What is badminton?
Badminton is a sport that uses a long-handled racquet and a shuttlecock, a small feathered object, to play singles or doubles matches. It is played on indoor court and is one the four official Olympic Games. The sport is a favorite leisure activity of many people all over the world.
History of Badminton
According to historians, Badminton was derived from the Anglo-Indian game Poonai which was played by British and Indian soldiers in India between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to some, high-ranking Indian military officers invented the game as a form of relaxation and fitness.
Chinese courtiers would also play this game as a way to stay fit. It is believed to be the very first sport in which a racquet was used instead of a standard ball.
This is a racket-sport played on indoor courts between two players (singles), two opposing pairs (doubles), or both. A shuttlecock can be hit by the player or opponent who is either serving or receiving.
Badminton has several basic strokes. Each can be executed with the player’s forehand, or backhand. In badminton, the forehand is typically used to play strokes that involve sweeping movements. The backhand, on the other hand, is usually used to play shots involving directional movements such as cross-court shots or up-anddown swings.
Badminton's main rules are that you must hit the shuttlecock across the net so it lands in the designated parts of the court. You win the rally if you can do this. If you lose, you will lose a single point and the match ends.
The players play doubles in a completely different way than they do singles. They are generally positioned in a mixed attack formation, with a woman on the front court and a man on the back. If the situation calls for it, they can alter their formation. But in most cases, this is a standard position.
A serve is called "let" if, when returning a serve by your partner, the shuttlecock hits another area of the court than its intended course. It isn't a fault but can lead to your opponent scoring a point.
A let is also referred to as a "short return." A shot returned too quickly will strike the net. This can happen if your racquet is too short or if the shuttlecock hit an object such as an overhead rail on its journey to the court.
Players who waste energy trying to hit the ball can waste a great deal of time. A high speed can help the shuttlecock go further.
FAQ
What does Exercise do for your Body?
Exercising helps you lose weight, build muscle mass, increase energy levels, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. The benefits of exercise include improved moods, better self-esteem, increased productivity, and reduced risk of heart disease.
Which Is More Important: Exercise, Diet, or Sleep?
The answer depends on what you want to achieve. Weight loss is possible by following a healthy diet. To build muscle mass, exercise is crucial. Sleep is not as important as it seems, since it has no effect on how you perform throughout the day.
Is it safe for me to exercise in cold temperatures?
When possible, exercise outdoors. You can exercise outside regardless of the weather. The factors that determine whether it's safe to exercise outdoors include wind speed, humidity, rain, visibility, and even visibility. Layers of clothing should be worn if you are exercising outside in inclement temperatures.
Do I need to warm up before exercising?
Warming up before a sport can help reduce muscle soreness and increase performance. Warming up can be done in many ways: running, walking, jumping ropes, stretching and cycling are all options. You can start slowly and increase your intensity gradually.
Statistics
- Physical activity confers the following maternal and fetal health benefits: a decreased risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes (for example, 30% reduction in risk) (who.int)
- Adolescent girls were less active than adolescent boys, with 85% vs. 78% not meeting WHO recommendations of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per day. (who.int)
- One study showed that adults who watch more than 4 hours of television daily had an 80% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (heart.org)
- Globally, 28% of adults aged 18 and over were not active enough in 2016 (men 23% and women 32%). (who.int)
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