BADMINTON Overview and History w Badminton is a

BADMINTON

Overview and History w Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court divided by a net 5 feet high. w The game is played with a shuttlecock (“birdie”). w Can be played as singles or doubles. w The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net so that eventually the opponent is unable to return the shot. w Badminton originated in India in the mid-1800’s. w Its popularity increased when English army officers stationed in India transported the game to England. w In England it was called “badmintin”. w Eventually it spread to the United States.

Safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Make sure to always have a firm grip on the racket. Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket. Stay on your own court. Stop playing if others enter your court. If your bird goes into another court, wait until their play stops. Be careful and aware of your surroundings (poles, walls, etc. ) The rackets are not toys, so no fooling around.

Equipment w Rackets are fragile. n Avoid hitting the floor, walls, posts, nets, and other people. w Handle the shuttlecocks carefully and only by their rubber tips. n If birds get stuck in the net remove them carefully so that they don’t tear. w If your assigned racket is damaged report it to your teacher at the beginning of class. n If you don’t, you are held responsible for the damage and will be fined. w Make sure to return your racket to its numbered spot and bring all the birdies back to the teacher.

Techniques w Serve – long or short w Forehand n n For right handed players: A stroke hit when the shuttle is on the right side of the body. For left handed players: A stroke hit when the shuttle is on the left side of the body. w Round the head – An overhead stroke played on the left or backhand side of the body. w Smash – A hard hit overhand stroke with a fast downward path. n It is a main attacking stroke. w Drive – A powerfully hit forehand or backhand stroke which just clears the top of the net. n Difficult to return due to the shuttle’s straight line trajectory. w Clear – A stroke which sends the shuttle high over the opponents head and drops near the backcourt boundary line. n n It may be hit with and overhand or underhand stroke. Can be used as offensive or defensive play. w Drop Shot – The shuttle is stroked over the net so it drops very close to the net.

Scoring w The game is played up to 21 points w Points are scored only by the serving side. w A point is rewarded to the serving side whenever the other side commits a fault. n If a fault is committed by the serving side, the server does not score a point and loses the serve.

Scoring continued Singles w There are 21 points in a singles game. w When the score is 20 -20 the winner is the player with a 2 point advantage. w If the score goes up to 29 -29 the winner is the first to reach 30.

Serving Singles w A player can only score while serving. w Each time they score a point, they switch service courts. w Whenever a players score is zero or an even number, they serve from the right side service court. w When the server’s score is an odd number they serve from the left side service court.

Serving Rules w The server must keep both feet within the service court during the serve. w The serve must be underhand the shuttle must be contacted below the waist. w The shuttle must be hit in front of the body. w The server may not serve until the receiver is ready. w During a serve, the partner of the server and receiver may stand anywhere as long as they don’t obstruct the opponents view. w A serve that touches the net and goes into the proper service area is legal. w If the server misses the shuttle entirely on the serve, it is not a fault and they can serve again. n If any part of the racket touches the shuttle it is considered a serve and is a fault. w The server should announce the score before each serve. w If a single player is playing a doubles team, the single player is allowed two terms of service.

General Rules w Winners of the first game must serve first in the next game. w Teams change sides after each game. w Any shuttle landing on the lines are IN. w During a rally, if the shuttle touches the net and goes over it is good.

Faults w Overhand serves – n n Anytime the server contacts the shuttle higher than their waist. If any part of the head of the racket is higher than the server’s hand holding the racket. w During the serve, the shuttle lands outside the correct service court. w If the server’s or receiver's feet are not in the correct service court as the shuttle is served. w If the player touches the net with their racket or body. w If the shuttle… n Hits any obstruction such as the ceiling, wall, backboard, etc. n Fails to go over the net. n Is hit by the other team before it crosses the net. n Is not distinctively hit, but held momentarily on the racket. n Is hit more than once in succession by a team. n Hits any part of the players body.

Strategy w Put your opponent on the defensive. w Hit the bird so that your opponents only possible return is an upward direction. w Hit the shuttle with an overhand stroke whenever possible. w Use the smash if possible. w Play to your opponents weakness. w Use a variety of shots and keep your opponent moving. w Recover your own court position quickly.

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