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A Basic Guide to Badminton (Official Us Olympic Sports Series)
Author:  Griffin Publishing, Griffin Printing
Publisher:  Griffin Publishing Inc.
Pub. Date:  Oct 1, 1997
Edition:  Updated edition
Binding:  Paperback
Pages:  117
ISBN:  1882180763
ISBN-13:  9781882180769
List Price:  7.95 USD
Amazon Sales Rank:  841,118
Bn.com Sales Rank:  429,784
Amazon UK Sales Rank:  792,994
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the Olympic Sports Series
A BRIEF HISTORY OF A NEW OLYMPIC SPORT
History
Badminton in the Olympics
International Competition
THE PROPER GEAR
Choosing a Racquet
Strings
The Shuttlecock
Clothing
RULES & FUNDAMENTALS
Scoring
Other Rules
Badminton for the Disabled
Setting
Officials
A SPECTATOR'S VIEW
Singles
Doubles
Mixed Doubles
BADMINTON AS A FITNESS PROGRAM
Training
Nutrition
Tobacco and Alcohol
SAFETY ON THE BADMINTON COURT
Tennis Elbow
Elbow Stretch
Wrist Curls
Squeezing
Twisting
Shoulder Problems
Other Injuries
Strength Training
First Aid
YOUTH & AMATEUR BADMINTON
High School Badminton
Badminton Clubs
Youth Programs
Howard Bach
PLAYING BADMINTON AT HOME
BADMINTON ETIQUETTE
In Tournament
WHERE TO PLAY
Region 1 Northeast
Region 2 Midwest
Region 3 Southeast
Region 4 Northwest
Region 5 Southwest
GLOSSARY

Table of Contents (Courtesy of Barnes & Noble.com)

Welcome to the Olympic Sports Series
A Brief History of a New Olympic Sport1
The Proper Gear25
Rules & Fundamentals33
A Spectator's View47
Badminton as a Fitness Program57
Safety on the Badminton Court69
Youth & Amateur Badminton77
Playing Badminton at Home89
Badminton Etiquette94
Where to Play95
Glossary113