BADMINTON

GROUP 1
BRIEF HISTORY
AND
DEVELOPMENT
 Badminton
 is a racquet sport played either as a singles game (one player
per side) or a doubles game (two players per side).

 this can be played indoors or outdoors by two or four players.

The game involves hitting a shuttlecock, also known as a “bird”
or “shuttle,” over a net, trying to land it in the opponent’s side of
the court. The primary objective is to score points by making
the shuttlecock touch the ground on the opponent’s side of the
court.
Badminton is a sport that offfers several important
benefits and is significant for various reasons:

 PHYSICAL FITNESS - playing badminton provides and

excellent cardiovascular workout. It enhances endurance, agility,
speed, and coordination. Regular play helps improve overall
physical fitness and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - engaging in badminton can aid in
weight management and weight loss. It burns calories effectively,
making it a fun way to stay active and maintain a healthy weight.
 MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT - Badminton involves the use of
various muslce groups, including the legs, arms, and core.
Regular play can lead to muscle development and toning.
 IMPROVED REFLEXES - the fast-paced nature of
badminton requires quick reflexes and sharp hand-eye
coordination. This can improve freaction times and reflex
abilities in everyday life.
TERMINOLOGIST
FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT
 RULES AND
REGULATIONS
1. A game of two or Four
- badminton can be played as singles or doubles
- in a single rally, there will be 2 players, playing with each other
- while in a double rally, you can pair up with your friend and play a
game of four.
2. Left or Right
- one of the basic rule in badminton which needs to be followed for any
rally.
3. Know your weapons
- badminton is played with a stringed racket and a shuttlecock.
4. The serve
- the basic of any badminton play
- term used according to badminton rules to hit the cock during the
beginning of each rally.
5. Begin it by a Toss
- basic rule and regulation of any badminton rally, either olympics or
your family play is that, the game always begins with a toss.
6. The “Net” trap
- the net is a vital and villanious equipment in the play. If the shuttle cock
hits the net or even touches the net, disqualified! The point goes to your
opponent.
7. Tame your hands and your feet
- while play in on, your feet should never touch the white line bordered
around you. Your hands are your rackets, a hand touch is a foul play, which is
beyond the shadow of any doubt.
8. “That’s a Foul Play”!
- according to the basic rules of badminton, if your cock touches the
ground or if you hit it twice from the same court, that’s considered a foul play.
So there’s no replay or second chance. “In the game of badminton, you either
9. Don’t be Bully kid
- while a play should never back or temp your opponent while
he/she is serving, which may ward off their concentration. Feinting the
opponents or trying to bully them by any means is unpardonably
offensive. Being a sportsman you will obviously never be the bullying little
kid anymore.
10. The Landing
- the shuttlecock which is either served or hit, should land inside the
service court. Any cock which flew away the white boundaries will
not be counted and yes, your opponent will definely score.
11.Dock Out!
- in the followingn rules of badminton are continously broken by a
player, then the referee has the undue right to dock out the player’s point
or the player from the game. Be alert! Your actions rules your future.
12. 21 steps ahead
- to win the game of badmintonb you must score points
before your opponent. Out of 3 sets of play must win 2 to be the
talented winner.
PLAYING
SKILLS
STRETCHING EXERCISES
1. Ankle and Wrist Rotation (10 counts each side)
2. Bouncing Calf Stretching (10 counts each leg)
3. Outward Ankle stretch (30 sec.)
4. Ankle Shift (10 counts)
5. Full Knee Bending (10 times)
6. Knee rotation inward and outward (10 times)
7. Hip Push Stretch (10 counts each side)
8. Hip Rotation-clockwise (10 rounds)
9. Trunk Twist (30 counts)
10. Elbow Out Stretch (32 counts)
11. Arm Rotation Backward (10 times)
12. Arm Rotation Forward (10 times)
13. Arm swing (10 sets)
14. Forearm Rotation (10 counts each direction)
15. Toe touches (10 counts)