Badminton is a racket sport played by two players or two teams using rackets and shuttlecocks on a square court with a net. The rally continues as each player on the court passes the shuttlecock to the opponent’s court with their racket. The basic rule is that if the shuttlecock fails to hit the ball and drops it inside the court or falls outside the opponent’s court, a point is conceded. Conversely, a point is scored if the shuttlecock falls inside the opponent’s court or if the shuttlecock hit by the opponent falls outside the line of the player’s court.
History of Korean badminton
Badminton was first introduced to Korea right after liberation on August 15, and at that time, badminton was a form of play, not a sport. After the Korean Badminton Association was organized in 1957, badminton was established as a competitive sport. After the Badminton Association became an affiliate of the Korea Sports Council in 1962, it was adopted as an official event at the 43rd National Sports Festival in the same year. Badminton began to gradually become popular around 1965, centered around Namsan and Jangchungdan Park in Seoul. And in 1970, with the Jangchung Club in Seoul leading the way, numerous clubs emerged across the country, and in 1973, the National Youth and Adults Championship was held, establishing it as a complete daily sports. In 1990, it was renamed the Badminton Association for Lifestyle Sports, and it is currently the most widely distributed among life sports events, with an estimated 2 million members nationwide.
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Badminton terms useful to know
shuttlecock
A shuttlecock is a badminton ball made by attaching 14 to 16 goose feathers or alternative materials to a hemispherical cork covered with thin leather. The cone-shaped shuttlecock’s cork always flies ahead like its head in the air, and due to its special aerodynamic properties, it draws a flight trajectory that is completely different from that of a regular ball. Additionally, although its top flight speed is much faster than that of balls in other racket sports, its rate of decline is also faster than that of regular balls because it receives a lot of air resistance. Due to the fact that it is greatly affected by the wind, all official badminton games are held indoors only.
racket
Badminton rackets weigh about 50 to 100 g and are made by tying strings to a frame made of light and strong material. The materials of rackets range from carbon fiber synthetic resin (reinforced plastic) to steel. There are also products that are a complex mixture of various materials, and the increase in strength and elasticity varies depending on the material. Recently, carbon fiber has been widely used, and it has the advantage of not only having excellent strength-to-weight ratio, but also transmitting kinetic energy well due to its sturdy nature. Rackets generally have a traditional oval shape, but recently, the colors and shapes of rackets are becoming more diverse by adding design elements. However, there are limits to the size and shape of rackets used in official games.
string
String refers to the surface inside the racket head frame where strings of 0.6 to 0.7 mm thickness are tightly connected in a net shape. The thicker the string, the more durable it is, but the disadvantage is that it reduces the feel of the shot, so many players prefer thinner strings. The tension of the string, which refers to the force that pulls the string, is generally 80 to 130 N (Newton), but for recreational sports or amateur badminton enthusiasts, it is usually 110 N, which is lower than that used by elite players. Professional players usually use about 160N. The higher the tension, the stronger the force, the shorter the distance, and the easier it is to control direction. However, it has the disadvantage of being less durable and requiring a lot of muscle strength, which increases the risk of injury.
grip
The handle part of the racket is called the grip. The tape wrapped around the grip helps prevent the racket from slipping out of the hand, while also providing a comfortable grip and cushioning to the racket user. It also serves to adjust the thickness of the racket handle according to the size of the hand. For example, people with large hands can wrap two or more tapes around the racket to increase the thickness of the racket handle. Tapes come in a variety of materials, from polyurethane synthetic resin to towels, and can be selected according to individual preference. People who sweat a lot should use materials that dry easily to prevent slipping. On the other hand, there are also materials that have high viscosity and make them stick to the hand easily.
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Precautions before starting badminton!
personal health condition
Badminton is a relatively high-intensity sport and requires a lot of physical strength. Therefore, if your cardiopulmonary function is weak, it is recommended to consult a specialist. Even if you play badminton, you should raise the shuttlecock high and play at a slow speed.
stretching
In badminton, where you move your body a lot following the shuttlecock, warm-up exercise is essential before starting. Since various movements are involved, such as leg steps, wrist bending due to the racket, and raising the head when looking at the shuttlecock, you must carefully stretch not only your ankles and wrists, but also your neck to prevent injuries.
Equipment preparation
When you start exercising, it is important to have the right equipment. Along with a badminton racket and shuttlecock, comfortable sneakers are also essential equipment. If you want to play badminton more safely, we recommend wearing knee pads, elbow pads, and a safety helmet.
Exercise benefits of badminton
Cardiovascular exercise
Badminton is an aerobic exercise that strengthens cardiorespiratory endurance by making breathing difficult because it requires many movements such as running, walking, and jumping while moving quickly along the ball. It also improves cardiovascular function and helps reduce body fat.
upper body muscles
Badminton, in which you hold a racket in your hand and hit a shuttlecock flying at high speed, is an exercise that uses your arm and shoulder muscles a lot and strengthens your upper body muscles. However, since muscle development may be focused in one direction, balanced upper body development can be achieved by adding upper body exercises other than badminton.
lower body muscles
Badminton, which requires not only moving quickly around the court following the ball but also involving rotation and jumping movements, is an exercise that evenly stimulates the overall muscles of the lower body, including the calves, thighs, and buttocks. Therefore, you can build solid and balanced lower body muscles.
calories burned
Playing badminton for an hour varies depending on the intensity, but playing at low intensity consumes about 200 to 300 kcal. If you play badminton for an hour at high intensity with increased speed and speed, it is a typical diet exercise that burns 350 to 500 kcal.
Reflexes and Agility
In badminton, many unexpected situations occur due to the shuttlecock flying to unpredictable places on a small court. Therefore, reflexes and agility increase in the process of learning skills such as quick direction changes and short distance running to score goals.
concentration
In badminton, where all goals and losses occur on a small court, concentration and strategic thinking are essential. During the game, the process of thinking about which direction the opponent is moving and what the attack point is has a beneficial effect on brain activity along with improved concentration.
Improved interpersonal relationships
Badminton is a sport that cannot be played alone, so you definitely need a partner. When playing team matches, you can build camaraderie with the same team members and build a wide range of human relationships in the process of meeting various opposing teams.
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