Health Optimizing

Physical Education 2
Quarter 3 and 4 – Module 4:
Moderate to Vigorous Physical
Activities - Badminton
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you

master the proper etiquette and the safe use of facilities and equipment. The scope
of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is composed of one lesson consisting different activities.

• Lesson 1 – Nature and Background of Badminton

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs)for at least

60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in-and-out of
the school.
2. Discuss the nature and background of badminton
3. Identify the basic fundamental skills in playing badminton
4. Familiarize with the different facilities and equipment used in playing
badminton.
5. Perform basic drills in badminton.
Lesson
Badminton
1
In physical education, increasing MVPA has the greatest potential for increasing
health benefits for most students as it generates more energy expenditure;
contributes to obesity prevention and muscular and bone development; reduces
anxiety and stress; improves self-esteem, mood and concentration; and reduces the
risk of chronic disease.

This lesson will lead you to the importance of engaging in moderate to vigorous
physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a
variety of settings in-and-out of the school in order to establish the good quality of
life

What’s New

Did You Know?

The origin of the game badminton is complex and unclear. However, the general
assumption, badminton has its origins in ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia.
The ancient game known as battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock probably
originated more than 2000 years ago.
In the 1600s battledore and shuttlecock was an upper-class pastime in England
and many European countries. Battledore and shuttlecock were simply two people
hitting a shuttlecock backwards and forwards with a simple bat as many times as
they could without allowing it to hit the ground.
Modern badminton can be traced to mid-19th century British India. It was created
by British military officers stationed there. A net was added to the traditional
English game of battledore and shuttlecock. As it was popular in the British
garrison town of Poona, the game came to be known as "Poona" or " POOnať" Initially,
woolen balls were preferred by the upper classes in windy or wet conditions, but
ultimately shuttlecocks took over the role of a "ball." This game was taken by
retired officers who got back to England. It was introduced as a game for the guests
of the Duke of Beaufort at his stately home 'Badminton' in Gloucestershire,
England where it became popular. Hence, the origin of the name "Badminton."
In March 1898, the first Open Tournament was held at Guildford and the first 'All
England' Championships were held the following year.
 What is It

Badminton
A racket sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two
opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net
and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in
American English.

1. Game

The five main categories of badminton play are men’s singles, women’s singles,
men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. To play badminton,
opposing singles players or doubles teams stand on either side of a badminton
net. Players rally one shuttlecock over the net using a racket. Rally is the
badminton term for volleying a shuttlecock across the net until it hits the
ground. The goal is to land the shuttlecock in the marked boundaries on the
opposing side of the net. One point is earned by the side that wins the rally. A
badminton game scores to 21 points. Badminton matches are the best-of-three
games. At the
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from the right side of the court. Servers serve the shuttle over the net from the
left side of the court when their score is an odd number. Servers serve from the
opposite side of their court when they win a rally and a point. Doubles
badminton play observe the same serving rules as singles badminton play with
the exception of passing the serve. Serves pass consecutively to players opposite
each other on the badminton court.

2. Court

The court is a 13.40m x 5.18m rectangle for singles and a 13.40m x 6.10m
rectangle for doubles. The same court is used for Singles and Doubles contests;
only the line marks differ. The court is divided into two equal parts by a net
attached to the posts at a height of 1.55m.
3. Net

A badminton net is 2 1/2-feet deep and is raised 5 feet high across the center of
the badminton court, over the net line. Often made from vinyl mesh, most nets
have a leather or cotton top.

4. Shuttles

The shuttlecock is made of a semi-

spherical piece of cork coated with
leather. On it are attached 16 real goose
feathers forming a cone. A shuttlecock
must weigh between 4.74g and 5.5g.

5. Rackets

Badminton rackets are made from lightweight materials that are known for
durability such as aluminum, steel and carbon fiber. The overall length limit of
a badminton racket is 26.77 inches. Standard badminton rackets must not be
wider than 9.06 inches. The strings on the racket must range from .03 inches
thick. The overall weight of the racket cannot exceed 3.2 oz.
6. Badminton Uniform

Badminton athletes wear shorts/skirts

and short sleeved shirts and any
combination of colors is permissible. In
doubles both players must wear the same
clothing, which has their name on the
back of the shirts. Shoes are usually flat
but there are no official standards or
specifications.

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Badminton, like the other sports, is an activity that requires physical actions at a
certain level of skill and ability where players compete under a set of rules.
Whereas, it is necessary to learn the basic of badminton in order to properly play
the game. Nonetheless, understanding how the game is played is most essential.
Basic badminton skills and rules are as follows.

1. Grip

You will want to learn how to hold your racket with the forehand to hit shuttles
on that side of your body and backhand to hit on the opposite side. You will use
a forehand grip to hit above your head as well. You can hit the shuttle using a
backhand grip with your elbow up or down. It is good to practice hitting with
these grips to improve your skills.

Basic Ways of Gripping the Racket

A. Forehand

This grip is used to hit shots that

are on the hand facing in the
direction of the stroke and around
the head shots.

B. Backhand Grip

This grip is used to hit shots that

are on back of the hand facing in
the direction of the stroke, with
the arm across the body.

2. Footwork

Your footwork can bring more success to your game if you learn the basics of
moving on the court and practice them. Your ready position should include
standing in the center of the court if you are playing singles and bending your
knees with your body relaxed and waiting for play. Move your feet by shuffling
them or gliding from left to right and stepping or lunging forward. To move
backward, go fast enough that you get behind the shuttle to hit it hard enough.
3. Serving Fundamental Skills

Four types of badminton serves include: 1) the high serve to move your
opponent to the back of his or her side of the court; 2) the low serve to make
your opponent have to get under the shuttle; 3) the flick serve that is used
occasionally to confuse your opponent who thinks you are going to hit a low
serve; and, 4) the drive serve where you hit the shuttle low, fast and to the rear
of the receiver's court as a strategy move that will result in a missed hit.

4. Scoring

A match is the best of three games. The winner of each game is the first
player(s) to reach 21, by two clear points. At 20-all, the side which scores two
consecutive points shall win that game. At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th
point shall win that game. A point is scored by winning a rally. Points are
scored regardless of who is serving and the side who wins the point serves the
next point. The side winning a game serves first in the next game. Simple
badminton rules include a scoring system where you play until you score 21
points.

5. Singles

To begin a singles game of badminton you will serve from the right side of the
court. After the initial serve, the position depends on the server's score. If your
score is even, you serve from the right and if it is odd you serve from the left. In
addition, if the server wins the rally he will continue to serve, and if the receiver
wins, the next serve goes to the receiver.

6. Doubles

In doubles play, serving goes back and forth between partners. The serving side
is the same as in singles play in terms of even score serves from right and odd
score from left. The serving partner alternates court sides if she continues to
score during a rally and will serve until a rally is lost. When the serve comes
back to the team the partner will serve next.

7. Sports Terminologies

• Ace: An outright point from a serve that is not even touched by the
receiver.
• Lift: A shot played from beneath the height of the net, normally played
high to the back of the court.
• Smash: A hard, overhead shot, hit directly down into the opposition’s
court.
• Clear: A shot hit deep into the opponent’s court.

8. Additional Rules

The Badminton World Federation rules state that there is a 60-second interval
when the winning team scores the 11th point. In addition, two-minute intervals
are taken between games. If a match reaches three games, there is a change of
ends when the winning side scores 11 points.