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Badminton:
History
Rules:
Badmintion
Badminton is a racquet sport played using
racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net.
Although it may be played with larger teams,
the most common forms of the game are
"singles" (with one player per side) and
"doubles" (with two players per side).
Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor
activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games
are played on a rectangular indoor court.
Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock
with the racquet and landing it within the
opposing side's half of the court. Each side may
only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes
over the net. Play ends once the shuttlecock
has struck the floor or if a fault has been called
by the umpire, service judge, or (in their
absence) the opposing side.
(Two Chinese pairs compete in the mixed
doubles gold medal match of the 2012
Olympic)
The shuttlecock is a
feathered or (in informal matches) plastic
projectile which flies
differently from the balls
used in many other sports.
In particular, the feathers
create much higher drag,
causing the shuttlecock to
decelerate more rapidly.
(shuttle cock)
Shuttlecocks also have a high top speed
compared to the balls in other racquet sports.
The flight of the shuttlecock gives the sport its
distinctive nature.
HISTORY
Badminton used to play in 17th century in
Gloucestershire in England at the place
sailed badminton.
In India it was played in
Pune, Maharashtra in
around 18th century.
First badminton club was formed in bath,
England in 1873.
In 1893 badminton association of England
was formed.
The all England open Badminton
championships, the first Badminton
competition in the world, in 1899.
The international Badminton Federation
(IBF) (Now known as Badminton World
Federation) was established in 1934.
The badminton association of India was
formed and all India championship was
organized in 1934 in Calcutta (Kolkata).
The Thomas cup was started in world
championship in 1948 and women’s
equivalent uber cup was started in 1954.
Latest General Rules
Playing Court: The Badminton court is
rectangular and divided into 2 halves by a
net. The length of the court is 44 ft. the width
of the court for doubles is 20 ft. and in singles
this width is reduced to 17 ft.
Post: There will be 2 points with height as
1.55m above the floor.
Net: Colour of net should be dark and its mesh
should be 15-20mm width of the net should be
760mm.
Toss: The winner of toss decides the end of
court to serve first.
Scoring: When the server serves, the
shuttlecock must pass over the short service
line on the opponent’s court or it will count as
a fault. The winner of 2 games will be winner
each game consists of 21 points. This applies to
both doubles as well as singles.
Players: A singles are played with 1 player on
each side and in doubles it is 2 players on each
side.
Interval: Between 1st and 2nd game there will
be an interval of 90 seconds and interval
between 2nd and 3rd game should not exceed 5
minutes.
Let: If a let is called, the rally is stopped and
replayed with no change to the score. Let’s
may occur because of some unexpected
disturbance.
Equipment
Racket’s: A racket is usually made of steel
aluminium and graphite. The ideal length is 27
inches and weight 85 to 140 gm for
racket.
Shuttlecock: A shuttlecock is a
high drag projectile with an open
conical shape: the cone is formed
from sixteen overlapping feathers
embedded into a rounded cork base. The
weight of a shuttles should be a 4.73-5.5gm the
feathers should have length of 62-72gm.
Fundamental Skills
1. Racket grip
a. Forehand grip
b. Backhand grip
2. Shuttlecock grip
a. Base grip
b. Mid grip
c. Out of hand grip
3. Service
a. Flight service
b. Forehand net service
c. Backhand net service
d. Driver service
4. Strokes
Smash: Hitting the shuttle down
fast and steeply to finish a rally.
Badminton Terminology
I. Back gallery: Area Included between the
long service and line and back line.
II. Service Count: Portion of court from where
service is delivered.
III. Rally: Sending shuttle over the net.
IV. server: Player who puts shuttle in play.
V. Match Point: The point which won by
server makes him winner of match.
VI. Inning: Time during which a player hold
the service.
VII. Rotation: In doubles, players keep
changing their position during the play.
Common Sports Injuries
1) Sprain in ankles and knees.
2) Strain in arm, hamstring, elbow and
shoulders.
3) Muscle Cramp
4) Dislocation of shoulder joint
Prevention of Injuries
1) Proper warming up
COURT MARKING
BEST PLAYER;
Lin Dan
sports.sina.com.cn
Often considered the greatest badminton player of all time, Lin Dan, affectionately
known as “Super Dan,” has conquered all major titles in the sport’s international
circuit. Known for his powerful smashes and quick reflexes, Lin’s tactical genius
redefined the game.
