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When was the first unofficial all-England badminton championships for men held?
What is the weight of a traditional shuttlecock used in badminton?
What is the standard height of a badminton net at the sides?
What is the main purpose of footwork in badminton?
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What is the responsibility of the service judge in badminton?
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What material is commonly used for making modern shuttlecocks?
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What is the dimension of a standard badminton court for doubles play?
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Which ancient game is badminton closely related to?
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In which year was the Badminton World Federation (BWF) formed?
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What is the name of the men's team competition in badminton?
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Which grip is considered versatile and can be used for various types of shots in badminton?
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How many strokes are allowed to pass the shuttlecock over the net during a rally in badminton?
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Study Notes
Badminton Basics
- Traditional shuttlecock weighs 0.17 ounce (5 grams)
- Modern shuttlecocks are made from synthetic materials
- Badminton is closely related to the ancient game battledore and shuttlecock
- First unofficial All-England badminton championships for men were held in 1899
- Badminton World Federation (BWF) was formed in 1934
Badminton Equipment
- Badminton rackets are commonly made from carbon fiber and aluminum
- A shuttlecock has 16 feathers attached to its base
Court and Net
- Standard height of a badminton net at the sides is 5 feet
- Dimensions of a standard badminton court for doubles play are 44 feet long by 22 feet wide
Grip and Strokes
- Forehand grip is used for shots on the dominant side of the body
- Backhand grip is used for shots on the non-dominant side of the body
- Universal grip is versatile and can be used for various shots
- Panhandle grip involves holding the racket handle like a hammer
Serves and Footwork
- High serve involves hitting the shuttlecock high and deep into the opponent's court
- Low serve is aimed at keeping the shuttlecock close to the net and just clearing
- Primary purpose of footwork is to maintain balance and positioning on the court
Stances and Shots
- Defensive stance is used to prepare for defending against opponent's shots
- Attacking stance is characterized by a forward-leaning posture and readiness to make aggressive shots
- Net stance is employed when a player is positioned near the net, ready to intercept and play shots close to the net
- Forehand stroke is executed with the racket on the dominant side of the body
- Backhand stroke is performed with the racket on the non-dominant side of the body
Officials and Gameplay
- Umpire's main role is to oversee the smooth running of the game and prevent delays
- Service judge is responsible for judging the legality of service
- Line judges determine whether the shuttle is inside or outside the boundaries
- One stroke is allowed to pass the shuttlecock over the net during a rally in badminton
- Men's singles consists of two players competing against each other
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Test your knowledge on the history of badminton with this quiz containing interesting facts about the sport's origins, materials used, and significant events like the formation of Badminton World Federation.
