Lesson 1: History (including badminton 1992 – Badminton was included in the the head.
It plays an instrumental role in
history in the Philippines program of the Olympic Games. balancing the racket, ensuring a seamless
transition from the handle to the string
bed.
SHAFT- this thin, cylindrical part
BADMINTON connects the handle to the racket head.
HISTORY OF BADMINTON IN THE
is a racket sport played by either two PHILIPPINES RACKET HANDLE (Grip)-the handle,
opposing players (singles) or two also known as the grip, is the part of the
opposing pairs (doubles), take positions on It was in the 1920s when British and racket that players hold onto.
opposite halves of a rectangular court that is American expatriates introduced badminton BUTT CAP- is located at the very end of
in the Philippines. the racket handle.
divided by a net.
It was in the 1950s when the Philippines BADMINTON COURT - the official court
Badminton has its origins in ancient
became the first 21st member country to measures 44ft. long by 22 ft. wide for the
civilizations in Asia and Europe with a game
join in the International Badminton doubles game and 44 ft. long by 17 ft. wide
called battledore (bat or paddle) and
Federation. for the singles game.
shuttlecock.
In 1952, the Philippine Badminton
The name ‘Badminton’ comes from a stately
Association organized its association.
home in Gloucestershire, England – home
of the Duke of Beaufort.
1870 – British army officers stationed in FACILITES AND EQUIPMENTS
India brought the game to England.
NET - is the central gameplay element in STROKES AND FOOTWORK
the game called ‘Poona’ was played in
India in the 1800s. a game of Badminton, requiring players to
SHOT – used to differentiate fight
1878 – Founded the oldest badminton club return the shuttlecock from one side of the
patterns, according to trajectory or
in the world, the BADMINTON CLUB of court to the other during the match.
elevation and depth.
the City of New York POSTS/POLES - are essential for the STROKE – a movement of player’s
The world governing body, the game, as they provide the structure for the rocket with an intention to hit the
International Badminton Federation (IBF) net. Without a pole, the net would be unable shuttle.
was formed in 1934 with nine members to remain upright during a match. FOREHAND STROKE – refers to any
Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, SHUTTLECOCK - also referred as a shot struck on the racket side of the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and shuttle or birdie. It is made up of several body.
Wales and now has over 150 member components, including cork, rubber, and BACKHAND STROKE – these are hosts
countries. feathers or plastic. struck on the side away from the racket/,
1934 – The International Badminton RACKET - is a light, long-handled piece left side or right.
Federation. The world governing body for of equipment used in the sport badminton. CLEAR – also called LOB. The shuttle
the sporty was found. RACKET FRAME- composed of the soars in the high arch and falls into the
Badminton had its Olympic debut in racket head and the shaft. court behind the opponent.
Barcelona in 1992. RACKET HEAD- where the strings are DROP – the shuttle falls gently and just
1977 – The World Badminton Federation located. clears the net.
was founded. Sponsored the first world STRING BED -it’s the part that makes DRIVE – the hard stroke that hit on a
championship in the same year in Malmo contact with the shuttlecock. straight line.
Sweden. THROAT OF THE RACKET- serves as a SMASH – a hard stroke that hit sharply
crucial connector between the shaft and downward.
SERVICE
A shot that starts a play or rally. When the
server is serving even points (e.g. 2,4,6) he
must stand in the R-hand half of his service
court; when the server is serving odd points,
he must stand in the L-hand half of his
service court.
4 TYPES OF SERVICE
LOW SERVE - when the shuttlecock
barely crosses the net and lands right
next to the short service line.
HIGH SERVE - meant to travel high
and land deep into the opponent’s
backcourt, in the furthest corner.
FLICK SERVE - is a quick and
aggressive serve that is meant to cross
over the opponent and land right
before the far service line.
DRIVE SERVE - strikes the perfect
balance between low and flick serves.
To catch the opponent off-guard,
making sure that the shuttlecock reaches
their body before they have time to
react. Its flat trajectory and fast speed
make this possible.
FOOTWORK
A most fundamental skill that you
need to possess in order to become a
successful Badminton player.
READY POSITION
- The stance you assume while
waiting for the opponent.
FORWARD AND BACKWARD/ I –
FORMATION
SIDE BY SIDE
V – FRONT
