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BADMINTON HISTORY   

Started in India in 1600. Originally called “Poona” which is derived from a town name where the British Garrison is found. Being particularly popular in this town which is now known as Pune, the British Military Officers stationed in India enjoy playing this game. When they went back to England in the middle of the 18th Century, they continue playing the game, developed (with a net), with Rules set out; this became its introduction in England with an English name- Battledore and Shuttlecock and then became a traditional game.

1886- ISAAC SPRATT, a toy dealer in England published a booklet but unfortunately, no copy has survived. 1873- This new sport was launched at the Badminton house, Gloucestershire owned by the Duke of Beaufort and that was referred as the “Game of Badminton”. After which, the game is officially called as Badminton. 1887- The standard rules and regulations of the games were drawn-up. 1893- The Badminton Association of England was formed and published the first set of official rules. 1899- The “All England Open Badminton Championship” started and considered as the first Badminton Competition of the world. 1934- Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the International governing body for the sports of Badminton founded with nine member nations; Canada, Denmark, Ireland, France, England, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. 1936- BWF organizes international competition 1948-1949- Thomas Cup started the premier Men’s International team event conducted every 2 years. 1956- 1957- Uber Cup- Women’s equivalent first held. 1977- World championship was first held by the IBF held in Maimo, Sweden and since then tournament is conducted once every 3 years. With some difficulty in conducting the first 2 tournament, the IBF merged with the BWF in 1985 and the game started to be conducted once in every 2 years. Philippine Badminton Association was the first National Organization formed in 1952 and started participating in the Internat’l Tournament in the 1950’s since its membership in the IBF as the 21 st member country. Adriano Torres was the First Filipino Champion in Men’s Singles in 1949 in the Internat’l Tournament. 1979- Philippines started its participation the World Competition. 2006- World Competition became an Annual Tournament by the BWF, however it will not be seen once every 4 years to give way to the Olympics Game.

September 24, 2006- A general meeting in Madrid was held and it was decided to adopt the new name which is Badminton World Federation since member nations expanded to 160. Badminton was introduced in the Philippines in 1920 by the British and American expatriates. 1989- The superman cup, a gender mixed international team event begun. To win the title, the team must perform well across 5 disciplines- Men’s Singles/ Doubles, Women’s Singles/ doubles, and mixed doubles. 1992- Badminton had its debut at Barcelona Olympic Games with 4 events – Singles for Men/Women, Doubles for Men/ Women. 1980’s- Fidel V. Ramos (President of PBA) selected filipino players to be sent to china for a scientific training to represent a team in the Southeast Asian Games in 1981 and for the Thomas Cup in 1984 in which our country is the host. 1992- First Uber Cup Participation. 1995- Australian International Championship, Weena Lim and Kennie Asuncion was the first entry in the ladies Doubles and won the gold medal. 1996- Weena lim and Kennie Asuncion participated in the Atlantic Olympics and qualify in the Olympics. 1997- SEA Games held in Jakarta, Weena Lim and Kennie Asuncion won the first Bronze in Women’s Doubles. 1998- Uber Cup- Women’s Doubles won the Championship. 1977-2001 – Medals were divided to China, Korea, Denmark, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Shuttlecock: 4.75 – 5.50 grams 16 feathers 62-70 mm from the tip to the top of the base. 58-68 mm tip pf the feather (circle) Base – 25-28 mm in diameter and rounded on the bottom. Green- Slow Speed Blue- Medium Speed Red- Fast Speed

Facilities and Equipment

Court - 61 meter (length) by 13.4 meter (total width) or 44 x 20 feet. Short service Area – 6’6” length from the net. Long Service Area – 2’6” from the service court. Service Court (right/left) – 8’6” length from the short service line. Alley – narrow strip of the court (sides) 1’6” Boundary Lines – 40 mm wide (white paint)

NET: Height - 1.524 meter (center) -

1.55 meter (side)

Mesh of the Net: not less than 15 mm not more than 20 mm. Horizontal Bond: 75 mm (top of the net)

BASIC SKILLS 1. Service – must be hit in an upward direction, with an underarm hitting action. 2. Forehand Strokes- Strokes are hit with front of the hand leading the shuttlecock. 3. Bachand Strokes – Strokes are hit with the back of the hand like hitting with the knuckles. 4. Footwork- Management of the feet or the stance.

SHOTS 1. Drop shot- Hitting the shuttlecock softly downward into opponent’s court. 2. Clear or lob shot – Hit to travel the full length of the court. 3. Round the Head Shot- Hitting the shuttlecock on the offhand side of the arm holding the racket. 4. Smash- Hitting the shuttlecock sharply downward attempting to win a rally. Strokes/shots depends on how near the shuttlecock is to the net, whether above net height and where is the opponent’s position.

TYPES OF SERVICE 1. Low Serve- play gently over the net, land at the front of the opponent service receiving area. 2. High serve- powerful upward stroke where the shuttle travel very high and fall at the back of the receiver’s court. 3. Flick – upward stroke but more shallow than high serve. 4. Drive- Flat fast stroke passing low over the net and fall at the back of the receiver’s court.

TERMINOLOGY 1. Alley- narrow strip of the court on both sides for doubles. 2. Back Alley- Area between the back boundary line and the long service line (backcourt) 3. Balk- Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service. 4. Carry- An illegal tactic also called a sling or throw in which the shuttle is caught or held on the racket and then slung during the execution of the stroke. 5. Fault- A violation of the playing rules either in serving, receiving or during play. 6. Flick- A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing an apparently soft shot into a faster passing one used primarily on the serve and at the net. 7. Backcourt- In the area of the back boundary line. 8. Forecourt- Between the net and the short service line. 9. Midcourt – Halfway between the net and the back boundary line. 10. Center or Base Position- Center of the court to which a singles player tries to return after each shot. 11. Center line- Line perpendicular to the net that separates the R/L service court. 12. Hairpin Net Shot- A shot made from below and very close to the net with a shuttle rising just clearing the net and then dropping sharply on the other side of the opponent’s court. 13. Half-court shot- A shot hit low and to the midcourt, this is effective in doubles against up and back information. 14. Kill- Fast downward shot that cannot be returned “put away” 15. Let- A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed. 16. Match- A series of game to determine a winner. 17. Net shot- A hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and then falls rapidly. 18. Rally- Exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play. 19. Service Court- Area to which the service must be delivered, different for Singles/Doubles. 20. Shot Service Line- The line 6 ½ feet from the net which a serve must be reach to be legal. 21. Smash- Hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply downward. Primary attacking stroke. 22. Wood shot- Shot where the base of the shuttle is hit by the frame, once illegal. Rule accepted by the WBF in 1963. 23. Long Service Line- 2 1/2 ‘ inside the back boundary line. Service in doubles, must not go this line. 24. Drive- A fast flat shot horizontally net height.

SCORING 1. The side winning a rally shall add a point to its score. The side shall win a rally, if he opposing side commits a “fault” or the shuttle ceases to be in play because it touches the surface of the court inside the opponent’s court. 2. A match shall consist of the best of three games, unless otherwise arranged. 3. A game shall be won by the side which first scores 21. 4. If the score becomes 20-all, the side which gains 2 points, shall win the game. 5. If the score becomes 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point shall win the game. 6. The side winning the game shall serve next in the next game.

CHANGE OF ENDS Player shall change ends: 1. At the end of the first game. 2. At the end of the second game, if there is a third game. 3. In the third game when a side first scores 11 points.

SERVICE 1. The server and the receiver shall stand within diagonally service court without

touching the

boundary lines of the court. 2. On completion of the backward movement of the server’s racket, the service shall be delivered without undue delay. 3. Some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain contact on the ground, in stationary position from the start of the service until it is delivered. 4. The server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle. 5. The whole of the shuttle shall be below the server’s waist during the service. 6. The shaft of the racket shall be pointing downward direction the moment the shuttle is hit for the service. 7. In attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shuttle.

8. The server shall not serve before the receiver is ready, however the receiver shall be considered to have been ready if a return of the service is attempted.

SINGLES: SERVING AND RECEIVIG COURTS. 1. Player shall serve from and receive in their respective ‘right courts’ when the server has not scored or has scored “Even No” of point. 2. Player shall serve from and receive in their respective “left courts” when the server has scored “Odd No.” of points. 3. In a rally, the shuttle may be hit by players alternately in any position.

DOUBLES: SERVING AND RECEIVING COURTS. 1. Player of the serving side shall serve from the “Right” service court if the server has not scored a point or scored “Even No.” and shall serve on the “Left” service court if the server scored “Odd No,” of points in the game. 2. Player who served last shall stay in the same court from where he last served. 3. Service in any turn of serving shall be delivered from the service court corresponding to the serving side’s score. 4. In a rally, the shuttle may be hit by either player of the serving/ receiving side alternately from any position until the shuttle ceases to be in play. 5. No player shall serve or receive out of turn or receive two consecutive service in the same game. 6. Either player of the winning side may serve first in the next game and either player of the losing side may receive first in the next game.

LETS: “LET” SHALL BE CALLED BY THE UMPIRE TO HALT PLAY IF: 1. Server serves before the receiver is ready; 2. During service, the server and receiver are both faulted; 3. After the service is returned, the shuttle is caught or remains suspended on top; 4. During play, the shuttle disintegrates and base completely separates; 5. Player of the opposing side is distracted by a coach; 6. A line judge is unsighted and the umpire is to make decision; 7. Any unforeseen accidental situations has occurred;

FAULTS: IT SHALL BE “FAULT” IF: 1. A service is not correct; 2. In service, the shuttle is caught in the net and remain suspended; 3. Is hit by the receiver’s partner; 4. In play, the shuttle lands outside the boundaries of the court; 5. Fails to pass over the net; 6. Touches the ceiling or side wall, any objects outside the court; 7. Touches the person or dress of a player;

GAME INTERVALS: 1. Not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second game and between the second and third game shall be allowed in all matches. 2. Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading score reaches 11 points.

ADVICE AND LEAVING THE COURT: 1. Only when the shuttle is not in play shall a player be permitted to receive advice during a match. 2. No player shall leave the court during a match without the umpire’s permission, except during intervals.

THE UMPIRE SHALL BE ADMINISTERING ANY BREACH OF LAW BY: 1. Issuing a warning to the offending side; 2. Faulting the offending side, if previously warned two (2) such faults shall be considered to be persistent offence; 3. Or in case of flagrant offence, the umpire may fault the offending side and immediately report to the referee who is the overall charge of the tournament and have the power to disqualify the offending side from the match....