Badminton is a racket sport played on a rectangular court that is divided by a net. From ancient pastime to olympic sport kindle edition by jeanyves guillain author format. Hart drew up revised basic regulations in 1887 and with bagnel wild, again in 1890. Click on the sport below that you would like to see rules and governing body information on. Badminton study guide badmintons roots began in the 5th century in china. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The new sport was launched in 1873 at badminton house, gloucestershire, for this reason this game was called officially badminton. Prepared for the royal navy in association with the badminton association of england limited and produced by education and youth limited, london. History of badminton british army officers settled there took a competitive version back to england in the 1860s. Download badminton tutorial pdf version tutorialspoint. The badminton world federation bwf is the world governing body for badminton recognised by the international olympic committee ioc and international paralympic committee ipc. The international badminton federation was formed in 1934 with nine founder members, england, wales, ireland, scotland, denmark, holland, canada, new zealand and france. The ancestral estate is now better known for hunting and horse trials, it is credited as the formal birthplace of the racquet sport.
All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of tutorials point. A badminton like game was known in ancient greece and egypt a game called battledore and shuttlecock in which two players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny rackets. A brief history of badminton a badmintonlike game was known in ancient greece and egypt a game called battledore and shuttlecock in which two players hit. Player hits the bird twice in one motion or momentarily holds or throws the bird, 3. Player reaches over net to play the bird follow through over the net after contact is legal, 2. As early as 1860, a london toy dealer named isaac spratt published a booklet entitled badminton battledore a new game, but no copy is known to have survived. Olympic games, sport, discipline, event, badminton, history, evolution. Back one thirds of the court before the boundary lines on either sides of the net. The basic contest in badminton between opposing sides each of one or two players. Badminton study guide badminton s roots began in the 5th century in china. Badminton, like many sports, is a very mental and physical game that requires efficiency and selfcontrol. Badminton study guide physical education historyfacts badminton is a lifetime activity, which means it can be played throughout any stage of life.
It was a demonstration sport at the 1972 munich olympics. Olympic games, sport, discipline, event, badminton, history, evolution, olympic programme created date. The name badminton came from the badminton house in gloucestershire, where the sport was played for many years. Historically, the shuttlecock also known as a bird or birdie was a small cork hemisphere with 16 goose feathers attached and weighing about 0. The origins of the game of badminton date back at least 2,000 years to the game of battledore and shuttlecock played in ancient greece, china, and india. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to badminton rules and regulations first. The game was called poona in india during the 18th. Blank paper for drawing, doodling or sketching 100 large blank pages 8. History of badminton badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court. The badminton library, called in full the badminton library of sports and pastimes, was a sporting and publishing project conceived and founded by henry somerset, 8th duke of beaufort 18241899. So let us go all the way back in time where it all started. If there is any support you feel the royal navy can give regarding this project please contact 0870 333 0423. Badminton takes its name from badminton house home of the duke of beaufort in the english county of gloucestershire. The history of badminton brings us all the way back to the mid18th century.
When india was still a british colony badminton was played mostly by the british military officers. It was brought to england in 1870 and was played somewhat like tennis. Acknowledgements the royal navy wish to thank the badminton association of england. The bwf regulates, promotes, develops and popularises the sport globally and organises inspiring world events. May 2019 uniform string spacing dropped and new rules for lets and faults in wheelchair badminton.
Badminton equipment and history olympic sport history. The aim of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net in a way that the other player or pair cannot hit it. The history of badminton can be traced back more than 2,000 years before it was even called badminton. Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. A coin is tossed before the first game, and the winner of the toss may serve first or pick an end of the court. Hi shuttle flash, i think the greatest comeback was in the first sudirman cup in jakarta, indonesia by the legendary susi susanti. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the badminton faq guide. When purchased through the hk site, access to the e book is immediately granted when your order is received. Badminton, court or lawn game played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock. Badminton handout history badminton evolved from a similar game. At the ioc executive board meeting held in atlanta in march, the.
This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. It can be played by either two opposing players singles or two opposing pairs doubles who take positions on. British officers in the mid 1800s took this game back to england and it was introduced as a game for the guests of the duke of beaufort at his stately home badminton in. The stroke that returns shuttle cock to the left of a righthanded player and to the right of a lefthanded player. What are the greatest comebacks in badminton history.
Badminton history nature of the game safetyetiquette facilities. Since then, the number of world events has increased to seven, with the addition of the uber cup ladies team, world championships, sudirman cup mixed team, world. In this way, either the game consists of one player against one player or a team of two players against another team of two players. Badminton eventually became an olympic sport in barcelona in 1992. The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock or bird. They also launched badminton officially in dunbar in the same year.
Badminton school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. History of badminton and the development of the sport. A contemporary form of badminton a game called poon, was played in india in the 1800s where a net was introduced and players hit the shuttlecock across the net. A very long history for one of the olympics newest sports. Books and other information on the sport of badminton for sale.
The game requires quick reflexes, finesse and good conditioned players. Scoring system o a match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points. History and evolution of badminton as an olympic sport keywords. In classic scoring format, the winning team needs 15 points in doubles and mens singles, or 11 in womens singles. Players use racquets to hit a shuttlecock over a net. Ebook ebook players clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He was the first englishman wrote darwin, to be captain of the royal and ancient. Discover book depositorys huge selection of badminton books online. Badminton rules 9 governing bodies linked international badminton federation. The history of badminton and the first pioneers leos rackets. Participants at the time wore tuxedos and long dresses. They officially launched badminton in a house called dunbar at 6 waverley grove, portsmouth, england on september of that year. Between 1885 and 1902 it developed into a series of sporting books which aimed to cover comprehensively all major sports and pastimes.
Badminton is played as a singles or doubles game with one or two players on a side. Benefits of playing badminton history of badminton. I play badminton twice a week, recreationaly at a local club and have enjoyed reading this book and have learned from it also. Overview and history badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court divided by a net five feet high. The first big ibf tournament was the thomas cup mens world team championships in 1948. Sep, 2019 the bath badminton club standardized the rules and made the game applicable to english ideas. The game of badminton originated in siam, china over 2,000 years ago. A short history of indonesia colin brown 9781865088389.
This is a comprehensive book which covers most aspects of playing badminton tactics for singlesdoublesmixed, training, equipment and technique including tips from the pros. Badminton was introduced as a fullmedal olympic sport. An offensive player makes this stroke when he shoots the shuttlecock deep into the opponents court. In 1899, the all england open badminton championships which is the first badminton competition in the world started. Overview and history badminton is a racket sport that is played on a. Several games were forerunners of modern bad minton, but the games exact origin is unknown. Although the history of badminton is so long, the official rules are created only about years back. The ancient game known as battledore bat or paddle and shuttlecock probably originated.
History bath badminton club standardized the rules and made the game applicable to english ideas j. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The lines along these measurements mark the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play. Badminton is a game played between two or four players. Mar 12, 2015 the first set of rules was published in 1893 by the badminton association of england. In 1893, the badminton association of england published the first collection of laws. Badminton 7 apart from the badminton racket and shuttlecock, one would normally get to see the following equipment when a game is on. Golf was a bestseller and did better than any other volume in the series.
Badminton requires a racquet, shuttlecock birdie or bird, net and playing. For this reason the badminton association of england welcomes this initiative of the. The game of badminton started to become popular in india at a small town called poona. Because its an easy game for beginners, badminton remains popular at picnics and parties. Since then, the number of world events has increased to seven, with the addition of the uber cup ladies team, world championships, sudirman cup mixed team, world juniors, world grand prix finals, and the world cup. For this reason the badminton association of england welcomes this initiative of the royal navy in its efforts to encourage the further. In 1873, the duke is credited with bringing a version of the game poona. In 1893, the badminton association of england published the first set of rules according to these regulations, similar to todays rules. Badminton took its name from badminton house in gloucestershire, the ancestral home of the duke of beaufort, where the sport was. Colin brown brings the latest research to bear on indonesian history in this readable, comprehensive volume. December 2018 fixed height serve takes affect, references to waist and racket attitude removed.
At this point, badminton was just a game played for fun, and it was known as. An 1854 depiction of battledore and shuttlecock by john leech. An 1863 article in the cornhill magazine describes badminton as battledore and shuttlecock played with sides, across a string suspended some five feet from the ground. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. You need to develop the fundamentals and mental ability to see yourself performing well. Pdf the conical shape of a shuttlecock allows it to flip on impact. It was little wonder that horace hutchinson was chosen to edit the volume. Badminton essentials tariq wadood total health publications. Badminton study guide grotthuss history badminton was derived from battledore a paddle and shuttlecock games, which were played in china, japan, india and greece. Badminton rules and regulations pdf 2020 download option. Badminton racket modern badminton rackets are light in weight and dont weigh more than 100 grams. The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a 22 feet by 20 feet area on each side of the net. Olympic studies centre, international olympic committee subject.
Bwf has a vision of giving every child a chance to. The rules of the modern game were developed in england, but it is now asian countries that dominate the sport. The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. Badminton rules a badminton match comprises the best of three games.
The history of badminton is thought to go back to as far as ancient egyptian and grecian civilizations. A brief history of badminton a badminton like game was known in ancient greece and egypt a game called battledore and shuttlecock in which two players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny rackets. The frame of the racket can be made of common metals like steel or aluminum. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are singles with one player per side and doubles with two players per side. Fundamentals will help you to eventually perform the motor movements with some level of proficiency, while adopting your playing strategystyle to the.
As a light and extended particle, it flies with a pure drag trajectory. A game called poona in the 1860s played in india combined battledore and shuttlecock. Badminton has its origins in ancient civilisations in europe and asia. From the earliest recorded history to the classical empires, through colonialism and japanese occupation, sukarno and suharto and the 1999 elections, to presentday tensions and beyond, this is an important book for anyone wanting to. Badminton canada 700 industrial avenue, suite 401 ottawa, on, k1g 0y9. Ioc session, held in june in berlin, it was decided to add badminton to the programme of the games of the xxv olympiad in barcelona in 1992. A major objective of the badminton association of england is. After being played in canada, badminton arrived in america and has been popular since 1929. From party game to serious sport nearly anyone can pick up a lightweight badminton racket and hit the shuttlecock over the net. Simplified rules of badminton the laws of badminton and competition regulations linked here in the bwf statutes provide the detail on every aspect of the game of badminton.
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