🏸 BADMINTON REVIEWER (Summary)

I. Overview of Badminton
● A racket sport played by two (singles) or four (doubles) players on opposite halves of a
court divided by a net.
● Players score by hitting the shuttlecock over the net into the opponent’s court.
● The shuttlecock may only be hit once per side during a rally.
● Unique due to the shuttle’s aerodynamics—it slows down quickly and is affected by
wind, so competitive games are played indoors.
● Became an Olympic sport in 1992 with five events: men’s/women’s singles,
men’s/women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
● Requires fitness, stamina, agility, speed, precision, and coordination.

II. History and Development

● Ancient roots in Greece, Japan (Hanetsuki), and India (Poona).
● Popularized in England in the 1860s by British officers returning from India.
● Officially launched in 1873 at Badminton House, England.
● First official rules created in 1893 by the Badminton Association of England.
● International Badminton Federation (IBF) formed in 1934, now known as Badminton
World Federation (BWF).
● Early dominance by Asian countries like China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia,
and Denmark from Europe.

III. Milestones of Philippine Badminton

● 1950 – PH joins IBF (21st member).
● 1952 – Formation of the Philippine Badminton Association (PBA).
● 1962 – First international doubles win (Yan & Cheng).
● 1966 – First team championship (Vietnam).
● 1981 – PH joins SEA Games.
● 1984 – First Thomas Cup appearance.
● 1992 – Melvin Llanes wins Prince Asian Juniors (U-16).
● 1995 – First international gold (Weena Lim & Keenie Asuncion).
● 1996 – Weena Lim is first Filipino to join Olympics (Atlanta).
● 1997 – First SEA Games bronze medal in women’s doubles (Lim & Asuncion).
● 2001 – First international bronze (Kennevic Asuncion, men’s and mixed doubles).
● 2002 – First Asian University silver (Kennevic Asuncion).
● 2003 – First PH participation in World Championships (Kennevic & Kennie Asuncion).
BENEFITS OF BADMINTON
Badminton provides numerous physical, mental, and social benefits for players of all ages and
fitness levels.

1. Total Body Workout – Involves intense movements like lunging and running, burning
about 450 calories per hour.
2. Social Interaction – Encourages socializing and bonding, making exercise more
enjoyable and sustainable.
3. Mental Well-Being – Boosts endorphin levels, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression
while improving mood and sleep.
4. Heart Health – Improves good cholesterol, reduces bad cholesterol, and lowers risks of
heart disease and hypertension.
5. Reduced Health Risks – Helps prevent type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis by controlling
blood sugar and strengthening bones.
6. Increased Life Expectancy – Studies show racket sports like badminton can add up to
six years to life expectancy.
7. Improved Mobility – Enhances joint flexibility and reduces the risk of arthritis, especially
in older adults.
8. Flexible and Adaptable – Can be played at different intensities, making it suitable for all
ages and physical conditions.
9. Child-Friendly – Encourages kids to be active and away from screens while learning
fitness and coordination.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

● Net – 5 ft 1 in high at posts, 5 ft at center; 30 in wide.
● Post – 5 ft 1 in tall.
● Shuttlecock – Cone-shaped projectile with 16 feathers; creates drag for unique flight;
made from feathers or plastic.
● Racket – Lightweight (carbon fiber or aluminum); consists of head, stringed area, shaft,
throat, and handle; max length 27.77 in.
● Court Dimensions – 44 x 22 ft for doubles, 44 x 17 ft for singles; indoor courts require
sufficient ceiling height.
COMMON TERMINOLOGIES
● Backcourt – Rear third of the court.
● Bird/Birdie – Another term for shuttlecock.
● Center/Base Position – Ideal return spot after each shot in singles.
● Clear – Shot hit deep into opponent's backcourt.
● Cross-court – Diagonal shot across the net.
● Double Hit – Illegal; hitting the shuttle twice in succession.
● Drop Shot – Soft shot that falls close to the net.
● Drive – Fast, flat shot just over the net.
● Fault – Any rule violation.
● Flick – Quick wrist movement to convert a soft shot into a fast one, often during service.

Badminton Summary Reviewer

Court Areas & Terminologies

● Forecourt: Front third near the net.

● Mid-court: Middle third of the court.
● Backcourt: Back third of the court.
● Bird/Birdie: Another term for shuttlecock.
● Kill: A fast downward shot not returnable by the opponent.
● Let: A call to replay the point due to disruption or error.
● Rally: Continuous exchange of shots after a serve.
● Smash: Powerful, downward overhead shot.
● Push Shot: Soft shot using small wrist movement.
● Drive: Flat, powerful shot just over the net.
● Clear: High shot to the back of the opponent’s court.
● Drop Shot: Gentle shot barely crossing the net.
● Cross-court: Diagonal shot over the net.
● Double Hit: Fault from hitting the shuttle twice.

Service Rules & Types

● Serve starts every play; underhand and below waist.

● Even Score: Serve from right side.
● Odd Score: Serve from left side.
● If server wins rally: Serve alternates sides.
● If receiver wins rally: Receiver becomes server.

Types of Serves:

1. Low Serve: Short and gentle over the net.

2. High Serve: Powerful, high arc to the backcourt (used in singles).
3. Flick Serve: Deceptive, shallow upward serve.
4. Drive Serve: Fast and flat towards backcourt.
Strokes

● Strokes: Swing actions used to hit the shuttle.

● 4 Basic Strokes:
1. Overhead Forehand
2. Overhead Backhand
3. Underarm Forehand
4. Underarm Backhand

All strokes can be played as forehand or backhand.

Basic Shots

1. Clear (Lob): High shot to backcourt.

2. Drop: Gentle shot near the net.
3. Drive: Fast, straight-line shot.
4. Smash: Hard, downward shot.

Stance & Footwork

● Ready Position: Proper body posture while awaiting a shot.

● Attacking Stance: Dominant leg support for power; often used before smashes or
deceptive plays (e.g. drop).
● Footwork Formations:
○ V-Formation
○ X-Formation
○ Y-Formation
Game Format

● Score begins at 0–0.

● Even score = right service court
● Odd score = left service court
● Points are scored on every rally.
● Tournaments often follow “play-by-play” single-elimination format.

Badminton Reviewer: Scoring, Faults, and Game Rules

Scoring System (Singles & Doubles)

● Matches are best-of-three games to 21 points.

● A player/pair must win by 2 points. If tied at 29–29, the side that scores the 30th point
wins.
● Every rally scores a point (rally point system).
● Serve alternates sides based on score:
○ Even = right service court
○ Odd = left service court
● Breaks allowed:
○ 60-second break when a side reaches 11 points.
○ 2-minute break between games.

Game Format

● In singles, one player serves and returns.

● In doubles, teammates alternate service turns based on score and prior server.
● Games start with a coin toss.
● Players switch sides after:
○ Each game
○ Midway through the third game (when a team reaches 11 points)

Faults (Common in Both Singles & Doubles)

● Missing the shuttle while serving.

● Hitting the shuttle under the net or out of bounds.
● Touching the shuttle with body or clothes.
● Receiver’s partner returning the serve in doubles.
● Shuttle not landing inside service court.

Service Rules

● Always underhand, below the server’s waist.

● In doubles, the first server starts from the right court at 0–0.
● Only one attempt is allowed to hit the shuttle per side.
● In doubles, after the serve is returned, the shuttle may land anywhere in the full court.