 2-3 steps front

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 4 Serve

Service is among the 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.

High Serve

High serve aims at the back and end corner of the opponent’s court. Ideally
good high serve results in shuttle dropping steeply downwards at the back end
of the court. In fact, a high serve is presented to opponents having 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.

Low Serve

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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5 Smash
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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.

Three Types of Smash

Forehand Smash

The forehand is an overhead smash which

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.

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Backhand Smash

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 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 back to stance.

Jumping Smash

A forehand smash with a timed jump

added to it counts under jumping smash.

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6 Drop Shot

Badminton Drop Shots are delicate badminton

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points in deception. Played with both backhand
and forehand, these are used to move the
opponent to the frontcourt. This creates space in
 7 Clear or Lob

The lob shot in Badminton can be imagined as a

shot with an inverted ‘U’ trajectory. It is
normally played from the forecourt with an aim
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 backwards this time. It can
also be executed by both backhand and
forehand. This generally results in the creation
of space in the front and midcourt, opening
plenty of opportunities.

Reference:
https://open.online.uga.edu/badminton/chapter/2-
badminton-fundamentals-skills-and-techniques/

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ACTIVITY – Answer the following:

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 1. Design a training/exercise plan for each fundamental skill in badminton:
a. Grip
b. Stance
c. Footwork
d. Serve
e. Smash
f. Drop Shot
g. Clear or Lob
*Note: State the different instruments/equipment to be used in the training and also include the mechanics. (On a
separate sheet of paper).

2. Predict the outcome if Boy A trained and followed the right fundamental skills between Boy B who haven’t learned
any formal fundamental skill from training. State your opinion.
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3. Identify the different Components of Physical Fitness that are present when doing the following fundamental skills:
a. Grip - __________________________
b. Stance - __________________________
c. Footwork - __________________________
d. Serve - __________________________
e. Smash - __________________________
f. Drop Shot - __________________________
g. Clear or Lob - __________________________

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