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BADMINTON
A great sport for fitness, badminton is excellent for people of all ages and provides a
great choice for those wanting to give a new racket sport a go. Badminton is officially the
fastest of all racket sports. Players can hit the shuttlecock at speeds of up to 180mph (288kph)
toward their opponent. But, it is not just all about speed; a player can expect to run up to four
miles (6.4km) around the court during a match while having the agility to maintain energy-
busting rallies. So, stamina and agility are important, certainly at a competitive level, anyone
can play badminton and the sport is a popular choice for people of all ages and fitness
abilities.
There are numerous reasons why you should be playing badminton or participating in
regular physical activity; from building strength, balance, coordination, to improving fitness
and reducing the risk of illnesses. Research has demonstrated the positive influence physical
activity has on mental health by helping people feel happier and relaxed. Therefore, if you are
looking to get a great workout that is both fun and optimizes your physical and mental
performance, head to Sport & Fitness for a good game of badminton against a buddy or two!
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Badminton, an Olympic sport, is amongst the most popular racket sports – mainly
because it can be played by basically anyone who can swing a racket! a game for all ages,
badminton is not only fun, but it also brings along a host of physical and psychological
benefits that should make it a top consideration for anyone who wants to develop their fitness
or discover a new activity.

The sport of badminton requires specific physical and physiology attributes - such as
great court speed and agility, with a good background of endurance. Apart from skill (which
is a highly important ability), the relative importance of the physiological parameters such as
strength, speed, agility and endurance differ in their contributions to making a champion
badminton player. It is not just physical attributes that are important, the psychological
parameters of mental toughness and dedication is also needed in high doses.

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BIG IDEA
The shuttlecock is made from a goose’s left-wing.
The best shuttles are made from a goose’s left wing.
They are said to be the lightest around 4.4-.5 grams in
weight. Each shuttle is made using 16 shuttles. They do
use duck feathers too, but not for the match quality
shuttles. They are the lower grade ones.

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In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort brought the Indian game of Poona to England, and
began to play it on his country estate in Badminton, Gloucestershire.

Badminton is a game for singles and doubles. Players win points by hitting conical
shuttlecock over a high net so that it lands on the other side of the court before the opposition
can return it. The shuttlecock’s lightness and aerodynamic shape means that badminton can
be a game of great delicacy, or sudden burst of power featuring spectacular smashes.

Basic Skills in Badminton

Skills Description Pictures

1. Grip Grip is a way of holding
 Handshake grip the racket in order to hit
(forehand and shots during a match.
backhand)  The forehand grip is
mainly used for
forehand overhead
shots.
 The backhand grip,
also known as the
thumb grip, is similar
to the forehand grip
except the complete
bottom of the thumb is
in contact with the 3rd
bevel and the index
finger is lowered down
to a position below the
thumb
Ready position in
2. Ready position and badminton is the position
footwork in which you await the
next shot from your
opponent.

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 Serve is to put the shuttle
into play. A player is
3. Serve allowed only one serve for
each point scored.
 Long serve
 A long serve is used
basically in singles but
can be used in doubles
for the receiver who is
standing in the front
half of the service box.
The flight of the bird
should carry it oyer the
head of the receiver to
land very near to the
back of the service
box. The same
technique is use.
 Short serve  Short serve This serve
(forehand and is used to make the
backhand receiver use the
underhand clear as a
return and set it up for
a smash. The bird
must cross the net
within 6 to 8 inches if
it is to be effective.
Types of Strokes

Forehand strokes are hit

4. Forehand and with the front of the hand
backhand overhead leading (like hitting with
stroke the palm),
whereas backhand strokes
are hit with the back of the
hand leading (like hitting
with the knuckles)

 Underhand clear:
5. Underhand and Used to return a
Overhead clear low bird.
 Overhead clear:
Most frequently
used stroke; bird
travels high and
deep.

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 Used to return a high short
return. The bird drops
6. Overhead drop directly to the floor about 6
inches from the net. This is
effective when the
opponent is in the back
court or as a change of
pace from the smash or
clear.

A return that sends the bird

7. Forehand and in a sharp, direct line to the
backhand smash floor. Can be used to playa
high, short return.

A fast, level return played

8. Forehand and to the racket and non-

backhand drive racket side respectively.

Safety/Etiquette in playing badminton

1. Keep a firm grip on the racket.
2. Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket.
3. Stay in your own court to avoid the possibility collision with other player.
4. Stop play if other players enter your court.
5. Wait until there is a stop in the action to retrieve a bird from another court.
6. Be aware of the walls and the net posts.
7. Before play, agree on the boundaries and determine the first server.
8. Players call their own lines; replay the point if in doubt.
9. Shake hands after the gam
 Facilities/Equipment
1. Racket are fragile.
Avoid striking the
floor, wall, net, post,
or your partner. Also
avoid flipping,
throwing, or twirling
rackets.

2. Shuttlecocks should
be handled by the
tips only. Birds
caught in the net
should be removed
carefully.

Fitness components for Badminton

Playing badminton can have a number of positive health and fitness benefits on your body.
Here are some of its key exercise advantages:

 Improves aerobic fitness, with more oxygen circulated around the body to increase
muscular endurance.

 Burns off calories with energy being supplied to the muscles and not forming fat.

 Boosting flexibility and sprint speed, due to the fast-paced nature of badminton.

 Improves hand-eye co-ordination with concentration required for serving.

 Develops the strength and power of muscles, notably leg and arm muscles.

 Furthers concentration and mental strength, with matches often lasting for many hours.

 Boosts a player's cardiovascular fitness, allowing more oxygen to be pumped around

the body and help provide energy to muscles.

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Top Reasons Why Badminton is Good for You:

1. Physical fitness and weight loss.

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Badminton, whilst looking elegant and fluid, is a deceptively exhausting sport
which requires you to engage all your major muscle groups. Between running,
jumping, lunging and shuttle-hitting (ballistic moves that require short bursts
of power), an hour of badminton will have you burning up to 500 calories.
This means, during a game, you get a HIIT style workout that pushes you to
the limits, meaning your metabolism improves and leaves you burning calories
for hours after you have left the court.

2. Tone up.
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Badminton is a fantastic full-body workout. The rapid movements, jumps,
smashes and crunches while playing badminton will help build up your
muscles to make them leaner, stronger and fitter in no time. It tones the legs,
calves, glutes and quads, as well as the core, back and arms. Over time, your
balance will improve as the core muscles engage quicker and easier, and the
extension of the body and elevation of the arms will enhance flexibility.
Together this means better posture, improved stability and superior flexibility
– all critical components for a healthy lifestyle.

3. Wise up
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Badminton is a game that requires a wit for strategizing and making split-
second decisions – so on top of all the physical benefits, it helps the way you
think.

4. Improve reflexes, productivity and intelligence.

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You need to be physically swift to reach the shuttle and mentally agile to work
out where to move to return it, and how to hit it to win. Attempting to cover
all parts of the court, with not a lot of reaction time, and accurately return the
shuttle is a lot to think about in one go. The combined agility of mind and
body will advance your ability to process thoughts and accurately develop a
plan of action, both on and off the court.

5. Relieve stress and anxiety.

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The substantial psychological and physical benefits of playing badminton will
also help you boost your mood, reduce stress, and reduce anxiety. Your brain
will release endorphins, the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, that enhance
your sense of well-being