BADMINTON

Group 1: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND/ORIGIN OF BADMINTON

"The game of Badminton originated in Siam, China over 2,000 years ago

*Badminton was invented long ago; it origins date back at least two thousand years to the game
battledore and shuttlecock played in ancient Greece. India and China. Battledore was a term for
racquets in olden times. Badminton was not invented by one specific person.

*Badminton founded in 1934 with nine numbers - Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales, membership of the International Badminton
Federation has risen steadily.

-There was a notable increase in new members after Badminton's Olympic debut at Barcelona.
Development in the sport continues to grow and the current 142 members is expected to increase
further.

-A Badminton-like game was known in ancient Greece and Egypt - a game called battledore and
shuttlecock – in which two players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny rackets.

-Badminton was invented in a British India version called Poona, British army officers learned the game
by around 1870 and they bought it back to England with them.

-Badminton was named Badminton because the Duke of Beaufort introduced this sport at his country
estate located in Gloucestershire which is called "Badminton House" in 1873. By coincidence,
Gloucestershire is now the base for the International Badminton Federation. The International
Badminton
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN BADMINTON

The equipment and facilities of badminton includes the racket, shuttlecock, court, posts and the net.

1. Racket - Badminton racket is quite light and can be made of wood, aluminum. Metal or synthetic
materials such as graphite or carbon. A synthetic racket is quite popular now because of its extreme
lightness and strength. A badminton racket weighs roughly 98-100 grams (3 1/2 oz.), and is 68 cm. in
length.

Parts of the Racket

Stringed Area- is extended to hit the shuttle. It is of uniform pattern and does not exceed 280 mm. (11
in.) in length and 220 mm. in width.

Head- bounds the stringed area.

Throat - connects the shaft to the head.

Shaft - connects the handle to the head

Ferrule - firmly connects the shaft and the handle.

Handle - is intended for a player's grip

Butt - is located at the tip of the handle

Frame - includes the head, the throat, the shaft and the handle. It is no more than 680 mm. or wider
than 230 mfea.

2. Shuttlecock - is the official name given to the shuttle or bird. It is made up of16 goose feathers and is
firmly fixed in a leather covered cork head. It weighs from 4.74-5.50 grams. It may be made of feathers,
plastic or nylon.

TYPES OF SHUTTLECOCKS

Feathered Shuttle - consists of 16 goose feathers. Its length is 62-70 mm. It must be fastened firmly with
thread or other suitable materials.

›Plastic Shuttle- Used mainly by beginner, recreational and lower- level club players. Plastic shuttlecocks
are made from nylon material.

Hybrid Shuttle - A combination of plastic and feather.

Cork or Base - shall be 25-28 mm. in diameter and is rounded on the bottom.
3. Court- although courts can be set outdoors, competitive badminton is generally played indoors where
the wind and other elements will not affect the shuttle. The official badminton court is 20 ft. wide, while
the singles court is 17 ft. Wide.

• The Net Line - The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating 22 feet by
20 feet area on each side of the net.

• Short Service Line - The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches front?he center line. The area
inside the short service line is also called the Non-Valley Zone

• Center Line - The center line is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back
BoundaryLine. This delineates the Left from Right Service Court

• Side Line for Singles Play - The singles side line is marked 1 ½ feet from the edge o

• Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles The back boundary line is the same for singles
and doubles play it is the outermost back line on the court

• Long Service Line for Doubles - The long service line for doubles is marked 2 ½ feet inside the Back
Boundary Line.

• Badminton Court Dimensions - The overall dimensions are 20 feet by 44 feet, marking the sidelines for
doubles play and long service lines for singles play.

• The Badminton Net - The top of the badminton net is hung 5 feet above in the center net line

• Back-court - also called rear court. The back-court is 8 ft. of the court, including the back alley.

• Baseline - also called back line; back boundary line at each end of the end of the court parallel to the

net and the doubles long service line.

• Mid-Court - the middle third of the court from the short service line to the back third, a distance of
about 7 1/2 ft.

• Service Shot - area into where the service must be declined. A service may be made to the right or left

service court depending on the score.

4. Posts - the posts should stand 1.55 m. (5 ft., 1 in.) in height from the surface of the court. They must
be placed on the double's sidelines. For singles as well as for doubles, they must also be firm to take the
necessary tension when the net is strained across to its full height. There should be no gap between the
post and the net through which a shuttle could pass. This can be ensured by the use of hooks down the
inside of the ports and a draw-cord along the bottom of the net.
5. Net - At all times, this should be strained tightly so that its height from the floor is 1.524 (5 ft.) long at
the post. A measuring rod should be kept by the umpire's chair to facilitate regular testing to ensure the
net is still and its correct central height and has not sagged.

Group 3: Duties and Responsibilities of the Officials Officiating the Game Badminton.

Badminton officials are extremely crucial in badminton matches. They are the one who ensure a smooth
and fair match. Officials in badminton are assigned to one of the following jobs or positions:

Referee

Umpire

Service judge

Line judge

Role of the Referee

The most essential official in the competition. He or she is in charge of the competition and must ensure
that it is run in accordance with the Laws of Badminton (including court, racket, and shuttlecock).The
referee ensures that the playing facilities and conditions are up to the standards required for that
particular competition.

Role of the Umpire

The umpire is the highest level of authority in a match and is in control of the court. The umpire is in
charge of judging serve errors and other player errors. Any misbehavior or incident is recorded by the
umpire and reported to the referee. He or she is also in charge of keeping track of the match score,
which will be announced after each point. Outside of the large competition referee can act as an umpire
to assist with the proceedings.

Role of the services judge

The service judges is responsible for making 'service fault' call. The service judge must know if the server
does not commit any fault during a serve. He or she also responsible for providing new shuttle cock to
the players whenever that is required.

Role of the Line Judge

If a shuttlecock lands near the lines the line judges are supposed to control, they must indicate whether
the shuttle landed "in" or "out."
Depending on the level of the tournament, there may be as many as 10 line judges assigned to a court
for a particular match. This is the number recommended by the BWF.

When 10 line judges are available, they are positioned as follows:

* 2 line judges for the short service line (one on each side of the court)

* 2 line judges for the centre line (one on each end of the court)

* 4 line judges for the side lines (two on each side of the courte).

Exact location will depend on whether a singles match is being played (and they would follow the singles
side lines) or a doubles match is being played (and they would follow the doubles side lines

* 2 line judges for the back boundary lines (one each end of

the court).

Group 4: Rules & Regulation/Violations of the Sport Badminton.

A GAME OF TWO OR FOUR

• Badminton can be played as singles or doubles.

• In a single rally, there will be two players, playing with each other.

• While in a double rally, you can pair up with your friend and play a game of four. But the players are a
set, like the sets of cards.

LEFT OR RIGHT

• You cannot randomly choose your side as you wish. This is one of the basic badminton rule which
needs to be followed for any rally. At the beginning of the game, when the server's score is even, then
you are at the right service court. If the servers score is odd, choose the left side.

KNOW YOUR WEAPONS

• Badminton is played with a stringed racket and a shuttlecock. The cock is topped with feathers and
have a rubber base. The player should always hit the rubber base and not the feathered part. Each
player can use a single stringed racket.
THE SERVE

• The serve is the basic of any badminton play. Serve is the term used according to badminton rules, to
hit the cock during the beginning of each rally. Serve should always be done underarm and below the
server's waist. An overarm serve is against the rules of badminton, and would be considered a fault.

BEGIN IT BY A TOSS

The basic rule and regulation of any badminton rally, either Olympics or your family play is that, the
game always begins with a toss. The start is only hosted by a toss; the next first serve depends on who
wins the rally. If you win the first rally, then the next game begins with your serve.

THE NET TRAP

The net is a vital and villainous equipment in the play. If the shuttle cock hits the net or even touches the
net, disqualified! The point goes to your opponent.

TAME YOUR HANDS AND YOUR FEET

While the play is on, your feet should never touch the white line bordered around you. Your hands are
your rackets, a hand touch is a foul play, which is beyond the shadow of any doubt.

"THAT'S A FOUL PLAY"!

According to the basic rules of badminton, if your cock touches the ground or if you hit it twice from the
same coult, that's considered a. foul play. So there's no replay or second chance. "In the game of
badminton, you either loose or win, there's never a chance!"

DON'T BE BULLY KID

While a play you should never back or temp your opponent while he/she is serving, which may ward off
their concentration. Feinting the opponents or trying to bully them by any means is unpardonably
offensive. Being a sportsman you will obviously never be the bullying little kid anymore.

THE LANDING

The shuttlecock which is either served or hit, should land inside the service court. Any cock which flew
away the white boundaries will not be counted and yes, your opponent will definitely score.
DOCK OUT!

If the following rules of badminton are continuously broken by a player, then the referee has the undue
right to dock out the player's point or the player from the game. Be alert! Your actions rules your future.

21 STEPS AHEAD

• To win the game of badminton you must score points before your opponent. Out of 3 sets of play you
must win 2 to be the talented winner.

Badminton Rules For Singles

THE SERVE

One of the important rules of badminton is about the serve. The serve should always be done underarm
and below the server's waist. An overarm serve is against the basic rules of badminton and would be
considered a fault.

FORMAT

At the start of the game, the score is (0-0). You cannot randomly choose your side as you wish. This is
one of the basic badminton rules which needs to be followed for any rally. When the server's score is
even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server's score is odd, the server serves
from the left service court.

SCORING SYSTEM

When the server wins the game, a point is scored and serve is retained. When the receiver wins the
rally, they earn the right to serve. However, the ability to gain a point or lose a point will depend on the
set of badminton rules and regulations. A match consists of best-of-three games to 21 points. At 20 all,
the server which gains a two-point lead first wins the game. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point first
wins that game.
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Basic Skills in Badminton

A. Grip Gripping- is the proper way of holding or gripping the racket.

(FOREHAND and BACKHAND)

1. Forehand - with the racket head perpendicular to the floor, shake hands with the grip so the

"V" formed by the thumb and forefinger is on the top of the handle.

2. Backhand - using a forehand grip, rotate the hand slightly so the thumb is along and parallel to the
wide side of the handle.

B. Footwork

1. Move toward the shot with short steps and end with a long stride.

2. In the ready position the racket is held high, the knees are slightly bent, and the body weight is on the
balls of the feet.

C. Strokes

By using the same motion for all shots, the opponent is unable to detect what shot you are going to
make until the bird is actually hit. A good wrist action allows more power and control with much less
effort. A forehand stroke is one from the dominant side; the backhand stroke is from the non-dominant
side. The racket is swung back, the arm is bent with the elbow up, the wrist is cocked, and the body
weight is placed on the back foot. From this position, the stroke is made by throwing the hand at the
point of contact between bird and racket with weight being transferred to the forward foot. If possible,
shots should be made with an overhand stroke.

1. Clear - a shot used to drive your opponent away from the net or forecourt or to slow the game. The
bird should fly above the opponent's reach and fall within one foot of the baseline.

2. Smash - an attacking shot made at the limit of one's upward reach and slightly in front of the
shoulder. At the moment of contact, the arm and wrist come down forcibly.
3. Drive - A flat shot kept as low as possible and is second only to the smash as an attacking shot.

4. Drop Shot - any shot that drops immediately after crossing the net. The descent of the bird is
controlled with little follow-through.

5. Net Shot - any shot played as near to the net as possible, controlled by wrist and forearm. The hairpin
shot is an example of a net shot.

D. Serves

1. High and deep (singles) - take a position near and on the proper side of the center line and about four
feet behind the short service line. Drop the bird on the racket side and swing the racket forward.

2. Low and short (doubles) – take a position closer to the front service line. The racket is swung forward
with little follow-through.

3. Drive (flick) - a quick snap of the wrist in the backhand grip with the bird held directly in front of the
body. The bird travels in a direct line at the receiver

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:

Group1: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND/ORIGIN OF BADMINTON

1. It was played in India during the 18 th Century, at which time it was called -

answer :"Poona"

2. It was originated in Siam, China over 2,000 years ago

- answer :badminton
3.. Who adopted badminton in 1860s?

answer: British Army officers stationed in India.

4. What country badminton was invented?

- answer: india

5. Who introduced the sport at his country estate?

- answer: duke of Beaufort

6. What is the game called in Greece and Egypt?

-Battledore and shuttle cock

7.What year did Badminton founded with nine members?

- 1934

8. Enumerate the nine members of badminton founded in 1934

- Canada,

Denmark, England, France, Ireland,

Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and

Wales

9. It was a term for racquets in olden times

- battledore

10. Badminton was not invented by one specific person

- true

Group 2:

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN BADMINTON

1. The area inside the short service line is also called the Valley Zone.

-False

2. The back boundary line is the outermost backline on the court and is the same for singles and doubles
play.

-True
3. Consist of 16 goose feathers. Its length 62-70mm.

A. Plastic Shuttle

B. Feathered shuttle

C. Hybrid Shuttle

D. Cork or base

Answer: B. Feathered shuttle

4. A combination if plastic and feather

A. Cork or base

B. Feathered Shuttle

C. Plastic shuttle

D. Hybrid shuttle

Answer: D. Hybrid shuttle

5. A Badminton racket weighs roughly 98-100 grams and is 78cm in length.

-False

6. The official Badminton court is 20ft. Wide, while the singles court is 18ft Wide.

-False

7. Parts of the racket includes the head, the throat, the shaft and the handle, it is no more than 680 mm,
or wider than 230 mm.

A. Frame

B. Handle

C. Head

Answer: A: Frame

8. It is also called back line, back boundary line at each end of the end of the court parallel to the net
and the doubles long service line.

A. Service Shot

B. Court

C. Baseline

Answer: C. Baseline
9-10. Give at least 2 Types of Shuttlecock

Possible Answers:

Feathered Shuttlecock, Plastic Shuttle, Hybrid Shuttle

Group 3: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICIALS IN BADMINTON

1. It is the highest level of authority in a match and is in control of the court.

-UMPIRE

2. He or she is in charge of the competition and must ensure that it is run in accordance with the laws of
Badminton.

-REFEREE

3. They must indicate whether the shuttle landed in or out.

-LINE JUDGE

4. How many line judges for the short service line?

- 2 LINE JUDGE

5. They are the on who ensure a smooth and fair match.

-BADMINTON OFFICIALS

True or False

6. There are 2 line judges for the side lines. (one line judge on each side of the court ).

-FALSE

7. The referee will also act as an umpire to assist with the proceedings.

-TRUE

8. The umpire is in charge of judging serve errors and other errors player.

-TRUE

9. The Line judges ensures that the playing facilities and conditions are up to the standards required for
that competition.

-FALSE

10. There are line judges for the center line (two on each end of the court )
-FALSE

Group 4: Rules & Regulation/Violations of the Sport Badminton.

1. This is one of the basic badminton rule which needs to be followed for any rally.

= Left or Right

2. What is the term used according to the badminton rules, to hit the cock during the beginning of each
rally.

= The Serve

3. If the shuttle cock hits the net or even touches the net, disqualified.

= The 'Net' Trap

4. The shuttlecock which is either served or hit, should land inside the service court.

= The Landing

5. A match consists of best-of-three games to 21 points.

= Scoring system

6. The player should always hit the rubber base and not the feathered part.

= Know your weapons

7. There will be two players, playing with each other

= Single Rally

8. Your hands are your rackets, a hand touch is a foul play, which is beyond the shadow of any doubt.

= Tame your hand and your feet

9. If your cock touches the ground or if you hit it twice from the same court.

= A Foul Play

10. You can pair up with your friends and play a game of four.

= Double Rally.