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What is the maximum number of free throws that can be awarded to a fouled player?
What is the maximum number of free throws that can be awarded to a fouled player?
What action is required to move the ball down the court in basketball?
What action is required to move the ball down the court in basketball?
What is a 'traveling' violation in basketball?
What is a 'traveling' violation in basketball?
What constitutes a double dribble violation?
What constitutes a double dribble violation?
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What action is considered a foul during a basketball game?
What action is considered a foul during a basketball game?
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When serving in badminton, where must contact with the shuttlecock be made?
When serving in badminton, where must contact with the shuttlecock be made?
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What happens if a player touches the net during a rally in badminton?
What happens if a player touches the net during a rally in badminton?
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How is scoring determined in modern badminton?
How is scoring determined in modern badminton?
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How many points are needed to win a standard game of badminton?
How many points are needed to win a standard game of badminton?
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In doubles badminton, where does the first server start on the court?
In doubles badminton, where does the first server start on the court?
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If the serving team loses the rally in doubles badminton, what happens to the serve?
If the serving team loses the rally in doubles badminton, what happens to the serve?
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What was the original name of badminton before it came to England?
What was the original name of badminton before it came to England?
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Which of the following is NOT true about the rules of badminton?
Which of the following is NOT true about the rules of badminton?
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How many players are on each side in a badminton doubles match?
How many players are on each side in a badminton doubles match?
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Which of the following is a contact foul in badminton?
Which of the following is a contact foul in badminton?
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What is the primary characteristic of a backhand grip in badminton?
What is the primary characteristic of a backhand grip in badminton?
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Which badminton stance has the weight slightly forward with knees bent?
Which badminton stance has the weight slightly forward with knees bent?
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Which is NOT considered a basic shot in badminton?
Which is NOT considered a basic shot in badminton?
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Which skill is MOST crucial for accurately hitting the shuttlecock?
Which skill is MOST crucial for accurately hitting the shuttlecock?
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Who is credited with inventing the sport of basketball?
Who is credited with inventing the sport of basketball?
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Which organization was instrumental in spreading basketball in the United States and around the world?
Which organization was instrumental in spreading basketball in the United States and around the world?
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Why did the US Army promote basketball?
Why did the US Army promote basketball?
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What is a field goal worth when scored inside the 3-point arc in basketball?
What is a field goal worth when scored inside the 3-point arc in basketball?
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What are the primary physical benefits one receives from playing basketball?
What are the primary physical benefits one receives from playing basketball?
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Which of these is a mental benefit of playing basketball?
Which of these is a mental benefit of playing basketball?
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How many total players are on a basketball team?
How many total players are on a basketball team?
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What action must a player take to move the ball in basketball while on the move?
What action must a player take to move the ball in basketball while on the move?
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What is the main objective of a basketball game?
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Badminton
Badminton
A sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock, can be singles or doubles.
Origin of Badminton
Origin of Badminton
Badminton originated from an ancient Indian game called 'poona', brought to England by British officers.
Serve Rules
Serve Rules
Players must serve the shuttlecock underhand, below their waist, and diagonally into the opponent's court.
No Touching the Net
No Touching the Net
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Rally Point Scoring
Rally Point Scoring
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Doubles Serving Order
Doubles Serving Order
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Badminton Association of England
Badminton Association of England
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Olympic Sport
Olympic Sport
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Free Throws
Free Throws
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Dribbling
Dribbling
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Traveling
Traveling
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Double Dribble
Double Dribble
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Basketball Foul
Basketball Foul
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Badminton Types
Badminton Types
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Contact Foul
Contact Foul
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Double Hit Foul
Double Hit Foul
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Service Receiving Fault
Service Receiving Fault
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Forehand Grip
Forehand Grip
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Backhand Grip
Backhand Grip
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Attacking Stance
Attacking Stance
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Defensive Stance
Defensive Stance
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Basic Shots
Basic Shots
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Coordination in Badminton
Coordination in Badminton
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Cardiovascular Benefit
Cardiovascular Benefit
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Dribbling in Basketball
Dribbling in Basketball
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Field Goals in Basketball
Field Goals in Basketball
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Team Composition in Basketball
Team Composition in Basketball
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Benefits of Playing Basketball
Benefits of Playing Basketball
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Study Notes
Badminton
- Gameplay: Two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles) use rackets to hit a shuttlecock over a net into the opponent's court. Goal is to make the shuttlecock land in the opponent's court.
- Origin: Started in ancient India as "poona," brought to England in the mid-19th century, and named after Badminton House.
- Formalization: Formal rules established in 1893 with the Badminton Association of England; International Badminton Federation (IBF) created in 1934.
- Olympic Sport: Became an Olympic sport in 1992 and is a globally popular sport.
Badminton Rules & Regulations
- Serving: Underhand serve; shuttlecock must go diagonally into the opponent's court. Racket head below the hand when striking the shuttlecock.
- Net Contact: Players cannot touch the net with their body, racket, or anything else during a rally. Any contact is a fault.
- Scoring: Rally point scoring; winner of the rally scores a point regardless of who served. Game is played to 21 points, needing a two-point difference to win.
- Serving Order (Doubles): First server starts on the right side of the court; switching server after winning a point; losing a point switches the serve to the opposing team. Incorrect serving order equals a fault.
Badminton Basic Faults
- Contact Fouls: Contacting the shuttlecock with anything other than the racket.
- Double Hits: Hitting the shuttlecock twice in the same side of the court. Only one hit per side is allowed.
- Service Receiving Faults: Body/feet movement before the opponent finishes their serve.
Badminton Skills
- Grip: Forehand (palm slightly downward) and backhand (palm upward).
- Stance: Balanced and stable; attacking (weight forward, knees bent) and defensive (upright, weight balanced).
- Footwork: Quick and agile movements (cross-step, shuffle-step) to cover the court.
- Basic Shots: Serve, clear (high, deep shot), drop shot (short, delicate shot close to the net), smash (powerful overhead shot), and drive (fast, flat shot).
- Essential Qualities: Hand-eye coordination, speed, agility, and stamina are crucial for success in badminton.
Basketball
- Gameplay: Two teams of five players compete to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. Played on a rectangular court, indoors.
- Early Popularity: Promoted by the YMCA and US Army; widely popularized through television and cable.
- Origins: 1891, invented by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, as a less injury-prone sport than football.
- Evolution: Became popular in American colleges, then professional; NBA (1946) became a billion-dollar industry and integral part of American culture.
Basketball Benefits
- Physical: Cardiovascular health, muscle building, bone health, balance and coordination, and calorie burning.
- Mental: Confidence boost, improved focus and concentration, stress relief.
- Social: Teamwork, social interaction and creating friendships
Basketball Rules
- Teams: 12 players per team; 5 players on the court at a time. Violating this rule leads to loss of possession.
- Dribble: Ball must be bounced with one hand and guided by the other hand. Only one hand can touch the ball whilst dribbling.
- Scoring: Scoring more points through field goals (2 or 3 points), free throws (1 point).
- Ball Movement: Cannot run with the ball; must dribble. Limited steps without bouncing the ball.
- Traveling: Maximum of two steps after catching the ball before dribbling; cannot run with the ball.
- Double Dribble: Dropping the ball with both hands; cannot start to dribble after stopping.
- Fouls: Unpermitted physical contact (pushing, holding) leads to a foul; opposing team gains possession of the ball and free throws.
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Test your knowledge on the gameplay, rules, and history of badminton. Learn about its origins from ancient India to its status as an Olympic sport. See how well you understand the regulations and formalizations of this exciting sport!