President Ramon Magsaysay State University: Module 1 (
President Ramon Magsaysay State University: Module 1 (
President Ramon Magsaysay State University: Module 1 (
INTRODUCTION TO BADMINTON
INTRODUCTION
This set of lessons on the subject will focuses on individual and dual sports namely Badminton. It gives
information on the history, development, facilities and equipment’s and simple rules of the games. This
subject aims to learn the basic knowledge about Badminton. Students will progressively learn the skills and
game techniques as well as the historical background and terminology of the sport.
Provide students with a formal introduction individual and dual sport activities.
Learn the history, rules, and strategies of the game badminton.
Develop the fundamental skills through participation in different activities
DISCUSSION
Week 1-2
Lesson 1
I. Introduction to Badminton
The Badminton is a racket sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs
(doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score
points by striking a shuttlecock with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents'
half of the court. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the ground, and the shuttlecock may only be
struck once by each side before it passes over the net.
The earliest form of the game was played in china about 2000 years ago. The modern form was
derived from India known as “Poona” which flourished the city of the same name. In England they had their
own version known as “Battledore” a game involving a racket or paddle and shuttlecock that was played in 14 th
. The game was played in an hour glass shaped court which remained unchanged until 1901, which was
converted to rectangular shape. The First National Badminton Association was founded in 1893, which is the
English Badminton Association (EBA) followed by the adaption of the rules in 1905. In the same year was the
New York Badminton Club Exist. The International Badminton Federation is the international event. The
premier International Men’s Team event was the “Thomas Cup” established in 1984 and for women’s event
was the “Uber Cup” founded in 1956. Both were held biennially where Chinese European’s of the 80’s,
Indonesian’s and the dominance of the European, Indonesian and Chinese still in the List. The governing Body
of badminton is IBF (International Badminton Federation) was establish on July 1934. The Laws of Badminton
was published by IBF on July 01, 1994.
Lesson 2
1. Racket – Badminton racket is quite light and can be made of steel, aluminum, graphite or carbon.
A synthetic racket is quite popular now because of its extreme lightness and strength.
The overall dimension of rackets cannot exceed 26 ¾ inches in length by 9 inches in width and length
of the head (the part of the frame holding the string in place) cannot exceed 11 ½ inches. Badminton
racket weighs roughly 98-100 grams (3 ½ to 5 ½ oz.).
Frame – includes the head, the throat, the shaft and the handle. It is no more than 680 mm. or wider than
230 mm.
2. Shuttlecock – is the official name given to the shuttle or bird. It is made up of 16 goose feathers and is
firmly fixed in a leather covered cork head. It weighs from 4.74-5.50 grams. It may be made of feathers, plastic
or nylon.
TYPES OF SHUTTLECOCK
Feathered Shuttle – consists of 16 goose feathers. Its length is 62-70 mm. It must be fastened firmly with
thread or other suitable materials.
Cork or Base – shall be 25-28 mm. in diameter, and is rounded on the bottom.
3. Court –courts can also set outdoors, competitive badminton is generally played in door where the wind will
not affect the shuttle. The official badminton court is 44feet long by 20 ft. wide, while the singles court is 44
feet long by 17 ft. wide. The ceiling height should be 30 feet for official game and 24feet for instructional
game. The floor surface have traditionally wood, but many synthetic and plastic court have been developed.
1. The court shall be a rectangle and laid out with lines 40mm wide
2. The line shall be easily distinguishable and preferably be colored white or yellow.
4. Posts – the
posts should
stand 1.55 m.
( 5 ft., 1 in.) in height from the surface of the court. They must be placed on the doubles sidelines. For singles
as well as for doubles, they must also be firm to take the necessary tension when the net is strained across to
its full height. There should be no gap between the post and the net through which a shuttle could pass. This
can be ensured by the use of hooks down the inside of the ports and a draw-cord along the bottom of the net.
5. Net – At all times, this should be strained tightly so that its height from the floor is 1.524 (5 ft.) long at the
post. A measuring rod should be kept by the umpires chair to facilitate regular testing to ensure the net is still
and its correct central height and has not sagged. It made of fine cord of dark color and even thickness with a
mesh not less than 15mm and not more than 20mm.
BADMINTON NET
Lesson 3
Men’s singles
Women’s singles
Men’s doubles
Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles(men and women)
Lesson 4
Basic Skills of Badminton
Types of Grip:
Handshake Grip
Forehand Grip
Backhand Grip
Stroke – The term Stroke and shot are sometimes used interchangeably, but authority in the game
use the word stroke to refer striking pattern.
There are 4 basic strokes:
Footwork – footwork includes the stances you assume while waiting for the opponent
Ready position - the steps you take in getting into position to stroke the shuttle.
Moving into hitting position – is the relationship of the feet during the hitting action.
Footwork during hitting in action – is returning to base before your opponent hits again (foot work
during recovery).
Week 1-2
Lesson 5
It is defined as a series of movement drills performed in a progressive, deliberate sequence from low to
moderate intensity.
ACTIVITY
Activity 1
A. Draw the badminton court and indicate its correct dimension. Label all the lines and the
boxes found inside the court. (25 points)
Note: Draw it on a short bond paper or a4 size, and make sure to be clean and no erasure.
EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1
Name:______________________________________________ Date:_____________________
2. The play begins at the, and the players must hit the shuttlecock into diagonal opposite side court.
a. Left Half Court b. Right Side Court c. Right Half Court d. Right Side Court
3. The equipment used by the players to hit the shuttle to passes over the net.
5. The earliest form of the game was played in what country about 2000 years ago.
6. In the England they had their own version of the game which they known as.
8. The game was played in what shape of the court before it converted in rectangular shape.
11. It shall be a rectangular lay out with lines of 40mm wide, preferably white or yellow.
12. It shall be made of fine cord of dark color and even thickness with a mesh not less than 15mm and not
more than 20mm.
13. The height from top of the net from the surface of the court shall be.
EXERCISE 2
ASSESS YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Part 1:
Direction: write the word True is the statement is correct and false if it is incorrect. Write your
answer on the space provided before each number.
_______________1. Muscle of the body is a lot more elastic and durable when they are
gradually heated rather than when they are immediately thrust into intense work.
_______________2. Warmed up muscles can react to changes more quickly, such as
contracting and relaxing when needed, thus overall performance of the body is enhanced.
_______________3. Stretching is a form of physical exercise with which specific skeletal
muscle group are stretched so as to improve the elasticity of the muscle and reaffirm
comfortable muscle tone.
_______________4. The purpose of stretching is to increase muscle control, flexibility as
well as range of motion.
_______________5. Stretching is also used therapeutically for alleviating muscle cramps.
Part 2:
Direction: Enumerate five benefits of flexibility exercises.
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________
REFLECTION
SUGGESTED READINGS
RESOURCES
https://www.topendsports.com/sport/badminton/history.htm History
https://jamesnorielfaustino.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/badminton-and-its-equipment/
Equipment
https://sites.google.com/site/badmintoninschool/10-rules-of-badminton Rules
https://www.timminsbadminton.com/the-4-basic-strokes/ Strokes
INTRODUCTION
Badminton is a sport that used racket and played on a court which has two opponents on each side.
The game usually starts by tossing a coin. The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock and return to the
opponent’s court over the net. A warm up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical
activity (a "pulse raiser"), joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. For example, before
running or playing an intensive sport, athletes might slowly jog to warm their muscles and increase their heart
rate. It is important that warm ups be specific to the activity, so that the muscles to be used are activated. The
risks and benefits of combining stretching with warming up are disputable, although it is generally believed
that warming up prepares the athlete both mentally and physically. In a meta-study of 32 high quality studies,
about four-fifths of the studies showed improvements in performance.
Warm-up programs can improve the strength of the knee muscle, which, in turn, may decrease injuries.
DISCUSSION
Week 3-4
Lesson 1
For any type of sports, it is very important to always warm up before engaging fully into the activity.
This is because of the muscle of the body are a lot more elastic and durable when they are gradually heated
rather than when they are immediately thrust into intense work. This makes the muscles more resistant to
injury. Furthermore, warmed up muscle can react to changes more quickly, such as contracting and relaxing
when needed, thus, overall performance of the body is enhanced.
Cooper (1990) and Le Beouf (2009) recommends that the first goal is to select and complete a set of
exercise that gets your muscles warmed-up and ready for the game. Your warm-up exercises might include the
use of some exercise machines.
Review of Basic Skills:
Types of Grip:
Handshake Grip
Forehand Grip
Backhand Grip
Stroke – The term Stroke and shot are sometimes used interchangeably, but authority in the game
use the word stroke to refer striking pattern.
There are 4 basic strokes:
Footwork – footwork includes the stances you assume while waiting for the opponent
Ready position - the steps you take in getting into position to stroke the shuttle.
Moving into hitting position – is the relationship of the feet during the hitting action.
Footwork during hitting in action – is returning to base before your opponent hits again (foot work
during recovery).
ACTIVITY
Equipment needed: Use badminton racket and shuttlecock or used any improvised materials.
Note: Take a Picture or Video Performance
1. Take series of pictures or a video of you doing the different skills of badminton.
2. Compile and save it to your flash drive.
3. Be reminded of the criteria below.
Mastery 30%
Proper Execution 40%
Flexibility and Endurance 20%
Total 100%
1. Forehand Grip
One of the most common styles of grip that your badminton friends or your parents teach you.
The bottom 3 fingers hold the racket handle. The thumb and index fingers have to be relaxed. To
control the directions of your shots and to switch grip .
Shots used in forehand grip* (Smash, Drop, Clear, Forehand lift, Forehand net shot and etc.*
2. Backhand Grip
Shots used in backhand grip* (Backhand clear, backhand drive, backhand lift and etc.)
HANDSHAKE
Week 3-4, Activity 3
Footwork (Elements of the ready position)
Shuttlecock/Ball Control
A. Hit the shuttlecock continuously for 10 times, and again for 20 times, using Forehand grip
B. Hit the shuttlecock continuously for 10 times, and again for 20 times, using Backhand grip
C. Hit the shuttlecock continuously for 10 times, and then again for 20 times, use Forehand Grip and Backhand
Grip alternately
Cool Down
Instruction: Select a static stretching, and focused on upper extremities to loosening the practice work out.
Note: Static stretching requires you to move a muscle to the end of its range of motion, and to maintain that
position without pain for 20 to 45 seconds or 10 seconds for beginners.
Static stretches should be used as part of your cool-down routine to help prevent injury. Using static
stretching as a maintenance stretching program will also help reduce your risk of injury
1. What stretching exercise does you like the most, a static stretching or dynamic stretching? Why?
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2. What part of the activity on basic skills is the best for you?
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REFLECTION
RESOURCES
https://www.tacticalbadmintonclub.com/2016/10/09/3-basic-ways-of-gripping-the-racket-
https://www.badmintonbible.com/footwork/ready-position footwork