History of Badminton

Facilities and Equipment Definition of Terms Fundamentals and Techniques Footwork and Position Officials in a Game Abridge Rules

History
Badminton was first originated in India centuries ago where it was known as Poona. British Army Officers they introduced it in England sometime between 1870 and 1880. Duke of Beaufort launched this game at a garden party at Badminton, Glaucestireshire Americans introduced the game in our country

Facilities and Equipment

The Court
Singles Court - 44 long and 17 wide Doubles Court - 44 long
and 20 wide

The Net
Fine Tan colored cord
of inch square mush. Maybe 17 or 24 in lenght according to the position of the position of the posts and 26 in depth. Top Net - is 5 in height at the center and 51 at ports.

Racket - light
and fragile made of laminated wood, steel or aliminum. Similar but much lighter than a tennis racket

Shuttlecock also called bird Consist of a leather covered cock base w/ feather attached. Outdoor bird heavier of structure with red rubber base to allow forwind resistance and easy identification

Indoor bird
- lighter in weight and is a sphere of cork covered with white kid

Definition of Terms
Ace a good serve that the opponent is unable to hit
or touch with his racket. Backhand any stroke made on side of body opposite racket side. Bird the shuttlecock Clear a high shot which falls close to the backline. Another term for Lob. Drive a hard horizontal stroke that is straight and close to the net.

 Drop a low shot close to the net made from back court that falls or drops sharply immediately after crossing net. Fault any infraction of the rules resulting in loss of the serve or the point. Forehand any stroke made on the racket side of the body. Handout the loss of the serve. Let a bird which touches top of net and falls in the proper side of court.

Fundamentals and Techniques

The Grip of the Racket Forehand Stroke hold racket by the shaft in the left hand with face of racket and perpendicular to the floor. Grasps handle lightly with the little finger on the leather base and the forefinger slightly separated from the others. Have thumb for left side of handle with the v formed by thumb and forefinger on the top of the handle, resting above third finger.

Backhand Stroke some grip at

forehand stroke may be used. Thumb-up grip is good foe better players. Turn top edge of racket frame over slightly to the right and place thumb along and parallel to the wide side of handle.

Wrist Work This is a swing within a swing, or the wrist flip acceptuating the arm stroke. The wrist remains cocked on the forward swing until just before the bird is hit. - At time of contact between racket and bird, there should be a straight line from shoulder through elbow and wrist to the end of the racket. As arm continues forward, the wrist continues to bend until the entire swing is completed.

Footwork and Position All shots are played with the body at the right angles to the net. Forehand shot left foot is forward or nearer net. Backhand shot right foot is forward or nearer net. When rocket is swing the weight is on rear foot. Weight is transferred smoothly to forward foot when racket is swung forward to give power to the stroke and have more control of it.

 In moving forward to where shot is to be made, start with short steps for a quick start and end with long strides. In moving to back court, one can back paddle, turn and run, or skip with right foot going to right side or with left foot going to left side.

Body Control Develop the ability to get away from bird to complete freedom of movement in extending arm and racket at the moment of contact. It is best to meet shuttlecock and playing it as soon as possible after it has crossed net. When shots are given directly at the body, it is necessary to get away from it, reach forward and play it before it reaches body, or move sideways and hit bird very late.

Ready Position Never stand flat-footed, the weight of body should be fair of feet. Knees should be slightly bent Elbows should be held at considerable distance away from body; and body is slightly crouched. Racket is held with forehand grip diagonally across upper part of the body

Stroke Production
According to the point of contact between bird and racket 1.The Forehand Stroke used when returning bird from the right side of the body. The body should face to the right with left foot nearer the net and nearer the right sideline the right foot Make a stroke by throwing hand at point of contact between bird and racket, wrist leading, weight transferred to the left foot.

 Make a stroke by throwing hand at point of contact between bird and racket, wrist leading, weight transferred to the left foot. 2. The Backward Stroke used when returning bird from the left side of the body. This stroke follow essentially the process of forehand stroke, but with reversed feet positions and body turn. The right foot is more forward towards net and more advanced toward the sideline to allow for more body turning to the left

3. The Overhand Stroke used when returning a high shot and in which arm are shoulder are fully extended. According to the Bird Flight 1. Clear or Lob - a defensive shot used to drive opponent away from net when caught off balance or out of position or when in doubt as what shot should be played. Use either the forehand or background grip.

 By an overhand stroke make the bird fly above opponents reach such that bird falls within at least a foot of rear boundary line. 2. Smash an attacking shot made with all the power and speed one can put into it. Stand with feet well apart and twist body slightly more than any other shots.

 Rise on toes to hit from the top and strike at limit of the upward reach and slightly in front of right shoulder. At moment of contact the racket must be added downwards with hand and wrist. The Shuttle should just clear the net and land well up in opponents forecourt. 3. Drive a flat shot that is kept as low as possible to have the opponent run from side to side. Hit the drive as near the net as possible

4. Drop Shot any shot that drops immediately after crossing the net. The overhand is the earliest stroke to use.

5. Net shot a drop shot that is played close to the net. This should be played as near the net as possible facing the net almost squarely.

The Serve
The Out of Hand Serve Hold the tip of one feather with tip of the index finger and thumb. Drop the shuttle in front and away from the body and swing racket forward with an underhand stroke.

The Toss Serve Hold bird by the base with left and swing racket back, cocking wrist as the swing is made. Toss bird wide across the body to the racket head or merely drop it from shoulder height to the right front shoulder height to the right (hand) front and swing rocket forward with an underhand stroke.

Three Possible Service Flights:

1. Low short serve - bird should just dear the

net and fall in inch or two beyond short service line at opponents court.
2. Long high serve - bird travels above the

receiver reach and falls within 6 inches of rear boundary line.

3. Drive serve - made by a quick flip of wrist

and bird travels in a direct line to the desired spot.

THE GAME Objective of the game- To hill the shuttlecock or bird back and forth across net with racket until a player makes the bird dead by a fault: Number of players: Singles two players Doubles four players

OFFICIALS IN A GAME 1.Umpire stationed at one end of net. He has the following duties:

Checks on net height and shuttles.

Tosses for service or side. Announces players. Keeps and announces score after each rally.

 Calls all faults or violations. Supervises settings or deuce

Announces winner or winners and respective scores of players or teams.

2. The Linesman stationed on opposite side corners. Signals used thumb up when out and palm down when good.

ABRIDGED RULES Scoring:

1. A side can score only when serving.

2. Mens games constitute is points while ladies games, 11 points. 3. When score id 13 all, the side which first reached 13 has option to finish the game at usual 15 points or to set the game at 5 points.When scores is 14-all, the game may be set to 3 points by the side who first reaches 14.

Similarly, in ladies 11 points game the score may be set at 3 when scores is all -9 and at 2 when 10-all 4. A match shall consist of the best three games. Players change ends at the beginning of second game at the beginning of a third game if a third or decision game is necessary. In third game, players change ends when one reaches 8 points in a 15-points game end 6 in an 11-points game.

Playing the game

1. A game is started with toss of a coin. 2. A serve is made if the shuttle is struck by servers racket. Any number attempts may be made for complete a serve. 3. Players may take any positions in the court after a serve is completed. 4. In singles, when the score is 0 or an even number both players may be stay in courts as in the start of the game. When the teams score is an add number, court position are reversed.

5. In doubles, when the score of the serving partners in 0 or even number they stay in course as in the start of the game. When the teams score is an add number, court position are reversed. 6. In the next game, the winner of the first game service first 7. It is a let or a replay of points in case of unusual interference.

Faults in Serving and Receiving: (A fault shall mean loss of service for the serving side and loss of point for receiving side).
1. In illegal service, that is, the third is struck above the waist or the head of rocket is higher than the hand when hit. 2. When service or played shot lands outside specified court, passes through or under net, or hits any object outside court.

3. Stepping out of proper court or fainting in any way before delivery or serve. 4. Stepping forward upon delivery of serve (Rule: The feet must be stationary in proper court upon delivery of serve). 5. When either played is in the wrong court delivery of serve or upon when the mistake is discovered. If after a rally and the person at fault wins, a let is called. If he loses, it is not a let and mistake stands

6. Reaching over net to hit a bird. 7. Touching net with rocket or any part of body 8. Failure to return bird to opponents proper court. 9. Hitting bird twice or momentarily holding or throwing it with rocket. 10. When player is hit by bird whether standing inside or outside court boundaries.

Disqualification of player 1. Rule Play must be continuous, an infraction of this rule is Disqualification. Therefore a player may not leave court to received advice or rest at any time from the start to the conclusion of a match