NCERT Class 10 Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education: Chapter 5 — Individual Games
This chapter, 'Individual Games,' delves into various individual sports beyond track and field. It focuses on Badminton, detailing its history, rules, and court specifications. Badminton, a racket sport played by individuals or pairs, has ancient origins and evolved into an international sport with standardized rules. The chapter outlines the different events in badminton, including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events. It provides precise dimensions for the court, highlighting the differences between singles and doubles play, and specifies the net height. The rules for starting the game, such as coin toss for serving or side choice, are also explained. This chapter aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of individual sports like Badminton, contributing to their knowledge in Health and Physical Education for CBSE.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Health and Physical Education |
| Book | Health and Physical Education |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — Individual Games |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 301 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of individual sports beyond track and field.
- Learn the history and evolution of Badminton.
- Identify the different events played in Badminton.
- Comprehend the dimensions and markings of a Badminton court.
- Understand the basic rules for starting a Badminton game.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Racket sport | A sport played with a racket to hit a ball or shuttlecock. |
| Singles | A game played by two opposing players. |
| Doubles | A game played by two opposing pairs of players. |
| Shuttlecock | A high-drag projectile used in badminton. |
| Net | A barrier dividing the court in sports like badminton or tennis. |
| Court | The designated area for playing a sport. |
| Service court | The area on the court where a player must serve the shuttlecock. |
| Coin toss | A method used to decide who serves or chooses sides at the start of a game. |
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Practice questions
- What is Badminton classified as? Answer: Badminton is classified as a racket sport.
- How many players are involved in a singles Badminton match? Answer: A singles Badminton match involves two opposing players.
- What is the full length of a Badminton court? Answer: The full length of a Badminton court is 13.4 metres.
- What is the height of the net in Badminton at the edges? Answer: The net is 1.55 metres high at the edges.
- How is the game of Badminton started? Answer: The game of Badminton is started with a coin toss.
Frequently asked questions
What are some individual sports mentioned in the chapter besides track and field?
Besides track and field, the chapter discusses Badminton, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Tennis, Swimming, Judo, and Boxing as individual sports.
When does the history of Badminton date back to?
The history of Badminton dates back to the second century BC.
What are the different events played in Badminton?
The events played in Badminton are Singles (Men, Women), Doubles (Men, Women), Mixed Doubles, and Team Events.
What is the width of the Badminton court for doubles play?
The full width of the Badminton court for doubles play is 6.1 metres.
What is the height of the Badminton net in the center?
The Badminton net is 1.524 metres high in the centre.
What is the purpose of the coin toss at the start of a Badminton game?
The coin toss determines which player serves first or chooses their preferred side of the court.
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NCERT Class 10 Health and Physical Education — Health and Physical Education — Chapter 5 — Individual Games. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.