Khang: [chào sao cũng được], today, our group will present about a sport that we

think you have to try [ngắt nhẹ] so can you guess it?
LÚC NÀY LÀ SLIDE 2 NHA
Khang (cont.):
- As you can hear this is the sound of badminton, this is one of the most
popular sports that you can see it in a lot of big competitions in the world.
For example, Olympic, Asian Games, SEA Games, …
- Badminton is a racket sport played by using racquets to hit the shuttlecocks
across a net.
- In the world, the most common forms that we can see is “doubles” and
singles. We have men singles, men doubles, women singles, women doubles
and mixed doubles.
- This sport often played by an outdoor activity in a yard or on a beach, but
the formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court.
- We will introduce about 3 parts of the topic. They are : how to play,
interesting things and our personal opinion.
Lộc:
- First, we need to know about all the equipment that you need to have when
you play badminton. Can anyone guess? [t đã nhờ Ngân ròi] =))))))
( sau đó là giới thiệu về mấy cái dụng cụ ấy)
1. Then, we move to our technical we need to have when we play
badminton: Badminton offers a wide variety of basic strokes, and players require a
high level of skill to perform all of them effectively. All strokes can be played
either forehand or backhand. A player's forehand side is the same side as their
playing hand: for a right-handed player, the forehand side is their right side and the
backhand side is their left side. Forehand strokes are hit with the front of the hand
leading (like hitting with the palm), whereas backhand strokes are hit with the back of
the hand leading (like hitting with the knuckles).
2. The choice of stroke depends on how near the shuttlecock is to the net, whether it is
above net height, and where an opponent is currently positioned: players have much
better attacking options if they can reach the shuttlecock well above net height,
especially if it is also close to the net. In the forecourt, a high shuttlecock will be met
with a net kill, hitting it steeply downwards and attempting to win the rally immediately.
This is why it is best to drop the shuttlecock just over the net in this situation. In the
midcourt, a high shuttlecock will usually be met with a powerful smash, also hitting
downwards and hoping for an outright winner or a weak reply. Athletic jump smashes,
where players jump upwards for a steeper smash angle, are a common and spectacular
 element of elite men's doubles play. In the rearcourt, players strive to hit the shuttlecock
while it is still above them, rather than allowing it to drop lower. This overhead hitting
allows them to play smashes, clears (hitting the shuttlecock high and to the back of the
opponents' court), and drop shots (hitting the shuttlecock softly so that it falls sharply
downwards into the opponents' forecourt). If the shuttlecock has dropped lower, then a
smash is impossible and a full-length, high clear is difficult.

3. When the shuttlecock is well below net height, players have no choice but to hit
upwards. Lifts, where the shuttlecock is hit upwards to the back of the opponents' court,
can be played from all parts of the court. If a player does not lift, their only remaining
option is to push the shuttlecock softly back to the net: in the forecourt, this is called
a net shot; in the midcourt or rear court, it is often called a push or block.

When the shuttlecock is near to net height, players can hit drives, which travel flat
and rapidly over the net into the opponents' rear midcourt and rear court. Pushes may
also be hit flatter, placing the shuttlecock into the front midcourt. Drives and pushes may
be played from the midcourt or forecourt, and are most often used in doubles: they are
an attempt to regain the attack, rather than choosing to lift the shuttlecock and defend
against smashes. After a successful drive or push, the opponents will often be forced to
lift the shuttlecock.

4. Balls may be spun to alter their bounce (for example, topspin and backspin in tennis) or
trajectory, and players may slice the ball (strike it with an angled racquet face) to produce
such spin. The shuttlecock is not allowed to bounce, but slicing the shuttlecock does
have applications in badminton.

Duy: Now, let’s explore some facts about badminton:

1. It’s an easy but effective way to stay active

A 50-year-old weighing 70kg can burn 385 calories during an hour of social badminton.
And aside from calorie burning, keeping active gives you more energy, relieves stress and
boosts your mood.

2. It can be fast and furious

Badminton is the fastest racket sport, with shuttles clocking up speeds in excess of
200mph. The fastest badminton hit in competition was 332kph (206mph) by Fu Haifeng of
China during the 2005 Sudirman Cup. But now, the record has been broken by Satwiksairaj
Rankireddy from India is 565 km/h.

3. Or slow and steady

With shuttlecocks drifting easily across the court, it’s easy to keep a gentle rally going.
Badminton England’s ‘No Strings Badminton’ places you in games with people of your own
standard, so the game remains fun and relaxed.

4. It has a long history…

The origins of badminton probably lie in shuttlecock games played more than 2,000 years
ago in Greece, China and India, but the British game was born in Gloucestershire in 1873,
at Badminton, the country estate of the Duke of Beaufort. The first official badminton
club was established in 1877 in Bath.

5. …but only recently became an Olympic sport

Badminton only became an Olympic sport in 1992, at the Barcelona games.

6. There are interesting ways of sourcing equipment

The best shuttlecocks are supposedly made from the left wing of a goose, and some
players still use rackets with strings made from the dried stomach lining of cows or cats.
We’re not here to judge…

7. It’s social
If you join one of the UK’s more than 2,000 clubs, badminton can be a great social
activity. And if you fancy a low-key game, you don’t have to get all your family and
friends involved. All you need is one willing partner, so you can play as often as you like.

8. It keeps hearts happy

Its flexible pace makes badminton a great activity for those with heart conditions.
Regular play is also great for keeping hearts healthy, conditioning and strengthening the
heart muscle, reducing hypertension and limiting the risk of blood vessels clogging.

9. It’s undergone a name change

The game was originally called ‘battledore and shuttlecock’. With Game of Thrones
characters being just about the only people now able to pull off that sort of language, we
can see why it changed to ‘badminton’.

10. And with so much to recommend it, it’s no

surprise that it’s popular
The BBC Sport Academy has hailed badminton the second most popular participation sport
in the world, with football coming top.

Then, we will explant our opinion about the reasons that people
have to play badminton.
1. Easy to play, easy to practice.
The first reason is because badminton is an easy sport to play and
very easy to practice. People can play anywhere without needing a
very spacious yard, both outdoors and indoors. That does not apply
to some other sports such as football, tennis, basketball, ...
2. Good for health
According to research by nutrition experts, running, jumping, and
playing badminton help burn 450 calories/hour. This is classified
as a form of cardio exercise that helps move the whole body,
effectively improve physique, and especially improve endurance,
increase good cholesterol, and can help reduce the risk of
cardiovascular diseases.
3. Improve concentration: badminton is a high-paced combat
sport. Therefore, to keep up with the speed of the match,
players need to concentrate highly. This will keep you alert
and focused better in other activities.
4. Injury is unlikely.
 Badminton requires the agility of the whole body, especially
the legs in movements. Therefore, it will help increase bone
density to help you prevent diseases such as arthritis or
osteoporosis. thereby minimizing possible injuries
5. No need to spend a lot of money.
For amateurs or new players, spending less than $100 will get
them a racket, a pair of badminton shoes, and other necessary
but not too expensive items to play badminton.