5 Questions
Which stroke is used to return balls hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the right of a left-handed player?
Backhand
What is the location in the center of the court to which a singles player tries to return after each shot called?
Base position
What is an illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before being released called?
Carry
What is the back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines called?
Backcourt
What is a fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net called?
Drive
Study Notes
Badminton Terminology
- A forehand stroke is used to return balls hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the right of a left-handed player.
Court Positioning
- In singles, a player tries to return to the center of the court after each shot, called the "T" position.
Illegal Strokes
- Flicking is an illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before being released.
Court Areas
- The back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines, is called the "backcourt".
Shot Types
- A "net shot" is a fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
Test your knowledge of badminton terminology with this quiz! From attacking clears to backhands, this quiz covers the essential terms used in the game. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the intricacies of badminton.
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