What is SPORT?

• Is an activity that requires physical actions

and skills where individuals or teams
compete under set of rules.
INDIVIDUAL SPORT

• An individual sport is a sport  in which

participants compete as individuals
• Major advantage of competing in an
individual sport is that the athlete can
progress at his own pace to improve skills
DUAL SPORT

• Dual sports are played

by two people
opposing each other
TEAM SPORT

• Team sport is an activity in which a

group of individuals, on the same team,
work together to accomplish an ultimate
goal which is usually to win.
BADMINTON
•

One of the most enjoyable racket games that can be played by male and female of any
age and skill level

Considered as a dual sports played in singles and doubles

BADMINTON……
The aim of badminton is to hit the shuttle with your racket so that it
passes over the net and lands inside your opponent's half of the court

Whenever you do this, you have won a rally; win enough rallies, and you
win the match.

BADMINTON……
Some of the important aspects to consider in
learning a sport:

A.History
B.Court Dimension / Venue
C.Equipment
D.Rules of the Game
E.Officiating
A. HISTORY

• It was over 2000 years ago in China where the early form of the game
was played a very similar game called Battledore. (1600)
• First originated in India where it was known as Poona. (18th century)
• Between 1870 and 1880 – introduced at Duke of Beufort’s (summer
home of badminton) in England
• International Badminton Federation (IBF) in 1934 – governing body
for International Cup Events
• Badminton Association of the Philippines (BAP) – responsible for the
promotion and dev’t of the game in the country.
B. COURT DIMENSION / VENUE
C. EQUIPMENT

• Total width: 20 ft

• Total length: 44 ft
• This length is divided into
two equal parts, 22 ft each
• Front service line distance to
the net: 6 ft 6 inch
• NET
C. EQUIPMENT

Racket
C. equipment…
Parts of
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.
 Head
The head of the racket is
the ring of material that
holds the strings in place.
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.
Throat
The throat connects the
head to the shaft.
Shaft
The shaft is the long rod
between the throat and
handle.
Handle There are two types of grips:
The handle connects to • towel grips are good for absorbing
the shaft and is used to moisture, but may need to be
hold the racket. The changed frequently;
handle is covered with • synthetic grips are less absorbent
a material called the but more durable.
grip.
C. EQUIPMENT

Shuttle cock
C. equipment…

Shuttle cock

• Badminton shuttlecock, also referred to as a shuttle or birdie, acts

similarly to a ball in other racket sports. 
 58 mm – 68 mm

62mm – 70 mm 16 feathers

shuttle weight
4.74 g – 5.50 g

25 mm – 28 mm
C. equipment… 2 types of shuttle

Feather shuttles are made of natural duck or

Nylon shuttles are made of a synthetic material
goose feathers. Goose feathers have thicker
(nylon)  and are frequently seen being used by
bristles than duck feathers and will have better
recreational players and people who are just
flight quality and durability. 
starting the game. 
• 1. Grip in Badminton
• 2. Serve
• 3. Clear shot
• 4. Drop shot
• 5. Smash shot
• 6. Drive shot
• 7. Lifting shot
• 8. Net shot
• 9. Backhand shot