Badminton Overview and Terminology
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What is Badminton?

A sport played in singles and in doubles.

Which of these are names for Badminton?

  • Poona
  • Battledoor and Shuttlecock
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • None of the above

    • Who governs the sport of Badminton?

    The International Badminton Federation

    What is an Ace in Badminton?

    <p>A score gained by the server immediately from his/her serve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Fault in Badminton?

    <p>An infraction of the rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Singles match in Badminton?

    <p>A match where there is one player on each opposing sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Mixed Doubles match in Badminton?

    <p>A match composed of two players on each opposing sides (one boy and one girl).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the parts of a Badminton Racquet?

    <p>Head, throat, strung area, frame, shaft, and handle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a Badminton racket be?

    <p>680 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the forehand grip in Badminton?

    <p>Shake hands grip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Service shot in Badminton?

    <p>The act of putting the shuttlecock into play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following service positions for badminton with their description in the given diagram:

    <p>L = Left side, the court EVEN = When the score is even, the server must serve to the opposite service court from the previous one. ODD = If the score is odd, the server must serve to the same service court as the previous one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of serve is best for the doubles event?

    <p>Short low serve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of serve is used for the singles event?

    <p>High and long serve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Net Shot in Badminton?

    <p>Net Shot can be played by hitting a high shuttlecock steeply downwards and trying to win the rally immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Badminton Court?

    <p>A rectangular area marked out with lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the width of the lines on a Badminton Court?

    <p>40 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high are the posts on a badminton court?

    <p>1.55 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of a badminton net?

    <p>760 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How wide is a badminton net?

    <p>6.1 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high is the top of the net at the centre of the court?

    <p>1.524 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high is the top of the net over the side lines?

    <p>1.55 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of Shuttlecocks?

    <p>Synthetic and feathered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many feathers are on a feathered shuttlecock?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are the feathers on a feathered shuttlecock?

    <p>62 mm to 70 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum diameter of a feathered shuttlecock?

    <p>68 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many games are in a Badminton match?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many points are needed to win a game?

    <p>21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do players change ends in a badminton match?

    <p>At the end of the first game; at the end of the second game, if there is to be a third game; and in the third game when a side first scores 11 points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must the server stand when serving?

    <p>Within diagonally opposite service courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must the server's feet be positioned during service?

    <p>Both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain in contact of the court in a stationary position from the start of the service until the service is delivered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Badminton Overview

    • Badminton is a sport played in singles and doubles.
    • It originated in Poona, India.
    • The sport is also known as Battledore and Shuttlecock.
    • The governing body is the International Badminton Federation (founded in 1934).

    Badminton Terminology

    • Ace: A score gained by the server immediately after their serve.
    • Deuce: When the score is tied at 20 all, a player/pair must lead by two points to win a set.
    • Fault: An infraction of the rules.
    • Let: Stopping a rally due to a fault or error; indicating a zero score.
    • Love: Indicates a zero score.
    • Point: A score gained by any player during a rally.
    • Rally: An exchange of shots after the serve is delivered.
    • Singles: A match where one player is on each opposing side.
    • Doubles: A match composed of two players on each opposing side.
    • Mixed Doubles: A match composed of two players (one boy and one girl) on each opposing side.
    • Toss: A toss is conducted before the start of play, and the winning side chooses to either serve or receive first.

    Equipment

    • Racquet: A racquet is a frame with a strung area, throat, shaft, and handle.
      • The frame shall not exceed 680 mm in overall length and 230 mm in overall width -The handle is the part used by the player to grip the racquet.
    • Forehand grip: A "shake hands" grip
    • Backhand grip: Used to hit shots on the backhand side of the body.
    • Shuttlecock: Comes in two types:
      • Feathered: 16 feathers fixed in the base, varying in length (62mm-70mm) for a diameter of 58mm-68mm.
      • Synthetic (plastic): A variety of materials
    • Service: Can be short low or high, long, and best for doubles or singles.

    Court

    • The court is a rectangle.
    • Lines are 40mm wide, and are distinguishable and preferable in white or yellow.
    • Dimensions for the court varied depending on doubles or singles play

    Posts and Net

    • The posts are 1.55 meters in height from the court surface and remain vertical when the net is in place.
    • The net must be made of a dark-colored cord with an evenly spread thickness within a 15mm-20mm mesh.
    • The net 760mm in depth, and at least 6.1 meters wide.
    • The top of the net has a 75mm white tape at the top.
    • The top of the net from the surface is 1.524 meters at the center of the court and 1.55 meters over the side lines for doubles play.

    Strokes

    • Net shot: A shot played by hitting a high shuttlecock steeply downwards and quickly to win the rally.
    • Smash: A shot played by hitting the shuttlecock downwards while causing it to pass over the net. The player jumps to produce a steeper smash angle.
    • Clear shot: A shot played by hitting the shuttlecock high and to the back of the opposing team’s court.
    • Drop shot: A shot played so the shuttlecock drops downwards to the opponent's forecourt.
    • Lift: Used when the shuttlecock is below net height to "lift" the shuttlecock upwards to the opposing court. It can be played from anywhere on the court.
    • Drive: Played when the shuttlecock is near the net height, the shuttlecock travels flat and fast over the net to the opponent's mid or rear court areas.

    Scoring System

    • A match consists of the best of three games unless otherwise arranged.
    • A game is won by the side that first scores 21 points.
    • Players change ends at the first game end, the second game end, or when a side scores 11 points in the third game.

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