Badminton is a game that started in the wake of civilization in the European and the Asian continents. It is a game that was popular among the first class society members in the ancient Greek, Chinese as well as the Indian empires (Badminton World Federation, para 2). It was a game that started more than two thousand years ago. It was initially known as the battledore, which was a combination of the bat or paddle, as well as the shuttlecock. It was originally a game of two people where the game involved two individuals who used to hit a shuttlecock, back and forth as many times as possible without allowing it to hit the ground.
The popularity of the game came to light during the Duke of Beauforts’ meeting with his guest at the stately home, also known as the ‘Badminton,' which was located in Gloucestershire, in the city of England.
The game gained popularity, and it was later introduced during the Guildfords’ first 'All England' Championships in the year 1898. The game gained fame and was later introduced to the USA, Canada, and later to Denmark.
In the year 1934, the International Badminton Federation was formed, whose leading members were Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Holland, Canada race and New Zealand. Various games have been played which include the Thomas Cup, the Uber Cup, the World Championships the Sudirman Cup, the World Grand Prix Finals, as well as the World Junior Championships
Rules Of Badminton
Badminton is a game that is played with various caution due to the different rules that govern it. It is a game that needs a lot of care, discipline, adherence to the rules and regulations as well as the training.
Players are first of all expected to be conversant with the basic rules that govern the game, that range from discipline to the general observations by the judges. The basic rule is the toss that usually determines who starts the game. The second expectation is the service rule, which dictates that any player who scores an even number of points should always have the service done from the right-hand side of the court. If the scores are odd number points, then a left-hand service is done (Badminton information, par 4).
The badminton game also states that a score can be given ad one allowed to do the service once or when the opponent commits a fault. There are various types of errors that one can make in the badminton game. These faults can either make one lose the game altogether or gain points that usually leads to their win. The game states that if the shuttle lands outside the court, then that is a fault. If the players come into contact with the shuttle, then that is also a fault.
When the shuttle goes under the net, or the ratchet touches the net, then that counts as a fault, upon which the opponent gains the points. In an event that any players obstruct their opponents from having a fair and clear shot, then the one who caused the obstruction is fined. The opponent gains the point, or if a player engages in an activity that one player shouts or even makes gestures that scare their opponent during the game, which might cause the opponent to lose.
Works cited
Badminton World Federation, Origins, and History of Badminton. Web. 2nd April 2016 (http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-badminton.htm)
Badminton Information, Rules of Badminton, Web 2nd April 2016 (http://www.badminton-information.com/rules-of-badminton.html).
