UNIT II

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS

LESSON 1:
THE GAME BADMINTON
 Badminton, court or lawn
game played with
lightweight rackets and
a shuttlecock. The game named
for Badminton, the country estate
of the dukes of Beaufort
in Gloucestershire, England, where
it was first played about 1873. The
roots of the sport can be traced
to ancient Greece, China,
and India, and it is closely related
to the old children’s
game battledore and shuttlecock.
 The Badminton World
Federation (BWF; originally the
International Badminton
Federation), the world governing
body of the sport, was formed in
1934. Badminton is also popular
in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan,
and Denmark. The BWF’s first
world championships were held in
1977.
 FACILITIES
AND
EQUIPMENT
1. Racket
The badminton racket is
one of the most important
tools a player has in the
game. Badminton rackets are
much lighter than most other
sports rackets because they
are made from materials
such as carbon fiber or
lighter metals such as
aluminum.
2. Shuttlecock

The badminton
shuttlecock, also referred
to as a shuttle or birdie,
acts similarly to a ball in
other racket sports.
3. Net
A mesh net divides the
badminton court into two
sides. A badminton net is
placed lower than a volleyball
net at five feet and one inch
high on the sides and five feet
high in the center.
FUNDAMENTALS
AND
TECHNIQUES
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.
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 strokes.
*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.
THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF STANCE:
1. Attacking Stance
It is used to get
into position before
playing an overhead
forehand stroke.
2. Defensive Stance
To defend the
opponent’s smash, you
need to be prepared
with the defensive
stance.
3. Net Stance

This stance is to be
ready for the opponent’s
return after playing a net
shot.
3. FOOTWORKS
Badminton is
played on a court with
limited space, and the
athletes have to take
care of the same while
playing.
Tips for proper footwork:
• Always remember the base (starting point).
• Move only 2-3 steps backwards.
• Shuffle only 1 step sidewards.
• Move only 2-3 steps front.
4. SERVICE
Service is among
the most basic skill that
you need to master in
Badminton.
 There can be 2 types of service in badminton,
depending on the landing aim of the shuttle.

1. High Serve
2. Low Serve
5. SMASH
Smash is the most
potent and powerful
stroke in badminton
which naturally turns
out to be the most
familiar term to all.
Types of Smash:

1. 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.
2. Backhand smash
• 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.
3. Jumping smash

Forehand smash with a timed jump added to it

counts under jumping smash.
6. DROP SHOT

Badminton Drop
Shots are delicate
badminton shots
that can win you
points that aim at
scoring points in
deception.
7. LOB SHOT

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.