Badminton Overview and History
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What is the primary use of the forehand grip in badminton?

  • Backhand serves
  • Doubles defence
  • Backhand net shots
  • Forehand lifts (correct)
  • How is the backhand grip effectively learned?

  • By holding the racket with the strings facing horizontally
  • By shaking someone's hand
  • By pinching the sides of the racket with both hands
  • By positioning the thumb on top of the wider section of the grip (correct)
  • What distinguishes a low serve in badminton?

  • It is effective for doubles play
  • It is a high-arch serve to the back of the court
  • It allows for a strong overhead smash
  • It forces opponents to lift the shuttle (correct)
  • What is a key characteristic of the panhandle grip?

    <p>Pinching the sides of the racket with the thumb and fingers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shot is known for being played just above the net level?

    <p>Net kill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of shot is a drive shot primarily considered?

    <p>Offensive shot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which serve is designed to surprise the receiver with little reaction time?

    <p>Drive serve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a jump smash shot emphasize in badminton play?

    <p>A powerful offensive strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for a shot that makes a fast and low flight over the net?

    <p>Drive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line indicates where a serve must reach in order to be considered legal?

    <p>Short service line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an illegal tactic involving the shuttlecock known as a 'sling' or 'throw'?

    <p>Carry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shot is defined as hitting the shuttlecock deeply into the opponent's back court?

    <p>Clear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'flick' shot involve primarily?

    <p>Using the forearm and wrist for surprise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In doubles play, how far inside the back boundary line is the long service line located?

    <p>2 ½ feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action best describes a 'forecourt kill'?

    <p>A fast, downward shot that can't be returned (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area where the service must be delivered in a game called?

    <p>Service court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the server wins a rally in badminton?

    <p>The server scores a point and serves again. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In doubles, what determines which court the server serves from after winning a rally?

    <p>The players' standings at the beginning of the previous rally. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the receiver wins a rally with an odd score, where do they serve from?

    <p>Left service court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common fault in badminton?

    <p>Shuttlecock fails to cross the net. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a 'let' is called during a rally?

    <p>The rally is stopped and replayed with no score change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times may each side hit the shuttlecock before it passes back over the net?

    <p>Once. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'alley' in badminton?

    <p>A side extension used for doubles play. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece of equipment is NOT required to play badminton?

    <p>Tennis ball. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of badminton?

    <p>To score a point when the shuttlecock lands in the opponent's half (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which game is considered an early ancestor of badminton?

    <p>Battledore and Shuttlecock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what score does a team win a game if both teams reach 29 points?

    <p>30 points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a player serve from the left service court during singles play?

    <p>When the score is odd (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the International Badminton Federation (IBF)?

    <p>Various countries including Canada and England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a side wins a game in badminton?

    <p>They serve first in the next game (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is recognized as having contributed to the development of badminton in the mid-18th century?

    <p>The British garrison town of Poona (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about the scoring system in badminton?

    <p>Each game must be won by exactly 2 point advantage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Badminton

    A racquet sport played by two opposing players (singles) or pairs (doubles) on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock (birdie) over the net and into their opponents' half of the court.

    Shuttlecock (birdie)

    The object used in badminton, which is a small, feathered projectile.

    Rally

    A sequence of hits between players, with the shuttlecock remaining in play, until it touches the ground or a player commits an error.

    Serving

    The act of initiating a rally by striking the shuttlecock from behind the service line and over the net into the opponent's service court.

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    Service Court

    The designated area on the badminton court from which the server must hit the shuttlecock.

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    Scoring

    Points are scored in badminton by winning a rally. Each game is played to 21 points, and the player or team must win by at least 2 points.

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    Singles

    A badminton match played by two individual players against each other.

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    Doubles

    A badminton match played by two pairs of players against each other.

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    Baseline

    The back boundary line at the end of the court that runs parallel to the net.

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    Bird or Birdie

    Another name for the shuttlecock.

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    Clear

    A shot hit deep to the opponent's back court.

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    Drive

    A fast and low shot that travels horizontally over the net.

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    Drop

    A shot hit slowly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the opponent's side.

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    Flick

    A quick wrist and forearm rotation that changes an apparently soft shot into a faster passing shot, often used on the serve and at the net.

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    Forehand Grip

    The grip used for forehand shots like clears, smashes, drops, drives, lifts, and net shots.

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    Backhand Grip

    The grip used for backhand shots like drives, lifts, net shots, serves, and doubles defense.

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    Bevel Grip

    A grip used for specific shots, achieved by rotating the racket from backhand grip to have strings facing diagonally.

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    Panhandle Grip

    Grip where the thumb pinches the sides of the racket, used for specific shots.

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    Low Serve

    A serve that forces the opponent to lift the shuttle high.

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    Drive Serve

    A fast serve that leaves the opponent with little time to react.

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    Flick Serve

    A serve where the wrist is used to quickly flick the shuttle, often disguised as a low serve.

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    High Serve

    A serve that pushes the opponent to the back of the court, increasing space for the server.

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    Scoring in Singles - Server Wins

    The server scores a point and serves again from the alternate service court.

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    Scoring in Singles - Receiver Wins

    The receiver scores a point and serves from the appropriate service court: left for an odd score, right for an even score.

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    Doubles Service: Server Wins

    The same player continues serving, but switches to the alternate service court to serve to the next opponent.

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    Doubles Service: Receiver Wins

    The player in the right service court serves if the score is even, and the player in the left service court serves if the score is odd.

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    Doubles Service Courts

    A player's service court is determined by their position at the beginning of the previous rally, not their end position.

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    Fault in Badminton

    A fault occurs when a player fails to return the shuttlecock correctly, leading to the opponent winning the rally.

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    Common Badminton Fault

    The most common fault is failing to hit the shuttlecock over the net and land it inside the opponent's court.

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    Let in Badminton

    A let is a disturbance that causes a rally to be replayed with no change in score.

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    Study Notes

    Badminton Overview

    • Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles).
    • Players take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court separated by a net.
    • Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock (birdie) over the net and landing it in their opponent's court.
    • A rally ends when the shuttlecock touches the ground. Each side can only hit the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net.

    History and Development

    • The game's origins date back to the 5th century BC in China, known as "Ti Jian Zi".
    • Centuries later, "Battledore and Shuttlecock" emerged in China, Japan, India, and Greece, involving hitting a shuttlecock with a paddle.
    • Badminton gained popularity in 18th-century British India, initially called "Poona".
    • The rules were standardized in England, and the sport was officially recognized in 1873 at Badminton House.

    Scoring System

    • Matches consist of the best of three games, each played to 21 points.
    • A point is awarded to the winning side of each rally.
    • Games are won by a margin of two points.
    • At 20-all, the side that first reaches 21 points wins the game.
    • If the score reaches 29-all, the side that first scores the 30th point wins the game.
    • The side that wins the game serves first in the next game.

    Singles Gameplay

    • At the start of the game (0-0) and when the serving player's score is even, the serve originates from the right service court.
    • The serve switches to the left service court when the score is odd.
    • The server serves the shuttlecock to the receiver.
    • Serving continues alternating between the left and right service court based on the score.
    • Winning a rally awards a point to the server, and they continue serving.
    • If the receiver wins the rally, they get a point and serve into the appropriate service court (right if score is even, left if score is odd).

    Doubles Gameplay

    • In doubles, the serving player continues serving, but after winning a rally.
    • The partner takes the next service.
    • Opponents remain in their designated service court until they win a rally.
    • The player in the right service court serves if the score is even.

    Faults

    • Faults are errors in gameplay. Players can commit faults by:
    • Failing to hit the shuttlecock over the net.
    • Hitting the shuttlecock twice consecutively.
    • Lifting a foot before hitting the shuttlecock.
    • Hitting the base or the cork of the shuttlecock.
    • Hitting the shuttlecock outside the boundaries of the court.
    • If a fault occurs, the rally is replayed

    Equipment

    • Badminton racquet, shuttlecock (birdie), net, badminton court, appropriate athletic clothing and footwear.

    Court Terminology

    • Key Terms related to court positions and regions (e.g., front, back courts, service lines, courts, etc.) are included to help understand the playing area.

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