Badminton

1. Badminton

2. History • Badminton originated in ____ in the 12th century • The game evolved in to the present day game in _____ in the year ____ • The English named it Poona • THE IBF was formed in ___ • Badminton is an Olympic Sport

3. Shuttlecock • Used instead of a ball • Cork or ___ base • There are ____ feathers that are around the base. There is a plastic version that is also used • The shuttlecock weighs ___ of an ounce

4. Rules • Serve must go ____ court • _____ scoring is used where a point is won on each serve • The server _____ sides after each point is scored • Games are played to ____ • A match is the best of ____ games • When a team has an odd score server servers from the ___ court and even serves from the ____ court

5. Skills • Forehand/Backhand • ____ shot similar to throwing • ____ is done with a flick of the wrist motion • Both shots are effective when a player is in the ready (athletic) position

6. Skills • Serve • Underhand • Racket head must be ____ the level of the server’s hand • Follow through is important in keeping sure the shuttlecock goes to its desired area

7. Skills • Smash shot • is and “Attacking” shot • Can be played from anywhere but it is usually played up close to the net

8. Skills • Clear • Defensive shot • Used sparingly • Hit the ball deep in opponent’s court

9. Skills • Drop • Hit with less force than smash • Good when the opponent is in ___ position • Must simulate an ______ shot • On contact, the shuttle cock should fall straight_____, almost as if the shuttlecock was not struck

10. Court