Teach Yourself : Badminton

Contents: 1. The history of badminton. 2. Skills and techniques of badminton. 3. Rules of badminton.

"Badminton is a very simple and easy game to learn. With a little practice, one can become outstanding player of this game. One has to hit the shuttlecock in such a way that it crosses the net and reaches on other side of the court. Main aim of every player is to serve or return the shuttle in such a way that the opponent player finds it difficult to hit it. In this manner, this game becomes very enjoyable and full of excitement. Thus, basic equipments a player uses is a badminton, shuttlecock and the net.

The present book outlines all the essentials of badminton viz., historical background, skills and techniques, and rules. The text are arranged in a lucid form and being written in simple colloquial English.

In this way, the present book has wide scope for the new aspirant learners who wish to develop and sharpen their badminton skills, prospective coaches, students and teachers of physical education and sports etc." (jacket)