DIGITAL SPORTS HANDBOOK

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BADMINTON Badminton is a racket sport (or racquet sport). A game of badminton gets played by two opposing players (called a singles game) or with two opposing pairs (called doubles games). Opponents take positions on opposite sides of a rectangular court. A fixed and secure vertical net hangs in the center of the pitch.

COURT DIMENSION As per the guidelines laid down by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the length of a standard badminton court remains the same - 13.40m (44 feet) - for both types of competitions. But the width differs with the singles court running wide till 5.18m (17 feet), denoted by the side lines, while for the doubles court, the width is extended to 6.1m (20 feet), marked as the doubles sidelines.

EQUIPMENTS Apart from the Badminton Racket and Shuttlecock, one would normally get to see the following equipment when a game is on. Badminton Racket Shuttlecock Badminton Shoes Badminton Accessories 1. Grip 2.Badminton Clothes 3. Socks 4.Wrist Band 5.Head Band

Badminton Racket 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. Shuttlecock Sixteen feathers fixed in a cork base enveloped in a thin leather sheet make a shuttlecock. Interestingly, the best Badminton Shuttlecocks are made from feathers from the wing of a goose. The shuttle weighs between 4.74 to 5.50 grams. Badminton Shoes A good pair of Badminton Shoes provide good grip, cushioning and some flexibility at the forefoot.

Badminton Accessories The commonly used Badminton Accessories are Grip, Badminton Clothes, Socks, Wrist Band and Head Band. Grip A grip made of cloth or synthetic fiber absorbs sweat and provides you a drier feel. Badminton Clothes Comfortable T-shirts and shorts, that don’t hinder your movement are ideal to play Badminton. A cotton round-neck or a collar t-shirts with a pair of light shorts are usually preferred. Socks Wear a pair of thick cotton socks as they help to absorb sweat. They also prevent your feet from slipping inside your shoes. Avoid wearing Nylon socks that don’t absorb sweat. Wrist Band If you perspire a lot, you may consider getting a wrist band that prevents your sweat from flowing to your racket handle. Head Band Wear a Head Band if you wear spectacles. It prevents your lenses from getting wet and also stops the sweat and hair from getting into your eyes while playing.

BASIC SKILLS SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS OF BADMINTON Grip Stance Footwork Serve Smash Drop Shot Clear or Lob

Grip A grip is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots during a match. The most commonly used grip is the orthodox forehand grip. Most players change grips during a rally depending on whether it is a forehand or backhand shot. A grip is also the wrapping around the handle of the racket. 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. Footwork The footwork will be a chasse on the side and the sequence will be left foot into the right before the right foot is taken out sideways away from the left. The final step with the racket leg should allow you with your extended arm and racket to reach the shuttle. Keep your upper body still and try not to drop the head.

Serve A correct service is when a player hits the shuttlecock with their racket over the net to the opponent's side -- without the shuttle getting stuck in the net or exceeding the boundaries of the badminton court - with some part of their feet in contact with the court surface. Smash The smash shot is hit with power and speed downward into the opponent's court. The angle and the steepness of the shuttlecock's trajectory make it hard for the opponent to retrieve and return. Drop Shot A drop shot in badminton is an offensive shot performed from the back part of the court. It has a downwards and curved trajectory, directed to the front of the court of your opponent. Clear or Lob The badminton attacking clear (or attacking lob) is basically a normal badminton lob, but with an offensive purpose. The attacking clear is used to get your opponent out of position to return a weak shot. If you're fast enough, the attacking clear can surprise your opponent and help you win a rally.

TACTICAL SKILLS 1.The Ready Stance - it is a position in badminton wherein the right stance is readied by the player in order to minimize the amount of movements that would be needed in order to hit the shuttlecock 2.Forehand and Backhand Grip - these are the two basic grips that new players must familiarize themselves with. By doing either of these, it would be much easier for players to control their shots 3.Footwork - it is a necessary skill in order to play badminton. A proper footwalk would help in mastering the sports 4.Strokes - initially, there are four strokes that the player can use. 5.Underarm Backhand Serve - it is a type of serve that beginners can use.

TACTICAL SKILLS Applying pressure on hitting the shuttlecock. Position yourself in the central base. It would be easier to hit the shuttlecock on the corners of the court. Deceive your opponents during singles match.

RULES OF THE GAME A match consists of the best of three games of 21 points. The player/pair winning a rally adds a point to its score. At 20-all, the player/pair which first gains a 2-point lead wins that game. At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game. The player/pair winning a game serves first in the next game. A badminton match can be played by two opposing players (singles) or four opposing players (doubles). A competitive match must be played indoors utilising the official court dimensions. A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands inside the opponent's court or if a returned shuttlecock hits the net or lands outside of the court the player will lose the point. A player is not able to touch the net with any part of their body or racket.

HOW TO OFFICIATE THE SPORT There are three types of officials in the sport of badminton. Referee, Umpire and Linesman The Referee takes responsibility for making sure the tournament is run according to all the rules, is fair and that sportsmanship is being upheld. The Umpire takes responsibility for running individual matches. He or she is responsible for making all final decisions for points awarded in a match. Linesmen take responsibility for making line calls on shuttles that land on the floor of the badminton court. They are there to assist the umpire in making the best decision possible. Linesmen are not mandatory for any provincial tournaments, but are frequently used in more important matches.

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