Badminton

-Introduction
-History
-Equipment
-Rules of the game
-Badminton Court
-Grips
-Skills and Techniques
-Shots
-Badminton glossary
Crazy Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing
players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take
positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided
by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their
racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their
opponents' half of the court. Each side may only strike the
shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A rally ends once
the shuttlecock has struck the floor.
History
A form of sport played in ancient Greece and Egypt.
The beginnings of Badminton can be traced to mid-
18th century British India.
Initially, balls of wool referred as ball badminton but
ultimately the shuttlecock stuck.
The International Badminton Federation (IBF) (now
known as Badminton World Federation) was
established in 1934.
Was first contested as an official Olympic sport at
the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
Badminton Equipment
Equipment
Racquets : are lightweight (70-95grams), not including grip or
strings. They are composed of many different materials (carbon fibre
composite aluminium, wood).
Strings : The optimum tension for power depends on the player
String tension is normally in the range of 80 N (recreational players)
to 160N (professionals).
Grip : The choice of grip allows a player to increase the thickness of
his racquet handle and choose a comfortable surface to hold. There
are two main types of grip: replacement grips and overgrips.
Shuttlecock :A shuttlecock (shuttle,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.Synthetic shuttles
(nylon) are often used by recreational players to reduce their costs
as feathered shuttles break easily.
Shoes: The proper badminton shoes will have la little lateral
support and a very thin sole, lower a person's centre of gravity, and
therefore result in fewer injuries.
Score Rules
Each game is played to 21 points . A match is the best of three
games.
At the start of the rally, the server and receiver stand in
diagonally opposite service courts (see court dimensions).
When the serving side loses a rally, the serve immediately
passes to their opponent . "second serve" doubles.
In singles, the server stands in their right service court when their
score is even, and in her/his left service court when her/his score
is odd.
In doubles, if the serving side wins a rally, the same player
continues to serve, but he/she changes service courts so that
she/he serves to a different opponent each time. If the opponents
win the rally and their new score is even, the player in the right
service court serves; if odd, the player in the left service court
serves. The players' service courts are determined by their
positions at the start of the previous rally, not by where they were
standing at the end of the rally.
If the score reaches 20-all, then the game continues until one
side gains a two point lead (such as 24-22), up to a maximum of
30 points (30-29 is a winning score).
How to play Badminton
Singles Badminton Doubles Badminton
Badminton Court
Badminton Grips
Forehand Grip
- This grip is used to hit shots that are
on the forehand side of your body and
around the head shots.
- - Your racket face shall be
perpendicular to the floor.
- - Place your playing hand on the
handle as if you are shaking hands
with it.
- - There shall be a V shape in between
your thumb and your index finger.
- - The racket handle shall rest loosely
in your fingers for greater flexibility.
Backhand Grip
- This grip is used to hit shots that are
on the backhand side of your body.
- Hold the racket as you would on a
forehand grip.
- Turn the racket anti-clockwise so that
the V shape moves leftwards.
- Place your thumb against the back
bevel of the handle for greater
leverage and power.
- The racket handle shall also rest
loosely in your fingers.

Skills and Techniques
Skill
- It is a action that we use in
an activity.
- e.g. service, clear shot, etc
Technique
- It is the way in which a skill
is performed.
- e.g. high/low service,
smash or jump smash, etc.
Describing a Skill
Trying to describe a skill is
often easier when you look at
it in 3 parts:
1. Preparation
2. Action
3. Recovery
Forehand and Backhand Shots
All strokes can be played
either forehand or backhand.
A player's forehand side is the
same side as their playing
hand: for a right-handed
player, the forehand side is
their right side and the
backhand side is their left side.
Players frequently play certain
strokes on the forehand side
with a backhand hitting action,
and viceversa.
How to find your ready position in badminton
Your position on court will vary a lot
depending on wheter you are playing singles
or doubles, and also depending on the
circumstances during the rally.
Stance: your feet a little more than shoulder-
width apart. Your weight should be shifted
forwards a little, with your knees slightly bent.
Racket carriage: bring your racket up!, your
racket should be held out in front of you, and
away from your body.
Your left arm: should be used to balance your
right arm and racket, holding it in front of your
body and slightly out to the side.
Where hit the shuttle
Overhand area
Clear,Drop, Smash
Underhand area
Service, Lob, Net Drop
Drive area
Badminton Shots
Badminton
Shots
Serve / Service Underhand Shots Net Shots Overhead Shots
High Serve/
Long Service
Low Serve/
Short Service
Clears Drop Smash Lob
Forehand Serve
Backhand Serve
Overhead Clear
Underarm Clear
Attacking Clear
Defensive Clear
Slow Drop
Fast Drop
Drive
Forehand
Backhand
Jump Smash
Forehand
Bachkhand
Forehand
Backhand
Badminton Shots
Net Shots
drop shot (dejada alta)
net kill (mate rpido en la red)
long kill (mate largo en la red)
Net drive (golpe plano en la red)
net lift / lob (levantada en la red)
Middle Court Shots
drive (golpe plano)
lift /lob (levantada)
smash (remate)
Back Court Shots
clear (fondo)
smash (remate)
jumpsmash (remate en suspensin)
dropshot (dejada)
Serving
High Serve
Use this badminton serve during
singles play to move your opponent as
far back in court as possible. thus
opening up his court Be more
cautious if you use this serve during
doubles.
Low Serve
Use this badminton serve when you
want your opponent to lift the
shuttle. It is commonly used during
doubles, but you can use it during
singles too if your opponent's attack is
too strong. You can use either
forehand or backhand to play this
serve.
Forehand and Backhand Service
- Stand two to three feet behind the short
service line.
- Lead with your non-racket leg and place
your racket leg behind.
- Bring your racket back to your waist level
then start your forward swing.
- Hold the shuttle by the feathers and bring it
closer to meet the racket instead of dropping
it in front.
- Contact the shuttle at a higher point but still
below your waist line.
- Push the shuttle with the racket face and
try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the
net.
-If you normally use high serve during
singles, mix the low serve in occasionally.
You might be able to catch your opponent
off-guard if you can execute it well.
- Stand in a comfortable and balanced
position with your racket hand in front.
- Lead with your racket leg and place your
non-racket leg behind with your feet pointing
towards your opponent.
- Carry out a short back swing then bring the
racket forward.
- Hold the shuttle on the tip of the feathers in
front of your waist level.
- Push the shuttle with the racket face and
try to make the shuttle skim the tape of the
net.
- You can try to shorten the grip for a better
control of the racket.
- Beware of breaking the Service Rules.
Badminton Clear Shot
Defensive Clear
Has a high and deep trajectory.
These shot give you more time to
return to your base and prepare
for the next shot. The shuttle is hit
with your racket fce leaning
slightly backwards.
Attacking Clear
Has a trayectory that runs almost
parallel to the ground. The shuttle
travels flat and fast towards your
opponents back court. These shot
alows less time to your opponent
to get behind the suttle, potentially
causing weak returns. The shuttle
is hit square with your racket face.
Badminton Drop Shot
Use these shot to move your opponente to the frontcourt. It create space in the midcourt
and backcourt for you to exploit. You can play Slow and Fast Drop Shot. Can be played
both on the forehand and backhand sides. Wrist action is essential.
Slow Drop Shot.
The point of impact is above the
racket shoulder. It is intented to
move your opponent the
frontcourt, hopefully forcing a
weak return to your midcourt for
you to kill.
Fast Drop Shot.
Hit the shuttle slightly further in front
of the body to produce a shallower
trajectory at a faster speed. It is
intended to catch your opponent
off balance and have less time to
respond.
Badminton Drive Shot
The drive is an attacking shot that is usually played from the sides of
the court when shuttle has fallen too low for it to be returned with a
smash. The shuttle shall be between your shoulder and knee height.
Can be played diagonally crosscourt or straight down the line. It can
be played both on the Forehand Drive and Backhand Drive.
Badminton Smash Shot
Its the most potent of all badminton shots. Hit with power and
speed. Contact the shuttle further in front of your body than the
clear or the drop shot. You can also jump and smash the shuttle
at the same time. It can be played both on the forehand and
backhand sides.
Badminton Net Play
These shots are
played from around the
net area back to your
opponents net area.
Its played both on the
forehand and
backhand sides.
These shots can be
played straight or
crossed.
General faults
A general fault occurs if:
The bird falls outside the court (if it falls on a boundary line it
is good).
A player is struck by the bird.
A player hits the bird twice in succession or a player and
partner hit the bird on successive shots.
The bird is struck before it crosses the net (however, a racket
may follow through over the net).
A player touches the net while the bird is in play.
A player catches the bird instead of letting it drop.
The bird is carried on the racket.
A player obstucts an opponent.
Badminton Glossary Descriptions of many terms and expressions
used in the sport of badminton.
Alley - extension of the court by 1-1/2 feet on both sides for doubles play
Back Alley- Area between the back boundary line and the long service line for doubles.
Backcourt- Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.
Balk (Feint)- Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service.
Baseline- Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net.
Carry- An illegal tactic, also called a sling or a throw, in which the shuttle is caught and held on
the racquet and then slung during the execution of a stroke.
Center or Base Position- Location in the center of the court to which a singles player tries to
return after each shot.
Center Line- Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.
Clear- A shot hit deep to the opponents back boundary line. The high clear is a defensive shot,
while the flatter attacking clear is used offensively.
Court- Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.
Drive- A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
Drop- A shot hit softly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the opponent's side.
Fault- A violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving, or during play.
Feint (Balk)- Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service.
Flick- A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing an apparently
soft shot into a faster passing one; used primarily on the serve and at the net.
Forecourt- Front third of the court, between the net and the short service line.
Hairpin Net Shot- Shot made from below and very close to the net with the shuttle rising, just
clearing the net, and then dropping sharply down the other side. The shuttle's flight approximates
the shape of a hairpin.
Halfcourt Shot- A shot hit low and to midcourt, used effectively in doubles against the up-and-
back formation.
Kill- fast downward shot that cannot be returned; a "putaway".
Let- A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.
Long Service Line- In singles, the back boundary line. In doubles a line 2-1/2 feet
inside the back boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.
Match- A series of games to determine a winner.
Midcourt- The middle third of the court, halfway between the net and the back
boundary line.
Net Shot- Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and then falls rapidly.
Push Shot- Gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with little wrist motion, usually
from the net or midcourt to the opponent's midcourt.
Racquet (Racket)- Instrument used by the player to hit the shuttlecock. Weight about
90 grams (3 oz). Length 680 mm (27 in). Made from metal alloys (steel/aluminum) or
from ceramic, graphite or boron composites. Generally strung with synthetic strings or
natural gut.
Rally- Exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.
Serve (Service)- Stroke used to put the shuttlecock into play at the start of a rally.
Service Court- Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and
doubles play.
Short Service Line- The line 6-1/2 feet from the net which a serve must reach to be
legal.
Shuttlecock (Shuttle)- Official name for the object that the players must hit.
Composed of 16 goose feathers attached to a cork base covered with leather.
Synthetic shuttles are also used by some.
Smash- Hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downward.
Badminton's primary attacking stroke.
Wood Shot- Shot that results when the base of the shuttle is hit by the frame of the
racket. Once illegal, this shot was ruled acceptable by the International Badminton
Federation in 1963.
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equipment:
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Court:
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Grips:
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Position
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Forehand Backhand
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Serve:
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Clear:
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Drop
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Net play:
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