Understanding Sports: Physical Activities and Rules

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

To force the opponent to sprint forward and under the shuttle
To advance the opponent by hitting the shuttlecock to the front of the court
To set up a net kill or smash
To rescue the player from an opponent's smash (correct)

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

To set up a net kill or smash
To force the opponent to sprint forward and under the shuttle (correct)
To rescue the player from an opponent's smash
To maintain a consistent pace with the shuttlecock

Why is excellent footwork important in badminton?

To maintain the correct posture for returning shots
To perfect your strokes through badminton drills
To continuously adapt your pace to that of the shuttlecock (correct)
To gain an advantage in rallies

What is the main purpose of maintaining the correct stance in badminton?

To gain an advantage in rallies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is perfecting strokes important in badminton?

To become a proficient badminton player and complete excellent shots (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the basic skills for beginners in badminton?

Smash (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many players compete in a doubles badminton match?

4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

In badminton, when is a player required to change ends?

At the conclusion of the first game and, if needed, at the end of the second game (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many points are needed to win a game in badminton if the score is 20-20?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When does the change of ends occur in the third game of badminton?

When one side reaches 11 points (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many games are played in a typical badminton match?

3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most basic skills in badminton?

Grip (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which grip is used for forehand strokes in badminton?

Forehand grip (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the panhandle grip in badminton?

For net kills/taps (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a safety/etiquette rule for badminton?

Keep score for both sides (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should players agree on the boundaries and determine the first server?

Before play (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should players do after a game of badminton according to the etiquette rules?

Shake hands (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of sports?

To maintain or improve physical ability and skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of individual/dual sports over team sports?

Building coping skills and resilience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a shuttlecock?

A ball made of goose feathers used in badminton (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is badminton played?

As a singles or doubles game with one or two players on a side (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of badminton?

To hit the shuttlecock with such speed and accuracy that the opponent cannot return it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the net in badminton?

5 feet at its center (C) Signup and view all the answers