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Badminton

A fast-paced racket sport that involves two or four players hitting a shuttlecock back and forth across a net

Singles Match

A badminton match with one player on each side

Doubles Match

A badminton match with two players on each side

Ancient Origins

Similar games to badminton were played in ancient Greece, China, and India

Battledore and Shuttlecock

An ancient game played in Greece where players used a paddle called a battledore to keep a shuttlecock in the air

Poona

A game played in India by British officers in the 19th century. It is considered a direct precursor to modern badminton

Badminton House

The sport got its name from Badminton House, the Duke of Beaufort’s estate in Gloucestershire, England, where the game was played in 1873

Badminton Association of England (BAE)

Established in 1893

Introduction to England

British Army officers brought the game back to England from India, where it gained popularity among the British elite

First All England Open Badminton Championships

Held in 1899

International Badminton Federation (IBF)

Founded in 1934 with nine member nations

Original Nine IBF Member Nations

• Canada

• Denmark

• England

• France

• Ireland

• Netherlands

• New Zealand

• Scotland

• Wales

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) is now known as ____

Olympic Sport

Badminton became an official Olympic sport at the 1992 Barcelona Games

Olympic Badminton Events

Singles and doubles events were included for both men and women

Major Badminton Countries

China, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia have produced many top players

Main Badminton Equipment

• Racket

• Shuttlecock

• Net

• Court

• Footwear

• Attire

• Additional equipment

• Optional accessories

• Umpire equipment for official matches

Racket Material

Badminton rackets are typically made of lightweight materials such as graphite, carbon fiber, aluminum, or composite materials

Racket Strings

Are made of synthetic fibers such as nylon or sometimes natural gut

Racket Design

A badminton racket has a long handle called the shaft and an oval or isometric-shaped head with strung strings

Modern Racket Weight

Modern badminton rackets are usually between 70–100 grams

Purpose of Lightweight Rackets

Lightweight rackets allow quick and precise movements

Shuttlecock Material

Shuttlecocks can be made of natural feathers or synthetic materials such as nylon

Feather Shuttlecock

Usually made from goose or duck feathers with a cork base

Synthetic Shuttlecock

Usually made with a plastic skirt

Shuttlecock Design

A shuttlecock has a conical shape, with feathers or a skirt arranged around a cork base

Professional Play Shuttlecock

Feather shuttlecocks are used in professional play

Recreational Play Shuttlecock

Synthetic shuttlecocks are more common in recreational play because of their durability

Net Material

The badminton net is made of fine cord, typically nylon or polyester

Net Mesh

The mesh is small enough to prevent the shuttlecock from passing through

Net Width

6.1 meters or 20 feet

Net Height

0.76 meters or 2.5 feet tall

Net Height at Edges

1.55 meters or 5 feet 1 inch

Net Height at Center

1.524 meters or 5 feet

Court Material

Badminton courts are usually made of wood or synthetic materials

Purpose of Court Surface

Designed to provide good traction and shock absorption

Court Shape

Rectangular

Court Length

13.4 meters or 44 feet

Singles Court Width

5.18 meters or 17 feet

Doubles Court Width

6.1 meters or 20 feet

Court Lines

The court is marked with lines for service areas, baseline, and sidelines

Badminton Shoes

Made from lightweight materials with rubber soles

Purpose of Badminton Shoes

Designed for quick lateral movements and grip on the court surface

Badminton Attire

Players typically wear lightweight and breathable clothing

Grip Tape

Used as additional badminton equipment for the racket grip

Shuttlecock Tube/Case

Used to store and protect shuttlecocks

Racket Bag

Used to carry and protect badminton rackets and other equipment

Scoreboard

Used to keep track of the score

Training Equipment

Equipment used for practicing and improving badminton skills

Sweatbands and Headbands

Used to help manage sweat during play

Knee and Ankle Supports

Used to provide support during badminton activities

Chair and Stand

The umpire sits on an elevated chair to oversee the match

Scoring Device

Umpires use electronic or manual scoring devices to keep track of the score

Shuttlecock Tester

A device used to test the speed and condition of shuttlecocks before play

Shuttlecock

The projectile used in badminton, typically made of feathers or synthetic materials, which players hit back and forth over the net

Racket

The equipment used by players to hit the shuttlecock. Also known as a "badminton racket."

Serve

The first shot in a rally, where one player hits the shuttlecock to start the game or continue a point

Drop Shot

A soft shot that barely clears the net and falls rapidly to the opponent's side of the court

Smash

A powerful shot in which a player hits the shuttlecock forcefully downward into the opponent's court

Clear

A high, deep shot that sends the shuttlecock to the back of the opponent's court, used to create space or gain time

Drive

A fast, flat shot that travels horizontally over the net, often used to put pressure on the opponent

Net Shot

A shot played close to the net, typically requiring finesse and accuracy

Fault

An error or violation of the rules that results in a point being awarded to the opponent. Common faults include serving out of turn or hitting the shuttlecock into the net

Rally

A sequence of shots exchanged between players during a point

Baseline

The back boundary line of the badminton court

Service Court

The area where the server must stand to serve the shuttlecock

Deuce

A situation where the score is tied at 10-10 or higher, requiring one side to win by two points to win the game

Let

A stoppage in play due to certain circumstances, such as a shuttlecock getting stuck in the net

Side Out

When the serving side loses a rally, and the opponent gains the right to serve

Match Point

The point that, if won by the leading player or team, results in a victory for that player or team

Shuttlecock Speed

Refers to how fast a shuttlecock can travel, usually categorized as slow, medium, or fast

Rally Point System

A scoring system where a point is awarded on every rally, regardless of who serves