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The Game of Badminton

INTRODUCTION Badminton is one of the fastest racket sports in the world. It is played by striking a shuttlecock over a net using a racket. Unlike tennis, where players hit a ball, badminton uses a feathered or synthetic shuttlecock whose flight is unique because it slows rapidly after being hit. The game can be played recreationally for leisure or competitively at national and international levels. Badminton improves: Speed Agility Coordination Reflexes Cardiovascular endurance Muscular endurance Mental alertness It is suitable for people of all ages. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF BADMINTON Origin The roots of badminton can be traced back over 2,000 years. Ancient civilizations in China, Greece and India played games involving hitting an object back and forth without allowing it to touch the ground. One of the earliest games was known as Battledore and Shuttlecock, where players simply tried to keep the shuttle in the air using paddles. Modern Development Modern badminton originated in In...
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TENNIS 🎾 OVERVIEW

 INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS Tennis is a competitive racket sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). The aim is to hit a felt-covered ball over a net into the opponent’s court in such a way that the opponent cannot legally return it. Tennis is both a physical and mental sport, requiring: Speed and agility Strength and endurance Hand-eye coordination Tactical thinking Emotional control under pressure It is played professionally, recreationally, and at school levels worldwide. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF TENNIS Tennis has a long and interesting evolution: Early Origins The earliest form of tennis began in 12th-century France as “Jeu de Paume” (game of the palm). Players originally hit the ball with their hands. It was mostly played in monasteries and royal courts. Development of Equipment By the 16th century, rackets made of wood and string replaced the hand. Balls were originally made of leather stuffed with hair or wool. Modern Lawn Tennis Modern ...
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Badminton

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF BADMINTON Nature of the game Badminton is a racket sport played by two players (singles) or four players (doubles). The game involves hitting a shuttlecock across a net using rackets. It is one of the fastest racket sports in the world and requires skill, speed, agility, and concentration. History of Badminton The origin of badminton can be traced to an ancient game known as Battledore and Shuttlecock, which was played in various parts of Europe and Asia. The objective of the game was to keep a shuttlecock in the air for as long as possible using paddles. The modern game evolved from a game called Poona, which was played by British army officers in India during the nineteenth century. In 1873, these officers introduced the game to England at the Duke of Beaufort's residence known as Badminton House. The game became popular there and was subsequently named "Badminton." The Badminton Association of England was established in 1893 and introduced th...
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HAMMER THROW

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  HAMMER THROW Hammer throw is a field event where athletes spin inside a circle and release a metal ball attached to a wire and handle as far as possible .It involves strength, coordination, balance and rhythm Equipment 1.  Hammer a.  Men: 7.26 kg b.  Women: 4 kg 2.  Throwing circle (2.135 m) 3.  Safety cage 4.  Flags 5.  Landing sector(34.92°) Technique Phases 1.  Grip 2.  Preliminary Swings 3.  Turns (usually 3–4 rotations) 4.  Release 5.  Recovery Rules 1.  Must be thrown within sector. 2.  Athlete must remain inside the circle. 3.  Safety cage must be used. 4.  Hammer must land inside the landing sector 5.  Athletes may not exit the throwing area before the implement lands 6.  Athletes may not drop the implement during the preliminary swings WORLD RECORD HOLDERS Men: Yuriy Sedykh Record: 86.74 m (1986) Women: Anita WÅ‚odarczyk Record: 82.98 m (2016)  
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DISCUS

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  DISCUS THROW Discus throw involves throwing a circular disc as far as possible using a spinning motion . It requires rotational balance, flexibility, strength and timing Equipment 1.  Discus a.  Men: 2 kg b.  Women: 1 kg 2.  Throwing circle (2.5 m diameter) 3.  Protective cage 4.  Flags 5.  Measuring tape Technique Phases 1.  Grip and Stance 2.  Preliminary Swing 3.  Rotation 4.  Release 5.  Recovery Rules 1.  Must be thrown within marked sector. 2.  Athlete must stay within circle. 3.  Discus must land properly. 4.  Athlete must not leave the throwing area before the implement lands 5.  Athlete must throw with one hand       WORLD RECORD HOLDERS Men: Mykolas Alekna Record: 74.35 m (2024) Women: Gabriele Reinsch Record: 76.80 m (1988)
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SHOT PUT

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SHOT PUT Shot put is an event where an athlete puts (rather than push) a heavy metal ball (shot) as far as possible. It involves strength, coordination, balance and agility. Equipment 1.  Shot (metal ball) a)  Men: 7.26 kg b)  Women: 4 kg 2.  Throwing circle (2.135 m diameter) 3.  Toe board 4.  Flags 5.  Measuring tape 6.  Landing sector(34.92)   Techniques 1.  Orthodox Style (Simple Method):  This traditional method emphasizes a straightforward, powerful push of the shot. 2.  Parry O’Brien Style (Glide Method):  Named after the famous Olympian, this technique involves a glide across the circle to build momentum before the release. 3.  Disco Put Style (Rotatory Method):  Also known as the rotational technique, this style uses a spinning motion to maximize the shot’s speed and distance. Phases 1.  Preparation 2.  Glide/Rotation 3.  Power Position 4.  Release 5.  Recovery     Rule...
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POLE VAULT

  POLE VAULT Pole vault is a track and field event in which an athlete uses a flexible pole to jump over a high bar. It requires Speed, Strength (upper and core), Coordination, Courage and timing Equipment 1. Vaulting pole (fiberglass or carbon fiber) 2. Crossbar 3. Uprights (standards) 4. Landing mat (foam pit) 5. Runway 6. The Box & Plant: The pole must be planted within the “box,” a 1 meter long tapered structure designed to stop the pole and initiate the vertical lift. Basic Techniques 1. Approach Run – Athlete sprints towards the take-off point. 2. Plant and Take-off – Pole is planted into the box; athlete jumps. 3. Swing Up – Body swings upward while holding the pole. 4. Extension – Athlete pushes upward as the pole straightens. 5. Turn and Clearance – Athlete turns body and clears the bar. 6. Landing – Athlete lands safely on the mat. Rules 1. Athletes are afforded three attempts per height. 2. Failure occurs if: a. Bar is knocked off. b. Athlete fails to clear. c. Any p...
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