BADMINTON

Badminton, which originated from ancient Greece, China, and India, is a racquet sport played
using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams,
the most common forms of the game are "singles" and "doubles, just like how we'll be playing it
today.

The main goal is to hit the shuttle with your racket so that it passes over the net and lands inside
your opponent's half of the court.

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LIN DAN

The greatest badminton player of all time was christened “Super Dan” way back in 2004.

He completed the impossible-sounding ‘Super Grand Slam’ by the age of 28. He won all of the
nine major badminton tournaments including the Olympic Games, World Championships, World
Cup, and other ‘majors’ of the sport.

He has been world champion five times: Madrid 2006, Kuala Lumpur 2007, Hyderabad 2009,
London 2011, and Guangzhou 2013, but his greatest moments came at the Olympic Games.

BASIC RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BADMINTON

1. A match consists of the best of three games to 21 points
2. Every time there is a serve, one point is scored
3. If the score is 20-20, the individual or team must win by two points to win the game
4. In terms of serving, at the beginning of the game when the score is 0-0 or if the server’s score
is even, they will serve from the right service court. However, when the server’s score is odd,
they serve from the left service court.
5. The rally is over once the birdie contacts the floor, does not return over the net, or lands
outside the court lines.
6. The 30th point. If you and your opponent cannot win by 2 and keep going until the score is
29-all, then the first team to score 30 points wins.
7. Serve the shuttlecock legally. Below the waist and in legal area.

Don’ts:
 1. Never hit the shuttlecock outside the area of play
2. Cannot hit the shuttlecock twice in succession
3. Cannot touch the net
4. Cannot hit the shuttlecock into the net
5. Cannot touch the shuttlecock with your body

SAFETY MEASURES FOR BADMINTON

1. STRETCHING: Warm up and stretch before playing to limit potential injuries while playing.
2. COURT:
● OUTDOORS - the court should be properly maintained and the potential hazard like
debris, loose gravel, rocks, etc. should be cleared out.
● INDOORS - proper lighting and ventilation should be present

3. EQUIPMENT: Rackets that are heavy may generate excess power and be the cause of wrist
and or arm injuries. Racket grips should be kept dry to avoid slipping your hand while swinging.
The net and net poles should be properly secured so as to not fall off.

4. GAMEPLAY: All official badminton rules should be followed. Teammates should practice
coordination and communication to avoid collisions and accidental strikes from their rackets.

5. CLOTHING: Wear proper sports attire for the game. Wearing proper footwear prevents ankle
and knee injuries. Goggles are an option if eye injuries are a concern.

BENEFITS OF BADMINTON 🏸
Benefits of badminton for all ages and skill levels include improved mobility and life expectancy,
as well as heart health and fitness.

Refer below to learn more about the advantages of incorporating badminton in your weekly
exercise routine:

1. Total Body Workout: 450 calories are burned an hour playing badminton, which works the
entire body. It's an efficient cardio workout.

2. Socializing: It's an enjoyable and adaptable activity that offers a chance to interact and meet
up with friends and family despite busy schedules.

3. Mental Wellbeing: Playing badminton on a regular basis releases endorphins, which

enhance sleep and general well-being and lessen stress, anxiety, and gloom. Sport's social
component can help overcome loneliness.

4. Heart Health: By improving "good" cholesterol levels and decreasing "bad" cholesterol,
badminton may reduce risks regarding blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke.
5. Reducing Health Risks: It is capable of reducing fasting blood sugar and hepatic sugar
production, which can minimize an adult's chance of developing type 2 diabetes. It allows young
adults and children to develop their bone mass and density, which lowers their risk of
developing osteoporosis in the future.

6. Improves Muscle Strength: Badminton boosts muscle strength making you strong and fit.
The continuous movements from here to there build up your muscle mass, as well as tone them
up into perfect structure.

7. Improves Flexibility: The backhand smashing and forehand smashing needs high flexibility.
By making it a habit our muscles become flexible and strong.

8. Increased Life Expectancy: A study found that playing a racket-based sport such as
badminton can increase your life expectancy by approximately six years.

9. Improved Mobility: Our mobility gradually begins to become more limited as we age. We
can prevent this by ensuring we lubricate our joints by keeping up with our fitness regime and
remaining active.

10. Child Friendly: With kids getting increasingly tech-savvy with entertainment gadgets, it can
sometimes be difficult to motivate children to get out and partake in physical activities. By
bringing them to a badminton session, they will be able to learn about the importance of health
and fitness and learn new skills.

GROUP MEMBERS:
B07 GUERRERO, Jowens C.
B16 TAYAG, Ryne Ezekiel N.
G01 AGALA, Abbey P.
G05, DATU, Ma. Christina G.
G06 DE LEON, Hannah Gwyneth M.
G12, MERCADO, Euno Ayessa B.
G14 NAVARRO, Daniella S.
G16 QUIAMBAO, Monica L.
G19, SINGIAN, Anela Lucille M.
G22 ZIPAGAN, Janz Nicole B.