BTEC Sport

• Around , the daughters of Duke of Beaufort were playing a game called ‘battledore and shuttle-cock’. They added a

across the hall of Badminton House in, England. Mr J.L. Baldwin suggested it would be better to hit the shuttle away from, instead of towards, players on the other side of the string. The sport of Badminton was created. badminton was being formed by the late 1870’s. Players made their own . The official laws were developed in 1893. International Badminton Federation was created in 1934 and organised the famous Cup in .

Task 1 – Complete the worksheet on laws 1 to 4

Task 1 – Completed worksheet

• Around 1860, the daughters of Duke of Beaufort were playing a game called ‘battledore and shuttle-cock’. They added a net across the hall of Badminton House in Gloustershire , England. Mr J.L. Baldwin suggested it would be better to hit the shuttle away from, instead of towards, players on the other side of the string. The sport of Badminton was created. Indoor badminton was being formed by the late 1870’s. Players made their own shuttlecock. The official laws were developed in 1893. International Badminton Federation was created in 1934 and organised the famous Thomas Cup in 1948.

Session aims

• To know, understand and demonstrate the technique for

– The grip – Low serve (forehand and backhand) – Flick serve – Forehand High serve

Research, draw and report I

• You have been divided into 3 groups, with 3 A3 blank sheets of paper for each group.

• Task2.1 Your group must read and research the badminton topic given to you by your teacher. It will be either the grip, low serve or forehand high serve. Then you must put all the information researched on 1 A3 Poster, however, you can only use 12 words, and unlimited symbols, numbers or pictures (10 minutes). The entire group must work together to construct your poster.

Task2.2 2 people from each group must go to another table and gather as much information about the other 2 aspects of badminton that they did not research. They make notes about the information that is being given to them by the other class members.

Meanwhile, 1 person from each group must stay with their poster and explain to the learners that approach them what their poster means and answer any questions (10 minutes)

Research, draw and report II

• Task 2.3. Students return to there group and must now complete 2 more posters about the other 2 elements of the badminton technique that they researched (10 minutes)

Research, draw and report III

The grip

• Players use height, depth and width of the court to put their opponents under pressure. It is therefore essential that players have the ability to play a variety of shots in order to successfully compete and play the most appropriate return. Playing the right stroke with the right grip is a vital aspect in taking the first step to improving your game.

• This is a fingers and palm grip, with a ‘V’ being created between the thumb and first fingers. The point of the ‘V’ is not on top f the racket handle but erring towards the bevel of the racket handle. You can mark the racket, so that you can check your grip.

• This is used in many areas but it’s main use is for backhand overhead strokes. To get a bevel grip take a basic grip and simply move the thumb so it lies along the corner of the racket handle. This has effect of moving the ‘V’ between the thumb and first finger slightly towards the top of the racket handle. Thumb goes along the bevel.

• This grip is suitable for hitting shuttles on the backhand side that are well in front of the body. Holding the racket in the basic grip, turn in slightly to the right (for right handed players) or to the left (for left handed players), so the thumb should form a slight diagonal across the back of the racket handle. There should be a gap between the heel of the thumb and the racket.

• There are basically two types of serve: the low and high serve. The purpose of the low serve is to send the shuttle low over the net bringing the opponent forward creating space in the rear of the court and forcing a lift to stop the player attacking. The high serve is used when you want to move your opponent to the rear of the court.

The service

• The aim of the low serve is to send the shuttle from the front of the box into the front of the diagonally opposite service box, bringing your opponent forward thus creating space in the rear court and/or forcing a lift. You can play the serve either forehand or backhand.

4 stages of the Forehand Low ServePreparation Release of the

shuttle Impact Follow through

Adopt a balanced stance with your weight committed to the rear foot, close to the centre of the court. The shuttle is held out in front of your body with the racket back. Basic grip should be used.

Your weight starts to be transferred on to the front foot and the racket hip begins to move forward. The racket arm comes forward with both bent elbow and wrist. Eyes should be on the shuttle.

Impact is made to the side/in front of the body (45 degrees from player). Push through the shuttle with a bent elbow and wrist.

Bring racket up to threaten your opponents reply.

4 stages of the Backhand Low ServePreparation Backswing Forward swing

impact Follow through

Adopt a stance near the centre of the court with your feet side to side or one foot forward as preferred, with your weight balanced. Place the racket out in front of you, then place the shuttle on the racket. Shuttle should be held well in front of the body below the waist, with a relaxed arm. A relaxed thumb and fingers grip should be used.

Take the racket back, bending from the elbow, with a slight pronation of the arm. The non-racket arm should be kept still.

The racket moves forward in the same arc as the backswing with the grip tightening on the racket. The non-racket hand should remain still. Release the shuttle at the last minute and hit the shuttle almost out of your hand.

Follow through with a slight supination of the wrist and forearm, allowing the racket to move into a slightly elevated position. Let your eyes follow the shuttle to watch your opponent’s reaction.

Preparation Backswing Forward swing impact

Follow through

Adopt a stance near the centre of the court with your feet side to side or one foot forward as preferred, with your weight balanced. Place the racket out in front of you, then place the shuttle on the racket. Shuttle should be held well in front of the body below the waist, with a relaxed arm. A relaxed thumb and fingers grip should be used.

Take the racket back, bending from the elbow, with a slight pronation of the arm. The non-racket arm should be kept still.

The racket moves forward sharply in the same arc as the backswing with the grip tightening on the racket. The non-racket hand should remain still. Release the shuttle at the last minute and hit the shuttle almost out of your hand.

Continue to follow through with a slight supination of the wrist and forearm, allowing the racket to move into a slightly elevated position. Let your eyes follow the shuttle to watch your opponent’s reaction.

4 stages of the Backhand Flick Serve

• The high serve is used mainly in singles. It is played from your own mid-court and the aim is to land the shuttle as deep as possible into the diagonally opposite service box, thereby creating space in the opponent’s forecourt.

Preparation Release of the shuttle

At impact Follow through

Adopt a balanced stance with your weight committed to the rear foot close to the centre of the court. The shuttle is held out in front of your body with the racket back. A basic grip is used.

The weight starts to be transferred on to the front foot and the racket hip begins to move forward. The shuttle is dropped and the racket is brought forward in an arc with the wrist hyperextended and the forearm supinating. Your eyes should be on the shuttle.

Impact is made in front of the body with contact below the waist. The wrist returns to a neutral position and the forearm starts to pronate. Your eyes should still be fixed on the shuttle. Your feet should remain in contact with the ground throughout the service.

Your racket is at the limit of its forward travel, the forearm pronates as the relaxed follow through is completed. Your eyes follow the flight of the shuttle.

4 stages of the Forehand High Serve

1. Identify the different ways of gripping a badminton racket? 2. Describe each technique for gripping a badminton racket?3. Explain the purpose of the low serve and high serve? 4. Draw a trajectory for the low serve and the high serve?

Write the answers in your notebook.

Lesson summary