Week 1 Flashcards
Badminton Concepts
It is a racket sports that is played with a shuttlecock as a projectile and the players are separated by a net that divides the court into two equal parts.
Badminton
True or False
Badminton should be played indoors where wind cannot compromise the flight of the shuttle.
True
Between 1856 and 1859, a game known as ___________ and _______ started to evolve into the modern game of badminton
‘battledore’,’shuttlecock’
The place where the game ‘battledore and shuttlecock’ started to evolve into the modern game of badminton
The owner is the Duke of Beaufort
“Badminton House”
The year when a badminton code of conduct was drawn up
1877
True or False
The aim of ‘battledore and shuttlecock’ was to keep the shuttlecock in the air for as short as possible
False - for as long as possible
Year 1893
It was formed to administer the game internationally
Badminton Association of England
Held in Barcelona
The year the badminton became an Olympic sport
1992
introduction of singles and doubles disciplines
A badminton event included in Atlanta (1996)
Mixed doubles
The full width of the court
in metres
6.1 metres
20 ft.
The width of the court in singles is reduced to
in feet
17 ft.
5.18 metres
The full length of the court
in metres
13.4 metres
44 ft.
The service courts are marked by a center line dividing the width by ________ and by the outer side and back boundaries
a short service line (1.98m) from the net
In doubles,
the service court is marked by a long service line from the back boundary
0.76 metres
Height of net at the edges
1.55 metres
Height of net in the center
1.524 metres
Badminton rackets are light, weighing between __ to __ grams including the string
75 to 95 grams
or 2.6 to 3.3 ounces
The rackets are composed of many different materials ranging from
carbon fiber composite (graphite reinforced plastic) to solid steel
Shuttlecock
The feathers shall have a uniform length between
62 to 70 mm
measured from the tip to the top of the base
Calories burned by playing badminton for an hour
400-550 CALORIES
Depth of net when stretched post to post
2 feet and 6 inches
Height of the net from the floor
5 feet
Height of the post from the floor
5 feet and 1 inch
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Utilizes every of your body muscles which helps to burn more fat
Reduce Weight and Get Rid of Excess Fat
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Improve the health and functioning of the lungs drastically
Improves Lung Health
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Lowers your blood pressure and produce natural chemical reactions within your body which has drug-like properties
Helps Cure Hypertension
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Helps to decrease blood sugar levels which decrease overall production of sugar by your liver
Reduces Risk of Diabetes
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Alleviates stress on your bones and helps in the growth of cells
Promotes bone growth and maximum accumulation of calcium
Increases Bone Density
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Helps increase HDL (good cholesterols) levels in the body while decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol
Improves Heart Function
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
The body gets in the habit of sweating naturally, eliminating toxins
Improves Metabolism
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Known as a figure-toning workout
Helps Maintain Your Physique
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Helps kick away depression, anxiety and stress
Keeps You in Good Mood, Strong & Motivated
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
It is a very intense sport and involves physical exertion
Fights Stress
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Mind-body coordination is a must
Improves Cognitive Function
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
You look to play with new and competitive individuals every time
Helps Improving Your Social Skills
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Helps fight fatigue, anxiety and improve mental health naturally
Releases Endorphins
Health Benefits of Playing Badminton
Being physically fit and having a healthy brain functioning will help you focus better and feel good all the time
Better Lifestyle
