Lott) Dual Sports nent te the nature, origin, and history of badminton and table tennis the objectof each dual sport Dual sports refer to sports that require ewo players on each side. Some examples of dual sports are badminton and table tennis. Each of these sports will be discussed in this lesson. BADMINTON Badminton can be considered as one of the oldest sports in the world. It is said to be related to the early game played in ancient Greece, China, and India called battledore and shuttlecock. It was developed from the game played by the British army officers stationed in India in the 1860s which was known as poona. It was first played in Gloucestershire, England in 1873, The Duke of Beaufort introduced the game to the English sociery at a garden party in his country estate. In 1899, the first unofficial all-England badminton championships for men were held. The following year, the first badminton tournament for women was arranged,In 1934, the world governing body of badminton was formed. It was called the Badminton World Federation or BWE. From then on, badminton has also been played by the people in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Denmark. In 1977, the first world championships launched by BWE were held. It was followed by the various badminton tournaments held in different parts of several countries. Badminton can be played in the court or lawn, Players use lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock when playing the game. Badminton may be played in singles or doubles. Object of the Game The object of the game is to serve and hit the shuttlecock over the net with enough skill and accuracy so that the opponent will not be able to return the shot. Badminton Equipment and Facilities There are different equipment and facilities that are needed to be able to play badminton. These include the following: 1. Court ‘The badminton court has a full length of 44 feet and a full width of 20 feet. The width is reduced to 17 feet in a game of singles. A center line divides the court into two sides. The short service line is drawn 6 1/2 feet from the center line on each side of the court. The court has two divisions beyond the short service line, These divisions are called the left service court and the right service court. A long side line is added for a game of doubles. Side boundary line (doubles) 26. ¢ 19 ef», 1.6 in, ey [ rT Short service line Long service line (doubles) Center line Singles 17 fe.Net The badminton net is suspended at a height of five feet and two inches between two posts and set at a height of five feet in the center. Tecan be in the form of mesh net of a fine, tan-colored cord. Racket The badminton racket is light and delicate. It can either be made of wood, plastic, aluminum, or fiber glass. It has strings made of linen, gut, or nylon. It must be kept in a press and hung when not in use for its own maintenance. Shuttlecock ‘A typical badminton shuttlecock has a base made of cork which has feathers ranging from 14 to 16 pieces that are stitched in three places. Other shuttlecocks are made of plastic. All shuttlecocks, whatever their material might be, should be handled with care, Feathers must be straightened each time before the shutilecock is hit,How to Win the Game In order to win in a set of badminton, a player must be able to get a total of 21 points before his or her opponent does. Doing so makes him or her the winner of the first set. In case the points are tied at 20-20, the player who gets two points ahead wins the set. In case the points are still tied at 29-29, the player who achieves the next point wins the set. In order to win the overall badminton game, a player must be able to win in two sets out of three. Basic Rules in Playing Badminton Like in any other sports, there is also a set of rules to follow in playing badminton, Some of the basic rules are the following: Iy 2. A game can be played by two players in singles or four players in doubles. For a badminton match to be considered official, it has to take place in a court with the following dimensions: 20 feet by 44 feet. The net must also be placed through the middle of the court at five feet high. “The shuttlecock muse hit within the parameters of the opponent's court in order to score a point. A point is given to the opponent if the shuttlecock hits the net or lands outside the court. Players must serve diagonally across the net to their opponent. As points are won, then serving stations move from one side to the other. If a player's first serve goes outside the court, then his or her opponent gets the point. ‘There is no second serve allowed. No overarm serve is allowed. Players should hit a serve underarm and below the waist. In order to determine who will serve first among the players and which side of the court the opponent will start from, each game starts with a toss, Players are allowed to move around the court once the shuttlecock is “live.” ‘The opponent receives the point ifa player touches the net with his or her racket or any body part. A fault is called in the following cases: + if player displays an act to distract his or her opponent deliberately. «ifthe shuttlecock is caught in the racket and then flung «if the shutilecock is hit twice + if player keeps on committing an infraction of the badminton rulesLh, 12, 13. A referee makes sure that the players follow the rules in a badminton game. He or she overlooks the game by sitting on a high chair. He or she also has overriding calls on infringements and faults. Line judges are stationed to monitor if the shuttlecock lands in or out. Unforeseen or accidental circumstances are also called and managed by the referee. Some of these circumstances include the following: + shuttlecock getting stuck in the net * server serving out of turn * one player was not ready + adecision which is too close to call ‘Two rest periods are allotted for the game. The first one lasts for 90 seconds and is set right after the first game. ‘The second one lasts for five minutes and is set after the second game. If any player keeps on breaking the rules, the referee has the power to deduct some points in his or her score with persisting fouls receiving a forfeit of the set or even the entire match. Basic Terms Used in Badminton Players must be familiar with the terms used in badminton. Some of the basic terms are defined below. 1, ace — This refers to a point scored. However, this is usually called when a point is scored on which a player was not able to touch the shuttlecock with his or her racket. balk — This refers to an attempt made by the server to throw the receiver off balance by using a false start. Ifa player balks, he or she loses the service. double hit — This refers to the act of hitting the shuttlecock twice on the same stroke. This is considered a fault, down — This refers to the loss of service when the server or the serving side fails to score. In a game of doubles, “one down” means that the first server is “down” or finished with his or her term of service and the second server on the same side now has to serve. fault — This refers to any infraction of the rules resulting in loss of a serve ora point. match — This refers to a series of games. Usually, the best two out of three games determines the winner in a match.‘one out — This is a term used to remind the players on a game of doubles 7. that one member of the serving team has already finished his or her turn in serving. 8, rally "This refers to a heated return of the shuttlecock for several times or the continuous stroking of the shuttlecock back and forth. 9, sling or throw ~ This term means to allow the shurtlecock to contact the racket for too long a time, so that the shuttlecock is slung or thrown rather than being hit sharply. This is considered a fault. 10. wood shot ~ This refets to a shot in which the shuttlecock hits the frame of the racket’ head. Playing Badminton Doubles Despite the similarity between badminton doubles and badminton singles, they still have some slight differences. Keeping in mind the following pointers will be useful in playing badminton doubles. 1. Learn the service rules in badminton. a. Serve diagonally. b. Be stationary. c. Stay inside the box. dd. Hit the shuttlecock below the waist. Do not take more than five seconds to make a serve.Know how to do a forehand shot. a. Hold the racket in a handshake grip. b. Cup the shuttlecock using the off-hand. c. Hirt the shuttlecock. Familiarize oneself with the different playing formations. a. Familiarize oneself with the court lines. b. Learn how to execute an attacking formation. c. Know how to assume a defensive formation. Strategize with one’s teammate to win rallies. a. Force the opponent to do a high lift. b. Doanet kill when playing in front. c. Communicate with one’s teammate.