badminton - Education Program

INTRODUCTION
BADMINTON
Badminton is a racquet sport played on a
court either by two players or two
opposing pairs. Instead of a ball, a
shuttlecock is hit back and forwards.
Speed, fast reactions, and stamina are all
important if you want to be a successful
player.
The Net
The net is made from cord with a mesh
size of 15 to 20mm. It is tightly stretched
to ensure that the top edge is horizontal
and at the same height as the top of the
posts supporting it.
Scoring
The aim of Badminton is to hit a shuttle, using a racquet, over the net onto the court area
before the opposition player or pair can hit it back or to force the opposition into an error. The
first player or pair to reach 15 points (11 points for women's singles) wins the game.
After winning a point the same player serves again, and continues to serve as long as that
player or team keeps winning points. If the non-serving team wins the rally, no point is scored
but there is a change of server instead.
HISTORY OF BADMINTON
Badminton evolved from the ancient game of Battledore and
Shuttlecock. It was named ‘Badminton’ after the home of the
Duke of Beaufort in Gloucestershire where, in the mid
nineteenth century, it was a pastime of the Duke's guests
when driven indoors by bad weather.
A Badminton racquet
from the late 1950s
There are currently 146 nations in the World affiliated to the
ruling body, the International Badminton Federation (IBF)
which was formed in 1934 with a total of nine member
nations.
Badminton was introduced to Australia in Fremantle, WA in 1905, with the Australian
Badminton Association being formed in 1935. Since its beginning, the game has spread to all
States and Territories. In 1936, Australia became the eleventh member association of the IBF.
Victoria is now the stronghold of the sport in Australia with more than 50 per cent of the
national total of registered competition players.
Badminton at the Commonwealth Games
Australia has competed in every Commonwealth Games since Badminton was admitted in
1966, with a gold medal for Mixed Doubles in 1982 to Mike Scandolera and Audrey Tuckey
and, more recently, the 1994 Ladies Singles gold medal to Lisa Campbell.
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ABOUT BADMINTON
BADMINTON
Badminton is played in singles, doubles and mixed teams.
To score a point, the players have to hit the shuttlecock with
their rackets so that it lands on their opponents court – then
a point is scored.
To score a point, the players have to hit the shuttlecock with
their rackets so that it lands on their opponent’s court – then
a point is scored.
In men’s competition, the first to reach 15 points is the
winner, while eleven points is enough to win a women’s
match.
International Women's
doubles match
Types of Shots
1. Clear – powerful stroke that sends the shuttlecock from one
end of the court to the other.
2. Drop Shot – a stroke that sends the shuttlecock just above
the net.
3. Smash – very powerful stroke that send the shuttlecock
down fast on the oppositions side of the court.
4. Lift – defensive – sends the shuttlecock to the back of the
opponent’s court.
Smash shot
5. Drive – powerful straight stroke from shoulder height
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BADMINTON
BADMINTON EQUIPMENT
Racquet
The main parts of a racquet are called the handle, the stringed
area, the head, the shaft, the throat and the frame.
They are made of lightweight materials such as aluminium,
graphite and titanium and weigh 85 to 100 grams.
The frame of the racquet cannot exceed 680mm in overall length
and 230mm in overall width.
Racquet
Shuttlecock
Shuttlecocks
Must have 16 feathers fixed to the base. Feather lengths can be
variable from 64mm to 70mm, but in each shuttle must be that
of the same size. The shuttle must weigh between 4.74 and 5.50
grams.
Posts
Height – 1.55m from surface of the court
Net
Height
1.524m at the centre of the court
1.55m over the side lines (doubles side lines)
Depth – 760mm
No gaps to between the ends of the net and the posts
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BADMINTON
BADMINTON – EVENT INFORMATION
The Badminton competition is to be conducted at the
Melbourne Exhibition Centre (MEC) in a purpose-built
temporary facility.
The Badminton facility will comprise six competition and
two warm-up courts, with seating for approx 3 600
spectators.
The Badminton competition will be held over the entire
eleven days of the Games (eleven days of competition).
Events
Event Male Female
Singles
Doubles
Doubles - Mixed
Teams - Mixed
The 2006 Commonwealth Games competition will consist of singles, doubles and team events
with a total of six gold medals to be awarded.
Training will be conducted at the Altona Badminton Centre (Paisley Park).
BADMINTON - DID YOU KNOW?
Badminton is the world’s fastest racquet sport – the shuttlecock can reach speeds
of up to 260 kilometres per hour.
Badminton requires speed, agility and lightning-fast reflexes.
The first Badminton racquets were made of wood. Today, materials such as
aluminium, graphite and titanium are used.
JOIN IN BADMINTON
Badminton Australia logo
Players from all ages can become involved in
Badminton.
A ten-week program for schools is available from
Badminton Victoria (see below).
To find out more about Badminton and where to take part, please contact:
Badminton Victoria - www.badmintonvic.com.au
Phone: (03) 96864777
Badminton Australia - www.badminton.org.au
Phone: (03) 93974722
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