Kickstarter Guide to Badminton

Kickstarter Guide to Badminton

Introduction of the Authors: Isaiah Gabriel Manikan Hello everyone reading this book, this is the first book that me and my great friend Nico ever made. It is because of our common interest on deeply learning badminton that we made this book. We researched and compiled all the necessary information that will be relevant to us and to you readers, and we hope that after reading this book, you will be able to learn a lot about badminton, thank you for reading and enjoy. Rafael Nico Balasoto Greetings, it is of my utmost gratitude and excitement to present to you the very first digital handbook my friend Isaiah and I, has ever made. Badminton is well-known, but not known enough. It is our goal to present to you the information and knowledge we have accumulated from the web. The handbook includes various material and illustrations made by yours truly. We sincerely hope that you enjoy and learn a thing or two.

History The old name for badminton is Battledor, Shuttlecock, and Poonaor Poonah or Poonah. Before learning badminton, we need to know its history and origin. Badminton was already known and played in Europe and Asian Countries such as China and India. The official rules of the sport were drawn up in Pune, India, in 1873. As to how it became known in Europe, the British Army Officers that are stationed in India adopted the sport and took it back to England. Battledor means Bat or Paddle. In ancient times, a battledore is a wooden paddle that was used in various things. Now battledor is known as a badminton racket. The shuttlecock is the name of the ball being used in badminton. Before it is made up of a cork with feathers attached to it. Now it is made up of plastic. The shuttlecock should be light enough to be hit with a racket and stay on air. One could imagine soldiers serving the English flag playing badminton in their uniform. Now if you’re asking, how did the name badminton come to be, you’re in for a ride. The name Badminton was adopted from an estate belonging to the Duke of Beaufort named Badminton House in Gloucestershire. Fast forward to 1934, Gloucestershire now became the headquarter of the International Badminton Federation (IBF). There were 9 countries that joined this federation. The countries are Canada, Denmark, France (the French), England (the English), Ireland (the Irish), New Zealand, Scotland (the Scottish), The Netherlands, Wales (the Welsh). Only four years later will the United States join the IBF and become the tenth member of the Federation. Today the name IBF was renamed to The Badminton World Federation which now have 194 countries in the federation. As for the when it joined the Olympics, the game was first played in 1972 as a demonstration sport. Only two decades later will Badminton join the fray.

Equipment We’ll get to the basics. You’ll need a badminton racket, shuttlecock, and also badminton accessories such as hand grip, clothes, socks, wrist band, ankle band, and also a head band. For the racket, it all depends on your preference and playstyle. Each racket has a different balance point, weight, and grips. A good racket weighs 80 to 100 grams and are separated based on how heavy it is. U is the denotation of the different weight of the racket. 4U means 80-84g, 3U is 85-89g, 2U is 90-94g, 1U is 95-100g, basically the smaller the number, the heavier the racket. Usually, beginners might want to use the weight of a 3U racket. 3U is mostly used in singles, while 4U is mostly played in doubles for extra speed and faster reaction time. Another decisive factor for your racket is the balance point. To find the balance point, place your finger slightly below the head of a racket. There are three types of balance points: Head – Heavy, Head – Light, and Even Balance. Fairly easy to understand right?

The key main differences are that a head – heavy racket is for increasing the power of an attack in exchange for maneuverability, head – light racket is for speed and maneuverability, and an even balance racket is an equal balance of speed and power. An even balance racket is good for players who hasn’t decided what playstyle they are going to use. Once you get the gist of what playstyle you are going to use, you can change your racket to a head – heavy or a head – light to hone your skills and be better. Last but not the least is the badminton grip. There are two types of grips in a racket. Towel and synthetic. Towel has better absorption but needs frequent replacement, where-in a synthetic grip doesn’t need to replace but at the cost of worse absorption than towel. There is also the size of the badminton grip, the bigger the grip, the tighter your hand can feel and exert more power. The smaller the grip is for more maneuverability and can be used for deceiving your opponents.



Shuttlecocks Shuttlecocks have two different types. One is plastic, and one is the feathered. Plastic is great for beginners as they are cheaper heavier, and easier to control, thus building your muscle and muscle memory. Feathered shuttlecocks costs more than plastic, lighter than plastic, and harder to control than plastic. The feathered type can fray easily if you used the wrong technique and can easily be broken, thus it is easier and cheaper to practice with a plastic shuttlecock than using a feathered shuttlecock. Last but not the least, the different accessories. Since badminton is a sport, it also has its own shoes. Badminton shoes tend to have better traction and grip than normal jogging shoes, it is also lightweight for faster and higher jumping, and also better cushioning than normal sports shoes. Do not use jogging shoes as they have less traction and grip. For the attire in playing badminton, comfortable shorts and dri-fit shirts will do the trick as they are comfortable and flexible. You can also add wrist bands and ankle guards to lessen the chances of injury.

Rules and Regulation Let’s get down to business, the chart below shows all the necessary information. This chart shows the scoring system. A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points. Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored. The side winning a rally adds a point to its score. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.

This chart shows the Interval and Change of Ends When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval. A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed. In the third game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points. This chart shows the Rules and Regulation of Singles At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service court. If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service court. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. They serve from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if it is even.

This chart shows the Rules and Regulations of Doubles A side has only one ‘set’. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court. If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same server serves again from the alternate service court. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new serving side. The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is serving.



Glossary of Terms • Badminton - A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is played back and forth across a net. • Maneuverability - The quality of moving freely • International Badminton Federation (IBF) – Former name of BWF • Badminton World Federation (BWF) - is the international governing body for the sport of badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee.