Responsibilities of a Tennis Umpire

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What is the correct badminton court dimension for a singles game?

44 ft. long by 22 ft. wide

44 ft. long by 17 ft. wide (correct)

40 ft. long by 20 ft. wide

50 ft. long by 15 ft. wide

What does a 'forehand stroke' in badminton refer to?

A shot struck on the side of the body where the racket is held (correct)

A shot struck with one hand only

A shot struck behind the player's back

Any shot struck on the side away from the racket

Which country was not listed as a founding member of the Badminton World Federation in 1977?

France

Germany (correct)

Denmark

Canada

What is the term used in badminton to refer to striking patterns?

Stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Underarm Defensive Clear' in badminton also known as?

Lob Shot Signup and view all the answers

When was the International Badminton Federation founded?

1934 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of badminton serve is played powerfully upwards and falls almost vertically downwards at the back of the receiver’s service court?

High serve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a high serve in badminton?

To deprive the opponent of time Signup and view all the answers

Which badminton serve is played flat and fast towards the back of the receiver’s service court?

Drive service Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a referee in a badminton match?

In charge of the approval of the match schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which badminton official is responsible for ensuring that the tournament is conducted following the game rules?

Referee Signup and view all the answers

What type of badminton serve is played upwards but much more shallowly than a high serve?

Flick service Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for judging service faults in a badminton match?

Service Judge Signup and view all the answers

In badminton, when does a game end?

At 30 points Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for keeping the match score in a badminton game?

Umpire Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the leading score reaches 11 points in a badminton match?

A 60-second break is taken Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for indicating whether a shuttlecock landed 'in' or 'out' in badminton?

Line Judge Signup and view all the answers

What happens in badminton when one side wins a rally?

A point is scored and serve is retained Signup and view all the answers

In badminton singles, when does a player change ends?

When the leading score reaches 11 points Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a player serves overarm in badminton?

It's considered a fault Signup and view all the answers

How long is the interval allowed between games in badminton singles?

2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What side does the server start from when their score is odd in badminton singles?

Left service court Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the receiver winning a rally in badminton singles?

Gets a point and becomes the new server Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard starting score at the beginning of a badminton game?

(0-0) Signup and view all the answers

When does a badminton game always start from the right-hand side in doubles?

When the score is even Signup and view all the answers

In badminton doubles, how are alternate servers guaranteed?

By following the even/odd score for determining the order of serve Signup and view all the answers

When do players switch sides on the court in a doubles badminton match?

After each game Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a shuttlecock lands outside the white boundaries in a badminton match?

The point is awarded to the opponent Signup and view all the answers

How many attempts does a side have to retrieve the shuttlecock after it is hit in a badminton match?

1 attempt Signup and view all the answers

At what point do players switch sides if a third game is to be played in badminton doubles?

At 11 points for one team Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Badminton is divided into multiple modules, including history and facilities, common strokes, footworks, service, officiating rules, and achievements.
Badminton history began in India with the Poona Battledore and Shuttlecock game around 1870.
The Duke of Beaufort Badminton Club was established in 1878 in England.
The International Badminton Federation was founded in 1934, with founding members from England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand.
The Badminton World Federation was established in 1977.
A badminton court is 44 ft. long by 17 ft. wide for singles and 44 ft. long by 22 ft. wide for doubles.
Four common strokes in badminton include forehand stroke, backhand stroke, overhead defensive clear (lob), and drive service.
Referees, umpires, service judges, and line judges play essential roles in ensuring a smooth and fair match.
A match consists of the best of three games of 21 points, and the receiver scores points.
Players have a 60-second interval when their score reaches 11 points, and a 2-minute interval between each game.
In singles, the server's score determines which service court they serve from, with even numbers indicating the right service court and odd numbers indicating the left service court.
In doubles, the game always starts from the right-hand side, and the order of serving depends on the score.
Players switch sides on the court after each game and at the end of the second game or when a team scores a total of 11 points during the third game.
Faults include serving or hitting the shuttlecock outside the service court, and a team having only one attempt to retrieve the shuttlecock.

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Test your knowledge on the duties of a tennis umpire, including enforcing rules, judging faults, keeping match score, and reporting incidents to the referee. Understand the key responsibilities involved in overseeing a tennis match.