Badminton: Poole Long Test-1

                                                 Badminton: Poole Long Test-1

Test objective:

To measure the ability to hit the forehand clear from the backcourt, high and deep into the opponent’s court.

Age level:

High school through college-age. Validity and reliability coefficients reported.

Facilities and Equipment:

The court with scoring zones is marked as shown in the figure. One line is drawn parallel to and halfway (6 % feet) between the short service line and the doubles long service line. Another line is marked 6 inches beyond the back boundary line. A 15-by-15-inch square is drawn 11 feet from the net astride the center line (O in figure). On the other side of the court a 15-by-15-inch square is drawn at the intersection of the doubles long service line and the center line (X in the figure). Two rackets and preferably twelve shuttles in good condition are needed. A score sheet and some helpers are also needed.

Procedure:

The subject stands with his right foot in the X square (assuming he is right-handed), holding his racket face up. The shuttle is placed feathers down on the forehand side of the racket. He then tosses the shuttle into the air and hits an overhead forehand clear of his opponent’s racket and deep into the opponent’s court. His right foot should stay in contact with the X square until the shuttle has been struck. A player stands at point with his racket extended overhead. He calls out “low” if any shuttle does not go over his racket. Twelve clears are attempted.

Scoring:

The point value of the zone in which the shuttle hits is recorded on the score sheet for each attempt. The best ten out of twelve shots are totaled. A perfect score would be forty. Shuttles hitting on the line are given the higher point values. One point is deducted for any shuttle which fails to clear the racket or the player.

Directions:

·         Most of the pointers listed for the long service test apply also for this test.

·         The tossing of the shuttle by the subject is a skill that needs some practice; however, it has been demonstrated that any beginner can quickly acquire this skill. It was felt that this feature of the test (not utilizing a second person to serve shuttles to the subject) increases the objectivity of the test considerably and also facilitates the test administration.

·         The tossing and ability of the shuttle also serves as a drill that the student can practice by himself on or off the court from the first day of class.