By: Riyhanna

Shyen A.
Boncales
 Badminton
Badminton is a sports game in which two players or two
teams consisting of two people compete. The goal of each
of the players/teams is to throw a shuttlecock to the
territory of the opponent in such a way that he or she
cannot hit it. To score a point, the shuttlecock must touch
the opponent's area.
Source: https://sport-wiki.org/sports/badminton/
 History of Badminton
 Badminton is considered one of the most ancient games known today. It derives from the battledore
and shuttlecock game which was played in Ancient Greece, India, Japan, China, and even in several
African countries. The essence of the game was to throw a special shuttlecock with a racket. India is
considered to be the birthplace of badminton. In this country, the prototype of the modern badminton
appeared, it was the "Poona" game. Later, the sailors brought this game to England, where the game
gradually began to gain its popularity. We owe the badminton in the form in which it exists now to
English Duke of Beaufort. In 1973, while returning to his estate called Badminton House from a
business trip in India, Duke of Beaufort brought the equipment for playing the "Poona" game with
him. Soon he involved his numerous relatives and the surrounding aristocrats in playing the game.
Badminton House became the center of its development and popularization, and the game got its
current name "badminton".
 Source: https://sport-wiki.org/sports/badminton/
 In 1934, the International Badminton Federation was created. This
organization included Canada, Denmark, France, England, the Netherlands,
Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, and Wales. Under its guidance since 1947,
the world badminton championships for men (Thomas Cup) started being
held. In 1992, badminton was included in the program of the Olympic
Games. Since then, the popularity of badminton has been only growing in
the world. It became especially popular in the countries of Southeast Asia.
Currently, badminton is dominated by the Asian athletes ( Source:
 https://sport-wiki.org/sports/badminton/
 FACILITIES
 Badminton Court Dimensions and Net Height Badminton court has a rectangular
shape. The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. For a
doubles game, the width of the court should be 20 feet. The net is installed at a
height of 5.1 feet; the height of the net in the center is 5 (when it is sagging). The
net is limited above by a strip of 0.25 feet, which is folded in half. Another
integral part of the court is the markup. The width of the marking lines is 4
centimeters. At a distance of 6.5 feet from the grid, there is the service line.
Between the service line and the back line, there is the service zone. The central
line divides the service zone into the right and the left areas.
 Source: https://sport-wiki.org/sports/badminton/
 Equipment of Badminton
 In this part, we cover the three basic equipment and facilities required for a game of badminton.
 Badminton racket. Originally, the rackets were made of wood. Modern racquets are made of
different materials including carbon fiber, aluminum, steel or titanium. The weight of the racket is
approximately 70-100 grams. Most professional players use special wrapping on the racket handle
("grip"), which helps the athletes to achieve the best control while holding the racket.
 Shuttlecock. There are two types of shuttlecocks: plastic ones and the ones with natural feathers.
Plastic shuttlecocks are more suitable for amateurs and some types of training. As a rule, the
standard for competitions and training of professional athletes are feather shuttlecocks. A plastic
shuttlecock consists of cork or synthetic head and a plastic "skirt" attached to it. The feather
shuttlecock is made of 16 goose feathers and a cork head covered with fine husky leather. Feathers
are glued into the holes around the circumference of the head. They are tied with thread, and the
thread is also glued. The weight of the shuttlecock is about 5 grams.
 Badminton shoes. Badminton shoes have serious lateral support of the ankle, which prevents the
ankles from tucking in with a sharp change of direction and lunges.
 Source: https://sport-wiki.org/sports/badminton/
SHUTTLECOCK
BADMINTON RACKET
To be a good badminton player, you need to master all of
the basic skills of Badminton, which are:
 Grip
 Serve
 Footwork
 Stance
 Stroke
 Hand-eye coordination
 Timing and Rhythm
 Anticipation
 The Badminton Racket Grip

 Like any racket game, having a proper grip in badminton

is essential.
 The correct grip will allow you to have more control and
will help you dictate where you place your shot.
 There are numerous ways of holding a badminton racket
depending on whether your shot is forehand or
backhand.
 Here are the 4 main grips in badminton:

 Forehand Grip
You should aim for a ‘V Shape’ between your thumb and index finger, with a small gap between your
index and middle finger.
Maintain a relaxed hold on the grip. A firm grip will hinder swift transitions between different grips
during a rally. The Forehand is use for: clears, smashes and drops,
drives, lifts and net shots.
 Backhand Grip
 A simple method to master the backhand grip is by positioning your thumb on top of the broader part of the grip,
ensuring the strings are oriented towards the floor and ceiling as shown in the image.
 Keep your fingers gently curled around the side. The Backhand grip is used for Backhand drives, lifts, net shots,
Backhand serves and Doubles defense.
 Panhandle Grip
 The Panhandle grip involves positioning your thumb along the racket’s side, clamping the edges between
your thumb and fingers as illustrated. This grip tends to be instinctive for novices due to its ease in
executing overhead shots. Despite common usage, the Panhandle grip is specifically used for:
 Delayed backhand shots in the rear-court,
 Responding to a net-cord on the backhand side,
 Certain net kills or drives.
 Bevel Grip
 For the bevel grip, begin with a backhand grip, then rotate your racket head so that the strings face
diagonally, positioning your thumb on the ridge or bevel. For right-handers, rotate the racket anti-
clockwise from the backhand grip, and for left-handers, do so clockwise. The bevel grip is used for:
 Backhand rear-court strokes (clears, drops, and smashes),
 Certain forehand and backhand net shots,
 Some defensive plays in singles when significantly stretched.
 The Basics of Badminton Serves
 Service is another necessary skill you need to master for badminton.
 A good serve is likely to get you points and may give you some advantage during the rally.
 There are two types of services used in badminton:
 The High Serve
 High serve is used when you want to force your opponent to run to the back of the court by hitting the
shuttlecock toward the rear end of the court (sometimes the corner).
 A good high serve will usually save you from receiving a smash from your opponent.
 The Low Serve
 The low serve is used to bring the opponent forward by hitting the shuttlecock toward the front of the
court.
 If you managed to send a fabulous low serve, the opponent would have to dash forward and move
under the shuttle to return it.
 Depending on the quality of the return, you might be able to return the shot with a net kill/smash.
 Badminton Footwork Basics
 Footwork is another vital skill for badminton, you
will need to aim to;
 continually adjust your speed according to the speed
of the shuttlecock,
 move around quickly in limited space,
 conserve energy throughout the game,
 turn to face shots coming toward you from any
direction
 3 Badminton Stances
 Defensive Stance
 You can use the defensive stance to defend opponents smashes.
 To take the defensive posture, face the net with your body hold the racket at waist height
 Using the defensive stance, you can:
 perform a lift to buy time to regain your posture and prepare for the opposing player’s return,
 perform a high clear to make a fast, unconscious decision when returning the shot,
 Lifts allow the opponents to send a return smash but this doesn’t make them an ineffective
defensive stroke.
 By using the lift from a defensive stance, you can look for the perfect opportunity to counter-
attack your opponent, such as by playing a net shot.
 Attacking Stance
 The attacking stance will allow you to return a short or high lift from
your opponent.
 To utilize the attacking stance, try to get behind the shuttlecock, raise
your arm, and then transfer your body weight to your racquet leg, and
hit the shuttlecock as a smash.
 By utilizing the attacking stance, and depending on the opponent’s
stroke, you can also send a drop shot.
 Drop shots can be used when receiving the shuttlecock from the front
or back part of the court.
 Net Stance
 The net stance in badminton is used to return the opponent’s stroke after sending a
net shot.
 Place your racquet foot forward and your other foot backwards. Place the racquet in
front of your body slightly above your waist for the net stance.
 One way to get into the net stance is by first using a tumbling net shot.
 The tumbling net shot makes the shuttlecock tumble and spin right above the net
and into your opponent’s court.
 After sending a tumbling net shot, your body will naturally put itself in the net
stance.
 When you are in the net stance, get ready to perform a net kill move to an attacking
stance to perform a winning smash.
 Basic Badminton Strokes
 Strokes are fundamental to becoming a good badminton player and executing superior
shots.
 Broadly categorizing, there are two main kinds of strokes:
 Forehand Shots
 Forehand shots should be played when the shuttlecock is on your racket side.
 Your index finger will control the forehand stroke as you swing overarm or underarm.
 Swing the wrist along with your index finger as support to play a forehand stroke.
 Backhand Shots
 Backhand shots should be played when the shuttlecock is on your non-racket side
with your thumb controlling the strokes.
 While playing badminton, your light grip will mean you’ll be able to switch between
the forehand and backhand grip at ease.
 To play a backhand shot, hold the racquet with the back of your hand in front and
swing your wrist forward while using your thumb as support.
 Timing and Rhythm
 Badminton is not just a game of speed and power; it’s a
rhythmic dance that requires impeccable timing to master.
 A badminton player must connect with the shuttlecock at the
right time to maintain control over the game’s tempo.
 Developing a keen sense of timing and rhythm is essential,
achieved through solo and partner drills that emphasize
consistent shot delivery and footwork patterns.
 Observing and analyzing professional matches also serves as a
valuable learning tool, offering insights into how the experts
seamlessly weave their movements and strikes into a
harmonious flow of play.
 Thank you!

-Riyhanna Shyne A.
Boncales