History and Equipment of Badminton
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When is a 'let' called during a match?

  • If both the receiver and the server fault during service. (correct)
  • If the shuttlecock is caught by the net after passing over. (correct)
  • When the receiver is ready but the server serves anyway.
  • When the shuttlecock is hit out of bounds.

    • What happens after a 'let' occurs?

  • Play continues from the point it was interrupted.
  • The opponent receives a point.
  • Players switch sides.
  • The last server must serve again. (correct)

    • Under what condition is a shuttlecock considered 'not in play'?

  • When it rebounds from the court surface.
  • When it is caught in the net after a successful return.
  • If the shuttlecock flies out of bounds.
  • If it strikes the net but remains on the striker's side. (correct)

    • What is the maximum interval allowed during each game when the leading score reaches 11 points?

    <p>60 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the umpire during a match?

    <p>To oversee the match and ensure the rules are followed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of badminton in India during the 18th century?

    <p>Poona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the International Badminton Federation established?

    <p>1934</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five Olympic badminton events?

    <p>Team event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowable weight of a top-quality badminton racket?

    <p>91 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the badminton racket connects the handle to the head?

    <p>Shaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did India join as an affiliate of the International Badminton Federation?

    <p>1936</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is NOT commonly used in the construction of badminton rackets?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the sport of badminton officially launched in 1873?

    <p>Badminton House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter range for the circle that the tips of the feathers of the shuttle must lie on?

    <p>58 mm to 68 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much should the shuttle weigh?

    <p>4.74 to 5.50 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required height of the posts from the surface of the court?

    <p>1.55 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the total width of the net?

    <p>6.1 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what score does a game end if the score reaches 20-all?

    <p>When one side scores 22 points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many games must a side win to win the match?

    <p>Two games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do players change ends during a match?

    <p>After the first game and after the second game if there is to be a third game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required depth of the net?

    <p>760 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of an umpire in a badminton match?

    <p>Enforce the Laws of Badminton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grip is specifically beneficial for executing powerful smashes?

    <p>Forehand Grip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an umpire do if an appointed official is unsighted during a match?

    <p>Play a 'let'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shot is NOT considered a basic badminton stroke?

    <p>Slice Shot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of having a good grip in badminton?

    <p>Supports deceptive strokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the server's racket do at the moment of hitting the shuttle?

    <p>Point in a downward direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a service court error committed?

    <p>When a player serves out of turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a correct serve, what position must the feet of both the server and receiver maintain?

    <p>They must be stationary and in contact with the court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is considered a fault during play?

    <p>The shuttle touches the player's clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the score if a service court error is discovered?

    <p>The error is ignored and the score remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fault when the shuttle is in play?

    <p>The player touches the net with their body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the server ensure regarding the shuttle during service?

    <p>It must be below the waist when hit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does not result in a fault?

    <p>Successful hit resulting in a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Badminton

    • The game was called "poona" in India during the 18th century.
    • British military officers became interested in the game and took it back to England in the 1860s.
    • Rules for badminton were established in England.
    • Isaac Spratt, a London toy dealer, published a booklet, "Badminton Battledore - a new game" in 1860.
    • The new sport was launched in 1873 at Badminton House, Gloucestershire.
    • Until 1887, the sport was played in England under Indian rules.
    • The Bath Badminton Club standardized the rules, making the game applicable to English ideas.
    • In 1893, the Badminton Association of England published the first set of rules similar to today's rules.

    Badminton Equipment

    Racket

    • Badminton racquets are lightweight, with top-quality racquets weighing between 79 and 91 grams (including the strings).
    • They are made of various materials, ranging from carbon fiber composite (graphite-reinforced plastic) to solid steel, often with additional materials added.
    • The overall racket frame should not exceed 680 mm in length and 230 mm in width.

    Shuttlecock

    • Shuttlecocks can be made of natural or synthetic materials.
    • The shape and flight characteristics are typically similar to those produced by natural feathered shuttlecocks.
    • A standard shuttlecock has 16 feathers fixed to a cork base, covered with a thin layer of leather.
    • The feathers should have a uniform length between 62 mm and 70 mm.
    • The tips of the feathers should rest on a circle with a diameter between 58 mm and 68 mm.
    • The base diameter should be 25 mm to 28 mm and rounded on the bottom.
    • Standard shuttlecock weight is 4.74-5.50 grams.

    Court and Court Equipment

    • The court is rectangular, marked with lines 40 mm wide.
    • Posts are 1.55 meters high from the court surface, vertical when the net is strained.
    • The net is made of dark-colored, fine cord with a mesh not less than 15 mm and not more than 20 mm thick.
    • The net is 760mm deep and at least 6.1 meters wide.
    • The top of the net is edged with a 75 mm wide white tape doubled over, with a cord or cable running through the tape.
    • The top of the net is 1.524 meters at the centerline and 1.55 meters above the sidelines for doubles.

    Starting a Game: Toss

    • Before a game begins, a toss is to be conducted
    • The winning side chooses to serve or receive the service, or to start play on either end of the court.
    • The losing side gets the remaining choice.

    Scoring System

    • A match consists of the best of three games, unless otherwise determined.
    • A game is won by the side that first scores 21 points.
    • A point is awarded to the winning side of a rally.
    • If the score is 20-all, the side that first gains a two-point lead wins the game.
    • If the score is 29-all, the side that scores the 30th point wins the game.

    Changing Ends

    • Players change ends: After the first game; and after the second game (if a third game is played); and in the third game when a side first reaches 11 points.

    Service

    • The server and receiver must stand in diagonally opposite service courts, without touching boundary lines.
    • Some portion of both the server's and receiver's feet must remain in contact with the court surface in a fixed position from the start of the service until it is delivered.
    • The server's racket must initially hit the base of the shuttlecock.
    • The entire shuttlecock must be below the server's waist at the moment of hitting.
    • The shaft of the server's racket must be pointing in a downward direction at the moment of hitting the shuttlecock.
    • The racket's movement must continue forward from the service start until delivery.

    Service Court Errors

    • A service court error occurs when a player serves or receives out of turn or from the wrong service court.
    • If a service error is discovered, the error is corrected, and the previous score stands.

    ###Faults in Play

    • A fault occurs if the shuttlecock:
      • Lands outside the court boundaries,
      • Passes through or under the net,
      • Touches the ceiling or side walls,
      • Touches a player or their clothing,
      • Touches another object/person outside the court,
      • Is caught and held on the racket, and then slung during the execution of a stroke,
      • Is hit twice consecutively by the same player, or by a player and their partner in succession, or
      • Touches a player's racket and doesn't travel towards the opponent's court.
    • A player faults if they:
      • Touch the net or its supports,
      • Invade an opponent's court over the net with racket or person,
      • Invade an opponent's court under the net with racket or person,
      • Obstruct an opponent, preventing them from making a legal stroke where the shuttlecock is followed over the net.
    • If a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated, or persistent offences, a fault is called.

    Lets

    • A let occurs if the server serves before the receiver is ready.
    • During service, both the server and receiver commit faults.
    • The shuttlecock is caught on the net and remains suspended on its top.
    • After a service return, the shuttlecock is caught in the net after passing over the net.
    • During play, the shuttlecock disintegrates, and the base completely separates from the rest of the shuttle.
    • According to the umpire, play is disrupted or a player on the opposing side is distracted by a coach.
    • If a line judge is unsighted, or an unforeseen or accidental situation occurs, it's a let.
    • In a let, the play since the last service doesn't count, and the player who served last serves again.

    Shuttle Not in Play

    • The shuttle is not in play if it strikes the net or post and begins to fall toward the court on the striker's side of the net, or if it hits the court surface, or if a fault or let has occurred.

    Continuous Play

    • Play should be continuous from the first service until the match concludes.
    • Intervals:
      • Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading score reaches 11 points.
      • Not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second games, and between the second and third games.

    Officials and Appeals

    • The Referee is overall in charge of the tournament.
    • The umpire, if appointed, manages the match, court, and immediate surroundings. The umpire reports to the Referee.
    • A service judge calls server faults.
    • A line judge indicates whether the shuttle landed "in" or "out" on the assigned line(s).
    • The umpire enforces badminton rules, especially regarding faults and lets.
    • The umpire makes decisions on appeals regarding points of dispute if made before the next service.
    • The umpire ensures players and spectators are informed of match progress.
    • The umpire appoints or replaces line judges and service judges with consultation to the Referee.
    • If the official is unsighted, the umpire will carry out their duties or call a "let".

    Basic Skills

    • Grip — Benefits include more powerful smashes, accurate shots/serves, stronger smash defence, and deceptive strokes.
    • Basic Strokes: Forehand, Backhand, Drive, Dropshot (including Hairpin, Cross-Court, Overhead, Underhand), Clear (including Underhand, Overhead, Backhand, Underhand Backhand) and Smash.

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