Espino, Pauline Joy T.

ACTIVITY #2 (PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH)

With the given pictures below, explain what sport, equipment they used, proper safety protocols and also
the right proper attire for that sport.

Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played using
racquets to hit a shuttlecock across the net. It
can be played either by two opposing players
(singles) or by two opposing pairs (doubles)
who take positions in the opposite half of a
rectangular court which is separated by a net.
Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock
with their racket so that it passes over the net
and lands in their opponent's half of the
court. The rally ends once the shuttlecock
hits the deck, and the shuttlecock can only be
struck by one side or the other until it passes
over the net.

Equipment
• Badminton Racket
• Shuttlecock
• Badminton Shoes
• Badminton Accessories such as Grip,
Badminton Clothes,
Socks, Wrist Band and Head Band.

Safety Protocols
• All badminton players should warm up before competing with some stretching and light cardio
activity, like running in place.

• The badminton playing court should be situated away from pedestrians and free from any
obstructions and potential hazards such as standing water, loose gravel and random debris.
• Only legal badminton rackets and shuttlecocks should be used. Rackets that are too heavy may
generate excessive power, increasing the risk of injury from routine game play and accidental
collisions between teammates.
• Knowing the proper way to play shots will limit the chances of suffering wrist, elbow and
shoulder injuries.
• Racket grips should be kept dry to prevent unintentionally throwing the racket during swings.
• The badminton net must be properly secured to prevent collapsing, with the net poles free from
sharp edges and any tripping hazards.
Proper Attire
• Badminton Clothes
Comfortable T-shirts and shorts, that don’t hinder your movement are ideal to play
Badminton. A cotton round-neck or a collar t-shirts with a pair of light shorts are usually
preferred.
• Socks
Wear a pair of thick cotton socks as they help to absorb sweat. They also prevent your feet
from slipping inside your shoes. Avoid wearing Nylon socks that don’t absorb sweat.
• Wrist Band
If you perspire a lot, you may consider getting a wrist band that prevents your sweat from
flowing to your racket handle.
• Head Band
Wear a Head Band if you wear spectacles. It prevents your lenses from getting wet and also
stops the sweat and hair from getting into your eyes while playing.
 Table Tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong and whiff-
whaff, is a sport in which two or four players hit a
lightweight ball, also known as the ping-pong ball,
back and forth across a table using small rackets. The
game takes place on a hard table divided by a net.
Except for the initial serve, the rules are generally as
follows: players must allow a ball played toward them
to bounce one time on their side of the table, and
must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side at
least once. A point is scored when a player fails to
return the ball within the rules. Play is fast and
demands quick reactions. Spinning the ball alters its
trajectory and limits an opponent's options, giving the
hitter a great advantage.

Equipment
• Ping Pong Ball
• Rubber, Racket or Paddle
• Table Tennis Table (9ft long, 5 ft wide, places 30 inches from ground)
• Net and Post (6 ft long and 6 inches wide with white tape not 15mm wide)

Safety Protocols

 Make sure you get a proper warm up before starting play. Warming up involves 5-15 minutes of
light physical activity to elevate your heart rate and breathing rate, increase your blood flow and
make your muscles warmer.
 When using more than one ball (for drills etc), don't leave balls under or near your feet, where
you might easily stand on them and trip over.
 If you are assisting in a multiple ball drill by picking up the balls that are rolling around the court,
be careful to stay clear of the players doing the drill.
 Don't walk onto or through other players' courts until you make eye contact with the players
involved.
 When playing doubles, keep aware of where your partner is, so that you don't accidentally hit
him with your bat, or run into each other without expecting it.
 Don't jump or hurdle the barriers between courts.
 Don't take your water bottle onto the court. It's not legal, to begin with, and it's very easy to
spill water without noticing it.
 Be careful around tables—make sure that roller tables have their brakes on, and check all tables
to make sure that their bracing struts are in the proper position
 Don’t ever throw your bat around.
 When you are on the court, show proper courtesy and decorum at all times.
 Listen to your body. If you are playing and you get a sharp pain, don't ignore it!
Proper Attire
• Short-sleeved jerseys
• Shorts or skirts
• Socks
• Sneakers
• Other clothing, such as half-sets or full-length sportswear, must not be worn during the
competition, except with the permission from the referee.
• The main color of short-sleeved jerseys (except for sleeves and collars), shorts or skirts
should be significantly different from the color of the table tennis ball.
 Law Tennis
Tennis is a racket sport that can be
played individually against a single
opponent (singles) or between two teams
of two players each (doubles). Each
player uses a tennis racket that is strung
with cord to strike a hollow
rubber ball covered with felt over or
around a net and into the
opponent's court. The object of the game
is to maneuver the ball in such a way
that the opponent is not able to play a
valid return. The player who is unable
to return the ball will not gain a point,
while the opposite player will.

Equipment
 Racket. Rackets can be made of many alloys or wood
 Ball. As per ITF rules, Tennis balls are yellow colored spherical balls, with a diameter between
2.5 and 2.625 inches.
 Net. A rectangular net is used to separate the two sides of a Tennis court.
 Wrist bands

Safety Protocols
 Know the rules of the game.
 Make sure the court is in good condition and isn't wet.
 Have a first-aid kit available at all practices and games.
 Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater and wear a hat if you play outside.
 Drink plenty of water during and after play.
 Give yourself time off to rest between matches and training sessions to avoid
overuse injuries.
 Get a sports physical before starting any training program.
 Be in good shape before playing tennis.
 Always warm up and stretch before practice and matches.
 Use proper technique. If you have questions about your technique, take a lesson
from a trained instructor.
 Stop training if you get hurt or feel pain. Get checked by an athletic trainer,
coach, doctor, or nurse before going back to training.
 Play different sports throughout the year to prevent overuse injuries.
Proper Attire
• Men must wear tennis shorts, Collared polo-style shirts, crew-collared tennis shirts and
tennis themed t-shirts are acceptable.
• Women must wear tennis shorts, skirts or dresses.  Tank tops, crew-collared tennis shirts,
traditional polo-style shirts and tennis themed t-shirts are acceptable.
• Junior tennis players seventeen (17) and under taking part in clinics or using the courts
are strongly encouraged to wear proper tennis attire.