1、What is badminton? Badminton is a racquet sport Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net, the shuttlecock across a net, the most common forms of the most common forms of the game are singles (with one game are singles (with o

2、ne player per side) and doubles player per side) and doubles (with two players per side). (with two players per side). Play ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor or if a Play ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor or if a fault has been called by the umpire, service judge, or (in fa

3、ult has been called by the umpire, service judge, or (in their absence) the opposing side.their absence) the opposing side.History Badminton is a development of a game once played in India called Poona. It was brought to England by English army offivers in the 1860s. It was once known as Battledore

4、& also Shuttlecock. About 14 15 Century, in Japan, soldiers used wooden racket, and cherry with beautiful feather as the ball. Two people rallied the ball with the boards. That was the prototype of badminton. England is principal home of badminton. Badminton cameinto China in 1920,since 1970s, C

5、hinahas been one of thestrongest team in the world.lIn 1992, badminton were classified as official event at Olympics. EquipmEntCourtrulEs of Badminton Before start the game, do some warm up, strength your body. A Toss shall be conducted before a game starts. If you win, you can choose between servin

6、g first, Your opponent can then exercise the remaining choice. The server &receiver stand in diagonally oppposite service courts. The server hits the shuttlecock so that is would land in the receivers service court. A point is won when a shuttle is hit over the net or onto the floor of the oppon

7、ents court. As in volleyball, you play to win a set. There are 3 sets. A set is completed when a player gets 21 points. Accelerated the exercisers bloodcirculation of the system. Enhance the players function of cardiovascular & respiratory system. (增強心血管和呼吸系統(tǒng)統(tǒng)功能) Increase the strength of upper l

8、imbs, lower limbs& lumbar muscles. (增強上肢,下肢,腰腹肌的力量)Relax your body &release your stress. tHE BEnEfits of playing Badminton:keep fitrisk of Badminton Dont forget to do warm-up exercises,it is important, it will reduce the chances of muscle and joint injuries.(about 15 minutes) In strenuous play, you may get blisters on your feet or hands. Eye injuries do not happen often, but you must be prepared for the possibility. Keep your racket head up so that you can intercept any shuttle which is coming towards your face. Be careful not to use the racket to hurt people or teammates n