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MANUAL
Lynne Scutt
Oceania Badminton
Development Officer
INTRODUCTION
The badminton manual is a resource that has been created to
assist all levels of teacher, coach or interested player to learn
more about the sport that is played and enjoyed by millions around
the world.
Most basic information about badminton is covered including
strokes, footwork, latest rules and tournament ideas.
You will also be able to gain the knowledge to coach a lesson in
badminton or take a group of students or players in a session and
teach basic skills and techniques.
This information has been put together by the Oceania
Development officer and is aimed at assisting mainly the island
nations but a lot of the material will relevant to everyone who
wants to learn about badminton
CONTENTS
Page
3 Grips forehand / backhand
4 -6 Serving & Returning
7 - 11 Badminton Shots:
Overhead (clear, drop, smash)
Front of court (net shots, lifts)
Defence, Blocks & Drives
11 - 13 Footwork
14 Feeding = hand & racket
15 - 17 Planning a session
Warm up & warm down / Fun games
18 Court playing areas for singles & doubles
19 Scoring new scoring system
20 - 22 Tournaments draw sheets / umpire sheets
23 The badminton court layout
To adopt the forehand grip you should shake hands with your
racket. When holding the racket out in front of you the racket
should be parallel with the floor with the racket head angled
vertically. The V produced between your finger and thumb
should be on top of the racket handle pic 1A
The grip should be relaxed, the fingers will tighten on the
handle just before impact with the shuttle the greater the
power needed the tighter the grip
Picture 1A
BACKHAND GRIP
TRAINING IDEAS:
Each player has a racket and a shuttle (if not enough rackets they can work in
pairs or 3s and take turns). Using a small controlled underarm stroke, hit the
shuttle about 1-2 metres in the air, using the forehand grip. This should be
continuous and the player should attempt to hit as many in a row as possible.
The racket needs to be pointed upwards and small strokes are to be used.
When the player is comfortable with the forehand try the same using the
backhand grip, and then progress to alternate forehand / backhand
Points to remember
Be aware of the surrounds eg obstacles, dangers for the group
If outside, be aware of weather (wind) try to keep in controlled
environment so not to lose shuttles.
Set targets for the good players, make sure all players attempt this skill
The aim of the high serve is to get the shuttle as high and as far back in the
court as possible.
Forehand grip to be used
Face the direction to serve, stand side on with non-racket
leg forward (right handed players have left leg forward)
- pic 2A
Hold the shuttle with your other hand (right handed
players hold shuttle with left), above the level of your
waist in front of your body pic 2B
Hold the racket up ready to serve
Swing the racket, dropping the shuttle onto the racket to make contact -
pic 2C
Follow through in the intended direction of the shuttle ending up with your
racket over your opposite shoulder pic 2D
Ensure to transfer weight from racket leg to non-racket leg during the
serve.
Its important that the hand holding the shuttle be held high as this will
help making the shuttle go higher pic 2B
If contact is difficult restrict the swing eg smaller distance to the
shuttle
In a game of singles, to serve the player should stand approximately 1m
from the front service line and serve on the diagonal (see page 18)
NOTE: its a fault serve if you slide or lift your feet during a serve
TRAINING IDEAS
The service in singles and doubles is very important,
players who have a good service usually have a good
advantage in games. Try to include serving practice in
each session for beginners.
For practising the action a net is not important the
action without a shuttle is also very useful drill.
In pairs players can practice their serve. If they need
a target the opposing playing can put their racket on
the ground for the server to aim at
Remember the aim is to get the serve as low to the net
as possible to make it hard for the receiver to attack
Receiving for the lady is the same positioning for doubles, but when the man
is receiving the lady can stand just behind or along side him so that both
players arent standing at the front of the court and they are ready to
cover the entire court pic 4G. Players must always have their knees bent
and ready to move
1. Stand side on to the net, with elbows and upper arm parallel to the ground,
racket head above the head. Right-handers will have their left shoulder
pointing towards the net. This position is important to produce the power
of the shot pic 5A
2. Bring the elbow through high and close to the head, at the same time
thrusting the hip forward pic 5B & 5C
3. Reach up high with the racket to make contact with the shuttle, making
sure they make contact in front of the head. Swing hard, making the
shuttle go to the back of the court pic 5C
4. Follow through with the racket and step forward pic 5D
TRAINING IDEAS
. To practise this shot the feeder can high serve to the player so they can
practise this shot in a controlled situation. You can progress to continuous
hitting and then racket feeding after the players are confident.
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DROP SHOT
The aim of the drop shot is to bring the opponent in close to the net so they have
to lunge down low to retrieve the shuttle.
Use the same preparation steps as the clear but:
At the last split second, take the power out of the shot by slowing the arm
action and by keeping the grip relaxed.
The contact point with the shuttle is slightly further forward than the clear,
to make the angle of the shot in a down wards position.
The player should aim to land the drop approximately on the short service
line, close to the net, so in a match the opponent would have to move a long
way to the net to retrieve the shot.
TRAINING IDEA
This shot can be practised the same as a clear. Partner high serves to player or by
racket feeding or continuous lifting from one person if it can be consistent enough
to practise the shot
SMASH
The Smash is the most powerful and dynamic shot. It is an attacking shot that is
used a lot to put the opponent under pressure and to win rallies.
Once again the preparation for the smash is the same for all overheads.
You should only attempt a smash when you can make contact with the shuttle
in front of you, so the shuttle will go in a downward angle and with power to
the ground and your body moving forward.
Side on preparation and bent knees are important to generate the power as is
the elbow and hip coming through towards the net as seen in the sequence of
photos below pic 6
As you make contact with the shuttle you need to use your forearm and wrist
to snap down to get the power and angle
Picture 6
Stand facing the net with your racket leg forward, posture is slightly
forward
Racket is level with the top of the net (if possible) elbow bent,
relaxed grip pic 7A
Use the fingers and wrist to initiate the striking movement its
important not to use your arm pic 7B
Racket face is slightly facing forward to the net
Slice under the shuttle (using your fingers not arm for this action)
For the backhand net shot the grip is changed but above actions are
the same using your thumb and fingers for the action pic 7C
TRAINING IDEA
In pairs, feeder lobs (underarm) the shuttle gently
over the net and the worker players a net shot.
Practise one side at a time (forehand or backhand)
and then add progressive footwork ie. Lunge first,
adding more movement once the players have a
chance to practise the shot.
TRAINING IDEA
Same as net shots, with one player hand feeding and
the other practising the shot, then change over.
Feeding must be slow with time to recover from the
previous shot.
Its important to practise the shots before adding the
footwork to it.
DEFENCE / BLOCK
The basic technique for defence - this is used more in doubles
and mixed doubles.
Backhand grip to be used with the racket head pointing at
11 oclock position (or 1oclock for left handers) pics 9A &
9B
Your body position is important face the net with both
your shoulders and feet square on to the net
Picture 9A
The easiest and often the most effective way of returning at
smash is to play a block just over the net. The idea is to take
the pace off the smash and just block the shuttle so it lands
inside the short service line and makes it very difficult for the
opposition to keep attacking.
Important to have a very relaxed grip
A small movement of the racket is required no arm
Picture 9B
TRAINING IDEA:
In pairs, one hand feeding overhead, throwing downwards (same angle as
a smash) towards the other person. Feeder should stand close to the net.
Timing and accuracy is important for the feeding.
DRIVES
A drive shot is a hard flat shot from half court to half court. This is a good shot
for beginners to start with to practise contact with the shuttle.
For the shot to be hit flat to the net the contact point for the
racket and shuttle is about the same height as the top of the net
Have the players in half court (one player v one player) stand with
the body facing the net with the racket head up and facing in the
direction they want the shuttle to go pic 10A
Ensure that only the forearm is used for this shot not the arm
Use a loose grip so the racket easily can play this shot back and
forth pics 10D
The aim is to make the shuttle go flat to the net so on contact
with the shuttle the racket head needs to be flat and pointing Picture 10A
towards the other side of the net
Progress then on to drives out the side of the body pics 10B &
10C hitting on the forehand and backhand sides
MOVEMENT
Picture 11A
Picture 12A Picture 12B Picture 12C Picture 12D Picture 12E
SIDE OF COURT
To move to the side of the court to reach a smash or half court shot is
the same movement/ footwork as to the front fast small chasse and
lunge.
Lead with your racket to move towards the shuttle with a large
wide lunge - pic 12F
If lunging down for a smash keep your body low and balanced pic
12G
Push your racket out towards the direction of the shuttle
During the lunge point your foot towards where the shuttle is hit
TIMING the shuttle must arrive at the right time for the player
ACCURACY the shuttle must go to the right spot
CONSISTENCY so that the players can concentrate on their task
SPEED of the shuttle is important and in between each shuttle.
Hand feeding
Stack the shuttles up on the non
racket arm
Take the shuttle from the bottom of
the stack pic 13A
Throw underarm or overhead, with
the cork facing the way the shuttle
is intended to go pic 13B
Try to throw the shuttle with
accuracy and to create the shot
practised. Eg underarm throw to the
Picture 13B
net to feed net shots and lifts,
overhead feeding to practise a smash
Picture 13A
Racket feeding
Stack the shuttles up on the non racket arm
Take the shuttle from the bottom of the stack
Take the shuttle with the thumb, forefinger and
middle finger of the racket hand pic 13C
Drop, rather than throw the shuttle
Use a short grip and a short swing with your racket
Contact point high and slightly in front of the body
Watch where the shuttle goes!! As you are taking the
next shuttle
Timing is important so the shot can be practised
Picture 13C
correctly
For beginner groups, school groups ensure that the session is fun
and that everyone gets a turn at trying everything.
Where possible let the players play on the court too much instruction
can be too boring and players will lose interest.
If you have a small group or one on one coaching, its important for the
player(s) to be given a variety of skills to learn each session, so not to get
bored. Sessions should vary depending on level and success of the player.
Try to end each session with something fun so that your students will want
to come back and try badminton again.
Any racket can be used for beginner or school groups. The more rackets you have
in a session the better one per person is ideal but not necessary. Make sure the
players take care of your equipment as badminton rackets can break easily. For
small children there are also available shorter handled rackets to assist with
hitting the shuttle. Lighter rackets are easier to use for all levels and tighter
strings will help with the power.
NET:
SHUTTLES:
You can use a fun game as the warm up. Keep it simple and
fun. Include something new (eg a new stretch) in each
lesson in the warm up or warm down so they learn the
exercises.
Where you have many students but only one court then badminton related
games are always good. Be sure to be clear in the instruction and keep in
mind safety of the players and equipment.
Rob the nest 4 teams (each team on a corner of a half of a court, with
shuttles in a circle in the middle of the 4 teams. Players are given a
number in their team. When the number is called they must pick up a
shuttle and take it back to their corner. They can steal from another
team when a team has 3 in their corner they win. One shuttle at a time,
Lunge to pick up the shuttle.
King of the court many shuttles needed. A team on each side of the
net. The idea of this game is for the players to throw as many shuttles
over the net one at a time, until time is called. Winning team has the
least shuttles left. This game is used to practice the throwing
technique, which is used for all overhead shots.
SINGLES COURT
DOUBLES COURT
SINGLES COURT
In Singles
During the rally the outside
tramlines are out
At all times if the shuttle
hits on the line in the shaded
area it is called in
DOUBLES COURT
In Doubles
During the rally the whole
court is in
At all times if the shuttle
hits on the line in the shaded
area it is called in
Singles
At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves
from the right service court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left
service court.
If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from
alternate service court.
If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new
server.
Doubles
There is only one serve in doubles.
At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves
from the right court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same
server serves again from the alternate service court.
If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The
receiving side becomes the new serving side.
The player of the receiving side who served last stays in the same service court
from where he served last. The reverse pattern applies to the receivers
partner
The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point
when their side is serving.
If players commit an error in the service court, the error is corrected when the
mistake is discovered
KNOCKOUT DRAW
EVENT NAME
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Group A
1 2 3
Diagram 1
1 Winner Group A
2
3
Winner
Group B
1 2 3
1
2 Winner Group B
3
Group A
1 2 3 4
1 Winner Group A Diagram 2
2
3
4
Group B Winner
1 2 3
1
2 Winner Group B
3
Winner
Group C
1 2 3 4
1
2 Winner Group C
3
4
With the scoring system changing so have the official umpire sheets below is
a copy of the new umpire sheet. If you need more information on how to use
this umpire sheet contact BOCTOC at Badminton Oceania.
http://www.internationalbadminton.org/statues.asp
www.oceaniabadminton.org
ph. +61 3 93974722