Badminton Sport

Badminton is one of the most popular sports played world over by all- men and women. While there are various national and international badminton tournaments that prove the immense popularity of the badminton sport, the game is also played by amateurs. Children too love to play this sport. Many people do not take badminton game as a serious sport but a way of exercising to keep the body fit. As such one can see people of all age group playing badminton game here and there through out the day. Based on the demands of professional badminton players and of amateur players, the badminton sports goods companies manufacture all types and levels of badminton equipment including rackets, shuttlecocks, nets, strings etc. If you want to know more about badminton sport goods, read Badminton Equipment. This page is about badminton as a sport and describes the history of badminton, scoring system and badminton rules to explain how to play badminton and also gives information about the International Badminton Federation (IBF)- the governing body of badminton sport.

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History of Badminton

Modern badminton started in Pune, in India in 1860's. Earlier it was known as "Poona". The British army officers started playing the game of battledore and shuttlecock. Earlier it was a fun game but they made it competitive by adding a net. The officers took the game back to England where it became very popular. After that it spread to Denmark and U.S.A. First rules of badminton were printed in Karachi in 1877.

International badminton federation (IBF) International badminton federation or the IBF is the governing body of badminton sport. Some important facts about IBF include: In 1934, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) was established. At present IBF has about 140 member nations. The growth of badminton accented after its inclusion as medal sport in 1992 summer Olympics games. IBF has estimated that about 200 million people around the world play badminton while 1000 players participate in international competitions.

Badminton Scoring System IBF has decided to adopt 21 point scoring system in all tournaments. This scoring system started in Thomas /Uber cup 2006. Earlier to this each game was of 15 points.

Badminton 21 Points Scoring System

For Singles matches, the badminton rules are:

• A match consists of best of 3 games.
• The winner is the one who scored the first 21 points.
• The side winning a rally shall add 1 point to its score.
• If a score becomes 20-20, the player which scores 2 consecutive points shall win that game.
• If the score becomes 29-29, the side that scores the 30th point shall win that game.
• The player which wins the first game serves first in the next game.
• When one side reaches 11 points, both players get a 60 second break.

For Doubles matches, the rules are:

• One service only.
• Back service line remains and the current rule applies.

How to Play Badminton?

The objective of the badminton game is simple. You hit the shuttle over the net so that it lands in your opponent's court before it can be returned. You can hit the shuttle slow, fast, low or high. You can hit it with maximum power or use the most delicate touch shots.

A rally is started when the shuttle is returned. Each rally begins with a stroke. This stroke is known as the serve. This starts the shuttle into play. As a player you will be engaged in the game in such a way to outwit your opponent by using strokes which aim to increase your chances of winning that rally.

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