Badminton Quiz and Flashcards: History and Rules

When did badminton become an Olympic sport?

What was the form of badminton played in colonial India?

Which badminton court has a shorter serve-length dimension?

How high is a badminton net?

At the start of a rally, where do the server and receiver stand?

What is the starting score in a badminton match?

Where was badminton definitively launched in 1873?

In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?

What was badminton originally known as for a number of years?

What was the game similar to badminton called in colonial India?

Where did British Army officers become interested in 'Poona'?

What is the projectile used in badminton called?

What was the scoring system in badminton before May 2006?

How is the singles court different from the doubles court in badminton?

What is the height of the net in badminton?

What is the objective of 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?

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

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.