ACTIVE RECREATION:

BADMINTON

Nature of the Game

Badminton is a game played by two or four players, in a rectangular court divided by a

net centre of the sideline perpendicular to the end line. The object of the game is to score
points by hitting the shuttlecock in to the opponent’s court. And preventing the opponent to
hit the shuttlecock to your own court in a game that last up to 21 points.

Origins of the Game

The sport of Badminton has its origins in ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia. The
game known as battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock probably originated more than 2000
years ago. A contemporary form of badminton- a game called “Poon”, was played in India in the
1800s where a net was introduced and players hit the shuttlecock across the net. In March
1898, the first Open Tournament was held in Guildford. The first ‘All England’ Championships
were held the following year. Denmark, the USA and Canada became ardent followers of the
game during the 1930s. The first major IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup (world men’s team
championships) in 1948.
 Badminton is somewhat new Olympic Games sport. Badminton became an Olympic
sport in Barcelona in year 1992 with the singles and doubles games introduced for the first time
in the Olympic Games. The following countries have won medals in badminton at an Olympic
Games since its introduction in 1992- China, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia
and Russia. Susi Susanti from Indonesia won the women’s singles in Barcelona, becoming
Indonesia’s first medalist in the 40 years Indonesia had completed at the Games. In the
same Olympic Games , Alan Budikusuma won Indonesia’s second gold medal in the men’s
badminton singles.

Skills Needed

To play leisure badminton, you only need a few essential skills– a forehand, a backhand
and a serve. However, at the recreational level, you do need to be able to start a point with a
serve, hitting the shuttle, or “birdie” over the net and into the appropriate area of the
opponents court.

Basic Serves

Two basics serves used are the low and high serve.

The low serve is softly hit over the net and intended to land at front of the receiver’s service
court. This serve is used more in doubles play. The high serve is hit with a lot of force , high
over the net so that it falls downward and vertically in the back of the opponent’s service court.
This serve is used more in singles play. The high serve is hit with a lot of force , high over the
net so that it falls downward and vertically in the back of the opponent’s service court. This
serve is used more in singles play.

Rules for Serving

According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF), a server should start the serve
standing behind the short service line and certain part of both feet must be in contact with the
court until the racket hits the shuttle. The method of the serve must be an underhand stroke,
and the shuttle and racket head must be lower than the server’s waist at contact. The serve is
hit diagonally cross-court from right to left when the server’s score is even and from left to right
when the server’s score is odd. If the receiver loses the point, the server continues to serve. If
the receiver wins the point, he becomes the new server. The shuttle cannot touch the net on
the serve.

Basic strokes

One of the most important basic strokes to learn is the clear. This shot can be hit with either
the forehand or backhand.

Scoring System

A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points.

Every time there is a serve- there is a point scored

The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.

At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.

At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.

The side winning a game serves first in the next game.

Intervals and Change of Ends

When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval.

A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed.

Singles

- At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from
the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service
court.
- If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate
service court.

- If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. They serve
from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if it is even.

Badminton Footwork

Always remember your base (starting point) will be at the red dot in the middle. The arrows
indicates the possible movements around the court.

Every time you move away from your base to hit the shuttle, you MUST QUICKLY return to your
base to prepare yourself for your opponent’s shot

There are many ways of moving out there but does this mean you have to know and follow all?
No, just be comfortable with your own style of moving around the court.

However, there are a few tips that I would like to share on your badminton footwork

 Take ONLY 2-3 steps when moving to the back of the court.

 Stretch ONLY 1 step towards the sides of the court.
 Take ONLY 2-3 steps to the front of the court.
  Are you a beginner? Does it seem difficult to take so few steps? No worries, the key is
to stretch your legs as wide as possible while maintaining a good balance. If you are a
beginner, take more steps. Then slowly reduce the amount of steps you take as you
move faster while maintaining good balance.
 Maintain your balance: While one of your hands will be holding the racquet, keep the
other hand wide open. Not because it looks cool, it is because it helps in balancing. This
enables you to return to your base quickly.

Important Advice
The idea is to quickly move to take the shuttle and then quickly return to your base.

Agility is important, but body balance is equally important. If you do not have good body
balance, you’ll lose time trying to stabilise yourself — in turn this gives you less time to return to
your base.

All the above is merely a guide. There are no BEST ways for badminton footwork, you should
move in a way you are comfortable with and keep practising.
Badminton is a marvellous sport. Not only is it great fun and a good opportunity to socialize
with like mind people, but also has many healthy benefits. Such as the following:

Mobility

Badminton helps to lubricate and mobilize almost all the joints on the body so again it’s
a very useful sport to take part in.

Flexibility

No one can deny that Badminton improves your flexibility in most of the major muscles,
including the hamstrings, erector spine, pectorals, triceps and many other areas.

Muscular Endurance

This is Extremely essential to any Badminton players. It’s the ability to keep going right
to the end of a match. Nearly every muscle group has to constantly contract in a long game of
badminton.

Strength

Evidently your upper body won’t gain too much strength due to playing Badminton, but
your forearms, thighs and calves will be adequately test to improve their strength and power.

Eating is very important to a sportsperson’s performance. During tournaments play,

make sure to eat well before the due date. It is important to drink a lot during a tournament
and league matches. Recovery during Management

The aims are 1. Restore muscle and liver glycogen supplies, 2. Replace fluid and
electrolytes lost is sweat and 3. Healing the damage caused by the exercise. Rehydration is also
an important factor of recovery after a long workout or game.
BASIC SPORTS OFFICIATING

Officiating Badminton

Badminton became popular sports being played by Filipinos during the early years of 21 st
Century. This became as option of some enthusiasts to lose weight and to have an active
lifestyle. Through the years, rules and regulations in badminton have already been revised to
make the sport become more thrilling.

*Technical Officials *

1. Referee: Official who is the overall in-charge of the tournament.

2. Umpire: Official who handles the match and responsible for the implementation of the
overall rules and regulations in badminton including the official score sheet of the match.

3. Line Judge: Officials who are assigned to look over the lines on the court and decide
whether the shuttlecock in or out.

*Officials and their Decisions*

Recommendations to technical officials are some suggested acts for the umpire and other
officials to standardize the flow of the match.

An umpire shall report to act under the authority of the referee.

A service judge appointed by the referee but can be replaced by the referee or by the umpire
in consultation with each other.

Line judges shall normally be appointed by the referee, but a line judge can be replaced by
the referee or by the umpire in consultation with each other.

An official’s decision shall be final on all points of fact for which that official is responsible
except ..

If in the opinion of the umpire, it is obvious that a line judge has clearly made a wrong call,
the umpire shall overrule the decision of the line judge.

When another official is unsighted, the umpire shall make the decision. When no decision can
be given, a “let” shall be called.
The umpire shall be in charged of the court and its immediate surrounds.

The umpire’s jurisdiction shall exist from entering the court before the match until leaving
the court after the match.

Before the match, the umpire shall:

Obtain the score-sheet from the Referee

Ensure that all scoring devised to be used are working:

See that the posts are on the doubles side lines

Check the net for the height and ensure that there are no gaps between the ends of the net
posts;

Ensure that the service judge and the line judges know their duties and that they are correctly
placed

Check the player’s uniform

As an umpire, here are some proper terminologies you can say during a match in badminton.

Singles

“Ladies and gentlemen: on my right ‘A’; and on my left, ‘B’; A to serve, love all; Play”

Doubles

“Ladies and gentlemen: on my right ‘C and D’; and on my left, ‘E and F’; C to serve to E, love
all; Play”

*END OF GAME and MATCH*

-”first game won by (winning player/team); (announce the scores)”

-Match won by (winning player/team); (announce the overall score)”

-”Second game won by (winning player/team); (announce the score); one game all”
*Hand signals for service judge and line judges*

Service faults*

1.Foot fault – during the delivery of service, there is stepping on the line, dragging and lifting
on any of the foot while serving the shuttlecock.

2.Racket if not pointing downward- during the delivery of service, the shaft of the racket is
not pointing downward position upon contact on the shuttlecock.

3.Service is above waist- during the delivery of service, the point of contact of the
shuttlecock and the racket is not below the waist or the last ribs.

4. Undue delay or Racket movement Discontinue- during the delivery of service there is an
intentional delay from the server or racket does not continuously move forward leading to
serve.

5.Touching the feather first- during the delivery of service, the initial point of contact of the
racket is not on the base part of the shuttle.

Line judge’s hand signals*

1.Shuttle is out

2.Shuttle is in

3.Unsighted