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What is the correct badminton court dimension for a singles game?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term used in badminton to refer to striking patterns?
What is an 'Underarm Defensive Clear' in badminton also known as?
What is an 'Underarm Defensive Clear' in badminton also known as?
When was the International Badminton Federation founded?
When was the International Badminton Federation founded?
Which type of badminton serve is played powerfully upwards and falls almost vertically downwards at the back of the receiver’s service court?
Which type of badminton serve is played powerfully upwards and falls almost vertically downwards at the back of the receiver’s service court?
What is the main purpose of a high serve in badminton?
What is the main purpose of a high serve in badminton?
Which badminton serve is played flat and fast towards the back of the receiver’s service court?
Which badminton serve is played flat and fast towards the back of the receiver’s service court?
What is the role of a referee in a badminton match?
What is the role of a referee in a badminton match?
Which badminton official is responsible for ensuring that the tournament is conducted following the game rules?
Which badminton official is responsible for ensuring that the tournament is conducted following the game rules?
What type of badminton serve is played upwards but much more shallowly than a high serve?
What type of badminton serve is played upwards but much more shallowly than a high serve?
Who is responsible for judging service faults in a badminton match?
Who is responsible for judging service faults in a badminton match?
In badminton, when does a game end?
In badminton, when does a game end?
Who is responsible for keeping the match score in a badminton game?
Who is responsible for keeping the match score in a badminton game?
What happens when the leading score reaches 11 points in a badminton match?
What happens when the leading score reaches 11 points in a badminton match?
Who is responsible for indicating whether a shuttlecock landed 'in' or 'out' in badminton?
Who is responsible for indicating whether a shuttlecock landed 'in' or 'out' in badminton?
What happens in badminton when one side wins a rally?
What happens in badminton when one side wins a rally?
In badminton singles, when does a player change ends?
In badminton singles, when does a player change ends?
What happens if a player serves overarm in badminton?
What happens if a player serves overarm in badminton?
How long is the interval allowed between games in badminton singles?
How long is the interval allowed between games in badminton singles?
What side does the server start from when their score is odd in badminton singles?
What side does the server start from when their score is odd in badminton singles?
What is the consequence of the receiver winning a rally in badminton singles?
What is the consequence of the receiver winning a rally in badminton singles?
What is the standard starting score at the beginning of a badminton game?
What is the standard starting score at the beginning of a badminton game?
When does a badminton game always start from the right-hand side in doubles?
When does a badminton game always start from the right-hand side in doubles?
In badminton doubles, how are alternate servers guaranteed?
In badminton doubles, how are alternate servers guaranteed?
When do players switch sides on the court in a doubles badminton match?
When do players switch sides on the court in a doubles badminton match?
What happens if a shuttlecock lands outside the white boundaries in a badminton match?
What happens if a shuttlecock lands outside the white boundaries in a badminton match?
How many attempts does a side have to retrieve the shuttlecock after it is hit in a badminton match?
How many attempts does a side have to retrieve the shuttlecock after it is hit in a badminton match?
At what point do players switch sides if a third game is to be played in badminton doubles?
At what point do players switch sides if a third game is to be played in badminton doubles?
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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