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Origins of Badminton
Badminton is a development of a game
once played in India called Poona.
It was brought to England by English
army officers in the 1860s.
It was once known as Battledore and
also Shuttlecock
The Duke of Beaufort introduced the
game in the Town of Badminton
England is principal home of Badminton.
Indonesia is highly ranked in the world.
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Tennis vs. Badminton
Tennis, 3 hours + vs Badminton,1 hour + Time in Play:Tennis, 18 min. vs 37 min.
Match Intensity: Tennis, 9% vs 48 %.
Rallies:Tennis 299 vs. Badminton, 146.
Shots: Tennis, 1,004 vs Badminton, 1,972.
Shots Per Rally:Tennis, 3.4 vs.13.5.
Distance Moved:Tennis, 2 miles vs 4 miles
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Badminton Safety
Racquet can injure when swung randomly.
Goggles are recommended for doubles.*
Shuttle achieves initial high speed Shuttle end size can cause eye trauma
Caution for collisions during mass practice
Draw attention to badminton posts risk
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Badminton Court & Net
Singles court is long and narrow
Doubles court short and wide.
Service area is about 2 meters from net.
The net is five feet 1 inch from the floor.
20 feet ceiling is minimum recommended.
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Badminton Court AreasAlley - extension of court by 1-1/2 feet on
both sides for doubles Back Alley - area between back boundary
line and the long service line for doubles.
Forecourt - front third of court, betweenthe net and the short service line.
Midcourt - middle third of the court,halfway between the net and the back.
Backcourt - Back third of the court
Baseline - Back boundary line at court end
Center or Base Position - center court
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Badminton Service Court Terms
Service Court- Area into which the servemust be delivered. Different for singles
and doubles play.
Long Service Line- In singles, the backboundary line. In doubles a line 2-1/2
feet inside the back boundary line. The
serve may not go past this line. Short Service Line- The line 6-1/2 feet
from the net which a serve must reach
Center Line- separates service courts.
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Badminton Shuttle
Shuttle may be made from natural
and/or synthetic materials.
Shuttles are light, from 4.74 to 5.50grams.
Shuttles are fragile and have to be
treated carefully. For mass instruction purchase more
inexpensive durable type.
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Basic Badminton Rules
Spin of racquet decides service, receivingor court choice.
Server stands inside right service court
Serve must land within the diagonallyopposite service court.
There is only one serve attempt unless a
let occurs. Play continues until one player fails to
place shuttle over the net, into the court.
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Badminton Scoring
One can only score only on the serve. Game is 15 or 21 by prior arrangement
(men & doubles)
Game is 11 (Women) Match is best of 3 games unless prior
arrangement is made
Change courts between games and at 6in a 11 point game; 8 in a 15 point game
11 in a 21 point game.
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Badminton Game Setting
At 14 all (10 all for women) or (20 in a 21point game, the side first at 14 (10) (20)
has choice of "setting" or "not setting"
game. If the game has been "set", the side first
scoring 3 additional points wins the game.
Side winning a game serves first next
game.
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Doubles Badminton
For doubles, first serve is always from theright, then alternate.
In doubles partners change places on the
side of the court. On a loss of serve the next serve is from
where partner left off.
The exception, as in doubles racquetballand handball, allows the first team only
one serve to start a doubles game.
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Illegal Badminton Shots
Fault- Violation of playing rules, inserving, receiving, or play.
Carry - An illegal sling or throw, of
shuttle opponent's side. Feint (Balk)- Deceptive or disconcerting
movement during service.
Balk (Feint)- Deceptive movementbefore or during service.
Let- A legitimate cessation of play to
allow a rally to be replayed.
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Badminton Lets
Let is called to halt play for anyunforeseen or accidental occurrence.
After a "letreserve is given when the
following occurs: Shuttle, caught in net, except during service.
If on service, receiver & server both fault
If server serves before receiver is ready If during play, shuttle disintegrates
If unable to make a decision
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Badminton Grip
Shake hand grasp or natural grip is best Simply pick up the racquet off the floor
and hold it naturally.
Comfortable "light" grip The butt of the racquet should not
extend beyond the palm as in squash.
Racquet is an extension of arm The backhand grip is a slight counter
clockwise turn of racquet.
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Singles Badminton Strategy
Ready position at centre; racquet up Throw racquet during shot.
Serve long unless opponent is deep.
Use forehand shot the most. Return a high serve with a drop clear.
Do not smash a high serve.
Use a variety of shots.Aim for back and sides of court.
Watch the shuttle at all times.
Block shots are defensive shots
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Doubles Badminton Strategies
Racquet up Specialize in certain strokes
Doubles play requires communication.
Side by side formation
Centre shots are predetermined.
Front and back formation
side shot a problem
Combination formation (in and out)
combination of side by side and front-back
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Badminton Mass Instruction
For mass group instruction, volleyball
nets may be strung the length of the
gymnasium.
Stations can be set up using the
available courts, corners and walls of
the gymnasium.
Six players can use one badminton
court for instruction and stroke drills.
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Basic Badminton Strokes
Serve
Clear
Smash Drop
Block
Around the head stroke
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Badminton Stroke Sequence
Selected stroke
Keep in play
Stroke for control
Stroke for accuracy
Vary strokes
Stroke for power
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Badminton Shot Mechanics
For right handed player, racquet footforward on backhand & short forehand
shots.
Badminton is a wrist game to permit theshuttle to be hit for power and distance.
For overhead strokes the left shoulders is
pointed toward the net. Stroke the shuttle far from the body to
allow for complete arm extension.
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Types of Badminton Serves
Singles serve
Doubles serve
Short serve
Long Serve
Backhand serve
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Badminton Service Restrictions
Server and receiver shall stand within
diagonally opposite service courts
Part of both feet of server and receiver
must remain in contact with court in a
stationary position until service is delivered
Serve must be underhand stroke, with the
shuttle struck below the waist.
Shuttle that lands on the line is in play.
Even score serves from right court; odd
from left court.
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Badminton Service Tips
Service has to be one flowing action to
control distance and height
Take time to make a long swing out leftof body
Vary types of serves
Dont telegraph serve
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Badminton Faults Incorrect service
Server misses shuttle Shuttle caught in or on the net
Shuttle lands outside the court
Shuttle passes through or under the net;
Shuttle fails to pass the net
Shuttle hits roof, ceiling, or side walls
Shuttle touches any object or person
Player touching the net or supports Invades opponent's court over/ under net
Obstructing or distracting opponent
Carrying shuttle/Double hit
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Badminton Short Service
Hold shuttle at base between thumb
and forefinger
Make the same movement as if you
were serving long
Aim for white border of net to keep
serve low
Aim for the corners
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Badminton Serve Mechanics
Short Serve Hold shuttle at base between thumb and
forefinger.
Drop shuttle in front and away front body. Short serve initiated by underhand stroke.
Contact at knee level in front of front foot.
Backhand Serve wrist flick deception serve
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Badminton Offensive Shots
Serve (Service)- Stroke to begin play
Rally - Exchange of shots
Halfcourt Shot- Shot hit low to midcourt Drive - Fast low shot horizontally over net.
Smash - Hard high downward attack shot.
Kill - Hard, fast downward unreturned shot Putaway - kill shot
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Badminton Deceptive Shots
Drop - Soft shot just over net Hairpin Net Shot- From below & just
clearing the net in a hairpin path.
Net Shot- Shot from forecourt just over net& falls rapidly.
Flick - Quick wrist, forearm serve or shot
Push Shot- Gentle shot (little wrist motion) Clear- Defensive shot deep to back court
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Badminton Drop Shot
Forehand grip Racquet up
Catch bird in strings
Keep bird low Restrict follow through
Hold back so shuttle drops just over net
Drop Shot Variations Overhand drop
Underhand drop
Backhand drop
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Badminton Smash
Offensive kill shot
Racquet should be moving fast.
High stroke with power
Follow through in direction of shot.
Backhand smash (advanced)
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