HISTORY AND THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOTS IN

BADMINTON

HOW DID BADMINTON BEGIN?

 Badminton is contested in a singles competition format for both men and

women, doubles events for both men and women, and mixed doubles. An
international professional circuit, involving significant prize money, has grown
significantly since 1990. In 1992, badminton was introduced to the Summer
Olympics as a full medal sport.
 The modern-day badminton sport originated in the middle of the 19th century
by British military officers in British India. There had been a British garrison
town named Poona where badminton grew and flourished was called Poonai in the
beginning. In its early stage badminton was played with woollen balls, which the
noble class preferred to use.
 Badminton is a well-known sport that can be played either casually outdoors or
formally on an indoor court. Although the Duke of Beaufort is credited with
founding the modern version of the game, it actually has roots in ancient games and
was not invented by a single person.
 Lin Dan, China, men’s singles. Nicknamed Super Dan for a reason, China’s Lin Dan is
considered by many to be the greatest badminton player of all time.

FUN FACT

 Badminton is a sport that uses a racket and a ball made of goose feathers called a
shuttlecock.
 Badminton is a great activity for your fitness, whether you do it recreationally or
competitively. A good badminton racket helps in form and technique to improve
your game and prevent injuries. With many options available, picking the ideal
badminton racket might be tricky.
 A birdie is the “ball” of badminton and consists of a cork and either synthetic
nylon, duck, or goose feathers. It is also known as a shuttle or shuttlecock but is
also informally known as a birdie because of the feathers used to create it and how it
flies like a bird.

ORIGIN OF BADMINTON

 This game was first developed in ancient China. The name is derived from
Badminton House in Gloucestershire, where the sport was commonly played by the
guests of the Duke of Beaufort. Badminton has become one of China’s favourite
sports with thousands of amateur leagues throughout the country. The world’s most
populous nation has also come to be the greatest force in both men’s and women’s
badminton competitions recently. 
 China is currently the dominant badminton champion, with a long and successful
history in the sport. The Chinese provincial badminton team was established in
Fujian Province in 1956, and the first Chinese national team formed in 1963, but
was suspended during the "cultural revolution" and resumed in 1973. Since China
joined the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in 1978, it has consistently
performed well in international competitions. In the 1980s, China reached its peak,
winning all five gold medals at the Fifth World Badminton Championships in 1987
and the Badminton World Cup in 1988. After badminton became an Olympic event
in 1992, China continued to dominate, winning the Thomas Cup nine times and the
Uber Cup 13 times, and earning more medals in badminton at the Olympics than any
other country.
 However, some people said that this sport was already popular in England through a
game called battledores.
 Battledores is an old English game played with a small racket or paddle, called a
battledore, and a shuttlecock. It was a popular game in England during the 18th and
19th centuries, especially among children. The game was often played by two
people hitting the shuttlecock back and forth with their battledores, trying to keep it
in the air for as long as possible. Battledores and shuttlecocks were often made from
lightweight materials like parchment, feathers, and cork, and the game could be
played indoors or outdoors. Today, the game is no longer as popular as it once was,
but the term "battledore" is still sometimes used to refer to the racket used in
modern badminton.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOTS IN BADMINTON

1. Smash - This shot is done with full power and swift movement to make the
shuttlecock fall in the opponent's playing area. It is the most offensive of the
badminton shots. In doubles, it is the default shot whenever you are in an attacking
formation. On the other hand, in singles, it is used more sparingly, whenever the
player sees an opportunity to finish the rally or wants to put pressure on the
opponent.

2. Lob - This shot makes the shuttlecock fly as high as possible so that it can fall behind
the opponent's court line. It is also known as the clear and is mostly a defensive
shot in badminton. This shot is often used by players to defend an attacking shot
from the opponent and return the shuttle so that you can get more time to return to
the base position and be ready for the next shot.

3. Drop Shot - This shot can make the shuttlecock fall near the net. It is a shot that hits
softly so that the shuttlecock falls in the front area of the opponent’s court. Usually,
a drop shot lands between the net and the short service line. However, an ideal drop
shot will land closer to the net so that it will be difficult for the opponent to pick it.

Prepared By: GROUP 2

1. Macky Villarino
2. LG Rose Laguna
3. Joeffel Arquillo