BADMINTON

A racquet/racket sport played by either two opposing players (Singles) or two opposing pairs (Doubles) who takes
positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net.
Objective of the Game
The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock back and forth across the net preventing it to fall on the ground and to
make the opponent commit fault in order to gain point.
Badminton consists of Five (5) events namely: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and
Mixed Doubles. The player/s must score 21 points with 2 points advantage against an opponent/s.
History
Sports historians cited that the sport Badminton has originated in ancient Greece about 2,000 years ago, which spread to
China, India, Japan, and Siam (Thailand).
200 to 500 BC – A game called “Ti Jian Zi” (shuttle kicking) was played in ancient China.
16th Century – A children’s game named Battledore (Paddle) and Shuttlecock was popular and played.
Over the next Century – Battledore and Shuttlecock became popular with the upper class in Europe.
1860 - The British army officers stationed in India were very much fascinated by the game “POONA” and they took a
competitive Indian version back to England where it was played at country houses as an upper class amusement.
As early as 1860, a London toy dealer named Isaac Spratt published a booklet entitled Badminton Battledore – A New
Game, but no copy is known to have survived.
1873 - The new sport was introduced at the Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England. The Duke of Beaufort was
entertaining soldiers at his estate while others are playing Poona. Non-military guests began referring to the game as
Badminton Game, and thus later became known as Badminton.
1887 - J. H. E. Hart of the Bath Badminton Club drew up revised regulations and made the game applicable to English
ideas.
In 1890, Hart and Bagnel Wild again revised the rules. The Badminton Association of England (BAE) published these
rules in 1893 and officially launched the sport at a house called "Dunbar" in Portsmouth on 13 September.
1899 - The BAE started the first badminton competition, the All England Open Badminton Championships for gentlemen's
doubles, ladies' doubles, and mixed doubles. Singles competitions were added in 1900 and an England–
Ireland championship match appeared in 1904.

1934 - England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand were the founding

members of the International Badminton Federation (IBF), now known as the Badminton World Federation
(BWF). India joined as an affiliate in 1936. The BWF now governs international badminton and develops the sports
globally.

In 1972, Badminton became a demonstration sports at the Munich Olympic Games.

In 1992, Badminton was officially granted Olympic status held in Barcelona Olympic Games.

1948 – Thomas Cup, the first big IBF tournament for Men’s Team Competition was established.

1956 - Uber Cup, the Women’s Team Competition was held.

1977 – BWF World Championships was held and only the highest 64 players in the world, and a maximum of four from
each country can participate in any category.

EQUIPMENTS
Racket
 Before, rackets are made of wood but in the modern day are composed of Carbon fiber composite (Graphite reinforced
plastic), aluminum and titanium composites (nanocarbon) for added durability.
 Weighs about 80-100 grams w/ strings.
 Racket head is either isometric or
oval.
 Racket strings should be about
0.62 to 0.73 mm in thickness with
range of 80 to 160 N tension
 Shall not exceed 680 mm in
Length and 230 mm in Width or
26.75 in. L x 9 in. W
 Court
The court is rectangular and divided into
halves by a net. Courts are usually marked
for both singles and doubles play, although
badminton rules permit a court to be marked
for singles only. The doubles court is wider
than the singles court, but both are of the
same length. The exception, which often
causes confusion to newer players, is that
the doubles court has a shorter serve-length
dimension.
The net is 1.55 metres (5 ft 1 inch) high at
the edges and 1.524 metres (5 ft) high in the
centre. The net posts are placed over the
doubles sidelines, even when singles is played and are extended 5 feet and 1 inch high from the floor.
The minimum height for the ceiling above the court is not mentioned in the Laws of Badminton. Nonetheless, a badminton
court will not be suitable if the ceiling is likely to be hit on a high serve.
Grip
The choice of grip allows a player to increase the thickness of their racquet handle and choose a comfortable surface to
hold. A player may build up the handle with one or several grips before applying the final layer.
Replacement Grips are thicker and are often used to increase the size of the handle. Towelling grips are always
replacement grips.
Overgrips are thinner (less than 1 mm), and are often used as the final layer. Many players, however, prefer to use
replacement grips as the final layer.
Shuttlecock may be constructed with either natural cork or
synthetic foam base and a plastic skirt.
A shuttlecock (often abbreviated to shuttle; also
called a 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 are often used
by recreational players to reduce their costs as LENGTH – 2.5 inches / 62-70mm
feathered shuttles break easily. These nylon shuttles
WEIGHT – 4.74 to 5.50 grams.
Shoes
Badminton shoes are lightweight with
soles of rubber or similar high-grip, non-
marking materials.
Clothing
Whole clothing (shirt and short) should be comfortable. Playing
clothes should be of a short-sleeve shirt or T-shirt while the shorts
should be raised above the knees. The girls may wear a skirt with
cycling shorts inside. Accessories may be added to the body for
certain use.
 BASIC SKILLS
Footwork – It is a technique of positioning the feet in
moving about the court.
A. Ready Stance – Stride Standing position (feet apart
with knees a bit bended).
B. Side to Side (Defense)
C. V-Front or Forward Forehand / Backhand
D. V-Back or Backward Forehand / Backhand
E. Front and Back
Grip – One of the most important aspects in playing
Badminton. With proper gripping techniques, one has
better opportunity to develop deception, accuracy and
power.
Kinds of Grip
1. Forehand Grip
2. Backhand Grip
Strokes – it is the basic hitting pattern
Kinds of Strokes
1. Forehand Stroke
2. Backhand Stroke
3. Overhead Stroke
Shot – it is the resultant speed, angle and placement of
the bird.
1. Clear – A high shot which falls near the backline.
2. Smash – A shot hit at steep angle. It is the basic
offensive shot to win the rally
3. Drive – A hard horizontal strike that goes straight
and close to the net
4. Drop – A hard horizontal strike that goes straight
and close to the next.
5. Net Shot – Hitting the shuttle into the opponent’s
forecourt, as close to the net as possible.
Serve – The act of putting the bird into play.
1. Low, Short Serve (Backhand) – the bird
crosses close to the net and lands on or just
beyond the short service line.
2. High, long Serve – the bird travels above the
receivers reach and falls near the back boundary
lines.
3. Drive Serve – made by a quick flip of wrist and
bird/shuttle travels in direct line to desired spot.
RULES OF THE GAME
Playing the Game
1. Before play commences, a toss of coin shall be
conducted and the side winning the toss shall
exercise the choice in either to serve or receive first;
to start play at one end of the court or the other. The
side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining
choice.
2. The service must be delivered to the diagonal
service court. The bird that lands on the line is
considered good.
3. The player may take any position after the service is
completed.
4. In Singles, when the score is zero or even number,
both players should on the Right Service Court
(RSC). When the score is odd number, both players
should stay on the Left Service Court (LSC).
Scoring
1. The sides that wins the rally adds one point to its
score.
2. The side that first score 21 points wins the set/game.
3. If the score is 20-all, the sides who gains 2 points
advantage is the winner of the set.
4. If the score reaches 29-all, the first to score 30th
point is the winner of the set.
5. The side that wins the set shall serve first in the next
set/game.
6. In all events, when one side reaches 11 points, a 60
seconds break is given to players. Between first and
second set, a 2 minute break is allowed to both
sides. Another 2 minute break is allowed between
the second and third set.
Faults in Serving and Receiving
1. The bird struck above the server’s waist or the head
of the racket is higher than the hand.
2. If the bird’s land outside the specified court, passes
through or under the net.
3. If the server or receiver steps out of his/her proper
court before delivery of the service.
4. If the server steps forward as he/she serves.
5. If the player touches the net by his/her racket and
any part of his/her body.
6. If the player/s hits the bird twice in succession.
7. If the bird held on the racket.
8. If the player/s fails to return the bird to the
opponent.
9. Obstructs the opponent.
10. Undue delay of Service.
“LET”
1. The “LET” is called by the umpire, or by the
players (if there is no umpire), to halt play.
2. A “LET” maybe given to any unforeseen or
accidental occurrence.
3. If a shuttle is caught on the net and remains
suspended on top or, after passing over net is caught
in the net, it shall be “let” except on service.
4. If, during service, the receiver and server are both
faulted at same time, it shall be a “LET”.
5. If the server serves before the receiver is ready.
6. If, during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base
completely separates from the rest of the shuttle.
7. If the line judge is unsighted and the umpire is
unable to make decision, it shall be a”LET”.
TERMINOLOGIES
ACE – A serve which is not hit by the opponent.
FAULT – Infraction of the rules which result to the loss
of service or point.
GAME / SET – consist of 21 points.
LET – An incident which requires the replay of the rally.
LOVE – Term used to indicate the score of zero.
MATCH – Consists of best of 3 games or set.
SERVER - The player who puts the bird in play.
RECEIVER – The player to whom the bird is served.
BIRD / BIRDIE – Another term for shuttlecock.
RALLY POINT SYSTEM – The new scoring system
that was adopted on February 2006.