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What name was used for badminton in India during the 18th Century?
Which governing body is responsible for badminton at the international level?
In what year was the International Badminton Federation (IBF) founded?
What year did badminton premiere as a full-medal Olympic sport?
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What is the standard width of a badminton court for doubles play?
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Which of the following countries was NOT one of the original members of the IBF in 1934?
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When does the change of ends occur during a badminton match?
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Which grip is commonly used to hold the badminton racket?
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What is the primary governing body of badminton in the Philippines?
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Which equipment is essential for playing badminton?
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What happens if the score becomes 20-all in a game of badminton?
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What is the primary objective of a low serve in badminton?
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What sport was badminton originally compared to in ancient history?
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How many points must a player score to win a single game of badminton?
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What is the typical weight range of a shuttlecock in badminton?
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Which type of shot in badminton is characterized by hitting downwards while still passing over the net?
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Study Notes
Overview of Badminton
- Badminton is a court game played in singles or doubles format.
- Involves a shuttlecock and rackets.
History of Badminton
- Ancient Greece and Egypt had a game called Battledore and Shuttlecock.
- The game was referred to as "Poona" in India during the 18th century.
- British adoption occurred in the 1860s, leading to the formal naming of the sport after the Duke of Beaufort in 1873.
Governing Bodies
- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the global governing body.
- The International Badminton Federation (IBF) was founded in 1934 with nine member countries.
IBF Membership (1934)
- Original members included Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales.
- Currently, IBF has 130 member associations worldwide with over 14 million players.
Milestones in Philippine Badminton
- 1920: Badminton introduced in the Philippines by British and American players.
- 1950: IBF recognition initiated in the country.
- 1952: Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) established as the first badminton organization.
- 1962: Johnny Yan and Stephen Cheng became the first doubles champions from the Philippines.
- 1981: Philippine badminton team participated in Southeast Asian competitions.
- 1992: Badminton featured as an Olympic sport in Barcelona.
- 1996: Mixed doubles included in Olympic Games held in Atlanta.
Equipment and Facilities
- Badminton court: rectangular, divided by a net.
- Court dimensions:
- Singles: 13.40 m long, 5.18 m wide.
- Doubles: 13.40 m long, 6.10 m wide.
- Required equipment: rackets and shuttlecocks.
Rackets and Shuttlecocks
- Badminton rackets are lightweight, resembling tennis rackets but with strings.
- Shuttlecock consists of 16 goose feathers and a cork base, weighing between 4.74 and 5.50 grams.
Basic Skills in Badminton
- Hand grips: Forehand and backhand are fundamental.
- Serving techniques:
- Low serve: gently over the net, targeting the front of the opponent's court.
- High serve: powerful upward trajectory, aimed toward the back of the court.
- Types of shots:
- Smash: hitting downwards aggressively.
- Clear: high shot to the back of the opponent's court.
- Drop: soft hit landing in the opponent’s court.
Rules and Regulations
- Toss conducted to decide service choice.
- Scoring system:
- Match consists of the best of 3 games, with each game reaching 21 points.
- The winning side adds a point upon winning a rally.
- At 20-all, a team must win by a 2-point lead.
- Service must always be cross-court.
- Service alternates with a change of ends after specific scores (11 points in the third game).
These notes capture the key aspects of badminton, including its history, development, basic skills, rules, and equipment requirements.
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