BADMINTON Overview Badminton is a racket sport that is played on a court divided by a net five feet high. The game is played with a shuttlecock (“bird”). Can be played as singles or doubles. The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net so that eventually the opponent is unable to return the shot. History A form of sport played in ancient Greece and Egypt. The beginnings of Badminton can be traced to mid-18th century British India. Initially‚ balls of wool referred as
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believe that badminton can be traced back to ancient times‚ as records indicate that a very early form of the game was often played in ancient Greece. Hanetsuki‚ a game similar to badminton (played without a net and with a wooden paddle called a hagoita) has been played in Japan since as far back as the 16th century. In the Western world‚ the game of badminton has been known by many names throughout its existence‚ such as battledore and shuttlecock. The familiar modern form of badminton can be traced
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Badminton vs. Tennis Sports are considered to be an extremely important part of our lives today‚ they are essential to our health‚ entertainment and relaxation. Even though some sports are alike in ways‚ many people still prefer to choose one over the other. This is because even though there are some similarities between them‚ they are still completely different when compared properly‚ like in the case of racquet-based sports. Two racket sports that are played worldwide are badminton and tennis
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The history of the Future Farmers of America. General Goal: To inform the listeners on the history of the FFA Purpose Statement: To help readers understand the FFA. Thesis Statement: Through the FFA you can learn many things that make you a better person. INTRODUCTION 1. On November 20th‚1928 Thirty three young farmers started an orginization called the "Future Farmers of America". 1. (According to www.ffa.org) the thirty three young men founded the organization in Kansas
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The Game of Badminton When you think of badminton‚ what do you think of? Do you see sweaty old women playing a game before their trip to the local bingo? Or maybe you imagine a weak little old man who has to stop playing because he got a bit excited and needs a sit down before his heart packs in? Well‚ I’m afraid you’ve got it all wrong! They’re just myths! Throw them all away and grab hold of some facts! The truth about Badminton [IMAGE] It’s an indoor game so the rain won’t
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Rules of Badminton * TossThe rules of badminton states that a toss shall be conducted before a game starts. If you win‚ you can choose between serving first or to start play at either end of the court. Your opponent can then exercise the remaining choice. * Scoring systemThe rules of badminton states that a badminton match shall consist of the best of 3 games. In doubles and men’s singles‚ the first side to score 15 points wins the game. In women’s singles‚ the first side to score 11 points
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basketball I lose confidence when I’m about to shoot in the hoop. I’m not too confident about if the ball will go in. I’m going improve it by taking some free shots on my own and try and be confident with my shots. I’m going to play a free throw game a try to score 21 points and count how many shots I missed and how many I scored. Equipment I will need: Basketball and hoop Warm up: Jogging and shooting Cool down: Jogging and stretching Session 2 In basketball I sometimes lose concentration
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Physical Education Participation in Physical Activity – Badminton Written by Valeria Ponzin Badminton and Figueroa’s Framework Introduction The purpose of this research is to connect Figueroa’s Framework to my decision to join or not a badminton club. After close examination I choose the 2 levels that for me have the most significant impact on people’s decision on sports and describe them linking with badminton. Badminton Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players
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Badminton Learning Sequence and Cues Document Methods of Teaching Individual Activities PE-2111-002 Spring 2012 2/21/2012 Alan Fulcher Dr. Rockie Pederson The purpose of this document is to illustrate the most effective way to teach the sport of Badminton to beginners. It will outline the basic skills necessary for one to be successful in the sport‚ and will be divided into several sections in order to make it easier to navigate. The document will be sectioned off according to each skill‚ beginning
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Teach a Skill – Badminton Serves Equipment Number of shuttlecocks: 11-12 Number of rackets: 21-24 Number of nets: 4 Warm Up | | - Back and Forward Neck Stretch - Side to Side Neck Stretch - Overhead Shoulder Stretch - Posterior Shoulder Stretch - Side Stretch - Side Lunge Stretch - Wrist Flexion - Wrist Extension Skills Divide the class into 4 groups. Each group is assigned one court. Each court represents one of the 4 types of serves and each side represents either forehand
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