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History of Badminton

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Badminton, a court game played with rackets and a shuttlecock, has a rich history that dates back
to ancient times. The game's roots can be traced to ancient Greece, China, and India, where a
similar game called battledore and shuttlecock was played. Badminton, as we know it today,
originated from Poona, a game played by British army officers in India in the 1860s. The sport
was named after the Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played
around 1873. The first unofficial all-England badminton championships for men were held in
1899, with women's tournaments following the next year. The Badminton World Federation
(BWF) was formed in 1934 to govern the sport internationally. Badminton became an Olympic
sport in 1992, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.

The game has evolved over the years, with various regional and international tournaments like
the All-England Championships, Thomas Cup, and Uber Cup gaining prominence. Today,
badminton is popular in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Denmark. The sport is
played indoors due to its sensitivity to even light winds. Competitive matches follow specific
rules where players volley the shuttlecock back and forth over a net without letting it touch the
ground within the court boundaries.

References:

History of Badminton - Badminton Bay's Blog

The History Of Badminton. Where Badminton Started. (athleticscholarships.net)

5 Basic Rules of Badminton

Serving

The first basic rule of badminton is serving. In singles, the server must stand in the right service
court with their feet behind the short service line. In doubles, the server must stand in the right
service court with their feet behind the short service line, and their partner must stand in the left
service court with their feet behind the short service line. The server must then hit the
shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent’s court.

Scoring

The second basic rule of badminton is scoring. A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands in
the opponent’s court or when the opponent fails to return the shuttlecock. The first team to reach
21 points wins the game. A match is typically played to the best of three games.

Rally

The third basic rule of badminton is rally. During a rally, each team has the opportunity to hit the
shuttlecock back and forth until one team fails to return the shuttlecock. The team that fails to
return the shuttlecock loses the rally and their opponent is awarded the point.

Boundaries

The fourth basic rule of badminton is boundaries. During a game, the court boundaries are
marked by a line on the floor. The shuttlecock must land within the court boundaries in order for
it to be a valid return. If the shuttlecock lands outside of the court boundaries, the rally will be
lost by the team that returned the shuttlecock.

Faults

The fifth basic rule of badminton is faults. A fault is committed when a player breaks one of the
rules of badminton. Examples of faults include: hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds, hitting the
shuttlecock before it crosses the net, or serving from the wrong court. If a fault is committed, the
opponent will be awarded the point.

Reference:

What are 5 Basic Rules in Badminton? - Badminton Ace

Badminton Court
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Parts of Badminton Racket

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