BADMINTON Answer the following questions: (a) Explain the process of change of ends in Singles as…

(a) Change of ends in Badminton (Singles and Doubles): Players change ends: 1. At the conclusion of the first game. 2. At the conclusion of the second game (if a third, deciding game is required). 3. In the third (deciding) game, when the leading player or pair first reaches 11 points in a 21-point game. If players forget to change ends at the 11-point mark, the change takes place as soon as the mistake is noticed, with the existing score remaining intact. (b) The Umpire will call a 'Service Court Error' (or a fault against the receiving side). Under BWF laws, if the wrong receiver returns the serve and the rally is won by the receiver, a 'Let' is called if discovered before the next serve; if the receiving side committed the fault before the rally, a point is awarded to the server. (c) The Umpire will call a 'Let'. If the shuttlecock disintegrates or its base separates from the feathers during a rally, the rally is voided and replayed immediately with a new shuttlecock.

(b) Five duties of a Badminton coach: 1. Technical and tactical skill training: Teaching correct grip, footwork, stroke mechanics (smashes, drops, clears, net play), and match tactics. 2. Physical fitness conditioning: Designing and administering conditioning programs to enhance speed, agility, aerobic stamina, core strength, and flexibility. 3. Match analysis and strategy: Scouting opponents' strengths and weaknesses, developing tactical game plans, and providing strategic guidance during official coaching intervals. 4. Psychological and mental preparation: Building players' confidence, concentration, emotional control, and mental toughness to handle pressure during critical points. 5. Injury prevention and recovery: Ensuring thorough warm-ups, cool-downs, load management, proper rest, and nutrition to minimize injury risks.

(a) Tap (Net Tap / Net Kill): A quick, wrist-dominated downward stroke executed very close to the net tape when the shuttlecock is popped up slightly above the net, tapping it sharply down into the opponent's front court before they can react. (b) Match point: A game situation in which the leading player or pair requires only one more point to win the game and thereby win the entire match.