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ORIGIN OF BADMINTON
Badminton could be traced back to more than 2000 years
ago to the ancient game called battledore (bat or paddle)
and shuttlecock (also called “bird” or “birdie”), similar
games were played for centuries across Eurasia
countries such as Greece, Egypt, China, India, and
Japan.
BENEFITS:
1. Physical fitness: Between the running, lunging, diving
and ball hitting, playing badminton burns fat at
approximately 450 calories per hour. This kind of
cardiovascular workout can help keep you in tip top
shape, especially if you're looking for a good alternative
cross-training exercise.
2. Develops athleticism: The fast-paced nature of the game
increases your speed and improves your reflexes.
Intelligence is also a factor since players must know how
to deceive their opponents in every shot
3. Increased muscle tone: Playing badminton builds and
tones the quads, glutes. calves and hamstrings, In
addition, your core muscles, arm and back muscles get a
workout as well.
4. Psychological benefits: Because badminton promotes
physical fitness, it helps to reduce stress and anxiety
Exercise increases endorphins, which are the brain's feel-
good neurotransmitters, and has also been found to
improve mood and sleep 1. Back Boundary Line/Long Service Line for Singles –
Any shot that will fall behind this line is outside either
service or rally for both singles and doubles
PARTS OF A RACKET and SHUTTLE COCK Badminton Scoring for Doubles – 21 Points
Both pairs have decided that you and your partner start
the game. You and partner decided that you deliver the
first serve. The score is 0-0.
BASIC POSITIONS:
You win the first rally and obtained 1 point. Your
opponent’s score remains at 0. Since you have been
serving and haven’t lost a rally, you will continue to
serve. And since 1 is an ODD number, you will move to
the left hand side of the court to serve.
Say you and your partner win the next rally. So your side
will serve for the next rally. The score is now 1-1. Since 1
is an ODD number, the serve must be delivered from the
left hand side of the court. Remember you had a ‘service
over’ during the last rally. So it’s your partner’s turn to
serve from the left side (Player A move to the left side
and deliver the serve).
Double Hit.
One side has only ONE attempt to retrieve the shuttle. So
it’s either you or your partner who is going to hit it. Even
if you accidentally touch the shuttle with your racket, and
then your partner hits the shuttle, its still a fault.
Service Fault?
Service faults are more likely to be committed when you
try to perform the Flick Serve and the ‘perfect serve’
(shuttle passing right above the net).
COMMON FAULTS:
Hitting the shuttle cock two times in a row. You may only
hit the shuttle one time.
A player may not reach over the net and hit the shuttle.
2 TYPES OF SERVICE SHOT IN BADMINTON
a. backhand serve
b. forehand serve
a. clear shot
b. dive shot
c. drop shot
d. smash shot
e. net shot