--- type: "Chapter" knowledge_type: "chapter" entity_type: "chapter" id: "66ced581e9dce5550f8f7909" title: "Individual Games and Sports II" board: "CBSE" curriculum: "CBSE" class: "Class 10" subject: "Health and Physical Education" book: "Health and Physical Education" chapter: "Individual Games and Sports II" chapter_slug: "individual-games-and-sports-ii" canonical_url: "https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-10-health-and-physical-education-individual-games-and-sports-ii" markdown_url: "https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-10-health-and-physical-education-individual-games-and-sports-ii.md" source_type: "examSubjectBookChapter" source_id: "66ced581e9dce5550f8f7909" source_pdf: "https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/0c86ae42-0960-42db-b2e9-ca657733021d.pdf" source: "Edzy" version: 1 last_updated: "2026-06-20" --- # Individual Games and Sports II This chapter explores various individual games and sports, including Badminton, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Tennis, Swimming, and Combative Sports like Judo and Boxing. Each sport is discussed in terms of its historical origins, rules, and gameplay details. --- ## Knowledge Snapshot | Field | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Class | Class 10 | | Subject | Health and Physical Education | | Book | Health and Physical Education | | Chapter | Individual Games and Sports II | | Pages | 52-76 | --- ## Chapter Summary ### Short Summary The chapter covers major individual sports, detailing their origins, rules, and play structures. ### Detailed Summary The chapter provides an overview of several individual games, starting with Badminton, a racket sport played in singles or doubles format. It covers the history of badminton, key rules, and its inclusion in competitive play. It continues with Gymnastics, discussing its origins and evolution into various forms recognized in the Olympics. Table Tennis, its historical background, game rules, and scoring are provided next. Tennis is explored with an emphasis on its equipment and gameplay organization. Finally, Swimming is described, highlighting its techniques and competitive rules after its Olympic inception. --- ## Topic-Wise Explanation ### Introduction to Individual Games and Sports The chapter initiates with an overview of various individual sports, including Badminton, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Combative Sports. ### Athletics Omitted; not covered in the context. ### Gymnastics Gymnastics involves a sequence of physical movements promoting strength, balance, and flexibility. It developed from ancient techniques into a competitive sport by the late 18th century and became Olympic in 1896 for men and in 1986 for women. ### Swimming Swimming emphasizes body movement through water and was part of the first modern Olympics in 1896. Different strokes and turns are required in competitive settings, with an equal representation of men and women. ### Badminton This racket sport is played in singles or doubles on a rectangular court divided by a net, with specific rules governing play. The sport's history began in the second century BC, evolving into a recognized international competition. ### Tennis Tennis is played using racquets in singles or doubles formats, with highlighted regulations on court dimensions and gameplay established since the late 19th century. ### Table Tennis Table Tennis, originally derived from royal tennis, transformed into an Olympic-recognized sport in 1988, with rules focusing on gameplay dynamics and scoring systems. ### Conclusion The chapter summarizes how various individual sports contribute to physical fitness and skill development, extending to diverse age groups and abilities. --- ## Core Ideas | Idea | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | | Individual Sports | A variety of sports that can be played by one participant or team against others. | --- ## Key Concepts | Concept | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | Badminton | A racket sport played either in singles or doubles. | | Gymnastics | A sport requiring physical coordination, strength, and flexibility through various moves. | | Table Tennis | A fast-paced game played on a table divided by a net. | | Tennis | A sport that uses racquets to hit a ball over a net. | | Swimming | A sport involving strokes and techniques for moving through water. | --- ## Important Points for Revision * Badminton can be played in singles, doubles, and mixed formats. * The court dimensions for badminton differ between singles and doubles. * Gymnastics has various forms, including Artistic and Rhythmic gymnastics. * Table Tennis scoring requires a player to reach 11 points with a two-point lead if tied. * Swimming events require swimmers to stay within their lanes. * Competitive gymnastics became standardized with the founding of the Federation of International Gymnastics in 1881. * Combative sports include Judo and Boxing. * The first Olympic gymnastics competition for men was in 1896. * The rules for Tennis have been set since the early 20th century. --- ## Vocabulary and Glossary | Word / Phrase | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | Racket sport | Sports where a racket is used to strike a ball or shuttle. | | Let | A halt in play due to unforeseen circumstances. | | Grip | The way players hold the racket in racket sports. | | Mixed Doubles | A badminton event involving one male and one female player. | --- ## Practice Questions ### Short Answer Questions 1. What sports are classified as individual games in this chapter? 2. Describe the service rules for badminton. 3. What is the height of the badminton net at its center? 4. What year was the International Badminton Federation founded? 5. Explain the origins of gymnastics. ### Long Answer Questions 1. Discuss the evolution of Badminton from its origins to its current competitive format. 2. Explain the techniques involved in Swimming and their importance in competition. 3. Describe the history and the rules governing Table Tennis as outlined in the chapter. --- ## Related Concepts * Judo * Boxing --- ## Source Attribution | Field | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Source | Edzy | | Reference Type | examSubjectBookChapter | | Reference ID | 66ced581e9dce5550f8f7909 | | Canonical URL | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-10-health-and-physical-education-individual-games-and-sports-ii | | Markdown URL | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-10-health-and-physical-education-individual-games-and-sports-ii.md |