MODULE PE 3 2022 Prelim-Midterm 3

Garcia College of Technology
Kalibo Aklan
Physical Education 3
(INDIVIDUAL/DUAL
SPORTS)
LEARNING MATERIALS
in
BADMINTON
Prepared by:
MRS. DOLORES R. RAMOS, MAEd

Instructor
P.E. 3 ( INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS) 1 | P a g e

Module 1
Introduction and History of Badminton
At the end of the module, the students should be able to:

1. Discuss the history and development of Badminton along with the values that can
be derived from engaging in such sports.
2. Enjoy the activity and appreciate the values one can derive from learning how to
play Badminton for maintenance of fitness capacities and for recreational purposes.
Introduction to Badminton
Badminton is a popular and physically demanding game with an interesting history. Like
most sports, it requires that players be physically fit and alert. The game demands intense
playing time on the court—in fact, games can last anywhere from thirty to ninety
minutes.
Badminton is considered a good sport to help build and maintain overall fitness. During
an average game, players jump, run, turn and twist in many different directions. In fact, a
top-level amateur badminton player runs more in a badminton game than a football end
does during a one-hour football game. A badminton player also uses his/her arms more
than a pitcher does in the average one and one-half hour baseball game! In short,
badminton is great aerobic exercise. It’s a fun sport and also is a means to better physical
fitness.
Badminton is played as a singles or doubles game with one or two players on a side. The
object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock or “bird” back and forth with a racket across a
net five feet high at its center. The bird should be hit with such speed and accuracy that
the opponent is unable to return the shot successfully. The game can either be fast or slow
paced, depending on the skill level of the players.

Badminton is an interesting sport which is played by either one or two players on each
side of the court. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttle so that it lands at the
opponent’s side of the court without the opponent returning. The shuttle should go over
the net. When the game is played by one player on each side, it is referred to as singles
while that of a team of two players is called doubles. However, most people enjoy this
game with slight or no idea at all of its history. Below is a brief history of badminton.
How To Play Badminton

The objective of the game is simple, that is to hit the shuttle over the net so that it
lands in your opponent's court before it can be returned. You can hit the shuttle fast, slow,
high, flat or low. You can smash it with maximum power or use the most delicate touch
shots.
There are two sides to the racket head, the forehand face and the backhand face.
You can hit the shuttle with either of them.
Now, try a few simple strokes with the shuttle before going on court to play a
game. Use the forehand grip and practice hitting the shuttle upwards with the forehand
face of the racket. Change to the backhand grip and do the same, using the backhand face
of the racket.
First try hitting the shuttle high into the air, then hit it more gently so that it stay
closer to the racket. Next, hold the shuttle by its feathers with the fingers of your non-
racket hand. Using an underarm action, hit it forward over an imaginary net. This is the
action you will use when you serve.
Practice this action both on your forehand and backhand. In this early practice you
should hit the shuttle with a flat racket face. Later on there will be times when you slice
across the base of the shuttle with an angled racket face.

After a little practice, you will be able to hit the shuttle in different directions and
to various distances. You can now begin to play badminton with your friends.
Reference:
http://www.badminton-information.com/how-to-play-badminton.html
History and Growth of Badminton

There are specific eras and periods through which badminton has gone through. This
game was popular in ancient times but with different names. We will know those eras of
badminton and how it is improvised and got popular across the world.
1. Badminton in Ancient Civilisations

In ancient years, the badminton-like sport was played by the people of Greece and Egypt.
The game was known as battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock. In that game, two
players hit the feather-made shuttlecock by small racquets. Badminton was originated in
ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia more than 2000 years ago.
2. Badminton in England
In the 1600s, people in England and other European countries passed their time by
playing battledore and shuttlecock. Two people hit the shuttlecock by simple bat
backward and forwards without allowing the shuttlecock to touch the ground.
3. Badminton in British India

In the mid-19th century, modern badminton was introduced in British India by British
military officers. They added a net to the traditional badminton game. The improvised
sport was famous in the British garrison town of Poona. After that, a new name was given
to the game, i.e., Poona or Poonah.
The upper-class people preferred to use woolen balls in windy or rainy weather, but after
some time, they switched to shuttlecocks. Retired officers that got back to England
generally play this game. This sport was introduced to the Duke of Beaufort guests as
‘Badminton’ in Gloucestershire. It is where badminton gets its name.

The first Open tournament of badminton was held at Guildford. All England
Championships were also held in the following year.
4. Formation of International Badminton Federation

In 1877, the Bath Badminton Club was established. This club introduced the first set of
rules of badminton game. In 1893, the first badminton association was formed in
England. This association worked as a world federation until 1934.
In 1934, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) or Badminton World Federation
(BWF) was formed. Nine founder members of the federation belong to England, Ireland,
Wales, Holland, Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and France. In 1936, India
joined the federation as an affiliate.
5. IBF Tournaments
In 1948, the first IBF tournament, i.e., Thomas Cup, was held. It was also known as
World Men’s Team Championships. After that, many world events were held, including
Uber Cup (Women’s Team), Sudirman Cup (Mixed Team), World Championships
(Individual Events), World Junior Championships as well as the World Grand Prix
Finals.
6. Badminton as an Olympic Sport

In 1972, badminton was demonstrated at the Munich Olympics. After that, it became a
new Olympic sport played in Barcelona in 1992. At that time, singles and doubles events
were introduced in the Olympic games. in 1996, mixed doubles were introduced and
played at Atlanta Olympic Games. Badminton was a famous sport with mixed
doubles events in the Olympics.
After introducing badminton in 1992 at the Olympics, five countries won gold medals,
including China, Korea, Indonesia, Denmark, and England.
7. Competitive Badminton
All the competitive badminton events are played in an indoor court where there is no
effect of light wind on the shuttlecock. On the other hand, recreational badminton is an

outdoor summertime activity. The rectangular badminton court is 44 feet long and 17 feet
wide for singles and 20 feet wide for doubles. A net is placed in the middle of height 5
feet across the width of the court. There is a clear space of 4 feet all around the court.
8. Commonwealth Games
In 1966, the badminton game was initiated to the Commonwealth Games in Kingston,
Jamaica. After, the game becomes the part of Commonwealth Games. All the rules and
regulations of badminton are included in this famous sports event.
9. Sale of Commercial and Television Rights

After Thomas and Uber Cups badminton events, the sale of commercial as well as
television rights was a deal of multi-million dollars. Growing companies from Asia and
Europe started bidding for rights. On the other hand, television companies were buying
rights for the 1997 World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
There was a turning point in the growth of badminton in 1994. A contract of $20 million
tripartite was made for sponsoring World Grand Finals. This deal was signed between
IBF, IMG (International Management Group), STAR TV. In the agreement, STAR had to
invest money in the promotion and development of badminton. After that, STAR gets
exclusivity for exploiting commercial and television rights.
According to IBF executive director, David Shaw, the deal was good enough for both the
parties. They wanted to collaborate with reliable television partners to attract audiences
towards badminton across Asia to its prime sports channel.
10. Badminton in the USA

In 1956, American won three events in the Uber Cup. Badminton is liked by people in the
USA and played for fun. It became a high-profile sport after the Atlanta Olympics. The
event became the preferred sports in the US. Many celebrities came to watch the event
like Paul Newman, Jimmy Carter, Chelsea Clinton, etc.
In 1995, the IBF initiated a new tournament, Hong Ta Shan Cup, in California with the
best players and big winning prize. The Hong Ta Shan Group sponsored the US Open

and raised the prize money to $200,000. It made the World Grand Prix event historical in
the series.
11. Variation of Badminton

Recently, a variation of badminton is introduced in Germany, which is known as Speed
Badminton or Speed minton. This game is played without placing any net in the middle.
Nowadays, it is becoming popular across the world.
12. Current Scenario

England was the country behind the modernization of badminton sport. Many Asian
countries ruled the sport in almost every event, including the Olympics. These countries
have world-class talented badminton players that are winning men and women
championships consistently. Currently, badminton is one of the popular and organized
games in all nations.
All the sponsors and television companies are well attracted to badminton sport and
giving access to the economy of Asia. If we talk about spectators, they are rapidly
increasing and excite to watch every angle, strategy, and events of the game.
Who invented the game of badminton?

Badminton was invented in a British India version called Poona, British army officers
learned the game by around 1870 and they bought it back to England with them.
Badminton was named Badminton because the Duke of Beaufort introduced this sport at
his country estate located in Gloucestershire which is called “Badminton House” in 1873.
What is the original name of badminton?

The original name of badminton was called “Battledore and shuttlecock”, and you can
find similar games in ancient Greece and Egypt. It used to be a game that could have
multiple players involved, and each of them will hit a shuttlecock with feathers with
rackets.
By 18 century, since a similar game had become very popular in the Poona version in
British India, it was also named Poona before it was called badminton.

Why is badminton called badminton?
Badminton was called badminton because it was officially introduced to England in the
“Badminton House”, a country estate owned by the Duke of Beaufort in Gloucestershire
by 1873. Since then, Badminton was named “Badminton” instead of “Poona” and
“Battledore and Shuttlecock”.
Where did modern badminton start?

Modern Badminton started in Gloucestershire of England by 1873 since Duke of
Beaufort introduced this sport to his friends. By 1875, the first badminton club was
started in Folkestone, England.
J. H. E. Hart standardized the rules of badminton and by 1893, the first set of rules
similar to modern badminton was published by the Badminton Association of England.
Badminton’s roots are tied to similar games named “Battledore and Shuttlecock”, which
could be traced back to over 2000 years ago, in ancient Greece and Egypt.
Badminton in the Philippines

In Philippines, it was in the 1920 when British and American expatriates introduced
badminton in the country. As early as 1950's, the International Badminton Federation
(IBF) recognized the Philippines as its 21st member country. Since then, Filipino's have
been playing badminton in international tournaments. In 1949 national rankings produced
Adriano Torres, first national Men's single champion. In 1952, the Philippine Badminton
Association (PBA) was created and became the first national badminton group, organized
by 28 badminton clubs. Johnny Yan and Stephen Cheng were the countries first doubles
champions at the Hong Kong Open heln on 1962. In the 1966 Triagular Meet in Vietnam,
the Philippine team achieved its first team championship in the Men's division namely
Amando Yanga, Conrado Co, Jaime Gapas, Renato Navarro, and Danny So. In 1981, the
Philippine badminton team participated in the Southeast Asian (SEA) games. The country
hosted the event. In 1984, the Philippines made its first appearance in the Thomas Cup
tournament. The eighties to the mid-nineties saw a new crop of luminaries in the game

Renato Reyes, Jessie Alonzo, Salvador "Badong" Banquiles, Antonio "Jojo" Mance, Jr.
and Naresh Ramnani. And in 1992, Melvin Llanes became the first Philippine champion
at the Prince Asian Juniors Championship for the 16-under age group. It was in 1992
when the Philippines first played in the Uber Cup games, resulting in a victory over
Tanzania. It was duplicated in 1998 when the Philippine ladies team defeated Mauritius
at the Uber Cup Asian Zonal Championship.
In 1995 Australian International Championships (IBF-sanctioned international

tournament), Weena Lim and Kennie Asuncion were the first Philippine entry (ladies
double) to win a gold medal, and in 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Weena became the first
Philippine badminton player to qualify and participate in the prestigious game.
In 1997 SEA games in Jakarta, Weena Lim and Kennie Asuncion were the first bronze
medalist in the women's doubles event.
Despite badminton’s decline in popularity, financial woes and inconsistent programs,

enthusiasts do not lose hope in promoting the sport. Academies and foundations like
Allied Victor 650, William and William Gabuelo Academy (WWGA), Whackers and
Golden Shuttle Foundation have financed and supported qualified players who could not
afford training expenses. Big companies like Toby’s and Yonex continue to organize
nationwide tournaments. Badminton clubs overseas like Wow Pinoy Badminton Club
(United Emirates) and Badminton Aficionados (Riyadh) continue to rise in numbers.
References:
https://www.badmintonpassion.com/the-history-of-badminton/
http://thesportguide.com/a-brief-history-of-badminton/
https://pdfcoffee.com/badminton-history-in-philippines-pdf-free.html

Module 2
The Different Benefits and Drawbacks of Badminton

1. Discuss the different benefits of Badminton.
2. Discuss the different advantages and disadvantages of Badminton.
3. Apply these benefits when playing the sport Badminton.
12 Benefits And 8 Drawbacks of Badminton

Advantages
1. It Is Good For Physical Health
Badminton is the world’s fastest sport which guarantees a good amount of physical
activity that will not only keep you in shape but improve your fitness level as well. The
best thing about badminton’s physical benefits is that it doesn’t target just a couple of
body parts. No, badminton is a full-body workout that trains you from head to toes.
Badminton includes a lot of rapid explosive movement, jumping, smashing, crunches,
and flexes that are all beneficial to your muscles, joints, and heart. Your calves, legs,
glutes, quads, core, back, arms, and chest are all exposed to the workout, which
improves your health in all physical aspects.
Many people are familiar with badminton, especially as a relaxed game while on the
picnic or own back yard. You can play badminton without breaking a sweat, but if
you want a good workout out of it, you certainly can, and that is highly recommended.
Physical activity has numerous benefits that go well beyond toned muscles and flexible
joints.
2. Improves Your Reflexes

Naturally, playing such a sport trains your reflexes better than most things you could do.
Reflexes benefit you in more ways than just badminton. For example, reflexes aid you in
everyday situations such as crossing the street, driving a car or riding a bike, working a

job, and much more. If you have poor reflexes, you are more likely to get an injury and
lack in required performance.
Badminton is really beneficial to reflexes because you need to react to the shuttle in a
matter of seconds. So in a way, badminton has an effect on improving your whole life by
improving your reflexes.
3. Stimulates The Brain

Brains are naturally connected with reflexes and physical activity, and badminton
stimulates them very well. Your brain is super active during badminton because there
are so many skills you need to master and use to play it well. For example, you need to
be mindful of your:
 Stance  Timing
 Grip  Rhythm
 Footwork  Tactics
 Strokes  Strategies
All of these things in addition to hand-eye coordination, opponent analysis, anticipation,
and perception are happening nearly simultaneously. This makes your brain work, and
that is healthy.
Many kinds of research show that people who play brain active sports have a better
ability to filter out the noise and static, process information and situations better, and
have a decreased chance of getting memory illnesses.
4. You Can Play Regardless of Age

You can literally play badminton from the day you can hold a racket till the day you die.
Think about other sports such as Ice Hockey, Football, Basketball, Golf, etc. They are
much more physically demanding so you can’t start them as young and certainly can’t
play them as old as you can badminton.
There are various badminton benefits for children from increased development of
limb coordination to better physiological functions and much more. It goes without

saying that these skills are vital if one wants to live a normal life with excellent skills.
Not that without badminton, these skills won’t develop, but they will develop faster and
further.
When talking about the elderly and seniors, badminton has numerous benefits for them as
well. Things such as reflexes, cardiovascular system, bones, joints, and balance are
improved and maintained, which is super important because these things tend to worsen
when ageing. Badminton truly is beneficial for all ages!
It’s a common belief that young people have nearly always all the advantages in sports
when compared to older people, and often that is true in recovery time, agility, and
strength. However, older badminton players are often more confident, social, tactical,
and strategic and don’t compare themselves to others which can be the line between a
win or loss and often leads to a more fun time.
5. It Offers Social Networking

One of my personal favourites about badminton is social networking and interaction,
whether with your spouse, girl or boyfriend, friends, family, or even strangers.
Many times when I have felt sad or not so good, a ‘game of badminton has never failed to
cheer me up. Interaction with others, especially if the person is essential to you, is highly
important for many things, and it will often refresh your mind.
Social interaction also has many researched benefits that I have experienced, such as
lightened mood and increased happiness levels. Also, it gives you a sense of belonging,
security, and safety in addition to decreased risk of dementia. Finally, you can open up to
someone and receive their trust as well in the middle of a fun badminton game. I always
find badminton refreshing and replenishing.
6. You Can Play Singles And Doubles

In badminton, you have different playing options. You can play singles which are 1v1 or
doubles, meaning 2v2. Depending on the day, I can like singles and doubles, but if you
can find three extra players, doubles are always quite fun as hanging out with a group of
friends is beneficial, as we learned above in the social interaction section.

On the other hand, if you can’t find three other players or enjoy singles more, then that is
what you can do, and there are no problems whatsoever. It’s always good to have a
couple of options in case you need some change.
7. Badminton Is Easily Accessible

The easy accessibility of badminton and the fact that you can play it virtually anywhere
by using a badminton set is the reason why there are more than 220 million worldwide
badminton players and 1.3 million in the United States.
Badminton does have a relatively recreational and lazy reputation mainly because many
people know it only as a backyard sport that is played during a picnic, in your backyard
with kids, or at the school. While that is true, badminton is always a serious sport.
Anyways, you can play badminton anywhere you want, and that is a huge benefit that
most sports don’t have.
8. It Doesn’t Break Your Bank

When comparing badminton to sports like ice hockey, football, golf, and even tennis, it is
considerably less expensive. In fact, many families can’t afford to let their child or even
multiple children to ice hockey practice because the monthly fees are hundreds of dollars
in addition to a huge load of required equipment and trips that can cost thousands of
dollars.
Of course, you can spend a ton of money on a very expensive badminton racket,
expensive trips, and coaching, but that isn’t necessary, unlike in other sports where you
need to spend money in order to practice it.
9. Weather Isn’t An Issue

As you might know, there are many reasons why badminton is an indoor sport, such
as weather and the lightweight of the shuttlecock. This is good because this means you
can play badminton whenever you want if you go to an indoor badminton court.
If you want to play golf and it’s pouring water from the sky, or it is too cold to be
comfortable, you might need to reschedule your golf session. However, if there is the

worst blizzard in the decade, you can still go off and play badminton in an indoor hall.
10. Do It For a Living If You’re Good

Did you know that badminton is an Olympic sport and there are a ton of successful
badminton players that do it for a living? Well, it isn’t easy to achieve that
because badminton can be hard, but if you are good and committed, it certainly is
possible!
Badminton players don’t earn as much as tennis players; however, the earnings,
especially from top-level players, are more than enough to last for you or even your
grandchildren.
This certainly is a benefit to badminton because there are some sports that you can’t live
off of. Also, the tournament price money isn’t the only way to earn a living as a
badminton player, and the same principles hold if you were to look at how table tennis
players make money off the sport.
11. Badminton Is Safe To Play

Badminton is one of the world’s safest sport, and you can know it without even checking
it from anywhere if you think about it. There are dangerous sports such as Football,
Rugby, Free Diving, and then sports that aren’t so dangerous but can be if you are
unlucky such as Frisbee golf or Cycling.
However, there really isn’t anything life-threatening in badminton that could happen.
The most common badminton injuries are ankle sprains, tennis elbows, and rotator cuff
injuries. That being said, badminton is super safe.
12. It’s Really Fun
Last but certainly not least, badminton is a fun, low entry-level sport for all ages where
you can hang out with friends without the fear of big injuries. The whole package is the
makings of a perfect sport, and that is why it is so popular in the world.

In addition to innocent fun, there are numerous health benefits of having fun. Having
fun can have advantages such as:
 Reduced stress  Deeper sleep
 Increased serotonin levels  Improved connection with other
(pleasure) people
 More energy  And much more
 Positive thoughts
Disadvantages
Now, let’s move on to the disadvantages, and as in all things, badminton has some of
them as well.
1. There Is Always The Risk of Injury

First of all, there is always a risk of injury even in just plain walking, and badminton is no
different. Most common badminton injuries include:
 Tennis Elbow  Achilles Tendon Rupture
 Rotator Cuff Injury  Jumper’s Knee
 Wrist Injury  Blisters
 Ankle Sprain
The best way to reduce injuries is to learn proper footwork and techniques so that you
won’t strain your joints over and over again. Also, do not grip your racket too tight
because it will put too much pressure on your hand when you smash, causing tennis
elbow.
Also, investing in proper badminton shoes with lateral support and shock absorption is
extremely important.
2. Badminton Is Underrated
Badminton is really underrated, which annoys me sometimes. Don’t get me wrong; there
are over 220 million worldwide badminton players but only a 1.3millon in the United
States.

Also, badminton’s reputation is quite a weak kids game which it can be. However, it
certainly can be a very demanding sport that requires tremendous speed power, and
balance between the mind and body.
3. You Can’t Play Badminton Alone

You can train tennis and table tennis alone, but the options are far less in badminton. A
second player is really needed if you want to have a good training session.
There are shuttlecock machines that will shoot shuttlecocks your way; however, they
aren’t as good as tennis or table tennis machines, and the options really stop there. In
tennis or table tennis, you can use a wall or the table to train, etc, but the shuttlecock
won’t bounce back on your way. This is definitely one of the biggest cons in badminton,
if not the biggest.
4. Badminton Isn’t Free

I listed the cost of badminton as the advantage as well because it isn’t expensive.
However, it isn’t free either, and money is always money.
The essential things you need to play badminton are the racket, shuttlecock, and court.
There are free public courts sparsely spread, so if you live near one, you can take
advantage of it. However, remember to use nylon shuttlecocks because they are fit for
outdoors.
Speaking of shuttlecocks, if you want to save money, use nylon shuttlecocks because
they last longer and are cheaper to purchase. Also, you can get a badminton racket
cheaply, or you can buy a used one.
5. It May Be Time Consuming
Renting a court, going to the court, finding a partner, playing your session, taking a
shower after, driving back home, and you name it. Yes, that will undoubtedly take many
hours from your day, so if you are busy with work, family, or other responsibilities, it
may be difficult to find time for badminton.

And let’s say you find time; you may just be too tired for a sports session that takes hours
if your day has already been a tough one. However, if you love badminton, you can find
time for it, but it may require resourcefulness and effort.
6. There Is A Learning Curve

The basics of badminton are relatively easy to learn, even for a child. However, if you
want to advance to a higher level, there is a massive leap in what you need to know and
master.
Anyways, skills such as proper footwork, strokes, serving, timing, rhythm, anticipation,
and more require a great deal of practice which can be frustrating at first; you simply
need to invest time and effort, which will take you to your goals.
7. Your Height Can Be a Disadvantage

Generally, the height isn’t a disadvantage because usually people’s height differences
arent so drastic. However, if you are shorter than the average and your opponent is taller,
you might be at a disadvantage.
Taller players can reach further and cover the court in fewer steps, which will save
energy. Therefore you may need to work harder on the court to achieve the same results.
However, this often isn’t the determination of victory or defeat because so many other
more important factors play a role in that. Still, height can be a disadvantage, especially if
you play competitive badminton.
8. It Isn’t a Team Sport
Team sports are often respected more, you can make a living out of it more easily, and
you can find friends better as well. It’s safe to say that team sports have more advantages
in general.
However, badminton is for specific kinds of people, and if you enjoy single sports as I
do, badminton might just be the right choice for you. Nonetheless, team sports are
often favored by more people, so that’s why it may be even hard to find someone to
come and play badminton with you.

Reference:
https://racketrampage.com/20-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-badminton/
Module 3
Facilities and Equipment in Badminton
1. Identify the different facilities and equipment in Badminton
2. Apply these benefits when playing the sport Badminton.
Facilities and Equipment in Badminton

 COURT
The court is rectangular and divided into halves by a net. Courts are usually marked for
both singles and doubles play, although the laws permit a court to be marked for singles
only. The lines marking out the court shall be easily distinguishable and preferably be
colored white or yellow. The doubles court is wider than the singles court, but both are
the same length. The exception, which often causes confusion to newer players, is that
the doubles court has a shorter serve length dimension.
If we talk about badminton court, then it should be 44 feet long and 22 feet wide in
playing doubles. If you are playing singles, then it should be 44 feet long and 17 feet
wide. If your facility is indoors, then there should be enough height so that a shuttlecock
can quickly be passed across the net without hitting the ceiling. The height of the shot
depends on the strength of the players.
The different parts of a badminton court:

a. Backcourt: Also called rear court. The backcourt is eight feet of the court, including
the back alley.
b. Baseline: Also called the backline. Back boundary line at each end of the end of the
court parallel to the net and the doubles long service line.

c. Long service line: in singles, the back boundary line (baseline); in doubles, the line 2
½ feet (0.76 meters) inside the back boundary line. Any serve landing behind this line is
out.
d. The Mid-court: The middle third of the court from the short service line to the back
third, a distance of about 7 ½ feet.
e. Service-court: Area into which the serve must be declined. A serve maybe made to the
right or left service court depending on the score. The service courts are marked
by a center line dividing the width of the court.
f. Short service line: The line 6 ½ feet (1.98 meters) from the parallel to the net and by
the outer side and back boundaries. A serve must land on or behind it to be legal.
Serving Court-Singles
The serving court for singles is bounded by the short service line, the long service
line, the center line, the singles sideline and the back boundary line of the court. The
server must stand within this court, feet not touching any lines. The server should serve
diagonally over the net in his opponent’s singles service court in order to have a legal
serve.
Serving Court-Doubles
The serving court for doubles is bounded by the short service line, the centerline,
the doubles sideline and the long service line for doubles. The server must stand within
this court, feet not touching any lines. The server must serve diagonally over the net into
his opponent’s doubles service court in order to have a legal serve.
The area from the net to the short service line is known as the “forecourt”. From
the short service line to, roughly, the doubles long service line as the “mid-court”, the
remainder to the back boundary line is called the “rear court”.
In doubles, the spaces between the parallel sidelines and between the parallel
doubles sidelines and between the parallel doubles long service line and the back
boundary line are known as “tramlines”. The spaces at the rear court in the corners
between the sidelines are the “back boxes”.

 NET
A mesh net is used to divide the badminton court into two sides. It is placed at a lower
height as compared to the volleyball net. It is attached to poles at the height of five feet
and one inch on the sides and five feet in the center. The length depends on the event,
whether it is doubles or singles. In singles, it reaches 17 feet and 22 feet in doubles. The
width of the net is 30 inches with a 3-inch white tape, which is doubled over the top. It is
made up of vinyl along with leather or cotton top. The net shall be made of fine cord of
dark color and even thickness with a mesh of not less than l5 mm and not more than 20
mm.
 POSTS

The posts should stand 5 ft., 1 in. (1.55m) in height from the surface of the court. They
must be placed on the doubles sidelines. For singles as well as for doubles, they must also
be firm to take the necessary tension when the net is strained across to its full height.
There should be no gap between the post and the net through which a shuttle could pass.
This can be ensured by the use of hooks down the inside of the ports and a draw-cord
along the bottom of the net.
Where it is not practicable to have posts on the side lines, some method can be used to
indicate the position of the side lines where they pass under the net, e.g. by the use of thin
posts or strips of material 40mm wide, fixed to the side lines and rising vertically to the
net cord.
 SHUTTLECOCK

A shuttlecock or shuttle or birdie is the object that a badminton player hits with his
racket. The birdie is designed with feathers to propel through the air. It is made in a cone
shape with a tip of a hard cork. Shuttlecocks are available in a variety of materials at
different costs. You can buy expensive shuttles that are made from feathers, and less
expensive birdies that are made from plastic feathers. The feathers shall be fastened
firmly with thread or other suitable material. Sixteen feathers are attached to the base.
The length of the feathers is between 2.44 and 2.75 inches. The shuttle shall weigh from
4.74 to 5.50 grams.
Subject to there being no variation in the general design, speed and flight of the shuttle,
modifications in the above specifications may be made with the approval of the Member
Association concerned, in places where atmospheric conditions due to either altitude or
climate make the standard shuttle unsuitable.
Parts of the Shuttlecock

a. The Feathered Shuttle - consists of 16 goose feathers. Its length is 62-70mm. It must
be fastened firmly with thread or other suitable materials.
b. The Cork or the Base - it shall be 25mm.-28mm. in diameter and is rounded on the
bottom.
 BADMINTON RACKET
Badminton rackets can be made from several types of materials. Depending on the
material selection, this can result in different combinations of racket weight, balance
points and string tensions. With so many different combinations, it will take time to
decide which is most suited for your playing style.

Modern Badminton Rackets are light in weight and don’t weigh more than 100 grams.
The frame of the Racket can be made of common metals like steel or aluminium.
Sometimes rackets are made of alloys, tough carbon fiber, ceramic, or boron. Its length
does not exceed 680mm and width does not exceed 230 mm.
PARTS OF THE RACKET
 Stringed Area – is extended to hit the shuttle. It is the netted portion and the
hitting area, made with nylon or carbon fiber. It is of uniform pattern and does not
exceed 280 mm. (11 in.) in length and 220 mm. in width. Also, 72 to 96, there are
grommet holes where you will thread the strings from.
 Head – bounds the stringed area. The shape and weight of the head influence the
selection of a racket according to your playing style. The head may have an oval
shape or an isometric shape.
 Throat – connects the shaft to the head. It is the ‘T’ shape portion between the
shaft and head that acts as a support for the base of the head. In many rackets,
there is no throat. In this case, the shaft is directly connected with the head.
 Shaft – connects the handle to the head. In the absence of the throat, the shaft
connects the head with the handle.
 Ferrule – firmly connects the shaft and the handle.
 Handle – The handle is the part where you place your hand to hold the racket.
The handle is covered by the grip.
 Butt – is located at the tip of the handle. It is an enlarged portion that prevents
falling the racket from your hand.
 Frame – includes the head, the throat, the shaft and the handle. It is no more than
680 mm. or wider than 230 mm.
References:
https://jamesnorielfaustino.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/badminton-and-its-equipment/
https://www.badmintonpassion.com/equipments-of-badminton/
https://www.topendsports.com/sport/badminton/dimensions.htm
http://www.badminton-information.com/badminton-court.html
https://www.sodexsport.com/products/training-mobile-badminton-posts-in-blue-powder-
coated-with-20kg-counterweight
https://www.babolat.com/gb/badminton.html
https://racketrampage.com/fascinating-badminton-facts/
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/don-honorio-ventura-technological-state-
university/physical-education-3/module-1-history-facilities-and-equipment-of-
badminton/20466083/download/module-1-history-facilities-and-equipment-of-
badminton.pdf
https://racketsports.in/badminton-racket-parts/
https://olympics.com/en/news/badminton-racket-dimensions-measurement-length-width-
string-shaft-handle-frame
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/badminton/badminton_equipment.htm
Badminton World Federation’s Handbook II 2014/15 - Laws and General Competition
Regulations - Section 1A - Laws of Badminton.

Module 4
Fundamental Skills in Badminton

1. Identify the different badminton skills.
2. Describe and demonstrate the proper way of doing the basic skills needed for
Badminton.
Fundamental Skills in Badminton
1. Badminton Grip
To hold the racket properly, think of the grip of the racket as someone’s hand.
Like a firm handshake, hold the grip in such a way like you hold a person’s hand.
Please do not hold the racket too tightly, as it will ruin the comfort of your wrist
and adversely affect your performance. Slowly press the thumb against the grip’s
wide surface and hold the racket with the rest of your hand.
Types of Grips
 Forehand Grip
The easiest way to learn the forehand grip is to pretend you are shaking someone’s hand.

V-shape Space between index and middle finger
As you can see from the photo, you want to have this ‘V Shape’, and have a little space
between your index finger and middle fingers.
Your fingers should be loosely around the grip, and this is important for all 4 grips. If you
are gripping the racket too tightly, then it becomes much more difficult to quickly change
between grips when necessary in the middle of a rally. A tight grip will also limit your
ability to generate control and power in your shots.
The forehand grip is used for:

 Forehand clears, smashes and drops
 Forehand drives
 Forehand lifts
 Forehand net shots
 Backhand Grip
The easiest way to learn the backhand grip is to set up with your thumb on top of the
wider section of the grip, with your strings facing the floor & ceiling like on the photo
below. Your fingers should be relaxed around the side.

Backhand grip
The backhand grip is used for:

 Backhand drives
 Backhand lifts
 Backhand net shots
 Backhand serves
 Doubles defense
The backhand grip shouldn’t be used when playing backhand shots in the rear-court,
we’ll now explain why and show what the correct grip for this is.
 Bevel Grip
To learn the bevel grip you can start in a backhand grip and move your racket head round
so that your strings are now facing diagonally, and your thumb is on the ridge / bevel.
You would move the racket anti-clockwise from your backhand grip if you are right
handed, and clockwise from this position if you are left handed.

Bavel grip
The bevel grip is used for:

 Backhand rear-court shots (clears, drops and smashes)
 Some forehand and backhand net shots (depending on your positioning)
 Some singles defense if you are really stretched

You need to have a different thumb position depending on where you are making contact
with the shuttle on your backhand side, this is why the bevel grip is used. If the shuttle is
level with you or in front you would use a standard backhand grip with thumb on top like
in the backhand grip section. If the shuttle is behind you (like it should be when taking a
rear-court backhand shot), then you should have a bevel grip, grip with your thumb
further round. This allows you to play an accurate and powerful shot from this position.
 Panhandle Grip
If the shuttle is really far behind you then you should move the grip around to a
panhandle grip. The panhandle grip is where you have the thumb on the side of the
racket, pinching the sides with your thumb and fingers in the position shown below.

Panhandle grip
The panhandle grip is the one that actually comes most naturally to beginners because it’s
easy to hit overhead shots with – but contrary to what many players use this for, the
panhandle grip is used for:
 Late backhand rear-court shots
 Retrieving a net-cord on the backhand side
 Some net kills or drives depending on your position and preference
References:
https://indoorgameszone.com/what-are-the-basic-skills-of-badminton/
#What_are_the_Basic_Skills_of_Badminton_FAQs
https://badminton-insight.com/the-4-grips-in-badminton/
2. Badminton Serve/Service
Serving early is very crucial for you to win the rally. It would be best if you were good to
serve to prevent the opponent from firing an attacking shot. It is important to learn all
kinds of badminton services not to miss an issue after the service.
Types of Serve/Service

 Low Serve
The low serve, also commonly known as a short serve, is a serve that barely skims
over the top of the net and lands near the short service line. When done correctly,
it does not give the opponent an opportunity to attack and limits the type of shots
on the service return. A perfect short serve will immediately start dropping in a
downwards flight path after it crosses the net, and continues to just land across the
short service line, which forces opponents to lift the shuttle if they wait too long
before returning the serve.
 High Serve

A high serve, also commonly known as a long serve, is a serve that travels high
and deep into the receiver’s back court, targeting the furthest corner away from
the server. The arc of a high serve should resemble that of a deep lift shot, where
the shuttle reaches its high peak towards the back of the receiver’s court before
dropping sharply near the back service boundary.
 Flick Serve

A flick serve is a fast and offensive serve that travels in an upwards direction
towards the far service line. The set-up of the flick serve resembles that of a
typical low serve and seeks to deceive the opponent by injecting power into the
serve at the last moment through wrist and thumb strength.
The flick serve does not achieve the same height/arc as a forehand long serve, but
is more similar in flight to that of a punch clear. The flick serve is meant to
quickly sail above the reach of the receiver, most commonly in a doubles game,
who is positioned near the short service line.
 Drive Serve

A drive serve, also commonly known as a flat serve, is a fast and flat offensive
serve that is meant to travel to the mid-to-far end of the service receiving area.
The setup of a drive serve looks similar to that of a low serve or flick serve and
relies on the power of the wrist to transmit the power into the shuttle. The angle of
the racket race is what differentiates the flick serve from the drive serve.
The drive serve’s flight pattern resembles that of your typical drive – where being
flat and fast is the objective. A note of caution to badminton players is that the
drive serve is one that is high risk, high reward.
Tips on How to Execute the Serves:
1. Keep your feet still

During the service, some part of both your feet must be in contact with the ground for it
to be a legal serve.
2. Disguise your shots

Make sure your stroke is the same up to the point of contact with the shuttle. This will
make your serve possible to predict only at the last possible second. Advanced players
can try to trick their opponent by making it deliberately look like you're leaning back and
about to do a high serve when you're really going to do a low serve.
3. Observe your opponents’ position

Is your opponent leaning towards the back already anticipating a high serve to the rear-
court? In that case, you may want to execute a low serve to catch him off-guard. Always
be aware of the position of your opponent. Try to imagine what he's expecting and do the
opposite to gain an advantage.
4. Mix up your serves

Using just one type of service will make you too easy to predict. Make sure you
incorporate at least two types of serves into your play. Once you've mastered the basic
high and low serves, you can learn the flick and drive serves to add more dimension to
your play.
In a nutshell, executing a service well allows you to start the rally strong and dictate its
flow.
References:
https://badmintonbites.com/badminton-serves/
https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/badminton/training-method/badminton-for-
beginners/starting-right-how-crucial-is-the-serve

3. Badminton Footwork
The Badminton game is based on speed. You have to adjust your movement
according to the speed of the movement. If you’re very good at your footwork,
you’re capable of scoring points speedily.
Proper footwork will help control your side in the court. You will save time and
energy while playing. Since the footwork is correct, you will have no problem
hitting fast a shuttlecock that’s coming in any direction.
Badminton footwork basically encompasses two main things:

1. Where you position yourself on the court
2. How you position your feet
The three main benefits of mastering proper footwork are as follows:

1. allows you to conserve strength by reducing unnecessary steps
2. provides sufficient reaction time for the next oncoming shot
3. increase your speed
Hence, without proper footwork, powerful and skillful badminton strokes and
smashes will be useless.
Here are three points to follow to improve your badminton footwork.
1) Position on the court - always return to base

A common mistake committed by new players is to stay rooted at the same position
where they hit the last shot. What they should do is to return to base position
immediately after every shot.
The base position will vary for a badminton singles and doubles game. The base is
usually the centre of the area which a player is covering. This position is most ideal
as it allows the player to get to where the shuttle lands with the least amount of

footsteps. By doing so, you will have sufficient time to react to the next oncoming
shuttle.
2) Maintain stable posture and balance

Badminton is a fast moving game that requires lightning fast reaction. As such, you
may often find yourselves in situations where you need to stretch your legs and arms
(forward or backwards) far and wide, to reach the shuttle. Such quick and big
movements will affect your balance and delay your recovery to base.
In order to maintain a stable posture and balance, place more of your body weight
on your stronger leg and make it your anchoring foot to the ground. Keep the other
foot nimble so that you can stretch and reach the shuttle wherever it goes. By doing
so, you will find it easy to return to neutral position without losing your balance and
expending too much energy.
3) Be light and nimble and learn how to jump

Being light and nimble on your feet can make a surprisingly huge difference to your
speed. By adding bounce to your footwork, you will be able to respond faster to an
oncoming shuttle, particularly the high shots.
On top of that, adding jumps to your footwork is important for players who want to
take their skills to the next level. Jumps are especially useful if you are covering the
back court and can be executed in any direction. The best way to perform a jump is
to take off with either one or two feet and try to land on both to spread the impact to
your knees.
Jumps are especially useful for smashes as this will give you a good angle for
attack. At the same time, jumps are also good for retrieving high shots. Not only
will this save you the effort of retracting backwards to retrieve the shuttle, it will
shorten your opponent’s recovery time with your faster than expected return shot.
What are the basic badminton footwork steps?
 Split-Step

The split step, sometimes referred to as a ‘split drop’, is a quick movement used
(hopefully after resetting yourself to your base point) to set your body up in
anticipation to return the next shot. It’s more like a jump than a step and is made
easier when we know where our opponents shot will be headed. Unfortunately,
that’s not always the case.
In a split step, you’ll push off using the foot opposite the direction you want to
head.
The split step is used every time an opponent is about to hit a shot. This piece of
footwork magic readies you to spring back in the direction the shuttle is headed.
It’s the first step in a sequence of footwork that’s going to get you where you need
to be if timed perfectly. It will take some real-time game practice to get the split-
step timed just right with your opponent’s racket swing. Hit the split-step too
early and you don’t get the repulsion in one smooth motion – too late and you’re
heading in the right direction, but a fraction of a second too late.
 Running Step
A running step is the most natural bit of footwork for a beginner. It’s most often
used before a badminton player begins learning more complicated and refined
footwork techniques. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a short running movement.
Place one foot in front of the other, hopefully ending the series of steps with the
racket foot while extending the racket arm to return the shuttle.
A running step is most often used to cover a longer distance, for example, if you
were caught in a back corner and need to reach a front backhand corner to get the
shuttle, a running step would be most effective.
 Chasse Step

A chasse step is an efficient little move. A Chasse is also a ballet step. Its
gracefulness will get you from point a to point b without tripping all over yourself
and with the fewest number of steps possible.
The term comes from the word chasser, meaning ‘to chase’. This term is used
because it appears as if one leg is chasing the other. It’s a ‘Step-together-step’
movement, where the lead foot steps forward, then both legs move together as the
non-racket leg ‘chases’ the racket leg in front of it. The player leaps off the
ground and brings the rear foot towards the front foot while in mid-air, landing on
the rear foot and then extending the front foot out into a shallow lunge.
When executed properly, a player will cover the distance of two steps in one fluid
movement.
Other classifications of Footwork

V-Front
Is use to cover the (1) right front side and (2) the left front side of the court as
a defensive reaction to a drop shot/net shot.
This can be executed in different ways:

❖ Regular Lunging & Hit
❖ Shuffle Lunge & Hit
❖ One step Jump & Hit

Side to Side Transition
Is use to cover (3) middle to right front side and the (4) middle to left
front side of the court. It can be done in varied ways:
❖ Right Shuffle Lunge & Hit
❖ Side to side & Hit
❖ Regular Lunging &Hit
❖ Non-Racket Foot Lunge & Hit

V-Back Transition
Is use to cover (5) right back side of the court and the (6) left back side of
the court. This is very effective in returning high arching shots (clear).
Its different approach is through:
❖ Regular Scissor Kick,
❖ One Step Jump & Hit
❖ Shuffle Lunge & Hits
What can I do to improve badminton footwork?
There are a lot of badminton footwork drills out there. Each one develops a different
muscle group or trains your body’s muscle memory to do something different. As your
body becomes comfortable with each specific type of step and movement, you improve
your speed and reaction time. The best way to do this is with purposeful practice and
repetition.
References:
https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/badminton/training-method/badminton-for-
beginners/good-footwork-for-better-play
https://badmintonjustin.com/training-and-drills/badminton-footwork/

4. Badminton Stance
Badminton stance refers the way you stand when retrieving certain shots from
your opponent. Badminton stance is among the least talked about topics, but it is
important if you want to improve your skills.
Ready position refers to the stance of your body while receiving a certain type of
stroke this is a very important concept in badminton if you know the correct
badminton stance then it can make your movement smoother, quicker and will
reduce the danger of getting injured.
Types of Stances
 Attacking stances
Attacking stance is mainly used while making smash, as you see in the picture
below, player is shifting his body weight to dominant leg.
Next step would be pushing whole body by generating power from ground and
then hitting smash. There are so much thing you can do if you have the right
technique with this position, one of the thing is playing a deceptive shot because
most of the time your opponent will be thinking that you are going to play a
Smash when you are in attacking stance but then suddenly making a drop Shot or
attacking clear is a good tactic to use specially in singles.
The key is to have your racket up in front of you so that you can time the birdie as
you swing the shot to be in front of you the entire time, rather than back of your
body where the Halfway point might possibly be Above you rather than in front
of you.
Step by step guide

 Get behind the shuttle(so that if you leave it, must land before your body)

 Turn your body(to side court)at 90 degree to the net
 Open you legs wide apart
 Raise you racket arm and non racket arm
 Transfer body weight to your racket leg
 And hit the shuttle
Where to use this?

 To perform half smashes or full smashes
 When you are behind the shuttle
 When your opponent give you a short and high lift
 Defensive stance
For defensive stance in badminton you have to have your legs slightly apart,
knees slightly bent to lower your center of gravity , For Doubles your racket
should be in front of you staying flat because for Doubles games most people
smash so you might as well get ready with the racket lower already.
For singles defense instance you have to have your racket outward little bit so that
you can reach the shot if the shots are away from you.
Step by step guide

 Open your legs more than your shoulder
 bend your knees little (like in picture)
 keep your upper body little bit forward
 raise both you arm above your hips and defend it
When to use it?

Whenever you hit a High Clear or perform a High Serve, move to your base
position and adopt the defensive stance. Ideally, you want to be at your base
position before your opponent hits the attacking shot.
Mostly in double defense stance is used regularly as the number of attacking shot
are played more in comparison to singles.

Remember this
if you can judge the height of shuttle when it reaches you then you can have your
racket ready at that height. Your racket should be no higher than net, and should
generally be above your waist, unless you are expecting it to come down very
steep, because your opponent is further forward or jump smashing. In this case,
also widen your stance and bend your knees more.
 Serving stance
Mainly there are two types of serving stance:
 Backhand serve stance
There is no particular way to stand while doing a backhand serve but most
commonly badminton players adopt position(as shown in above picture) by
keeping their racket leg forward and non-racket leg backward making a l
shaped with non-racket leg heel lifted above the ground.
Advantage of adopting this position is that it keeps you ready for
those sharp net returns your opponent might play against your service, as
the net shot will come on quicker than the lift that is why most player keep
this position, because it make easier for them reach the net shot more
Quicker.
Another way of standing during service is to keep both your feet close.
This is mainly used in men’s doubles because it helps the server to reach as
much close to the front service line which results in having more control in
the serve.
Rules
 Don’t move your feet and body while serving
 If your foot is on center line or on front line while serving it will be a fault
 Hit the shuttle below your waist
 Do serve only by wrist and your full arm pronation
 Always serve to cross court
 Only single action of racket is allowed for serve

 Forehand serve stance
Forehand service are mostly performed by women singles player nowadays and the
reason for it is that most of the singles player cannot perform high speed smash against
quality long service, men’s singles player also used to use this service in the early 2000’s
but as the racket technology improved speed of the shuttle keeps getting faster that’s why
nowadays you see almost all of the men’s single player using backhand serve.
Serving position for forehand is opposite to backhand serve here your racket leg is
position in the back while your non racket leg is pointing to your opponent.
In simple word to perform forehand stance make a “T” shape with your legs where your
no bracket leg is vertical and racket leg is horizontal now make some space between
these two legs until you start feeling comfortable as shown in the picture above and as
you serve lift your racket leg Heel (not toe) and complete your swing.
One thing to keep in mind that you are not allowed to lift any of your foot Off The
Ground while you are performing a forehand serve.
Rules
 Don’t move your feet while serving
 Hit the shuttle below your waist
 Always serve to cross court
 Only single action of racket is allowed for serve
 Receiving stance
Every player have different style of receiving the serve some have more
aggressive stance(Second Fig.) and some have more relaxed stance (First Fig.) so
you can stand at position just keep on mind these rules to avoid any kind of faults
while receiving the service.

Rules
 Don’t move your feet and body while receiving
 Moving before the service is a fault
In doubles receiver always try to be more aggressive so a most commonly

position for receiving a serve standing as close to the front service line
transferring your body weight on to your non racket leg as shown in the
picture by bending your knees a little bit extending your racket and no racket
arm forward to come as close as possible to net area.
The basic reason for using this position is to make pressure on server and
force him/her in making an service error.
In singles players use more relaxed stance as opponent have more area to
serve.
 Net Stance
Net stance enables you to take the shuttle at the highest point when you’re at the net.
When exchanging net shots, make sure you take the shuttle as early as possible.
Net area is very important in badminton especially when you are looking to create
opening during rally. One of the main objective of training net shot is to create
opportunities in the rally to force your opponent make loose shot, so that you can win the
rally by finishing shot.
Step by step guide
 Place your racket foot forward; non-racket foot at the back.
 Place your racket in front of your body, slightly above waist height.
 Raise your non-racket arm for body balance.
 Place your body weight slightly forward and get ready to pounce forward.

When to use?
Net stance is used when you have the idea that your opponent is going to play a net shot.
If you have some basic knowledge about footwork in badminton you will know that you
have to take more step to reach net shot.
So net shot can be effective if you want to make your opponent move more on Court.
References:
https://qianwang0314.wordpress.com/stance/
https://badmintonisgreat.com/badminton-stance-every-player-know/
5. Badminton Stroke
Badminton strokes are part of the foundation of badminton. Without proper
knowledge of badminton strokes, your progress in the game will be impaired.
A badminton stroke is the movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit
the shuttle.
It is important to note here that only the intention of hitting the shuttle is already
considered a stroke. So, you could do a stroke and fail to hit the shuttle and that
would still be considered a stroke.
The strokes are not about what happens after you have hit the shuttle, that is what
the shots are. The strokes are about what happens before you hit the shuttle, how
do you hold your racket, how do you swing it, and in which location.
Types of Strokes
 Under-chest forehand stroke

The under-chest forehand stroke is a stroke that, as the name suggests, is
performed with the forehand grip and it is performed below the level of the chest.

The under-chest strokes are usually defensive in nature because the shuttle needs
to start with an upwards trajectory to go over the net. The most common shots that
are an under-chest forehand stroke are the following:
 Forehand net shot

To reach the shuttle earlier step forward with the dominant foot and reach
with the racket arm. Make sure to put the racket face in line with the
dropping shuttle. Aim to put slightly more body weight on the front foot.
When in line with the dropping shuttle, cock the wrist, and as soon as the
shuttle comes into the hitting area drop the racket head down and quickly
lift it to make contact with the shuttle as close to the top of the net as
possible. The racket hand palm should be facing up when making contact.
The last of the racket lift should come from the shoulder. This should
mean the shuttle bounces off the face with no pace on it, making it fall just
over the net.
After making contact with the shuttle the racket should keep moving in a
upward direction with the shuttle’s path. Step back off the front foot to
propel the body back to the mid court.
 Forehand net lift shot

This front court stroke is played from the forecourt to the rear court area.
It is a versatile shot that can either be played as an offensive stroke or a
defensive one, by varying the height of the lift.
Starting with a backswing, rotate your arm outwards with the wrist bent to
reach the shuttle. Continue with a forward swing by straightening the
wrist, hitting the shuttle upwards and forward. Complete the stroke with a
follow-through action that causes your arm to rotate inwards as it relaxes.

 Forehand defensive drive
A defensive forehand drive can be hit when you catch the shuttle a bit
below the net height, but high enough that a drive is still an option. In this
case, you should not perform a flat drive because the chances of your
shuttle ending in the net are very high.
Therefore, the recommendation is to perform a defensive forehand drive.

If you perform this correctly, you will still manage to keep playing a drive
rally and hopefully gain the initiative of the rally soon.
 Forehand low serve

The forehand low serve was used in doubles years ago, but it is now
practically extinct due to its lower reliability as compared to the backhand
service.
Currently, it is only used in singles, more as a surprise shot than as a

standard resource. It can also be used as a standard resource if your
opponent attacking skills are superb, but if that is the case, my
recommendation would be to switch to backhand serve instead, as it is a
much more effective serve for low serves.
 Forehand high serve

The forehand high service is used only in singles. Its usage has declined a
lot in men’s high-level matches as it can give too big an advantage to the
other player. However, it is still very used women’s singles as the
women’s shots tend to be less definitive. Moreover, it is still used vastly in
semi-professional and amateur environments, and rightly so.
It is very useful because it brings your competitor to the back of the court,
where the shots are less definitive and it gives the server more time to
react to the first shot.

 Forehand low defense shot
 Forehand high defense shot
 Over-chest forehand stroke

The over-chest forehand stroke is a stroke that, as the name suggests, is performed
with the forehand grip and it is performed above the level of the chest.
The over-chest strokes tend to be offensive in nature because the shuttle can have
a downwards trajectory to go over the net. The most common shots that are an
over-chest forehand stroke are the following:
 Offensive forehand clear shot

The offensive clear shots have a different flavor to them. Instead of being
a purely defensive shot that is done in order to test the waters, the
offensive clear shot adds one gear to the speed of the rally.
In this case, the trajectory of the shuttle is not raising during the flight but
is mostly flat, keeping the same height for almost all its flight until it
slows down enough to start falling because of the loss in speed.
This type of shot is riskier because you will have less time to reach the
base position after performing it. Moreover, because the trajectory of the
shuttle is flat, your opponent can catch the shuttle halfway the flight,
which would give you even less time to reach the base position.
The advantage is that, if you place it correctly and your opponent cannot
reach the point comfortably before having to shoot back, you can create a
position of advantage in the rally and start having the initiative. This can
be especially useful when you direct your shot to the backhand of your
opponent because usually the capacity to recover from that position is
lower for most players.

 Defensive forehand clear shot
The forehand version of the defensive clear shot is the first shot you need
to learn when starting to play badminton and it is performed with the
forehand grip.
 Basic or slow forehand drop shot

The basic or slow forehand drop shot is the most common of the
badminton drop shots. In this type of shot, you will hit the shuttle with the
racket head flat and the shuttle will travel slowly to the other side of the
court, landing very close to the net. It is important that the shuttle doesn’t
travel too high or too far away from the net because, as the shot is slow,
you cannot give enough time to your opponent to reach the shuttle when it
is still up. Otherwise, he will easily finish the rally.
As with the slice forehand drop shot and the reverse slice drop shot, you
need to use a forehand grip to perform this shot.
 Slice or fast forehand drop shot

The slice or fast forehand drop shot has a few differences with the basic or
slow forehand drop shot. The slice or fast forehand drop shot, as the name
indicates, will travel fast to the other side of the net. Because it travels fast
to the net, the landing point of the shuttle is usually around the front
service line, so not as close to the net as with the basic or slow forehand
drop shot.
 Reverse slice drop shot

The reverse slice forehand drop shot is quite similar to the slice forehand
drop shot. The difference is the orientation of the racket when hitting the
shuttle. Instead of slicing the shuttle with your racket turned inwards, you
slice the shuttle with your racket turned outwards.

This shot is best performed to send the shuttle diagonally when played
from the backhand corner or to send the shuttle parallel when played from
the forehand corner.
 Forehand smash
A forehand smash is an overhead smash that a player hits with all the
tempo downwards. If you are a good baller or know how to throw a ball
with a pretty good pace and angle, then yes, this badminton smash is your
technique to win. It’s almost akin to throwing a ball straight. Few
badminton smash tips for the forehand smashes are important, because
you may think it’s easy as a prick, but never, every angle and posture
matters. It is a pain for your opponent to hit it back, but be on your shoes
to answer a shot back at any moment.
‍How To Do Forehand Smash In Badminton:

 First and foremost, tip is to raise your non-racket hand and point it
above your chin. This is highly crucial, for a super angled shot.
This might sound irrelevant for you, but No! it has earthshaking
part to play in the direction and pace of your shot.
 You should shift your weight on to your rear foot, to maintain the
balance. This can also help you to track the exact angle downwards
saving you from a self-shot, or foul play.
 Straighten your elbows and swing the racket with a good fly. Keep
in mind to keep shuffle your racket foot forward and knees should
be slightly bent.
 The forehand grip is vitally important. You must be on your toes
ready to hit a forehand smash at every single moment.
 Forehand jump smash

A jump smash is basically taking a jump before hitting the shuttle to give
it a steeper angle and making it very hard for the opponent to return. The
jump that is taken before hitting the smash is because it generates a lot of
power making it more effective.
 Forehand offensive drive

An offensive forehand drive can be hit when you catch the shuttle above
your head’s height. In this case, you can aim at giving it a descending
angle from the start, making more difficult for your opponent to react to it.
 Under-chest backhand stroke

The under-chest backhand stroke is a stroke that, as the name suggests, is
performed with the backhand grip and it is performed below the level of the chest.
The under-chest strokes are usually defensive in nature because the shuttle needs
to start with an upwards trajectory to go over the net. The most common shots that
are an under-chest forehand stroke are the following:
 Backhand net shot

This is much the same as the forehand net shot in that to reach the shuttle
earlier players need to step forward with the dominant foot and reach with
the racket arm. Make sure to put the racket face in line with the dropping
shuttle. Aim to put slightly more body weight on the front foot.
When in line with the dropping shuttle, cock the wrist, and as soon as the
shuttle comes into the hitting area drop the racket head down and quickly
lift it to make contact with the shuttle as close to the top of the net as
possible. The last of the racket lift should come from the shoulder. This
should mean the racket bounces off the face with no pace on it, making it
fall just over the net.

After making contact with the shuttle the racket should keep moving in a
upward direction with the shuttle’s path. Step back off the front foot to
propel the body back to the mid court. The only two differences are using
the thumb grip and instead of having the palm facing up when striking the
shuttle, it should be facing down at the floor.
 Backhand net lift shot

To hit the shuttle as it drops just below the tape of the net, use a quick
attacking lift with lower height. If the shuttle has dropped well below the
tape of the net and you’re hitting it just before it reaches the floor, then a
high defensive lift is recommended.
Use the thumb grip with relaxed reach, arm rotated inwards and elbow
slightly bent. Hit the shuttle upwards and forward, and follow-through
with an outward arm rotation.
 Backhand defensive drive

A defensive backhand drive can be hit when you catch the shuttle a bit
below the net height, but high enough that a drive is still an option. In this
case, you should not perform a flat drive because the chances of your
shuttle ending in the net are very high. Therefore, the recommendation is
to perform a defensive backhand drive. If you perform this correctly, you
will still manage to keep playing a drive rally and hopefully gain the
initiative soon.
 Backhand low serve

Mostly used for doubles in the past, the backhand low serve is now the
default serve both for doubles and singles, especially in men’s singles.
In doubles, the reason is very simple. This serve is the most effective one
in terms of trying to keep the initiative of the point, which is vital to

success in a doubles match. Serving high as a regular resource in doubles
is a badminton suicide. As serving low is the best option, the backhand
serve becomes the default option due to its easiest performance and
highest reliability.
In singles, it has become a much more popular option in the past years.
With players getting better and better, serving high in singles has become
riskier because it gives the opponent a lot of time to prepare its first shot
of the rally. Therefore, a lot of the top players are now using mainly the
backhand low serve as a default.
 Backhand high serve

The backhand high serve is used both in singles and in doubles, even
though the reasons behind them are quite different.
In doubles, the backhand high serve is used as a surprise shot. Because the
main aim in doubles is to have the initiative, serving high should never be
used as a standard resource because you will most likely lose the initiative
with it. However, when used sparingly, it can be a very effective shot,
especially if your opponent is getting very close to the front line to
receive.
In singles, the backhand high serve is used more often as keeping the
initiative is not as important. However, most professional players use it
much less than the backhand low serve.
 Backhand low defense shot
 Backhand high defense shot
 Over-chest backhand stroke

The over-chest backhand stroke is a stroke that, as the name suggests, is
performed with the backhand grip and it is performed above the level of the chest.
These over-chest strokes are not as offensive as their forehand counterparts

because the backhand shots tend to be weaker. However, this is only a limitation
that people have and if you have a very powerful backhand, they can still be
offensive shots. The most common shots that are an over-chest forehand stroke
are the following:
 Offensive backhand clear shot

Out of the four types of clear shots, this is probably the one that will be
less used. Why? Because players usually have a weaker backhand than
forehand and, therefore, whenever you are playing with your backhand,
you are in a position of disadvantage. As a result, playing an offensive
clear backhand shot might not be a very good idea, even if you have the
ability to perform it, which can be tricky even for intermediate players.
 Defensive backhand clear shot

The backhand version is usually much more difficult to master, but the
idea behind the shot is the same, sending the shuttle from the back of one
court to the back of the other court.
The shot is so difficult to master, though, that in our badminton tactics

post, one of the tactics suggested is to put a lot of pressure on the
backhand clear shot of your opponent, since that tends to bring advantages
when playing against a lot of beginners and also intermediate players.
The difference with the forehand version is that the backhand shot is
performed with a backhand grip instead of a forehand grip.
 Basic or slow backhand drop shot

These are the ones you should always aim to be using in the match.
However, there might be instances were, in your backhand back corner,
you will be forced to use a backhand shot. A good way to go out of this
pressure situation, specially if your backhand clear is not very good, is to
do a backhand drop shot. This, if done correctly, will give you some time
to recover.
The basic backhand drop shot is a parallel shot and it is the easiest one of
the two backhand drop shots to perform.
As with the slice backhand drop shot, you will use a backhand grip to
perform this shot. If you are not sure what a backhand grip is, we
recommend that you read our extensive badminton grip guide where we
explain all there is to know about the badminton grip, including the “trick”
positions so you can easily remember how each grip has to be performed.
 Slice or fast backhand drop shot

The process for this shot is quite similar to the basic backhand drop shot.
In here, you will also need a backhand grip, but it needs to be adapted
slightly. Starting from the standard backhand grip, you need to rotate the
racket counter clock-wise for around 80-90 degrees. This is done in order
to be able to slice the shuttle enough to send it to the other side of the
court.
At a high level, you will change the grip at the last moment so your
opponent doesn’t know what you are about to do. When starting to learn
the shot, though, you can change the grip from a basic backhand to this
specific backhand before you start practicing the shot.
 Backhand smash

This badminton smash is a tough and perfectly offensive shot. But it’s a
tough nut to crack, even experts still abide from using it, unless it is
necessary. But it is important to be aware of the shot and its technique, to
work it on.
‍How To Do Backhand Smash In Badminton:
 Getting the back hand grip is extremely important. But it’s not easy
as it seems. The racket should smoothly flow from forehand to
back hand grip, effortlessly, keeping in mind all other swings,
angles and shot. So that means you have to open up all your four
senses!
 It is cardinal to choose the right moment carefully. Unless and until
you are sure that a forehand shot or any other shot doesn’t suffice,
never take the risk of a back hand smash. It is hard for your
opponent to swing it back, but it is as hard as that for you too, to
smash it in the right pace and right angle.
 Turn your body as though your back faces the net. This turning
should be done within matter of few seconds and no time should be
wasted in that.
 Unlike the fore hand smash were the weight of the body is
balanced by rare foot, here the weight is balanced by the racket
foot. It is tremendously important to maintain the weight balance,
because everything in life works on balance!
 The racket should be overhead, while the racket head should be
pointing down. It is a twisted posture to imbibe, but sweat and
practice always produce sweet fruits.
 What is important is your presence of mind and pace. You have to
get the grip, the moment it strikes you, without a second thought.
The faster the grip, the more the power which you execute the
smash. Alike the smash it is equally important to return smoothly

after hitting it for the next shot. That is the entire thing should be
flicking motion.
 Never dare to do a full power smash unless, you are hardly
confident about your angles.
 Backhand jump smash (not very common)

A jump smash is basically taking a jump before hitting the shuttle to give
it a steeper angle and making it very hard for the opponent to return. The
jump that is taken before hitting the smash is because it generates a lot of
power making it more effective.
 Backhand offensive drive

An offensive backhand drive can be hit when you catch the shuttle above
your head’s height. In this case, you can aim at giving it a descending
angle from the start, making more difficult for your opponent to react to it.
 Net kill shot

A badminton net kill is a shot that is performed on the net. In order to
perform this shot successfully, you need to catch the shuttle over the net so
you can give it a downwards trajectory.
This shot is perfect for when your opponent sends a slow, loose shot over
the net. You can use this opportunity to quickly bat the shuttle to the floor
before they can react. The trajectory of a net kill is sharply angled
beginning almost right at the net and ending on the court service just
behind your opponent’s short service line.
 Net brush shot

A net brush shot is a shot that is performed from the front of the court and
directed towards the center of the court. It is an offensive shot and has a
flat or downwards trajectory.

With a net brush shot, you are trying to attack the shuttle as much as
possible. However, due to the proximity of the shuttle to the net, doing a
net kill will probably end up with the racket hitting the net and the umpire
calling a fault against you. With the net brush, that is avoided while still
keeping an offensive intend.
Types of Shots
 Clear
A high overhand shot where the player hits the shuttlecock from one end of the
court to the other end. It is the most fundamental shot in badminton and should be
learned before any other shot. If you can’t execute a clear, learning to do it well
and with proper form will single handedly improve your game a lot.
 Drop
A soft shot that places the shuttlecock close to the net, often in an attempt to make
the opponent move or to set up for the next shot. Drops can be played from
anywhere on the court, but the most common places are at the back court and the
front court (which are called net drops).
 Drive
A fast and flat shot that travels just above the net which is used for both offensive
and defensive purposes. Drives are great for putting pressure on your opponent
because it challenges their reaction time due to the speed of the shot and also their
precision because of how close it is to the net.
 Lift
A defensive shot that is typically performed from the front of the court by pushing
the shuttlecock high and far to the back of your opponent’s end of the court. It is
the most defensive shot in the game because it gives the opponent the most time

to reach the shuttlecock. In comparison with the clear, a lift must go farther up
before coming back down because it is struck with an underhand motion. This
gives the opponent even more time to react than a clear would.
 Smash
A fast, downward angled shot that is performed with an overhand motion. It is the
most offensive shot in badminton and typically lands between the opponent’s mid
to back court depending on how steep it is. The smash is often the shot most
beginners are most impressed by and try to learn because it sounds and looks
impressive.
What is the difference between a stroke and a shot?

A stroke is the movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit the shuttle.
A shot, on the other hand, describes the movement of the racket, the location of the
player when hitting the shuttle, and the trajectory of the shuttle after the racket has hit
it.
So, you could perform a stroke without hitting the shuttle, but you would need to hit
the shuttle in order to perform a shot.
Moreover, as we have seen in the lists above, within a stroke category there are
numerous different types of shots that can be performed.

References:
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-strokes/
https://badmintonbites.com/what-type-of-shots-are-in-badminton-with-19-
examples/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-net-brush-shot/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-drop-shot/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-jump-smash/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-clear-shot/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/badminton-drive/
https://www.thebadmintonguide.com/what-is-a-kill-in-badminton/
https://blog.decathlon.in/articles/smash-in-badminton
https://www.teachpe.com/sports-coaching/badminton/net-shot
https://badmintonjustin.com/badminton-info/what-is-a-net-shot-in-badminton-
exploring-net-shot-variations-and-strategy/
https://www.zelusacademy.com/sports/badminton/backhand-net-lift/Watch
https://www.zelusacademy.com/sports/badminton/forehand-net-lift/Watch#e13
https://blog.playo.co/jump-smash/
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-rizal-system/physical-
education-2/pe-3-module-4-module-for-pe-badminton/22394380/download

Module 5
Badminton Etiquettes

1. Know the proper etiquettes in playing badminton.
2. Observe the right attitude when playing badminton.
In badminton, there are explicit rules that most player are familiar with. However,
there are also certain unspoken rules of badminton that players will hold you to as well.
As a recreational player, you play with others to have fun and exercise. Likewise, others
play with you for the same reasons. Breaking etiquette may come off as annoying or
arrogant and players may not want to play with you anymore as a result. Make sure to
follow these practices to keep everyone happy to continue playing badminton!
1. Shake hands with your opponent

This is the most basic and important gesture of good sportsmanship in just about
any sport. It is an acknowledgment of your opponent’s effort and a way to thank your
opponent for the game. Not shaking your opponent’s hand after a game shows disrespect
and even hostility.
2. Provide Shuttlecocks
In recreational play, players need to provide their own shuttlecocks for their
games. Unfortunately, some players seem to never provide shuttlecocks of their own and
rely on someone else to provide them for the game. Understandingly, shuttlecocks are
expensive. However, while conserving or using other people’s shuttlecocks sounds like a
good idea for your own wallet, pushing the burden on someone else is unfair and stingy.
Each player should provide shuttlecocks evenly and should not need to be reminded to do
so. Players who do not provide shuttlecocks are noticed by others and will be talked
about behind their backs.

If you play often or go through shuttlecocks quickly, you may want to consider
buying shuttlecocks in bulk to get a lower price per tube. Get a group of your badminton
friends together and each buy a few tubes from a wholesale purchase at your local
badminton shop to get a decent discount. Further, buying well known brands such as
Aeroplane or Aerosensa (AS) and steaming your shuttlecocks may help with the lifespan
of your shuttlecocks.
Note: If you are having financial issues but still want to play badminton, it is reasonable
if you do not provide shuttlecocks. If you play with a group of friends, communicate your
situation to them and they will (hopefully) understand and provide shuttlecocks in your
place.
3. Judge line calls fairly

Call the shuttlecock in or out to the best of your ability. It is understandable to
make mistakes when the shuttlecock falls very close to the line, but purposely gaining
points from bad calls is outright cheating. If you are unsure of a line call, give it to your
opponent.
4. Pass the shuttlecock to your opponent

When you lose a point and the shuttlecock is on your side of the court or near the
net, make the effort to get the shuttlecock and pass it back to your opponent. Don’t expect
your opponent to pick it up. You lost the point, you (or your partner) pick it up.
5. Don’t serve before your opponents are ready

In doubles, some players try to surprise their opponents with flick serves by
serving quickly. This takes advantage of players not being ready to start the rally rather
than not expecting the flick serve. This tactic is borderline cheating if done intentionally.
While it is most commonly done with the flick serve, this applies to other serves as well.
Wait a few seconds for your opponent to be ready. On the other hand, don’t take too long
to get ready.
6. Don’t distract your opponent during a rally

This would actually be considered a fault in tournament play. In recreational play,
don’t have a conversation with someone else or try to scare your opponent. This applies
to spectators of the game as well. Communicating short phrases like “in!” or “out!” to
your partner is okay. Communicating the same phrases to your opponent(s) is not.
7. Don’t constantly teach others how to play

When this happens, it is usually when a less experienced player partners with a
more experienced player. The experienced player may try to tell the less experienced
player where to move and how to hit. While it’s admirable to help others, some do it far
too often. If the player did not ask for help, the continual teaching will just become
annoying.
Other Etiquettes in Badminton

 Be considerate and cooperate with opponents during warm-up. Make sure
everyone is given an equal and ample opportunity to hit a variety of shots before
the match begins.
 It is the responsibility of badminton players to call all faults on their own side of
the net fairly and objectively. Treating opponents justly will most often get the
same response when the situation is reversed.
 Respect opponents’ calls without argument. If there is any doubt, consider re-
playing the point.
 When a player makes an illegal shot or action, the player committing the act
should call it immediately. Mutual respect in playing the game fairly is important
in maintaining amity throughout the match.
 When an opponent scores, return the shuttle with a light underhand stroke. This
shows respect and acceptance of the shot; making an acknowledgement of an
exceptional shot is also polite.
 Do not talk to, or deliberately distract, an opponent during play. Talking to
spectators or coaches during play is completely unacceptable and considered very
rude.

 It is customary and expected for a player to announce the score before service.
This is should be announced with the server's score first and the receiver's second.
If there is an official he or she will usually do this.
 Good badminton etiquette means keeping a calm temperament, irrespective of
how cross or frustrated a player may become while facing adversity or victory on
the court.
 Whether a player wins or loses the match she should always shake hands with the
opponent when the match is completed.
 Don’t make noises that will disturb your opponent during a match.
 Pick up the shuttlecock when it lands in your half of the court and pass it back to
your opponent in a friendly way.
 The referee’s decisions should be respected. If you have an objection, follow
procedure and request the assistance of your coach and the head referee.
 Don’t play a return shot or tease if your opponent’s shot is clearly out of bounds.
 If your opponent is unhappy with the shuttlecock and asks to change it there is no
need to refuse. If the opponent asks for repeated changes for no reason the referee
will intervene.
 Do not receive instruction from the sidelines when a match is in progress.
 When serving, make sure your opponent is ready!
 When a smash hits your opponent or a point is gained in a lucky way (by hitting
the net and still going over for example), make a respectful gesture towards your
opponent.
 Be mindful of other games in progress. When passing by any court, stay well
clear of the sidelines and back boundary lines. This will not only keep you safe, it
also shows respect for the players on court.
References:
https://badmintonbites.com/7-unspoken-practices-of-badminton-etiquette/
https://www.melbournesmashers.com.au/court-etiquette/

Module 5
Common Injuries in Badminton

1. Know the common injuries while playing badminton.
2. Determine the benefits of warm-up exercises and cool-down exercises;
3. Appreciate the contribution of warm-up exercise in preventing muscle injury while
playing badminton..
Common Injuries in Badminton
 Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)

A tennis elbow is when your forearm (near the elbow) goes through
excessive usage causing many micro-breaks and inflammation near the lateral epicondyle
or the bony edge of the elbow.
Treatment
o Applying ice to the affected area
o Good sleep
o Massages
o Organic anti-inflammatory medication
o Physiotherapy
o Wearing an elbow brace, strapping or support bandage or splint
o Shockwave therapy
o Surgery if pain is unbearable
Prevention
o Avoid repetitive tasks
o Stretch before and after play

o Take timely breaks
o Check your technique, and get advice from a professional coach
 Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Injury)

Shoulder pain occurs when your whole arm undergoes excess amounts of
any strain.
Treatment
o Wearing a shoulder brace
o Ice, Organic medication, and good rest
o Nitric oxide donor therapy
o Corticosteroid injections at subacromial region (need medical advice)
Prevention
o Wearing of shoulder brace during training or match
o Give your shoulder some break
o Good food for the joints, e.g. salmon, cherries, pineapples, ginger, turmeric
 Wrist Pain
This is caused when the wrist experiences sudden forces and change in
movement causes acute injuries. Wrist sprains can also be caused by wrong
positioning of the hand or gripping the racket wrong.
Treatment
o Anti-inflammatory medication
o Physical therapy
o In some cases, going for surgery is the best option

Prevention
o Build more bone structure, e.g. taking adequate amount of calcium (need
doctor’s advice)
o Avoid falls landing on your wrist and repetitive drills that cause damage to the
wrist
o Get ample rest and breaks
o Use medical wrist support while playing or training
 Blisters
They are generally observed on the palm, between fingers or on the foot
between toes.
Treatment
o Skin ointments
o Wrapping the affected area with medical tape
o Immersing the affected area in warm water
Prevention:
o Change the badminton grip frequently
o Tape sensitive areas on the hands to prevent blisters
o Change the type of badminton shoes if blisters form on the foot
o Keep your feet and hands dry most of the time
 Achilles Tendon Rupture

The Achilles tendon rupture is caused on the back of the lower leg.
Overstretching the tendon can completely or partially tear the Achilles tendon. This
leads to poor playing posture and problems in walking and running.
Treatment
o Always be careful of the surface you run on during training

o Vary your exercise regime
o Slowly increase the intensity of your training; this allows the tendon to adapt to
the gradually changing intensities
o Surgery recovers the injury completely
 Pateller Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)

This is caused due to repeated micro-fractures and sustained overload on
a ligament due to constant training that involves jumping, landing and other cardio-
based exercises.
Treatment
o Apply ice, heating pads, organic medication, massage and take a rest
o wearing of knee guard, Knee supports, casts, ankle braces
o Physical therapy
Prevention
o Do not play through the pain
o Strengthen your muscles with proteins and supplements
o Be careful while landing or changing movements
 Sprained Ankle
Players twist their ankles on landings and changing directions, this leads
to fractures and muscle tears.
Treatment
o Convention rest, ice, medication
o Wearing of ankle braces or casts
o Physical therapy
Prevention

o Always do warm-up and cool-down in training session
o Look for good badminton shoes
o Wrap ankle tape or wear ankle support
Reference: https://www.sportsuncle.com/index.php?route=blog/article&article_id=58
Warming Up for Badminton

A warm-up for both badminton training and competition should begin with some light
activity to increase blood flow to the muscles. The next phase of the warm-up is to stretch
the muscles and joints. This will be achieved initially by passive stretches followed by
active stretches specific for the action of badminton.
Passive Stretches
Here are a selection of stretches that you can use for your badminton warm up. Hold each
of the following stretches for 10-20 seconds, and remember to stretch both sides of the
body. There are links to more detailed information about each stretch.
Back and Forward Neck Stretch — Tuck your chin down until it touches
your chest and you can feel tension at the back of your neck. Tip your head to each side
slowly until you feel the stretch.
Side to Side Neck Stretch — Tuck your chin down until it touches
your chest and you can feel tension at the back of your neck. Tip your head to each side
slowly until you feel the stretch.

Overhead Shoulder Stretch — Point your elbow upwards, with you hand behind your
head. With you other hand grab your elbow and gently pull towards the other side until a
good stretch is felt. Repeat for both sides.
Posterior Shoulder Stretch — Hold you arm horizontally across the front
of your body. With you other hand, grab your elbow and gently pull towards your chest.
Repeat for both sides.
Side Stretch — Begin with feet slightly apart, and arm pointing overhead,
held by the opposite hand. Keeping your hips stable, bend your torso so that the stretch is
felt along your side. Repeat for both sides.
Side Lunge Stretch — This will stretch your hip adductor muscles.
With you body and feet all facing forward, and hands on hips. Shift your weight tot he
side, remaining as upright as possible and keeping both feet flat on the floor. Repeat on
opposite side.
Forward Lunge Stretch — This will stretch your hip flexors and
hamstring muscles. With you body and feet all facing forward, place one leg back and
your other leg forward, hands on the front thigh. Shift your weight forward remaining as
upright as possible and keeping both feet flat on the floor. Repeat on opposite side.

Quadriceps Stretch — Support yourself with one hand while standing on one
leg. Bend your free leg back and hold on to your ankle with your free hand. To increase
the stretch, pull the foot higher behind the body.
Wrist Flexion — Hold out your arm with the palm facing down. Drop the
fingers and palm at the wrist. Grab your fingers with the other hand and pull them
towards the body. Change hands and repeat.
Wrist Extension — Hold out your arm with the palm facing down. Bend
the fingers and palm at the wrist. Grab your fingers with the other hand and pull them
back and towards the body. Change hands and repeat.
Reference:
https://www.topendsports.com/sport/badminton/warm-up.htm
7 Best Cooldown Exercises for Badminton to Boost Recovery

Cooldown exercises for badminton can help you wind down and relax after an intense
session on the court.
If you stop any vigorous activity too abruptly, your body may struggle to remove lactic
acid, which can leave you feeling stiff the next day. That said, it’s vital to help your
muscles decompress after any training you do — whether it’s on or off the court.

Below, we’ll cover the best cooldown exercises to lower your heart rate, boost blood
flow, and help your body recover before your next badminton game.
Try These Cooldown Exercises for Badminton
In most cases, you only need to spend between 5 and 20 minutes cooling down to get
your body back into its relaxed state.
Remember: After exercise, you’re working with tense, already-worked muscles, so it’s
best to do cooldown stretches slowly and mindfully to avoid pain or injury.
1. Cardio
If your heart is still beating at a high rate after a game, try a few minutes of very light
cardio before you dive into stretches.
Lightly jog in place or in circles until your heart rate slows enough to stretch without
heavy breathing.
2. Standing Lunge
A standing lunge can stretch your leg muscles and hip flexors. Just step one leg
backward, bending the front knee and keeping your hips square. Then, focus on bringing
your hips closer to the floor until you feel a light stretch.
3. Side Bend
To do a side bend, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and put your hands together
above your head. Lean slowly to one side and then the other. Hold the pose for a few
seconds on each side to feel a stretch in your ribcage.
4. Toe Touch
With your feet shoulder-length apart, lean forward and touch your toes (or reach as far
down as you can) to stretch your hamstrings and lower back.
5. Split Toe Touch
Plant your legs a little wider than shoulder-width apart and keep your waist at a 90-
degree angle. Then, reach your hand down to the foot on your opposite side. This will
stretch your hamstrings, calves, and lower back.
6. Ankle Stretch
To do ankle circles, sit on the floor or a chair and cross one leg over the other. Then,
rotate your ankles clockwise and counterclockwise.

Ankle mobility and strength are essential for your badminton game, so this stretch is a
fantastic addition to any routine.
7. Shoulder Stretch
The rotating shoulder stretch is a spectacular way to maximize your shoulder mobility for
badminton.
With your arms straightened out in front of you and your thumbs pointed up, rotate your
arms backward in a circular motion. Once your arms are straight up, you’ll need to rotate
your arms so that your thumbs point in the opposite direction to complete the stretch.
Reference:
https://badmintonjustin.com/badminton-advice/7-best-cooldown-exercises-for-
badminton-to-boost-recovery/

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PRELIM
First Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023
NAME: _______________________________________________________
COURSE/YEAR/CLASS SCHEDULE: ______________________________
DATE: _______________________
ACTIVITY No. 1
The following questions will help you to have a greater appreciation and understanding
of badminton. Write your answers in the spaces below the questions. If there is not
enough room, write on the backs of these sheets. Be neat, spell correctly, and write in
complete sentences.
1. Why is badminton a good game to help maintain and improve physical fitness?
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2. What equipment is needed to play badminton?
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3. Who can make points in a badminton game?
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4. How is a badminton game won?
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5. Describe a forehand shot.
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6. What is a smash shot?
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7. What is a drop?
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8. When is a forehand drive used?
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9. What is especially tricky about the forehand underarm clear?
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10. Give a brief history of badminton.
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PRELIM
NAME: _______________________________________________________
COURSE/YEAR/CLASS SCHEDULE: ______________________________
DATE: _______________________
ACTIVITY No. 2
Badminton Word Scramble

All of the scrambled words below are terms in badminton. Re-arrange the letters to form
a word in Badminton.
1. CTORU ________________________
2. OOANP ________________________
3. BREIDI ________________________
4. TRAKEC ________________________
5. TKORES ________________________
6. THOSS ________________________
7. RVDEI ________________________
8. OPSTS ________________________
9. DBMITONNA ________________________
10. SATFH ________________________
11. ETN ________________________
12. CUOTRFONRT ________________________
13. ELNIEBSA ________________________
14. LNEIDIES ________________________
15. SEEVIRAAER ________________________
16. SNLEGIS ________________________
17. RELAC ________________________
18. TTOHAR ________________________

19. TSANEC ________________________
20. HNDAOERF ________________________
21. BCKAAHDN ________________________
22. LLAYR ________________________
23. DMIOUTRC ________________________
24. CNTRENIEL ________________________
25. ABCKOUCTR ________________________

MIDTERM
NAME: _______________________________________________________
YEAR/COURSE/CLASS SCHEDULE: ______________________________
DATE: _______________________
ACTIVITY No. 1
Badminton Vocabulary
Identify the following statements below. Write your answers on the blanks.
_____________________ 1. A game where two people play two people as teams.

_____________________ 2. The swing motion of your racket.
_____________________ 3. A shot hit deep into the opponents’ court.
_____________________ 4. These strokes which are played from the back of the
badminton court to the rear of the opponent's half.
_____________________ 5. It is the initial stroke which starts play when the receiver is
stationary and begins a rally.
_____________________ 6. A hard-hit overhead shot into the opponent’s court that
pushes the shuttlecock downwards very fast.
_____________________ 7. It is a method of moving on the court. It consists of
stepping, crossover, stride, dogtrot, and jumping.
_____________________ 8. It is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots during
a match.
_____________________ 9. In this type of grip, the racket should be gripped as though
the player were shaking hands with it.
_____________________ 10. In this type of grip, it allows the hand to turn slightly,
placing the thumb against the back of the handle.
_____________________ 11. Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and
drops sharply.

_____________________ 12. It is a hard-hit overhead shot that forces the shuttle sharply
downward. Badminton’s primary attacking stroke.
_____________________ 13. This stance enables you to take the shuttle at the highest
point when you’re at the net.
_____________________ 14. It is an advanced service shot taken from the backhand
position and arched over the opponent toward the long-service line.
_____________________ 15. It is a badminton term for the material covering the handle
of a racket. It is used to create better comfort and control.

MIDTERM
NAME: _______________________________________________________
DATE: _______________________
ACTIVITY No. 2
Badminton Crossword
Across:
2. Acronym for badminton federation founded in 1934
5. Done with a “flicking” motion

8. This is always an underhand shot
9. A badminton racquet is than a tennis racquet
11. Name of badminton played by Brit- ish in India

12. The ultimate attacking shot
13. A controlled smash
15. When a shuttlecock falls out of bounds
17. What you hit in badminton
19. Number of points needed to win a game
20. This is 22 feet long and 17 feet wide
Down:
1. Best of three games
3. Vanes used to be made of them
4. A shuttlecock weighs one-sixth of one
6. The only player who can score a point
7. A rarely used high and deep defensive stroke
10. Motion similar to throwing a ball
14. Shuttlecocks are now made of this
16. Where badminton was played hundreds of years ago
18. The traditional shuttlecock base was made of this material

MIDTERM
NAME: _______________________________________________________
DATE: _______________________
ACTIVITY No. 3
Draw a badminton racket and label its parts and discuss its uses.
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MRS. DOLORES R. RAMOS, MAEd

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At the end of the module, the students should be able to:

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How To Play Badminton

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History and Growth of Badminton

1. Badminton in Ancient Civilisations

3. Badminton in British India

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4. Formation of International Badminton Federation

6. Badminton as an Olympic Sport

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9. Sale of Commercial and Television Rights

10. Badminton in the USA

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11. Variation of Badminton

12. Current Scenario

Who invented the game of badminton?

What is the original name of badminton?

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Where did modern badminton start?

Badminton in the Philippines

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In 1995 Australian International Championships (IBF-sanctioned international

Despite badminton’s decline in popularity, financial woes and inconsistent programs,

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At the end of the module, the students should be able to:

12 Benefits And 8 Drawbacks of Badminton

2. Improves Your Reflexes

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3. Stimulates The Brain

4. You Can Play Regardless of Age

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5. It Offers Social Networking

6. You Can Play Singles And Doubles

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7. Badminton Is Easily Accessible

8. It Doesn’t Break Your Bank

9. Weather Isn’t An Issue

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10. Do It For a Living If You’re Good

11. Badminton Is Safe To Play

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1. There Is Always The Risk of Injury

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3. You Can’t Play Badminton Alone

4. Badminton Isn’t Free

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6. There Is A Learning Curve

7. Your Height Can Be a Disadvantage

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Facilities and Equipment in Badminton

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The different parts of a badminton court:

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