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Where was a competitive version of badminton taken from in the 1860s?
The game of badminton was originally launched in 1860.
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What was the name of the house where the Badminton Association of England published the first set of rules in 1893?
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The International Badminton Federation (now known as ________________) was established in 1934.
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Match the countries with their regions:
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What is the unique feature of the shuttlecock that affects its flight?
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Badminton is an outdoor sport.
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What are the two main requirements of badminton players at high levels of play?
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Badminton has been an Olympic sport since _______________________.
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Match the following badminton events with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Gameplay
- Badminton is a racket sport played by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles) on a rectangular court divided by a net.
- Points are scored by striking a shuttlecock with a racket so that it passes over the net and lands in the opponent's half of the court.
- A rally ends when the shuttlecock strikes the ground, and the shuttlecock can only be struck once by each side before it passes over the net.
Shuttlecock
- The shuttlecock is a feathered projectile with unique aerodynamic properties that cause it to fly differently from balls used in other racket sports.
- The feathers create high drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate rapidly.
- Shuttlecocks have a higher top speed compared to other racket sports.
- Wind affects the shuttlecock's flight, which is why competitive badminton is played indoors.
Olympic Sport
- Badminton has been an Olympic sport since 1992.
- There are five events: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
Physical Demands
- The sport demands excellent fitness, requiring aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed, and precision.
- It is a technical sport that requires good motor coordination and sophisticated racket movements.
History and Development
- Badminton was known in ancient Greece and Japan (as Hanetsuki) in the 16th century.
- The game originated in India in the 18th century as "Poona" and was brought to England in the 1860s.
- The modern game was launched in 1873 at Badminton House, Gloucestershire.
- The Badminton Association of England published the first set of rules in 1893.
- The International Badminton Federation (now Badminton World Federation) was established in 1934.
International Dominance
- Asian countries, plus Denmark, have traditionally dominated international badminton competitions.
- China, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia have consistently produced world-class players in recent decades.
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Learn the fundamental rules and concepts of badminton, including gameplay and the shuttlecock. Understand how points are scored and rallies end.
