badminton

What is the objective of the game?

To hit a shuttlecock across the net to land in your
opponent's court without having them return it using their
own racket
History of badminton
● A form of sport played in ancient Greece and Egypt. The beginning of
Badminton can be traced to mid-18th century British India.
● Badminton was first called Poona. It was developed from a children’s
game called battledore and shuttlecock. The objective of this game was
to see how long a group could volley the shuttlecock by hitting it with the
battledore or paddle.
● It was in 1860’s, when some British officers in India who were stationed
at “Kirkee” near the city of “Poona” (now known as Pune City) used to
play a game which was very similar to badminton and the game was
known as the “Poona” game at that time.
● In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort held a lawn party in his country place
called Badminton. A game of Poona was played on that day and it became
popular among the people of British society. The new party sport became
known as “the Badminton Game” and started to grow popular.
● The year 1877, is of historic significance for badminton, as the “Bath
Badminton Club”, the first badminton club ever, was formed and also the
first official set of rules was developed.
● In 1934 – the International Badminton Federation (IBF) was established.
● Major International tournaments like the Thomas Cup whish is for Men,
and the Uber Cup which is for Women started to be held.
● In 1992- badminton was officially granted Olympic status in the
Barcelona Games.
Equipment
● Racquet – used to hit the bird, the racquet is shaped like a tennis racquet and
has a strings but weights much less. The frame of the racquet, including the
handle is not to exceed 680 mm (26-75 inches) in overall length and 230 mm (9
inches) in overall width. Most racquets are made from light man-made materials
such as aluminum or graphite and are strung with synthetic material such as
nylon.
● Shuttlecock – (shuttle, bird, birdie) is a high-drag projectile with an open conical
shape; the cone is formed from sixteen overlapping feathers embedded into a
rounded cork base. The cork is covered with thin leather or synthetic material.
● Grip – the choice of grip allows a player to increase the thickness of his racquet
handle and choose a comfortable surface to hold.
● Shoes – will have a lateral support and a very thin sole, lower a person’s centre
of gravity and therefore result in fewer injuries.
● Net – an official badminton net must measure 5 feet high in the
center and 5 feet, 1 inch at the sides. The net attaches to vertical
posts on either side of the court. The net should have a white tape
running along the top to make the net’s full high visible to players and
officials.
Badminton Court – shall be a rectangle laid out with lines of 40mm wide,
preferably in white or yellow color. The badminton court dimensions are of
13.4m in length and 6.1m in width.
 BASIC BADMINTON SKILLS TYPES
1. Grip ● Back hand Grip
● Forehand Grip
2. Stance ● Attacking Stance
● Defensive Stance
● Net Stance
3. Footwork ● Forward Forehand ● Forward Backhand
● Forehand Side ● Backhand side
● Forehand Backcourt
● Move only 2-3 steps front
4. Serve ● High Serve
● Low Serve
5. Smash ● Fore hand Smash
● Back Hand Smash
● Jumping Smash
6. Drop Shot
7. Clear/Lob
STANCE
The stance is how you stand while playing badminton, both in
between a rally and before the serve. A stable and correct stance
will bring a huge change in the results due to easier movement.
There are 3 types of stance:
1. Attacking Stance
It is used to get into position before playing an overhead forehand
stroke. To stand in the attacking stance turn your body facing the
sidelines with racket leg behind and both legs shoulder-width apart.
Now raise both racket and non-racket arms to generate the power
to attack the shuttle on its downward trajectory.
Attacking Stance
2. Defensive Stance
To defend the opponent’s smash, you need to be prepared with the
defensive stance. Face the body to the net and place your racket in
front at waist height, slightly pointing forward. You can keep the non-
racket arm as comfortable while ensuring a better balance.
3. Net Stance
This stance is to be ready for the opponent’s return after playing a net
shot. To play this shot, place your foot on the racket side forward while
keeping a non-racket foot at the back. Place the racket in front of the
body, slightly above waist height while raising the non-racket arm. Shift
the body weight slightly forward to be ready to pounce forward.
Footwork - plays a huge role in helping with an effective and organized
movement on the court. In fact, some coaches even raise footwork to
prime importance over other skills.
1. Forward Forehand
2. Forward Backhand
3. Forehand Side
4. Backhand Side
5. Forehand Backcourt
6. Forehand Backcourt Side
Smash - is the most potent and powerful stroke in badminton which naturally
turns out to be the most familiar term to all. The shot is basically to hit the
shuttle powerfully towards the opponent’s body or downward on the court. A
perfectly executed smash has no defense. This badminton skill is the most
aggressive and technical one.
Fundamentally there are 3 types of smashes:
1. Forehand smash
The forehand is an overhead smash which is similar to the action of throwing
a ball. You shouldn’t have a problem playing this stroke if you can throw a
ball well. This skill in badminton acts as a game-changer for beginners.
2. Backhand smash
-is one of the toughest strokes in badminton, and even experts face
difficulty in playing the stroke. Still, it is important to practice and get
the technique to rise in the skill level. To execute this stroke, getting
the backhand grip is extremely important. Also, it is equally important
to return back to stance. Backhand smash skill in badminton requires
years of practice and consistency.
3. Jumping smash- A forehand smash with a timed jump added to it
counts under jumping smash. This skill in badminton is the most
glamorous of all.
How to Play Badminton
● Doubles Badminton
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