CHAPTER 1-4 Flashcards
Badminton first originated in India during the 18th century where it was called “_____”
Poona
Badminton first originated in India during the ________ where it was called “Poona”
18th Century
Badminton first originated in _____ during the 18th century where it was called “Poona”
India
________ first originated in India during the 18th century where it was called “Poona”
-It was played by that name until the 1870’s.
Badminton
Our modern day version of the game came from __________
England
The earliest form of the game was played in _______ about __________.
China, 2,000 years ago
In England had their own version known as the _________” a game involving a racket or paddle and shuttlecock that was played in 14th century.
Battledore
The game was played in an _________ court which remained unchanged until in _____, which was converted to __________
hour glass shaped, 1901, rectangular shape.
The first National Badminton Association was founded in ______, which is the _______________ followed by the adaption of the rules in 1905. In the same year was the __________________ exists.
1893, English Badminton Association (EBA), New York Badminton Club
The __________________is the body for the international event
Badminton World Federation (BWF)
The premier International Men’s Team event was the “____________” established in ______
Thomas Cup , 1984
the women’s event was the “________” founded in _____.
Uber Cup, 1956.
The governing body of badminton is_____________________as it was originally called, was established in _______, on ___________ with _________________ associations.
IBF (International Badminton Federation), London, 5 July, 1934, nine founding member
The Laws of Badminton was published by the IBF on _______________.
July 1, 1994
The Badminton World Federation (formerly International Badminton Federation) was established in 1934 with ________, _______, ________, _______, ________, _______, __________, ________ and ______.
Canada, Denmark, England, France, Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales
As of _____, the BWF has grown to _________________ in as many countries.
1993, 120 national organizations
The World Individual Championships:
: World Mixed Doubles for the Suderman Cup and World Grand Prix Finals
Currently the best players in the world come from _____, _______, _______, ________ and _______ and Dominate competitions on the international level with China domination in recent years.
China, Europe, Mlaaysia, Indonesia and South Korea
is quite light and can be made of steel, aluminum, graphite or carbon. A synthetic racket is quite popular now because of its extreme lightness and strength.
Racket
Badminton racket weighs roughly ___________
98-100 grams (3 ½ to 5 ½ oz.).
PARTS OF THE RACKET
Stringed Area, Throat. Head, Shaft, Handle, Frame
is extended to hit the shuttle. It is of uniform pattern and does not exceed 280 mm. (11 in.) in length and 220 mm. in width.
Stringed Area
bounds the stringed area
Head
connects the shaft to the head
Throat
connects the handle to the head
Shaft
is intended for a player’s grip
Handle
includes the head, the throat, the shaft and the handle. It is no more than 680 mm. or wider than 230 mm.
Frame
is the official name given to the shuttle or bird. It is made up of 16 goose feathers and is firmly fixed in a leather covered cork head. It weighs from __________. It may be made of feathers, plastic or nylon.
Shuttlecock,4.74-5.50 grams
TYPES OF SHUTTLECOCK
Feathered Shuttlecock, Synthetic Shuttlecock, Cork or Base
consists of 16 goose feathers. Its length is 62-70 mm. It must be fastened firmly with thread or other suitable materials.
Feathered Shuttlecock