Origins of Badminton
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Badminton is a development of a game
once played in India called Poona.
It was brought to England by English
army officers in the 1860s.
It was once known as Battledore and
also Shuttlecock
The Duke of Beaufort introduced the
game in the Town of “Badminton”
England is principal home of Badminton.
Indonesia is highly ranked in the world.
Tennis vs. Badminton
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Tennis, 3 hours + vs Badminton,1 hour +
Time in Play:Tennis, 18 min. vs 37 min.
Match Intensity: Tennis, 9% vs 48 %.
Rallies:Tennis 299 vs. Badminton, 146.
Shots: Tennis, 1,004 vs Badminton, 1,972.
Shots Per Rally:Tennis, 3.4 vs.13.5.
Distance Moved:Tennis, 2 miles vs 4 miles
Badminton Safety
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Racquet can injure when swung randomly.
Goggles are recommended for doubles.*
Shuttle achieves initial high speed
Shuttle end size can cause eye trauma
Caution for collisions during mass practice
Draw attention to badminton posts risk
Badminton Court & Net
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Singles court is long and narrow
Doubles court short and wide.
Service area is about 2 meters from net.
The net is five feet 1 inch from the floor.
20 feet ceiling is minimum recommended.
Badminton Court Areas
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Alley - extension of court by 1-1/2 feet on
both sides for doubles
Back Alley - area between back boundary
line and the long service line for doubles.
Forecourt - front third of court, between
the net and the short service line.
Midcourt - middle third of the court,
halfway between the net and the back.
Backcourt - Back third of the court
Baseline - Back boundary line at court end
Center or Base Position - center court
Badminton Service Court Terms
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Service Court- Area into which the serve
must be delivered. Different for singles
and doubles play.
Long Service Line- In singles, the back
boundary line. In doubles a line 2-1/2
feet inside the back boundary line. The
serve may not go past this line.
Short Service Line- The line 6-1/2 feet
from the net which a serve must reach
Center Line- separates service courts.
Badminton Shuttle
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Shuttle may be made from natural
and/or synthetic materials.
Shuttles are light, from 4.74 to 5.50
grams.
Shuttles are fragile and have to be
treated carefully.
For mass instruction purchase more
inexpensive durable type.
Basic Badminton Rules
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Spin of racquet decides service, receiving
or court choice.
Server stands “inside” right service court
Serve must land within the diagonally
opposite service court.
There is only one serve attempt unless a
“let” occurs.
Play continues until one player fails to
place shuttle over the net, into the court.
Badminton Scoring
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One can only score only on the serve.
Game is 15 or 21 by prior arrangement
(men & doubles)
Game is 11 (Women)
Match is best of 3 games unless prior
arrangement is made
Change courts between games and at 6
in a 11 point game; 8 in a 15 point game
11 in a 21 point game.
Badminton Game Setting
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At 14 all (10 all for women) or (20 in a 21
point game, the side first at 14 (10) (20)
has choice of "setting" or "not setting"
game.
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If the game has been "set", the side first
scoring 3 additional points wins the game.
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Side winning a game serves first next
game.
Doubles Badminton
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For doubles, first serve is always from the
right, then alternate.
In doubles partners change places on the
side of the court.
On a loss of serve the next serve is from
where partner left off.
The exception, as in doubles racquetball
and handball, allows the first team only
one serve to start a doubles game.
Illegal Badminton Shots
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Fault- Violation of playing rules, in
serving, receiving, or play.
Carry - An illegal sling or throw, of
shuttle opponent's side.
Feint (Balk)- Deceptive or disconcerting
movement during service.
Balk (Feint)- Deceptive movement
before or during service.
Let- A legitimate cessation of play to
allow a rally to be replayed.
Badminton Lets
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Let is called to halt play for any
unforeseen or accidental occurrence.
After a "let”reserve is given when the
following occurs:
– Shuttle, caught in net, except during service.
– If on service, receiver & server both fault
– If server serves before receiver is ready
– If during play, shuttle disintegrates
– If unable to make a decision
Badminton Grip
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Shake hand grasp or natural grip is best
Simply pick up the racquet off the floor
and hold it naturally.
Comfortable "light" grip
The butt of the racquet should not
extend beyond the palm as in squash.
Racquet is an extension of arm
The backhand grip is a slight counter
clockwise turn of racquet.
Singles Badminton Strategy
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Ready position at centre; racquet up
“Throw” racquet during shot.
Serve long unless opponent is deep.
Use forehand shot the most.
Return a high serve with a drop clear.
Do not smash a high serve.
Use a variety of shots.
Aim for back and sides of court.
Watch the shuttle at all times.
Block shots are defensive shots
Doubles Badminton Strategies
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Racquet up
Specialize in certain strokes
Doubles play requires communication.
Side by side formation
– Centre shots are predetermined.
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Front and back formation
– side shot a problem
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Combination formation (in and out)
– combination of side by side and front-back
Badminton Mass Instruction
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For mass group instruction, volleyball
nets may be strung the length of the
gymnasium.
Stations can be set up using the
available courts, corners and walls of
the gymnasium.
Six players can use one badminton
court for instruction and stroke drills.
Basic Badminton Strokes
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Serve
Clear
Smash
Drop
Block
Around the head stroke
Badminton Stroke Sequence
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Selected stroke
Keep in play
Stroke for control
Stroke for accuracy
Vary strokes
Stroke for power
Badminton Shot Mechanics
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For right handed player, racquet foot
forward on backhand & short forehand
shots.
Badminton is a wrist game to permit the
shuttle to be hit for power and distance.
For overhead strokes the left shoulders is
pointed toward the net.
Stroke the shuttle far from the body to
allow for complete arm extension.
Types of Badminton Serves
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Singles serve
Doubles serve
Short serve
Long Serve
Backhand serve
Badminton Service Restrictions
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Server and receiver shall stand within
diagonally opposite service courts
Part of both feet of server and receiver
must remain in contact with court in a
stationary position until service is delivered
Serve must be underhand stroke, with the
shuttle struck below the waist.
Shuttle that lands on the line is in play.
Even score serves from right court; odd
from left court.
Badminton Service Tips
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Service has to be one flowing action to
control distance and height
Take time to make a long swing out left
of body
Vary types of serves
Don’t telegraph serve
Badminton Faults
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Incorrect service
Server misses shuttle
Shuttle caught in or on the net
Shuttle lands outside the court
Shuttle passes through or under the net;
Shuttle fails to pass the net
Shuttle hits roof, ceiling, or side walls
Shuttle touches any object or person
Player touching the net or supports
Invades opponent's court over/ under net
Obstructing or distracting opponent
Carrying shuttle/Double hit
Badminton Short Service
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Hold shuttle at base between thumb
and forefinger
Make the same movement as if you
were serving long
Aim for white border of net to keep
serve low
Aim for the corners
Badminton Serve Mechanics
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Short Serve
– Hold shuttle at base between thumb and
forefinger.
– Drop shuttle in front and away front body.
– Short serve initiated by underhand stroke.
– Contact at knee level in front of front foot.
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Backhand Serve
– wrist flick deception serve
Badminton Offensive Shots
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Serve (Service)- Stroke to begin play
Rally - Exchange of shots
Halfcourt Shot- Shot hit low to midcourt
Drive - Fast low shot horizontally over net.
Smash - Hard high downward attack shot.
Kill - Hard, fast downward unreturned shot
Putaway - kill shot
Badminton Deceptive Shots
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Drop - Soft shot just over net
Hairpin Net Shot- From below & just
clearing the net in a hairpin path.
Net Shot- Shot from forecourt just over net
& falls rapidly.
Flick - Quick wrist, forearm serve or shot
Push Shot- Gentle shot (little wrist motion)
Clear- Defensive shot deep to back court
Badminton Drop Shot
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Forehand grip
Racquet up
Catch bird in strings
Keep bird low
Restrict follow through
Hold back so shuttle drops just over net
Drop Shot Variations
– Overhand drop
– Underhand drop
– Backhand drop
Badminton Smash
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Offensive kill shot
Racquet should be moving fast.
High stroke with power
Follow through in direction of shot.
Backhand smash (advanced)