Badminton Presentation
| Introduction to Badminton | ||
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| Badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport played with a shuttlecock. It can be played in singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side). Badminton requires agility, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking. | ||
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| Equipment Needed for Badminton | ||
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| A badminton racket is needed to hit the shuttlecock. Shuttlecocks are lightweight projectiles made of feathers or synthetic materials. A badminton court, net, and boundary lines are necessary for gameplay. | ||
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| Badminton Court and Rules | ||
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| The badminton court is rectangular with a net dividing it into two halves. The court dimensions are 13.4 meters long and 6.1 meters wide for singles, and 13.4 meters long and 8.23 meters wide for doubles. Players must hit the shuttlecock over the net and land it within the designated boundaries. | ||
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| Scoring in Badminton | ||
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| A match consists of the best of three games, with each game played up to 21 points. Points are awarded when the shuttlecock lands within the opponent's court boundaries. The serving side can score points, and if a point is won, the server continues to serve. | ||
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| Serving in Badminton | ||
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| The server must stand within the service court and hit the shuttlecock diagonally over the net to the opponent's service court. The server must serve underarm and below the waist. If the server fails to hit the shuttlecock into the opponent's service court, it results in a fault. | ||
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| Techniques and Strategies | ||
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| Players use a variety of shots in badminton, including clears, smashes, drops, and drives. Footwork is crucial to quickly reach the shuttlecock and maintain balance. Players often employ tactics such as deception, changing pace, and exploiting weaknesses to gain an advantage. | ||
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| Physical and Mental Benefits | ||
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| Badminton is a great cardiovascular exercise that improves stamina and endurance. It enhances hand-eye coordination, agility, and reflexes. Playing badminton also promotes mental focus, concentration, and strategic thinking. | ||
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| Famous Badminton Players | ||
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| Lin Dan from China is considered one of the greatest male badminton players of all time. Carolina Marin from Spain is an Olympic gold medalist and a prominent female player. Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia has achieved numerous titles and is highly regarded in the badminton world. | ||
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| Badminton as a Global Sport | ||
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| Badminton is a popular sport worldwide, with strong followings in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is an Olympic sport, played at both the amateur and professional levels. International tournaments, such as the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, showcase top-level badminton. | ||
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| Conclusion | ||
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| Badminton is a thrilling, fast-paced sport that requires skill, agility, and strategy. It offers numerous physical and mental benefits to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether played competitively or for recreational purposes, badminton is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone. | ||
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| References (download PPTX file for details) | ||
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| Badminton World Federation (BWF)... www.bwfbadminton.com... Olympic Channel... |  | |
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