Badminton
Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or
academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in
their community, or working with an adult.
Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
____ Explain the rules of badminton to your leader or adult partner.
____ Spend at least 30 minutes practicing badminton skills.
____ Participate in a badminton game.
I certify that ___________________________ has completed the minimum requirements.
_____________________________
Adult Teammate Signature
Sports Pin
Earn the Badminton belt loop, and complete five of the following
requirements:
- Compete in a pack or community badminton tournament.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the use and care of the equipment needed to
play badminton: shuttlecock (shuttle or bird), racket, court, net, and
comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Demonstrate skill in the following grip techniques: forehand and backhand.
- Spend at least 60 minutes practicing to develop skills for shots and
strokes (clear, drive, drop, and smash). Keep track of your time on a chart.
- Demonstrate skill in the following: hit the shuttle using forehand or
backhand; hit the shuttle, alternating forehand and backhand; hit the
shuttle against the wall with a forehand or backhand; hit the shuttle
against the wall, alternating forehand and backhand.
- Accurately lay out a badminton court, including net and lines.
- Play five games of badminton.
- Participate in a badminton skills development clinic.
- Play at least three games during which you make your own foul calls
effectively to your leader's satisfaction.
I certify that ___________________________ has completed the minimum requirements.
_____________________________
Adult Teammate Signature
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