Badminton

B A D M I N TO N I S A R A C Q U E T S P O R T P L AY E D
U S I N G R A C Q U E T S TO H I T
A S H U T T L E C O C K A C R O S S A N E T. A LT H O U G H I T
M AY B E P L AY E D W I T H L A R G E R T E A M S , T H E M O S T
COMMON FORMS OF THE GAME ARE "SINGLES"
( W I T H O N E P L AY E R P E R S I D E ) A N D " D O U B L E S "
( W I T H T W O P L AY E R S P E R S I D E ) . B A D M I N TO N I S
O F T E N P L AY E D A S A C A S U A L O U T D O O R A C T I V I T Y
I N A YA R D O R O N A B E A C H ; F O R M A L G A M E S A R E
P L AY E D O N A R E C TA N G U L A R I N D O O R C O U R T.
Brief History of Badminton
 Badminton has its origins in ancient civilisations in Europe
and Asia. The ancient game known as battledore (bat or
paddle) and shuttlecock probably originated more than
2000 years ago.
 In the 1600s battledore and shuttlecock was an upper class
pastime in England and many European countries.
Battledore and shuttlecock was simply two people hitting a
shuttlecock backwards and forwards with a simple bat as
many times as they could without allowing it to hit the
ground.
Brief History of Badminton
 In March 1898, the first Open Tournament was held
at Guildford and the first 'All England'
Championships were held the following year.
 Only five countries have won gold medals at the
Olympics since badminton was introduced in 1992
China, Indonesia and Korea, England and Denmark.
Parts of the Racket
 Parts of the Racket
Frame
 The body of the racket itself is called the frame. It
consists of the head, the stringed area, the throat,
the shaft and the handle. According to BWF laws,
the length of the frame should be no longer than 680
millimeters or wider than 230 millimeters. The weight
of a fully strung frame should be within 80 and 100
grams. Frames can come in different shapes, with
larger or smaller sweet spots, and can be more or
less flexible, depending on the materials used and
their construction.
 Parts of the Racket
Head
 The head of the racket is the ring of material that
holds the strings in place. It can be oval or more
rounded, and has holes in its perimeter though which
the strings are laced.
Stringed Area
 The stringed area is made up of nylon or carbon
fiber string that is interwoven to form the face of the
racket. Its dimensions, according to BWF rules, must
not exceed 280 millimeters in length or 220
millimeters in width.
 Parts of the Racket
Throat
 The throat connects the head to the shaft. It may be
a separate triangular piece at the base of the head,
or may actually be integrated into the head itself.
Shaft
 The shaft is the long rod between the throat and
handle. Often made of a composite material such as
graphite, the shaft can be stiffer or more flexible
based on the needs of the player.
 Parts of the Racket
Handle
The handle connects to the shaft and is
used to hold the racket. The handle is
covered with a material called the grip.
There are two types of grips: towel grips are
good for absorbing moisture, but may need
to be changed frequently; synthetic grips are
less absorbent but more durable.
 Different Kinds of Racket
1) Lightweight Rackets
When you’re first starting out, it’s best to get
yourself a lightweight racket. They’re a lot easier to
handle and will minimize the strain felt by your
muscles. So you’re less likely to get injured during
a game.
Ideally, the racket should weigh between 85g –
90g. The light weight will allow you to perform swift
strokes and return to position quickly.
Lightweight Rackets
 Different Kinds of Racket
2) Heavyweight Rackets
 Most seasoned players prefer playing with heavier
rackets that have higher balance points. The balance
point of a racket is that point at which the racket will
balance horizontally on your index finger. When the
balance point is higher, it means that the head of the
racket is heavier.
 A heavyweight racket is more difficult to use and
you’ll need a lot more power to play with one. But if
you like to play a more power-packed game, a
heavyweight racket is definitely for you.
Heavyweight Rackets
 Different Kinds of Racket
3) Towel Grip
It’s important to take into consideration the
grip of the racket when choosing one. Towel-
grip rackets are favoured by a lot of players
because they’re great at absorbing sweat.
However, this regular sweat absorption also
means that towel grips tend to accumulate
bacteria. As such, they require frequent
replacement.
Towel Grip
 Different Kinds of Racket
4) Synthetic Grip
Synthetic grips do not require frequent
replacement like towel grips. They’re a
lot smoother and tend to get less dirty
than their towelled counterparts.
However, these grips do not absorb
any sweat, and they can start to feel
uncomfortable after awhile.
Synthetic Grip
 Different Kinds of Racket
5) High Tension Racket
To test your string tension, sink your palm into the
racket strings. Ideally, the strings should sink 1mm.
However, players who tend to hit harder shots
require racket strings with a higher tension. So if
you’re a beginner, it’s best to start off with a regular
tension string. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you
can move on to a racket with a higher string
tension.
High Tension Racket
Parts of the Shuttlecock
Parts of the Shuttlecock
Parts of the Shuttlecock
 2 Kinds of Shuttlecock
 Feathered shuttle are brittle and more prone to
damage. It need to be replaced several times during
a game. That's why shuttles made of synthetic
materials like plastic are frequently used these days.
But feathered shuttlecocks can be controlled easily
so experienced players prefer feathered shuttle over
plastic ones.
 Plastic shuttles are very durable and last many
matches without any impairment to the flight. Plastic
shuttles can be hit hardly.
2 Kinds of Shuttlecock
 Terminologies
 Alley - Extension of the court by l 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 - Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an
opponent before or during the service; often called a
"feint."
 Baseline - Back boundary line at each end of the
court, parallel to the net.
 Terminologies
 Carry - An illegal tactic, also called a sling or 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 opponent’s back
boundar>Nine. The high clear is a defensive shot, while
the flatter attacking clear is used offensively.
 Terminologies
 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 sohly 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 (see common faults
listed below).
 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.
 Terminologies
 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.1n doubles a line 2 l/2 feet inside the back
boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.
 Terminologies
 Match - A series of games (at U.S. Olympic Festival-’93 it is
three out of five), 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 drops sharply.
 Push Shot - Gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with
little wrist motion, usually from net or midcourt to the
opponent’s midcourt.
 Racquet - Instrument used by playerto hit shuttlecock
Weight:About3 ounces. Length: 27 inches. Made of: Ceramic,
graphite, or boron frame; beef-gut string.
 Rally - Exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.
 Terminologies
 Serve or Service - Stroke used to put shuttlecock into
play at the start of each rally.
 Service Court - Area into which the serve must be
delivered. Different for singles and doubles play.
 Short Service Line - The line 6 l/2 feet from the net
which a serve must reach to be legal.
 Shuttlecock - Official name for the object that players
hit. Also known as "birdie." Weight: .17-.l9 ounces.
Made of: 16 goose feathers attached to a corktip
covered with goat skin. Usually lasts for no more than
two games. The heavier the shuttlecock, the faster it
flies. Flies faster in higher temperatures and at higher
altitudes.
 Terminologies
 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
racquet. Once illegal, this shot was ruled
acceptable by the International Badminton
Federation in 1963.