HISTORY OF BADMINTON

The game of badminton originated in Siam, China over 2,000 years ago. It was brought to England in 1870 and
was played somewhat like tennis. After being played in Canada, badminton arrived in America and has been
popular since 1929. Since 1992, badminton has been an Olympic sport, with bird speeds reaching 100 m.p.h.

Badminton Facilities

Badminton Court Dimensions

The overall dimensions is 20 feet by 44 feet, marking the sidelines for doubles play and long
service lines for singles play.

The Net Line

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

The Badminton Net

The top of the badminton net is hung 5 feet above in the center net line.

Short Service Line

The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches from the center line. The area inside the short
service line is also called the Non Volley Zone.

Center Line

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

Side Line for Singles Play

The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles side
line)

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 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line.

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EQUIPMENTS

To play badminton requires a special field that is quite wide and rectangular
Field
because players will tend to move here and there and play badminton more freely.

Field Lines As a sign for every badminton player with its predetermined conditions.

Used as a boundary between opponents placed in the middle of the field. The net is
Net shaped like a fishnet with many holes in the shape of a square and extending long
sideways.

Its function is to hang the net and it is located on the edge of the middle of the
Net Poles
court, then it is tied tight enough so that it does not come off easily.

To withstand the stability of the body posture and withstand smashes from
Badminton Shoes opponents who tend to be tight, as well as smoothing every player’s movement
during playing badminton.

Badminton Socks Providing the feet comfort when stepping on the badminton court during the game.

Its function is being an object that is hit by one player to another. Shuttlecock also
Shuttlecock
determines the score achieved by each player.

The racket is used by the hand to hit, pass, and block the shuttlecock to the
Badminton Racket
opponent.

Used on the handle of the racket to make it more comfortable and not slippery
Handgrip Racket
when held by the hand.

Strings Used on a racket and serves to bounce the shuttlecock towards the opponent.

Dekker or
As protective equipment for badminton players. Dekker is usually used on the
Protective
wrist or on the knee.
Equipment

T-Shirt and Pants Its function is to absorb sweat during the badminton game.

It is used to store water and can be drunk at the time of changing sessions because
Water Bottle
badminton players also need water to avoid dehydration.

Towel To clean sweat, because, during the badminton game, you will sweat quite a lot.

Used to carry rackets and other equipment. Many people tend to carry more than
Badminton Bag
one racket.
1. Coin toss initiates a game. Depending on who wins the toss, they will either serve or receive first OR choose
which side of the court they wish to be on. Whoever loses the toss has the remaining option. It reminds me of a
game on the playground - but it's a bit more serious!

2. A player should never touch the net with his racquet or body while playing.

3. It is not permitted to carry or rest the shuttlecock on the racquet.

4. The shuttlecock should not be hit over the net.

5. For a serve to be valid, it must cross the court (diagonally).

6. Until the shuttlecock is struck by the server, a player cannot touch any lines on the court. It is always best to
strike the shuttlecock below the waist during the serve.

7. When a player wins a rally, they get a point added to his score.

8. During a rally, a player wins when his shuttlecock touches the floor of the opponent's side of the court or
when his opponent commits a fault. Failing to hit the shuttlecock over the net or landing outside the court's
boundary is the most common fault.

9. A shuttlecock can only be struck once by each side before it crosses the net. If the shuttlecock is hit, it cannot
be struck again in a new movement or shot.

10. Shuttlecocks that hit the ceiling are counted as faults.