BADMINTON

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT

 A game with shuttlecock is widely believed to have
originated in ancient Greece about 2000 years ago.
 From there, it spread via the Indo-Greek kingdoms to
India and then farther east to China and Thailand.
 In Medieval England, a children’s game called Battledore
and shuttlecock was popular. Children would use
Battledores (Paddles) to hit the shuttlecock up in the air
and prevent it from reaching the ground.
 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

• Court - A badminton court is rectangular and the court

measures 44 feet long and 20 feet wide with clearly
marked white lines dividing it into different sections.
These different line define where to serve, where to
receive, and up to where the shuttlecock may drop for a
shot to be considered good.
 Net
Net height: 5 feet high and 1 inch at posts,
the net line marks the middle of the court
where the net is placed, creating a 6.1 meters
by 20 feet area on each area of the side of the
net.
5 feet high and 1
inch
• Shuttlecock
There are 16 feather that are connected to the
rounded, leather-covered, cock base. It is made of natural on
synthetic material, or could be the combination of the two.
The shuttlecock weights about 5g (grams) and can travel at a
very high speed during play.

• Racket
It is made of wood, aluminum, or synthetic
material. The racket is flat and the strings are crossed in a
uniform pattern all over the head.
SHUTTLECOCK RACKET
Mechanics and Rules of the Game

Badminton is a racket sport for two in

singles, or four in doubles. The object of the
game is to get to 21 points with at least a two-
points advantage. A point is scored when the
shuttlecock is not properly returned. The match
is won by the player or team that wins two
games
 Scoring
System
Each game is played up to 21 points; the
match goes to the side that wins the best of three
games.If the score is tied at 20, the side that achieves
an advantage of two points wins the game. But, if the
score is still tied at 29, the first side that scores 30 wins
the games. The winner in a game serves first in the
next game.
 Badminton terminologies

1. Side out- loss of service

2. Fault- a violation of the rules.
3. Birdie- shuttlecock
4. Let- serve hitting the top of the net and landing n proper court, a
serve retake.
5. Match- winning 2 out of 3 games
6. Rally- a sequence of one or more
strokes starting with the service,
until the shuttle ceases to be in play.
7. In side- team serving
8. Out side- the team receiving
Intervals and Change of Ends
Players have a one-minute interval
when the leading score reaches 11. In
between the games, players get a two-minute
break. Should there be a third game, players
change ends when the leading score reaches
11.
Points in Singles
At the start of each game and when the score is
even, the player serves from the right service court and serves
diagonally to the to the receiver’s box. Same thing happens if
the score is odd, except that the server serve from the left. If the
server wins the rally, he gains a point and serves again,
following the odd-even scheme. If the receiver wins the rally, he
gains a point and the service. He then serves from the side of
his end as indicated by his score.
Points in Doubles
At the start of each game and when the
score is even, the players serves from the right
service court, directing the serve to the diagonal
receiver’s box. Same things happens if the score is
odd, except that the server serve from the left.
Fundamental Skills
FOOTWORK

Badminton footwork is the must

fundamental skill that you must have in order for you
to get better in your game. You should be in this
ready position, V-front, defense side, and V-back.
Badminton
techniques
GRIP

A correct badminton grip is the

groundwork of playing badminton. Your stroke’s
power and accuracy will greatly suffer if you hold
your racket wrongly. Therefore, a correct grip is a
must.
 Your thumb does
not necessarily
have to press
against the wider
surface of the
badminton grip for
a forehand stroke.
Your index finger
should be the one
“in control” in a
forehand stroke.
This simply means
using your index
finger to push the
racquet forward

Forehand grip
while doing a
forehand stroke.
 Backhand grip

A backhand stroke requires you to USE YOUR THUMB. So you should now press your
thumb on the wider surface of the badminton grip. Relax your index finger and move it
closer to your middle finger.
The backhand grip will look like you’re doing a ‘thumbs up’.
High serve (single serve)
Doubles serve (Back hand)
Smash
Clear
BADMINTON STRATEGIES

Observing how your opponents react to

every shot that you may discover the appropriate
strategies to use. Just knowing how to smash
powerfully will not earn you gold medal if you don’t
have a game plan. Outwit your opponent by
employing appropriate strategies.
STRATEGIES IN SINGLE
The basic strategy in single is to move your opponent
around the court. Direct the shuttlecock to the four corners of the
court for you to set-up a good opportunity for an attack. Aim to make
your opponent give a week return. If your strategy works and force a
mistake or a poor return from your opponent, use it again to set up
your attack. If it does not work, then have the wisdom to make
amendments to your game plan. The key is to be flexible.
STRATEGIES IN DOUBLE
In doubles, during service and when your
opponents are giving lifts or lobs, you and your partner
should be in attack mode. You can effectively do this if you
are in Attacking Formation (front- and back). Serve low so
that you opponents will be prevented from attacking the
serve. If you are the server, take position on the front. Your
partner shall then cover the backcourt.
STRATEGIES IN MIXED DOUBLE
Generally, the female is considered as the
“weaker” player. This is not a sexist remark but males
generally can smash harder; therefore, the female should
stay in front creating a front-and-back formation. The male
hits hard smashes at the back, forcing a weak return from
the opponents so that the female can attack at the net.
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