Badminton Rules and History PDF

BADMINTON HISTORY OF BADMINTON Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court. game. Badminton rackets are made of various materials such as aluminium, Played with a shuttlecock (“bird or birdie”) steel, graphite, and...

BADMINTON HISTORY OF BADMINTON Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court. game. Badminton rackets are made of various materials such as aluminium, Played with a shuttlecock (“bird or birdie”) steel, graphite, and carbon fibre. British officers in India added a net and called it poona in the 1850s Poona became popular in England and was renamed badminton after a SHUTTLECOCKS country estate. The shuttlecock, also known as the birdie, is a lightweight object that is hit back The first official rules, tournaments, and championships were and forth between players using their rackets. It is made up of a cork base with established in the late 19th century 16 feathers attached to it. The feathers help to create a natural drag and make The International Badminton Federation was formed in 1934 and the shuttlecock more stable in flight. Shuttlecocks come in two types: feather introduced the Thomas Cup and synthetic. Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992 and has grown in popularity worldwide. BADMINTON SHOES In England it was called “badmintin”. Badminton shoes are designed to provide grip and support to players while they move around the court. They have non-marking soles that prevent TERMINOLOGIES OF BADMINTON damage to the court and are lightweight to allow for quick movements. ▪ Alley - side-extension of the court by l½ feet on both sides that is used for doubles play. CLOTHING ▪ Back Alley - Area between the back boundary line and the long service Badminton players should wear comfortable, lightweight clothing that allows line for doubles. for easy movement around the court. It is recommended to wear breathable materials such as cotton or polyester to prevent overheating. Most players ▪ Backcourt - the back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary wear shorts or skirts and a t-shirt or polo shirt. Women are also allowed to lines. wear sports dresses or jumpsuits. ▪ Baseline - Back boundary line at each end of the court, that runs parallel to the net. GRIPS ▪ Bird or birdie - another name for the shuttlecock Grips are used to provide players with a comfortable and secure grip on their ▪ Racket - Instrument used by playerto hit shuttlecock rackets. They come in a variety of materials, including rubber, synthetic, and ▪ Shuttlecock - thje name for the object that players hit, made of a ball of leather. cork or rubber with a crown of feathers in an open conical shape. ▪ Center Line - Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and STRING right service courts. The strings on a badminton racket can affect the power, control, and spin of ▪ Fault - A violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving, or a player’s shots. Strings are made of various materials such as nylon, synthetic during play (see common faults listed below). gut, and natural gut. Players can choose between different string tensions to ▪ Serve or Service – players put the shuttlecock into play for points by suit their playing style. “serving” it to opponents, hitting it over the net into a special part of the court near their opponent BAG A badminton required for playing the game. It is recommended to choose a ▪ Service Court - Area into which the serve must be delivered. bag that is lightweight, durable, and has multiple compartments to separate ▪ Smash – when a shuttle is floated high into the air, a player has time to and organise different items. unleash a powerful overhand shot straight to the floor of the opposing court BADMINTON NET The Badminton World Federation enforces the rules for the net. They include BASIC SKILLS the height, width, and construction of the net used in match games. Official SERVING badminton nets must measure 5 feet (1.524 meters) from the ground to the Serving is an essential skill in badminton. It is the basic way to start a rally and highest point in the center. The net must measure a maximum height of 5 feet is the most important skill in the game. 1 inch at the sides.The net attaches to a vertical post positioned on either side of the court. The net itself should be 30 inches (76.2 cm) from the top down to CLEARING the bottom edge. Clearing is a skill used to hit the shuttle far and wide so that one can gain an advantage in the rally. BADMINTON ACCESSORIES The commonly used Badminton Accessories are Grip, Badminton Clothes, DROPPING Socks, Wrist Band and Head Band. Dropping is a skill used to hit the shuttle softly and accurately over the net. RULES AND MECHANICS OF THE GAME SMASHING In a badminton match, the court size for a single's game is 44 feet long X 17 Smashing is a powerful skill used to hit the shuttle with maximum speed and feet wide and for a doubles match it is 44 feet long X 20 feet wide. The height power. of the net is 5 feet. 1. A game starts with a coin toss. Whoever wins the toss gets to decide whether NET PLAY they would serve or receive first OR what side of the court they want to be on. Net play is a skill used to hit the shuttle accurately over the net. The side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining choice. 2. At no time during the game should the player touch the net, with his racquet or his body. EQUIPMENTS & MATERIALS 3. The shuttlecock should not be carried on or come to rest on the racquet. BADMINTON RACKET 4. A player should not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock. Badminton racket is the most important piece of equipment in the game of 5. A serve must carry cross court (diagonally) to be valid. badminton. It is used to hit the shuttlecock and is essential for playing the  6. During the serve, a player should not touch any of the lines of the court, RULES until the server strikes the shuttlecock. During the serve the shuttlecock A match consists of the best of three games of 21 points. should always be hit from below the waist. The player/pair winning a rally adds a point to its score. 7. A point is added to a player's score as and when he wins a rally. At 20-all, the player/pair which first gains a 2-point lead wins that game. 8. A player wins a rally when he strikes the shuttlecock and it touches the floor At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game. of the opponent's side of the court or when the opponent commits a fault. The The player/pair winning a game serves first in the next game. A badminton most common type of fault is when a player fails to hit the shuttlecock over match can be played by two opposing players (singles) or four opposing players the net or it lands outside the boundary of the court. (doubles). 9. Each side can strike the shuttlecock only once before it passes over the net. A competitive match must be played indoors utilising the official court Once hit, a player can't strike the shuttlecock in a new movement or shot. dimensions. 10. The shuttlecock hitting the ceiling is counted as a fault. A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands inside the opponent's court or if a returned shuttlecock hits the net or lands outside of the court the player will TYPES OF BADMINTON lose the point. SINGLES At the start of the rally, the server and receiver stand in diagonally opposite Singles badminton involves a one-on-one match between two players. The service courts. court is typically smaller than in doubles, with a narrower service line. Singles A legal serve must be hit diagonally over the net and across the court. matches require exceptional agility, speed, and strategic thinking. Players must A badminton serve must be hit underarm and below the server's waist cover the entire court, anticipate their opponent's shots, and execute precise height. The whole of the shuttle should be below 1.15 metres from the surface strokes to win of the court when it is hit by the server, with the racquet shaft pointing downwards. The shuttlecock is not allowed to bounce. After a point is won, the DOUBLES players will move to the opposite serving stations for the next point. Doubles badminton features two pairs of players, each on opposite sides of the The rules do not allow second serves. net. The court is wider than in singles, allowing for more strategic play and During a point a player can return the shuttlecock from inside and outside of teamwork. Doubles matches demand excellent coordination, communication, the court. A player is not able to touch the net with any part of their body or and the ability to cover a larger area. Players must work together to return racket. shots, set up attacking opportunities, and anticipate the opponent's strategies. A player must not deliberately distract their opponent. A player is not able to hit the shuttlecock twice. MIXED DOUBLES A 'let' may be called by the referee if an unforeseen or accidental issue arises. Mixed doubles combines elements of singles and doubles, with one male and A game must include two rest periods. These are a 90-second rest after the one female player on each side. This format requires a balance of power, first game and a 5-minute rest after the second game. finesse, and strategic play. Male players often take on the more aggressive role, while female players can contribute with their speed, agility, and delicate OFFICIALS touch. Mixed doubles matches offer a unique dynamic and require effective Individual singles matches require a total of six officials: communication and coordination between partners. an umpire who is in charge of the match, the court and its immediate surroundings EXHIBITION MATCHES four line judges (two for each side of the court positioned at the baseline) Exhibition matches are non-competitive events that showcase the skills and who indicate whether a shuttlecock landed 'in' or 'out' on the line(s) assigned artistry of top badminton players. These matches often feature unique a service judge formats, such as handicap matches or challenges, designed to entertain and Doubles matches require a total of eight officials. This is as above but an inspire spectators. Exhibition matches can be a great way to experience the additional two line judges are sometimes added (one for each side of the court excitement of badminton and learn about the sport's history and traditions. positioned at the doubles service line). PARA-BADMINTON BENEFITS OF BADMINTON Para-badminton is a growing sport that adapts the rules and equipment of 1. CONTROL WEIGHT GAIN AND KEEPS YOU FIT badminton to accommodate players with disabilities. The sport is classified 2. IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION into different categories based on the nature and severity of the disability. 3. REDUCES HYPERTENSION AND STRESS Para-badminton offers a competitive and inclusive environment for athletes of 4. INCREASES FLEXIBsILITY, AGILITY AND MOBILITY all abilities, promoting physical activity, social interaction, and personal 5. HELPS TO TONE YOUR BODY MUSCLES growth. 6. STRONGER IMMUNITY 7. IMPROVES HEART AND LUNG FUNCTION BEACH BADMINTON 8. BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE Beach badminton is a variation of the sport played on sand courts. The rules 9. Reduce the risk of diabetes are similar to traditional badminton, but the sandy surface adds a unique 10. CURES AND FIGHT INSOMNIA challenge. Beach badminton requires players to adapt their techniques to the changing conditions of the sand, while also maintaining their balance and agility. The sport is often played in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a popular choice for recreational players and tourists. RULES OF OFFICIALS OF BADMINTON AND SCORING OR SCORESHEET OF THE GAME In competitive adult matches, all games are played to a best of three games. To win a game, a player must reach 21 points. However, if the game is tied at 20-20 (or 20-all) then you are required to win by two clear points. Unlike most sports, however, if the score becomes 29-29 (or 29-all), the player or team to score the 30th point will win the game.