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When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
1992
What was the form of badminton played in colonial India?
What was the form of badminton played in colonial India?
Poona
Which badminton court has a shorter serve-length dimension?
Which badminton court has a shorter serve-length dimension?
Doubles
How high is a badminton net?
How high is a badminton net?
At the start of a rally, where do the server and receiver stand?
At the start of a rally, where do the server and receiver stand?
What is the starting score in a badminton match?
What is the starting score in a badminton match?
Where was badminton definitively launched in 1873?
Where was badminton definitively launched in 1873?
In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?
In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?
What was badminton originally known as for a number of years?
What was badminton originally known as for a number of years?
What was the game similar to badminton called in colonial India?
What was the game similar to badminton called in colonial India?
Where did British Army officers become interested in 'Poona'?
Where did British Army officers become interested in 'Poona'?
What is the projectile used in badminton called?
What is the projectile used in badminton called?
What was the scoring system in badminton before May 2006?
What was the scoring system in badminton before May 2006?
How is the singles court different from the doubles court in badminton?
How is the singles court different from the doubles court in badminton?
What is the height of the net in badminton?
What is the height of the net in badminton?
What is the objective of badminton?
What is the objective of badminton?
What are the two types of shots that can be played in badminton?
What are the two types of shots that can be played in badminton?
For a right-handed player, which side is considered the forehand side in badminton?
For a right-handed player, which side is considered the forehand side in badminton?
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Badminton Olympic Year
Badminton Olympic Year
Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.
Colonial India Badminton Form
Colonial India Badminton Form
The form of badminton played in colonial India was called "Poona".
Badminton Court Type Serve Length
Badminton Court Type Serve Length
The doubles badminton court has a shorter serve-length dimension compared to singles.
Badminton Net Height
Badminton Net Height
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Starting Positions - Rally
Starting Positions - Rally
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Badminton Starting Score
Badminton Starting Score
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Badminton Launching Place (1873)
Badminton Launching Place (1873)
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Previous Badminton Name
Previous Badminton Name
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Colonial India Similar Game
Colonial India Similar Game
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Interest in Poona Location
Interest in Poona Location
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Badminton Projectile
Badminton Projectile
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Pre-2006 Badminton Scoring
Pre-2006 Badminton Scoring
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Singles vs. Doubles Court
Singles vs. Doubles Court
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Objective of Badminton
Objective of Badminton
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Types of Badminton Shots
Types of Badminton Shots
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Badminton Forehand Side
Badminton Forehand Side
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Study Notes
Badminton Overview
- Badminton is a racket sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles)
- The badminton court is rectangular and divided into halves by a net
- The game is played indoors because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, but can also be played outdoors
Court Dimensions
- The doubles court is 6.10 meters wide and 13.40 meters long
- The singles court is 5.18 meters wide and 13.40 meters long
- The net is 1.55 meters high
Scoring System
- 3 × 21 rally point scoring system
- Players can earn a point on their own serve and when their opponent serves
- A match is the best of three games
Playing the Game
- The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net without permitting it to hit the floor in bounds on your side of the net
- The shuttlecock is not allowed to bounce on the floor
Strokes and Strategy
- Forehand and Backhand: all strokes can be played either forehand or backhand
- Forehand side: the same side as the player's playing hand (e.g., right side for a right-handed player)
- Basic strokes: upper arm shots or underarm shots
History of Badminton
- Badminton has been an Olympic sport since 1992 (Barcelona)
- Games similar to badminton have existed throughout history, from ancient Greece to medieval Japan and colonial India, where a form of the game called "poona" was played
- The modern game was launched in 1873 at the Badminton House, where the Duke of Beaufort introduced the game to his guests
Equipment
- Rackets: light, with top-quality rackets weighing between 79 and 91 grams including strings
- Shuttlecocks: projectiles with an open conical shape
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Learn about the history, rules, and gameplay of badminton in this quiz. Test your knowledge on the sport played with a shuttlecock and racket on a rectangular court.
