HISTORY OF BADMINTON

 Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a

court.
 Played with shuttlecock
 Singles or doubles. The object is to hit the
shuttlecock over the net.
 Originated in India.
 Called “POONA” in India during the 18th Century
 First contested as an official Olympic sport at the
1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain.
 RULES OF THE GAME
• It is played by two or four players, either indoors or
outdoors
• A net is fixed across the middle of the court.
• Only the serving side can win a point.
• If the serving side fails to return the shuttlecock, it
losses the serve, if the receiving side fails to return
the shuttlecock, it loses the point & must receive
again.
BADMINTON SHOTS
•Drop – the shuttle is stroked over the net so it drops very close to the net.
•Smash – a hard hit overhand stroke with a fast-downward path. It is a main attacking stroke.
•Clear – a stroke which sends the shuttle high over the opponents’ head and drops near the
backcourt boundary line. It may be hit with and overhand or underhand stroke. Can be used as
offensive or defensive play.
•Drive - a powerfully hit forehand or backhand stroke which just clears the top of the net.