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.

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

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

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.

Badminton Court Areas Alley - 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, between the 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

Badminton Service Court Terms Service Court- Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and doubles play. 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. Short Service Line- The line 6-1/2 feet from the net which a serve must reach Center Line- separates service courts.

Badminton Shuttle Shuttle may be made from natural and/or synthetic materials. Shuttles are light, from 4.74 to 5.50 grams. Shuttles are fragile and have to be treated carefully. For mass instruction purchase more inexpensive durable type.

Basic Badminton Rules Spin of racquet decides service, receiving or court choice. Server stands “inside” right service court Serve must land within the diagonally opposite 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.

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 6 in a 11 point game; 8 in a 15 point game 11 in a 21 point game.

Badminton Game Setting At 14 all (10 all for women) or (20 in a 21 point 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.

Doubles Badminton For doubles, first serve is always from the right, 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 racquetball and handball, allows the first team only one serve to start a doubles game.

Illegal Badminton Shots Fault- Violation of playing rules, in serving, 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 movement before or during service. Let- A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.

Badminton Lets Let is called to halt play for any unforeseen or accidental occurrence. After a "let”reserve 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

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.

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

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

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.

Basic Badminton Strokes Serve Clear Smash Drop Block Around the head stroke

Badminton Stroke Sequence Selected stroke Keep in play Stroke for control Stroke for accuracy Vary strokes Stroke for power

Badminton Shot Mechanics For right handed player, racquet foot forward on backhand & short forehand shots. Badminton is a wrist game to permit the shuttle 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.

Types of Badminton Serves Singles serve Doubles serve Short serve Long Serve Backhand serve

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.

Badminton Service Tips Service has to be one flowing action to control distance and height Take time to make a long swing out left of body Vary types of serves Don’t telegraph serve

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

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

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

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

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

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

Badminton Smash Offensive kill shot Racquet should be moving fast. High stroke with power Follow through in direction of shot. Backhand smash (advanced)