BADMINTON

NAME:VAISHNAVI GAMIT
STD:IX A
ROLL NO.: 2
GUIDED BY: MANGALA CHAVAN MAM
 BADMINTON
Badminton is a racket
sports played using racket to hit
a shuttlecock across a net.
Although it may be played with
larger teams, the most common Susi Susanti (Indonesia)

forms of the game are "singles"

(with one player per side) and
"doubles" (with two players per
side). Points are scored by
striking the shuttlecock with the
racquet and landing it within
Kento Momota
the opposing side's half of the [japan
In 1992, badminton debuted as a Summer Olympic sport with four events:
men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, and women's doubles;
mixed doubles was added four years later. At high levels of play, the sport
demands excellent fitness: players require aerobic stamina, agility
strength, speed, and precision. It is also a technical sport, requiring
good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racket
movements

P.V.SINDHU [INDIA Kento Momota [japan

 HISTORY
The game of badminton originated in Siam, China over 2,000 years ago. It was brought
to England in 1870 and was played somewhat like tennis. After being played in Canada,
badminton arrived in America and has been popular since 1929. Since 1992, badminton
has been an Olympic sport, with bird speeds reaching 100 m.p.h.
Founded in 1934 with nine members - Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales, membership of the International
Badminton Federation has risen steadily. There was a notable increase in new members
after badminton's Olympic debut at Barcelona. Development in the sport continues to
grow and the current 142 members is expected to increase further.
The first major IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup (world men's team championships)
in 1948. Since then, the number of world events has increased with the addition of the
Uber Cup (ladies' team), World Championships, Sudirman Cup (mixed team), World
Juniors and the World Grand Prix Finals. 1996 saw the last of a highly successful
invitational event, the World Cup. Started in 1981 the World Cup was established to
provide top players with an opportunity to earn greater levels of prize money. As the
World Grand Prix circuit has grown and prize money has increased it was felt that the
World Cup had served its purpose.
 EQUIPMENTS OF BADMINTON
To play badminton, players will need a net, a shuttlecock, and at
least two rackets. The net crosses the center of the badminton
court

•RACKET
Rackets may be made of lots of materials, but modern
badminton rackets are usually made of a carbon fiber
composite. A square head is traditional, but many use
an oval head shape now. A typical racket length is
between 66.5cm to 67.5cm, and should not
exceed 680mm. A racket with length between
67.4 cm to 68cm is sometimes labeled as
'extra long' racket, because a lot of rackets are
around 665-670mm in length . The width is 23cm.
The head must be no more than 28 cm in length and 22
cm in width.
•SHUTTLECOCK
The shuttlecock (also called a shuttle or a
birdie) has a round base, usually made of
cork, covered in a thin layer of leather or
other material. Stuck into the base are
sixteen feathers in a traditional shuttle. Most
modern shuttles use plastic ''feathers''
instead because they are less expensive and
sturdier.

•NET
A Badminton Net divides the badminton court into 2 equal halves.
Opponents playing the badminton game take their places on either side of this
badminton net, and the objective is to hit the badminton shuttle over this net to the
opponents side of the court in such a way that the opponent cannot return it, and it
falls to the ground.The Badminton net is supposed to be 5 feet & 1 inch high on the
edges (from the ground) & should have 5 feet height in the center of the badminton
court.
•BADMINTON COURT
 RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF BADMINTON

Rules
•A player must wait until his opponent is ready before serving. If the opponent
attempts a return then he is ruled having been ready.
•The feet of both players must remain in a stationary position until the serve is
made. Your feet can not be touching the line at this time.
•It is not a fault if you miss the shuttle while serving.
•The shuttle cannot be caught and slung with the racket.
•A player cannot hold his racket near the net to ward off a downward stroke by his
opponent or to interfere with his racket.
Faults
•The shuttle, at the instant of being hit is higher than the servers waist or the head of
the racket is higher than the servers racket hand.
•The shuttle does not land in the correct service court.
•The server's feet are not in the service court or if the feet of the receiver are not in
the court diagonally opposite the server.
•The server steps forward as he/she serves.
•Any player balking or feinting his opponent before serve or during serve.
•A serve or shot that lands outside the court boundaries, passes under or through the
net, touches any other obstructions or a players body or clothing. The boundary and
service lines are considered in play.
•The shuttle in play is struck before it crosses the net to the striker's side of the net.
You may follow through over the net.
•A player touching the net or its supports with his body or racket while the shuttle is in
play.
•Hitting the shuttle twice in succession by a player or team.
Scoring System
oA match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points.
oEvery time there is a serve – there is a point scored.
oThe side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
oAt 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.
oAt 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
oThe side winning a game serves first in the next game.
Interval and Change of Ends
oA 1 minute interval between each game is allowed.
oIn the third game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.
Singles
oAt the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server
serves from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves
from the left service court.
oIf the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the
alternate service court.
oIf the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server.
They serve from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if it is
even.
Doubles
oA side has only one ‘set’.
oThe service passes consecutively to the players as shown in the diagram.
oAt the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the
right service court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
oIf the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same server
serves again from the alternate service court.
oIf the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The receiving side
becomes the new serving side.
oThe players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when
their side is serving.
Basic Skills
A.Grip
1. Forehand – with the racket head perpendicular to the floor, shake hands with the grip so the “V”
formed by the thumb and forefinger is on the top of the handle.
2. Backhand – using a forehand grip, rotate the hand slightly so the thumb is along and parallel
to the wide side of the handle.

B. Footwork
3. Move toward the shot with short steps and end with a long stride.
2. In the ready position the racket is held high, the knees are slightly bent, and the body weight is
on the balls of the feet.
C. Strokes
By using the same motion for all shots, the opponent is unable to detect what shot you are going to make
until the bird is actually hit. A good wrist action allows more power and control with much less effort. A
forehand stroke is one from the dominant side; the backhand stroke is from the non-dominant side. The
racket is swung back, the arm is bent with the elbow up, the wrist is cocked, and the body weight is placed
on the back foot. From this position, the stroke is made by throwing the hand at the point of contact between
bird and racket with weight being transferred to the forward foot. If possible, shots should be made with an
overhand stroke.
1.Clear – a shot used to drive your opponent away from the net or forecourt or to slow
the game. The bird should fly above the opponent’s reach and fall within one foot of
the baseline.

2. Smash – an attacking shot made at the limit of one’s upward reach and slightly in
front of the shoulder. At the moment of contact, the arm and wrist come down forcibly.

3. Drive – A flat shot kept as low as possible and is second only to the smash as an
attacking shot.
4. Drop Shot – any shot that drops immediately after crossing the net. The descent of
the bird is controlled with little follow-through.

5. Net Shot – any shot played as near to the net as possible, controlled by wrist and
forearm. The hairpin shot is an example of a net shot.
D. Serves
1. High and deep (singles) – take a position near and on the proper side of the center
line and about four feet behind the short service line. Drop the bird on the racket side
and swing the racket forward.
2. Low and short (doubles) – take a position closer to the front service line. The racket
is swung forward with little follow-through.
3. Drive (flick) – a quick snap of the wrist in the backhand grip with the bird held directly
in front of the body. The bird travels in a direct line at the receiver.
E. Flight Patterns (left to right)

A = underhand clear/high single serve F = hairpin net shot

B = short serve G = smash
C = underhand drop shot H = overhead drop hot
D = overhead clear I = net shot
E = high doubles serve J = drive