Michael Angelo B.

Franco PE3
2FM-1 September 13, 2019

History of Badminton
Badminton has its origins in ancient civilisations in Europe and Asia. The ancient game
known as battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock probably originated more than 2000 years
ago.
In the 1600s battledore and shuttlecock was an upper class pastime in England and
many European countries. Battledore and shuttlecock was simply two people hitting a
shuttlecock backwards and forwards with a simple bat as many times as they could without
allowing it to hit the ground.
Modern badminton can be traced to mid-19th century British India. It was created by
British military officers stationed there. A net was added to the traditional English game
of battledore and shuttlecock. As it was popular in the British garrison town of Poona, the game
came to be known as "Poona" or "Poonai" Initially, woollen balls were preferred by the upper
classes in windy or wet conditions, but ultimately shuttlecocks took over the role of a "ball." This
game was taken by retired officers who got back to England. It was introduced as a game for
the guests of the Duke of Beaufort at his stately home 'Badminton' in Gloucestershire, England
where it became popular. Hence, the origin of the name "Badminton."
In March 1898, the first Open Tournament was held at Guildford and the first 'All
England' Championships were held the following year.
The International Badminton Federation was formed in 1934 with nine founder
members, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Holland, Canada, New Zealand and
France. India joined as an affiliate in 1936.
The first major IBF tournament was the Thomas Cup (world men's team championships)
in 1948. Since then, the number of world events has increased with the addition of the Uber Cup
(women's team), World Championships (individual events), Sudirman Cup (mixed team), World
Junior Championships and the World Grand Prix Finals.
Badminton is a relatively new Olympic sport. It was a demonstration sport at the 1972
Munich Olympics. Badminton eventually became an Olympic sport in Barcelona in 1992. Only
the singles and doubles were introduced for the first time in the Olympic Games. Mixed doubles
was included in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and badminton is the only sport that has
mixed doubles event in the Olympics.
Only five countries have won gold medals at the Olympics since badminton was
introduced in 1992 - China, Indonesia and Korea, England and Denmark.

Facilities and Equipment

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.

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.

Center Line. 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.

Side Line for Singles Play The Singles Side Line is

marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary
(doubles side line).

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.

1. Net or Net
The net or nets are made of fine, dark green ropes.
Net size as follows.
a. Net length: 610 cm.
b. Net width: 76 cm.
c. The white ribbon on the top of the net measures 3.8 cm.
2. Pole net
The net pole is made of strong enough material, such as iron. The net pole is rounded
with a middle finger measuring 3.8 cm. The net pole is installed outside the side line.
3. High Net
Net installed in the center of the field with a height of 1.524 meters.
4. Kok (Shuttlecock)
Kok or called shuttlecock consists of head and head feathers. Material for making
(shuttlecock), which is a half-round cork coated with leather. In the cork plugged poultry
fur that amounted to 14 to 16 strands. The center line of the cork, which is 25-28 mm the
centerline of the tip is 54-56 mm. The feathers were tied with threads. The height of the
 hair from the surface of the cork to the top surface, ie 64-74 mm. The standard stand
weighs between 4.73-5.50 grams.
5. Racket (Beater)
The tool to hit kok (suttlecock) in a badminton game is called a racket. The racket
weighs less than 150 grams. The materials used to make a racket are:
a. wood,
b. aluminum,
c. wood and aluminum,
d. fiberglass, and
e. charcoal (carbonex).

 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.

 Doubles

A side has only one ‘set’.

The service passes consecutively to the players as shown in the diagram.

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.