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A Smash in badminton is played from the mid-court.
A Smash in badminton is played from the mid-court.
False (B)
The Drive shot in badminton is a powerful and quick counter-attacking shot.
The Drive shot in badminton is a powerful and quick counter-attacking shot.
True (A)
The Drop shot in badminton is a defensive shot played from the back court.
The Drop shot in badminton is a defensive shot played from the back court.
False (B)
A Clear shot in badminton is used when you need time to get back to the base before the next return.
A Clear shot in badminton is used when you need time to get back to the base before the next return.
A Punch Clear is a variation of the basic high clear and is also called an offensive clear.
A Punch Clear is a variation of the basic high clear and is also called an offensive clear.
The Net shot in badminton is used when the shuttle is heading towards you in the back court.
The Net shot in badminton is used when the shuttle is heading towards you in the back court.
A Badminton Serve can only be performed using one method.
A Badminton Serve can only be performed using one method.
In badminton, all serves must be overhand and hit above the waist level.
In badminton, all serves must be overhand and hit above the waist level.
Switching sides in badminton only happens when your team serves successfully and scores a point.
Switching sides in badminton only happens when your team serves successfully and scores a point.
Even-numbered points on the serving side in badminton mean you serve on the LEFT.
Even-numbered points on the serving side in badminton mean you serve on the LEFT.
The goal of a flick serve in badminton is to keep your opponent guessing.
The goal of a flick serve in badminton is to keep your opponent guessing.
A flick serve in badminton is used to make the serve go lower and land close to the short service line.
A flick serve in badminton is used to make the serve go lower and land close to the short service line.
Study Notes
Key Badminton Shots
- Smash: Executed from mid-court; aims to finish the rally with power.
- Drive Shot: A quick, powerful counter-attack used to exert pressure on the opponent.
- Drop Shot: A defensive maneuver from the back court, designed to score points close to the net.
- Clear Shot: Used strategically to gain time to return to base position before the opponent's shot.
- Punch Clear: A variant of the high clear; classified as an offensive clear to push the shuttle back with speed.
- Net Shot: Used when the shuttle approaches from the back court, executed close to the net.
Serving Rules and Techniques
- Badminton Serve: Must be performed using only one prescribed method; serves must be overhand and executed above waist level.
- Switching Sides: Occurs only after a successful serve that results in a point.
- Point System: Even-numbered points on the serving side indicate that the serve is made from the left side of the court.
Specialized Serving Techniques
- Flick Serve: Aimed at unpredictability; serves lower to land near the short service line, catching the opponent off guard.
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Test your knowledge on the different types of strokes and serves in badminton. Learn about powerful forehand and backhand strokes, as well as the techniques for performing high and low serves. Understand the rules regarding underhand serves and waist-level hits.
