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What is the probable origin of badminton?
What is the probable origin of badminton?
- A similar game played in China and other countries of the Far East over 2,000 years ago
- The ancient European game of 'battledore and shuttlecock' from the 17th century (correct)
- A game played at Badminton House with tennis rackets and a champagne cork in 1873
- The Indian game of 'Poona' introduced to Europe by British army officers
What was the game played at Badminton House in 1873?
What was the game played at Badminton House in 1873?
- A game similar to 'Indiaca' from China and the Far East
- A game resembling the modern badminton with a cork and feathers
- A game using tennis rackets and a champagne cork as the shuttlecock (correct)
- A version of the Indian game 'Poona' with modifications
What is the connection between 'battledore and shuttlecock' and badminton?
What is the connection between 'battledore and shuttlecock' and badminton?
- Both involved using a cork and feathers as equipment
- Both were played in Europe in the 17th century
- Badminton evolved from the ancient European game 'battledore and shuttlecock' (correct)
- The Indian game 'Poona' was influenced by 'battledore and shuttlecock'
What is the significance of the Indian game 'Poona' in the history of badminton?
What is the significance of the Indian game 'Poona' in the history of badminton?
How did the ancient game of 'battledore and shuttlecock' reach Europe?
How did the ancient game of 'battledore and shuttlecock' reach Europe?
What is the most common form of badminton game?
What is the most common form of badminton game?
Where are formal badminton games usually played?
Where are formal badminton games usually played?
How many times may each side strike the shuttlecock before it passes over the net?
How many times may each side strike the shuttlecock before it passes over the net?
What causes the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than balls used in many other sports?
What causes the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than balls used in many other sports?
When does play end in badminton?
When does play end in badminton?
Study Notes
Origin of Badminton
- The probable origin of badminton is ancient civilisations in Asia, particularly in India and China.
Evolution of Badminton
- The game was played at Badminton House in 1873, which is how it got its name.
- 'Battledore and shuttlecock' is an ancient game that is connected to badminton, with the modern game evolving from this earlier version.
Indian Influence
- The Indian game 'Poona' is significant in the history of badminton, as it influenced the development of the modern game.
Spread of Badminton
- The ancient game of 'battledore and shuttlecock' reached Europe through trade and cultural exchange.
- The modern game of badminton spread globally, with the most common form being the doubles game.
Gameplay
- Formal badminton games are usually played on a rectangular court with a net in the centre.
- Each side can strike the shuttlecock only once before it passes over the net.
- The shuttlecock decelerates rapidly due to air resistance, which affects its flight.
Game Conclusion
- Play ends in badminton when the shuttlecock hits the floor or goes out of bounds, or when a fault is committed.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the origins and evolution of Badminton with this quiz. Explore the origins of the sport, its development, and its similarities to other ancient games. See how much you know about the history of this popular racquet sport.
