Badminton Basics Quiz

A basic badminton grip used to hit the shuttle above the head. The hand faces the direction of the stroke.

A basic badminton grip used to hit shots across the body. The hand faces away from the direction of the stroke.

Moving and shuffling, or gliding on the court. It's crucial for covering the court quickly.

A high serve that aims to land near the back of the opponent's court.

A serve that forces opponents to reach low to the shuttle.

A serve used to confuse opponents, often disguised as a low serve.

A fast, low serve aimed at the back of the opponent's court to create a difficult shot.

Winning a badminton match requires winning 2 out of 3 sets. The first player to reach 21 points, by a margin of at least 2 points, wins the set. Special rules apply at 29-all.

A badminton court for singles matches is 13.40 meters long and 5.18 meters wide.

A badminton court for doubles matches is 13.40 meters long and 6.10 meters wide.

The shuttlecock consists of a cork base covered in leather, with 16 goose feathers attached to form a cone shape.

A shuttlecock's weight must be between 4.74g and 5.5g.

Badminton rackets can be constructed from aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber. The length limit of the racket is 26.77 inches.

The width of a badminton racket is 9.06 inches, the thickness of the strings is .03 inches, and the weight limit for the racket is 3.2 ounces.

In doubles matches, both players on a team must wear the same uniform, including a shirt with their name on the back.

Badminton players must wear shorts or skirts, and short-sleeved shirts during a match.

A shot played from beneath the height of the net, usually sent high to the back of the court.

A hard, overhead shot hit directly down into the opponent's court.

A shot hit deep into the opponent's court.

A point won from a serve that is not touched by the receiver.

In singles, the player serves from the right side of the court on an even score and from the left side on an odd score.

In doubles, serving alternates between partners. The serving side remains the same (even score, right; odd score left).

A player continues to serve until they lose a rally. After a lost rally, the serve goes to the receiver.

A 60-second interval is taken when the winning team scores 11 points. Two-minute breaks are taken between games, and a change of ends occurs after the winning side scores 11 points in a three-game match.

A racket sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players, either in singles or doubles, where a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net. An umpire or referee presides over the game.

A racket sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players, either in singles or doubles, where a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net. An umpire or referee presides over the game.

The ancient game of battledore and shuttlecock, played with a bat or paddle and a shuttlecock, served as the foundation for modern badminton.

The 19th-century British military officers stationed in India brought about a crucial change by adding a net to the ancient game of battledore and shuttlecock, giving birth to modern badminton.

The game of badminton derives its name from the Duke of Beaufort's home, Badminton House, in England, where it was initially played. The Duke's residence played a pivotal role in popularizing the sport, eventually making it a global phenomenon.

The first official badminton tournament, open to all players, was held in 1898. This marked the beginning of organized competition in the sport, paving the way for the establishment of prominent tournaments like The All England Championships.

The first All England Championships, held in 1899, were a milestone event in badminton's history. This tournament became a prestigious competition, attracting the best players from around the world.

The sport of badminton, played by two opposing players on a court with a net separating them, involves using rackets to volley a shuttlecock over the net, aiming to score points by landing the shuttlecock on the opposing court.