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Sports for Girls:
Badminton
Written by Rachel M.
At 1:40 p.m. in a gymnasium, 15 girls stand on either side of a
net, grunting and swinging with all their might. There are
sounds of laughs and high fives, and everyone is having a good
time. “What,” you may ask, “are you playing?” This is the
wonderful game of badminton. Every day in P.E. class, we
gather and practice, and in March, had a lateral tournament.
Badminton is a less-known game played by people trying to get
a good grade in Physical Education.
Ok, so maybe not, but like I said, it is not very common
amongst young girls. It is at times very complicated, but when
you learn the rules, it’s not hard.
The basic gist of the game is to hit the shuttlecock, or “birdie”
as it is more commonly referred to, over the 5-ft net (green
lines). It has to stay in bounds, which differ, according to
whether or not you are playing doubles or singles. You either
score if you’re opponent(s) commit a foul (like hitting the net)
or if they don’t get the birdie over the net.
If you are playing singles, your boundaries would be the orange
lines (think long and narrow). If you were playing doubles, your
boundaries would be the raspberry lines (think short and fat).
Also, no matter if you are playing doubles or singles, you must
serve from behind the short service line (the yellow lines), and
you must make the serve over your opponent’s short service
line. There are also different types of serves if you are playing
doubles or singles.
Many of the girls in my P.E. like badminton. We play both
singles and doubles. Personally, I prefer doubles, because I’m
not that great at badminton, so I like someone who can cover
for me.
While I am not that good at badminton, I love it because it is
the sort of game that does not require much stress. My friend,
Melissa, says, “Badminton is a great way to goof off with
friends after a stressful day because it can be played goofy or
with rules.” Technically, in class we have to follow the rules, but
if you happen to have a badminton set, you don’t have to
follow the rules.
I encourage you to try to find some people to play with. My
P.E. teacher, Mrs. Asire says, “Badminton is a racquet sport that
can be played both competitively or just for recreation. It's a
fun way to get exercise!” It is a very fun sport. 6
Benjamin and Amelia Say . . .
Laugh out loud at these cute things that five year old Benjamin (Happy
birthday Benjamin!) and three year old Amelia say!
Benjamin loves watching Frozen. One day he was watching it
with his family. When we reached the part where Kristoff
blatantly states that all men pick their noses, Benjamin declared
proudly, “I do!”
One day while Christiana was showing Amelia a big limb that
had fallen Amelia said, “Daddy can fix that with a tree
hammer!" 6
Artwork:
Fox
Drawn by Katherine K.
In Your Community
Submitted by Alexandra and Bentley P.
Generous Garden Project- If you like to help fight hunger,
stock more fresh fruits and vegetables in food banks, shelters,
and ministries, then this is the volunteer job for you! If you
are eighteen years or younger than you must have your waiver
signed by your parent or guardian. For more information
please check out their website
http://www.generousgarden.org !
Friend Shop Sidewalk Sale- Help the library sell recycled
books, magazines, and AV materials! If you are the age 13 to
15 you will need a parent or guardian. If you are 16 and older
you do not need a guardian or parent. They require you to be
friendly volunteers! For more information please contact
http://www.greenvillelibrary.org 6
Volume 3, Issue 3