H.O.P.E 2

• The game of badminton is said to have originated in Siam, China over 2,000 years ago. The sport can be traced with ancient China, India, and Greece. It was brought to England in 1870 and was played somewhat like tennis. After being played in Canada, badminton arrived in America and has been popular since 1929.
• The game is named for Badminton, the country estate of the dukes of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. The sport is closely related to old children's game, "Battledore and Shuttlecock" refers to an early form of the game that eventually evolved into modern badminton.
• In 1934, the IBF - now Badminton World Federation (BWF) - was established. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the world governing body for badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
• PRAKASH PADUKONE He has been nicknamed the "God of Badminton," showing extraordinary skills knocking off opponents in his unique skills and talent in the sport in his early days. The characteristic had him earning the title of the "Father of Badminton."
• SIR GEORGE THOMAS In 1873, when the sport was still in its infancy, he became an early participant in the badminton community. He shot to fame almost immediately and established himself as one of the most successful players of his era.
• BADMINTON RACKET it is used to strike a shuttlecock in a Badminton match. 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.
• BADMINTON SHOES Badminton shoes are designed to give you better traction and grip to stop in time to return a shot. They should also be lightweight have good cushioning to absorb impact when you jump or land.
• BADMINTON ATTIRE For casual to non-competitive players, a comfortable pair of shorts and a cotton or dri-fit t- shirt is sufficient. Some players may want to equip themselves with hand grips, wrist bands, and ankle guards.
• The Net Line - 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.
• The Badminton Net - The top of the badminton net is hung 5 feet above in the center net line.
• Short Service Line - The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches from the center line. The area inside the short service line is also called the Non Volley Zone.
• The Center Line - is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back Boundary Line. This delineates the Left from Right Service Court.
• Badminton Court Dimensions The overall dimensions is 20 feet by 44 feet, marking the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play.
• Side-Line for Singles Play - The Singles Side Line is marked 11/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles sideline)
• Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles - The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the outermost back line on the court.
• Long Service Line for Doubles The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line.
• GOOD PHYSIQUE AND TONING OF MUSCLES All that running, the hand movements, and different postures during the play, help tone your muscles, especially the butt, hamstrings, quads and glutes.
• FLEXIBILITY Stretching helps improve flexibility and flexibility helps reduce muscle soreness and the risk of injuries.
• IMPROVES METABOLISM RATEPlaying badminton sweats you out and burns calories within the body. This leads to an increased demand for oxygen to compensate for the energy deficit created within the body. This leads to increased blood circulation and enhances results in a tremendous improvement in the metabolic rate
• HEALTHY HEART It improves blood circulation to a greater extent, which in turn, means that it strengthens the heart muscles to pump blood more profusely. A stronger hearts becomes a healthy heart as it prevents clogging the arterial walls of the heart.
• IMPROVES LUNG FUNCTION Blood circulation in the body is systematically coordinated by the lungs and the heart. Thus, when heart muscles strengthen and circulation improves, it also improves lung function, especially for those who experience a hard time breating
• IMPROVES BONE DENSITY AND BONE STRENGTH Playing badminton promotes the growth of bone-forming cells, thereby reducing the incidence of bone fractures or osteopenia.
• Weight loss Badminton requires energy in the form of calories which is generated by the body from burning of fats and carbohydrates.This leads to the elimination of the extra fat within the body and helps in weight loss.
• Grip - One of the most basic skills of the game of badminton, the perfect grip will give you better control and enable you to direct where your shot lands. Depending on whether your stroke is forehand or backhand, there are different methods to hold a badminton racquet.
• The Serve - In badminton, service or a 'serve' is an additional required ability. A strong serve is likely to earn you points and it may give you an edge during the rally. In badminton, there are four different kinds of serves: Low serve, high serve, flick serve, and drive serve.
• Footwork - Another important badminton basic skill for beginners is footwork. You must continuously adapt your pace to that of the shuttlecock. Due to the little space available to the players, excellent footwork is important.
• Stance - is the defensive position that a player should perform when waiting on their opponent(s) return. Though the badminton stance is a relatively neutral position, the proper stance is a ready and engaged position with bent legs for quick reactions to whatever may come your way
• Stroke - It is the swing motion of our racket arm. It is not a shot. We need proper strokes to execute certain shots! The power of any badminton shot (clear, smash, drops, etc) is directly related to how well you can perform your stroke.
• High Serve - Also commonly known as a long serve, is a serve that travels high and deep into the receiver's backcourt. A strong high serve can always rescue you from an opponent's smash.
• 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. The low serve is used to advance the opponent by hitting the shuttlecock to the front of the court.
• 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.
• 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 differentiatesthe flick serve from the drive serve.
• Forehand Grip - The index finger is "in control". In other words, use the index finger to push the racquet forward. Anything on the racquet side (right side for right-handed players, left side for left- handed players), whether overarm or underarm.
• Backhand Grip - The backhand grip requires us to use the thumb. Anything to the non-racket side (left side if right- handed, right side if left-handed), whether overarm or underarm.
• Bevel Grip - It is when your racket face is twisted halfway between the forehand grip and backhand grip positions. To switch into a bevel grip, start with a backhand grip, then twist your racket so the outside edge turns up at about a 45- degree angle.
• Panhandle Grip - When you pinch the top of the racket with your thumb and index finger in order to tap/net-kill the oncoming shuttlecock.
• Defensive Stance You may defend against impacts by adopting a defensive stance. Assume a defensive stance by facing the net with your body and racquet at around waist level.
• Attacking Stance The attacking stance allows you to counter an opponent's short or high lift.
• The Net Stance enables you to take the shuttle at the highest point when you're at the net. Normally the only time you need to adopt the net stance is after you perform a tumbling net_shot (or spinning net shot).
• BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP the BWF (Badminton World Federation). World Championship is the most competitive and respected tournament in which athletes are solely competing in badminton. Originally held every three years starting in 1977, it is now held annually, except in Olympic years. The BWF World Championships are contested in five fields: Men's Singles and Doubles, Women's Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles