Fajardo, Cassandra Nicole B.

BSRDT-2
BADMINTON

● Historical Background
Origin, History, and Development of Badminton

Origin

The exact origin of badminton is unknown, but there are references to games involving shuttlecocks and
rackets in ancient India, China, and Greece. For example, the Chinese game of Ti Jian Zi, which dates back to
over 2,000 years ago, is believed to be one of the earliest precursors to badminton.

History

The modern game of badminton developed in the mid-19th century among the British expatriates in India. The
British officers were introduced to a local game called Poona, which was played with a shuttlecock and a net.
They modified the game and brought it back to England, where it became known as badminton.

The first unofficial badminton tournament was held in 1873 at Badminton House, the country estate of the Duke
of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England. The game quickly gained popularity in England and other parts of the
world.

In 1899, the Badminton Association of England was founded to establish and enforce the rules of the game.
The first official All-England Badminton Championships were held in 1900.

Badminton made its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich,
Germany. It became a full medal sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Development

Badminton has undergone a number of changes over the years. For example, the shuttlecock was originally
made of feathers and cork, but it is now made of synthetic materials. The court size and rules have also
changed over time.

The development of new technologies has also had a significant impact on badminton. For example, the
introduction of carbon fiber rackets has made it possible for players to hit the shuttlecock harder and faster.

Badminton is now a global sport with millions of participants. It is particularly popular in Asia and Europe, but it
is also growing in popularity in other parts of the world.

**Major Milestones in the History of Badminton**

* 1873: The first unofficial badminton tournament is held at Badminton House, England.
* 1899: The Badminton Association of England is founded.
* 1900: The first official All-England Badminton Championships are held.
* 1972: Badminton makes its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport.
* 1988: Badminton is played as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games.
* 1992: Badminton becomes a full medal sport at the Olympic Games.
● Important events, places, and associations responsible for promoting
badminton

Important Events

All England Open Badminton Championships: The All England Open Badminton Championships is the oldest
and most prestigious badminton tournament in the world. It has been held annually since 1900.

BWF World Championships: The BWF World Championships is the premier international badminton
tournament. It is held every two years and features the best players in the world.

Badminton World Federation (BWF): The BWF is the world governing body for badminton. It is responsible for
organizing and promoting badminton tournaments at all levels, from the local to the international.

Olympic Badminton Tournament: Badminton has been an Olympic sport since 1992. The Olympic Badminton
Tournament is held every four years and features the best players from around the world competing for gold
medals.

Important Places

Badminton House: Badminton House is the country estate of the Duke of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England.
It is where the modern game of badminton was developed in the mid-19th century.

BWF World Badminton Centre: The BWF World Badminton Centre is the headquarters of the BWF. It is located
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Guizhou Provincial Gymnasium: The Guizhou Provincial Gymnasium is the largest badminton stadium in the
world. It is located in Guiyang, China.

National Badminton Training Centre:** The National Badminton Training Centre is the national training center
for badminton in India. It is located in Hyderabad, India.

Important Associations

Badminton Association of England (BAE): The BAE is the national governing body for badminton in England. It
is responsible for organizing and promoting badminton tournaments at all levels, from the local to the national.

Badminton Association of India (BAI): The BAI is the national governing body for badminton in India. It is
responsible for organizing and promoting badminton tournaments at all levels, from the local to the national.

Badminton Indonesia (PBSI): PBSI is the national governing body for badminton in Indonesia. It is responsible
for organizing and promoting badminton tournaments at all levels, from the local to the national.

China Badminton Association (CBA): The CBA is the national governing body for badminton in China. It is
responsible for organizing and promoting badminton tournaments at all levels, from the local to the national.
 These are just a few of the many important events, places, and associations responsible for promoting
badminton around the world. Badminton is a growing sport, and these organizations are playing a vital role in
its development.

● Common terms used in badminton

Here are some common terms used in badminton:

Alley: The side extension of the court by 1½ feet on both sides that is used for doubles play.
Backcourt: The back third of the court.
Bird or birdie: Another name for the shuttlecock.
Carry: An illegal tactic in which the shuttlecock is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the
execution of a stroke.
Clear: A shot hit deep into the back of the opponent's court.
Cross-court: A shot hit diagonally over the net, from one side to the other.
Drop shot: A shot hit softly so that it lands just over the net and drops sharply in the opponent's court.
Drive: A shot hit hard and flat, usually from the backcourt.
Fault: An illegal action, such as hitting the shuttlecock twice or stepping on the net.
Forecourt: The front third of the court.
Kill: A powerful shot hit downward into the opponent's court, so that they cannot return it.
Let: A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.
Midcourt: The middle third of the court.
Net shot: A shot hit softly so that it just clears the net and lands in the opponent's forecourt.
Push shot: A gentle shot played by pushing the shuttlecock with little wrist motion, usually from net or midcourt
to the opponent's midcourt.
Rally: The exchange of shots while the shuttlecock is in play.
Serve or service: A stroke used to put the shuttlecock into play at the start of each rally.
Service court: The area into which the serve must be delivered.
Shuttlecock: The object that players hit in badminton. It is made of a cork base with feathers attached.
Smash: A powerful shot hit downward into the opponent's court, usually from the backcourt.

● Facilities and equipment

The following are the facilities and equipment needed for badminton:

Facilities

Badminton court: The badminton court is a rectangular area measuring 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for singles
and 20 feet wide by 42 feet long for doubles. The court is divided into two halves by a net that is suspended 5
feet 1 inch from the ground at the center.
Net: The badminton net is made of fine mesh and is 2 feet 6 inches deep. It is suspended from two posts that
are placed at the center of the court.
Lighting: Good lighting is important for badminton, as it allows players to see the shuttlecock clearly.

Equipment

Racket: The badminton racket is lightweight and has a long, slender handle. The head of the racket is made of
a lightweight material, such as carbon fiber or aluminum, and is strung with strings.
 Shuttlecock: The shuttlecock is a cone-shaped object with a cork base and feathers attached. It is light and
easily affected by wind.
Shoes: Badminton shoes are lightweight and have non-slip soles. They provide good traction and support for
the player.
Clothing: Badminton clothing is comfortable and allows for a full range of motion. It is also important to wear
clothing that is made of a breathable material, as badminton can be a sweaty sport.

Other equipment that may be useful for badminton includes:

Court markers: Court markers are used to indicate the boundaries of the court.
Line judges: Line judges are responsible for calling lines and faults during a match.
Scoreboard: A scoreboard is used to keep track of the score during a match.

● Simple rules and regulations

Here are some simple rules and regulations in badminton:

Object of the game

The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent's court so that they cannot
return it legally. A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands inside the court boundaries or if the opponent
commits a fault.

Serving

The server must stand within their service court and hit the shuttlecock diagonally over the net so that it lands
within the opponent's service court. The server must hit the shuttlecock below waist height and must not move
their feet until the shuttlecock has been hit.

Returning the serve

The receiver must stand within their service court and must hit the shuttlecock back over the net before it
bounces twice.

Rally

The rally continues until one player hits the shuttlecock out of bounds, commits a fault, or the opponent hits the
shuttlecock into the net.

Scoring

A point is scored when:

* The shuttlecock lands inside the court boundaries and the opponent cannot return it legally.
* The opponent commits a fault.

Faults

Some common faults in badminton include:

Winning the game

The first player to reach 21 points wins the game. However, if the score is tied at 20-20, the game must
continue until one player has a two-point lead.

Additional rules

* In doubles matches, players must serve diagonally over the net so that the shuttlecock lands within the
opponent's service court.
* In doubles matches, players must rotate positions after each service.
* In doubles matches, players cannot hit the shuttlecock twice in a row.

● Official duties and responsibilities

The following are the official duties and responsibilities in badminton:

Referee

The referee is the most senior official on the court and is responsible for the overall running of the match. Their
duties include:

* Ensuring that the match is played in accordance with the Laws of Badminton
* Settling any disputes that may arise during the match
* Disqualifying players for misconduct

Umpire

The umpire is responsible for making decisions about the legality of shots and calls lines and faults. Their
duties include:

* Indicating whether the shuttlecock lands in or out of bounds

Service judge

The service judge is responsible for indicating whether the serve is legal. Their duties include:

* Indicating whether the server's feet are within the service court
* Indicating whether the shuttlecock is hit below waist height
* Indicating whether the shuttlecock lands within the opponent's service court
 Line judges

Line judges are responsible for calling lines and faults. Their duties include:

* Indicating whether the shuttlecock lands in or out of bounds

In addition to the above officials, there are a number of other roles that may be involved in the running of a
badminton tournament, such as:

Tournament supervisor: The tournament supervisor is responsible for the overall running of the tournament,
including scheduling matches, assigning officials, and ensuring that the tournament runs smoothly.
Court attendants: Court attendants are responsible for setting up and maintaining the courts, as well as
providing assistance to the players and officials.
Scorers: Scorers are responsible for keeping track of the score during matches and announcing the score to
the players and spectators.

● Simple tournament

Here is a simple format for a badminton tournament:

1. Draw: The players are randomly drawn into groups of three or four players.
2. Round robin: Each player plays each of the other players in their group once.
3. Elimination round: The top two players from each group advance to the elimination round.
4. Semifinals: The winners of the elimination round advance to the semifinals.
5. Finals: The winners of the semifinals play in the finals to determine the tournament champion.

This format is simple to organize and ensures that all players get to play multiple matches. It is also fair, as the
players who advance to the elimination round are the ones who have won the most matches in the round robin
stage.

● Hand signals

Serve

Ready: The server raises their racket above their head, indicating that they are ready to serve.
Let: The umpire raises their right arm with palm facing out, indicating that the serve is a let and will be
replayed.
Fault: The umpire swings their right arm to the left, indicating that the server has committed a fault and the
opponent gets a point.

Rally

Out: The line judge points to the sideline or endline with their right hand, indicating that the shuttlecock has
landed out of bounds.
In: The line judge points to the court with their right hand, indicating that the shuttlecock has landed in bounds.
Let: The umpire raises their right arm with palm facing out, indicating that the rally is a let and will be replayed.
Fault: The umpire makes a chopping motion with their right hand, indicating that a player has committed a fault
and the opponent gets a point.

Other

Stop: The umpire raises both hands above their head, indicating that the play should be stopped.
Change ends: The umpire raises their right arm with index finger extended, indicating that the players should
change ends.
Game point: The umpire raises their right arm with fist clenched, indicating that one player has game point.
Match point: The umpire raises both hands above their head, indicating that one player has match point.