History and Rules of Badminton (Size of Field, Net, Shuttlecock, Racket | Service Rules and Others)

Badminton History

    Until now, the origin of the game of badminton is still uncertain. That is because there are two opinions regarding the origin of this game. Some argue badminton game came from India, some are of the opinion of Inggris.Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 edition stated that this game appeared in England around 1873. However, it has previously been played in India. The game was brought by the British officers serving in India. This kind of game in India called Poona. Once the task is completed, the officers brought the country to complete the game with crockery. At one point, the officers were invited by the family of the Duke of Beaufort and play at Badminton House. Since it is a game that uses rackets and badminton shuttlecock is called.

In 1877, compiled the basic rules of the game of badminton first time by H.Q. Selby. In 1893, Colonel Dolby founded the Badminton Association of England comprising 14 clubs. 1899, held Badminton Championship "All England Championship". The championship is held annually. On July 5, 1936, the international badminton federation was founded with the name of the IBF (International Badminton Federation). The Federation chaired by Sir George Thomas who later donated his name to the International Badminton Championships Men's Team, the "Thomas Cup". Then, in 1956 organized the International Badminton Championships Women's Team named "Uber Cup". The name comes from the British badminton players Mrs. H.S. Uber.

 Badminton Rules

    In the play badminton there must be rules. Game rules that apply in badminton game should be in accordance with IBF regulations. This policy applies not only to equipment and tools used, but interested parties must follow. For example, a manufacturer of equipment. 

Here, the rules of badminton.
1. Player    Badminton players in the game can be divided into several parties. These parties, namely the party single and double. The party goes for men and women. However, in the doubles are mixed doubles.
2. Field Size    The size of the field can be seen in the following figure.

Size badminton court rectangular.

• Length = 13.40 meters.
• Width = 6,10 meters.
• Width = 4 centimeter field line.

The badminton court that complies with the International Badminton Federation (IBF) as follows.

• Field Length: 13.40 meter used for a single party (single) and double (double).
• The width of the field: 6.10 meters were used for the doubles and measures 5.18 meters are used for single party.

Other provisions that outline badminton courts colored cultivated clear and easy to see, for example white, yellow, and so on.
3. Net Size    Net made of rope smooth dark green. The size of the net as follows: 

• Net installed in the middle of the field with an altitude of 1,524 meters.
• The net length: 610 cm.
• The net Width: 76 cm.
• The white ribbon on the side of the net size of 3.8 cm.

Net pole is made of a material that is strong enough, for example, iron. Net pole round shape with the middle finger measuring 3.8 cm. Net pole mounted outside the side lines.
4. Shuttlecock     Shuttlecock made of synthetic materials, namely cork and goose feathers. Total feather stuck on a cork is 16 pieces. Long fur that is 62-70 mm. Shuttlecock weight from 4.74 to 5.50 grams.

5. Racket    The materials used to make a racket, namely:

• wood,
• aluminum,
• wood and aluminum,
• fberglas, and
• charcoal (carbonex).  

Part racket consists of five, namely handles, mounted stringed area, the head, trunk and neck racket. Long racket should not be more than 68 centimeters long and 23 centimeters wide. Surface mounted strings no longer than 28 and 22 centimeters in width.

6. Counting System Score    Rate calculation system in the game of badminton has been amended several times, ranging from the classical system of 15 points to move the ball the most, the rally point system.a. system classic    Classical systems is only valid until 2002. This system uses a system to move the ball or in other words only the player / pair who serve to grab a point. A / pair of players will win the game if it had won two sets of the game.b. The 5 × 7 points    This system is similar to the classical system, which still use the system to move the ball or in other words only the player / pair who perform services that can reach a point, but in this system, a / a pair of new players will win the game if it has won a three-set game. This system is only valid from January to August 2002.c. Back to classic systems    Starting from August 2002 rate calculation system into a classical system with little change.d. Rally System 3 × 21 points    This system is a substitute for the classic system. This system came into effect in May 2006 up to now. In this system there is no difference in the calculations, both for single, double, sons and daughters of calculation remains the same. In this system, each player who made a mistake then the opponent will get the points. A / pair of players will win the game if it had won the game with two sets of numerical computation system as follows.

• A set consisting of 21 points.
• If there is a notch 20 together, it will happen jus 2 (the game will end at 22 points).
• Juice 2 will automatically if then again the same position (the game will be ended with a difference of 2 points).
• If there is a notch 29 each, are no longer enforced juice (game over).

7. Badminton Service Regulations
    Regulations serve, in the game of badminton as follows.

• At the time of going to servisshuttlecock placed in front of the body below the waistline.
• racket held for services must be in a state of tilt.
• When performing the services must be only one racquet movements.
• The receiver or receiver must not move away from the field (court) before the shuttlecock hit with the racket.

Services that do not comply with existing regulations otherwise an error (fault) by the referee. If there is a server perform a serve one (fault) then the value given to the opposing party and moving services.

8. Problems Games Badminton    The problems that are common in the game of badminton is:

• Servis means servicing any fault occurs, such as the foot is lifted, the ball is not removed, or the receiver is not ready.
• In a double game, her partner may pick up points outside and inside pitch.
• The ball was hit by a non-alternating (monopolized).
• Players held serve and reception services are not in the plot, the service by cross (diagonal).
• Ball on the net, so it was not until the box opposite field.
• Players who excel by deliberately slowing down the game.
• Leaving the field without the permission of the referee.

9. Holding Referee Decisions    Referee deal with any violations / issues in the game by the way:

• Give a warning.
• Providing fault.
• Providing disqualification, when offenses constantly striking and will be reported to the referee.

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