badminton Flashcards

1
Q

where was badminton originated?

A

India

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2
Q

what is the initial name of badminton?

A

Poona

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3
Q

It was played by the English army officers stationed on India and later brought to England

A

Badminton

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4
Q

badminton became an olympic sport on

A

1992

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5
Q

What is BWF?

A

Badminton World Federation

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6
Q

badminton can be played at?

A

singles, doubles, and mixed doubles

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7
Q

Equipment used on badminton

A

Racket, Badminton Court and Net, and shuttlecock

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8
Q

You serve at Right if you have a score of

A

2,4,6 Even numbers

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9
Q

you serve at left if you have a score of

A

3,5,7 Odd numbers

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10
Q

Positions the Thumb and pointing fingers wrapped around a handle forming a Letter v while the rest are supporting the grip.

A

ForeHand Grip

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11
Q

on the other hand, is used to hit the shuttle at the non dominant side of the body.

A

BackHand Grip

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12
Q

Shot is done with the Stroke above the head. targetting the long service line

A

Clear

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13
Q

Shot is done with the stroke below the head about waist-level.

A

Lob

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14
Q

The shot is usually made with a stroke above the Head travelling up but just drops near the net.

A

Drop

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15
Q

Shot is normally done with stroke below the head, barely touches the net and nearly drops.

A

Net Drop/shot

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16
Q

Shot is made with a stroke about the level of the head the shuttle traveling straight or flat over the net.

A

Drive

17
Q

Shot is done with stroke above the head considered as one of the most powerful attacks in badminton the shuttle traveling down with power and speed.

A

Smash

18
Q

How to start a Rally in badminton.

A

Serving

19
Q

Quick snap of the wrist in the backhand grip with the racket held directly in front of the body

A

Drive or flick