Badminton & Table Tennis - Quiz #1 Flashcards
This shot is done with the stroke above the head, the shuttle travelling down with power and speed. It is considered one of the most powerful attacks in badminton.
Smash
It is a shot usually done with the stroke below the head about waist-level, the shuttle travelling up.
Lob
It is a short stroke wherein the racket is moved in a slight horizontal plane, striking the ball at the bottom portion of the racket.
Push
This shot is normally done with the stroke below the head, the shuttle travelling just barely touching the net and landing near.
Net drop/shot
What is the former name of table tennis?
Ping-pong
This footwork is used to return the ball faster when it is coming out too wide from your forehand stroke.
Crossover
It is a popular sport that is considered one of the most widespread racket sports in the world. It is played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net place in the middle.
Table Tennis
It is a basic grip that is done by placing the thumb and pointing the finger on the blade. The middle finger rests on the opposite side together with the rest of the fingers.
Backhand Grip
Badminton was believed to be originated from India with its initial name. What is the initial name?
Poona
This is the most common footwork in table tennis.
Basic Sideways
It is a kind of serve where you hold the head of the shuttlecock with its head facing downward, stand sideways, relax your racquet arm, and let go of the shuttlecock and swing your racquet arm upwards.
High and deep
What are the equipment used in table tennis?
1.) Table Tennis Racket & Ball
2.) Table & Net
It is a kind of serve where you hold the feather of the shuttlecock with its head facing downwards, position the racquet behind the shuttlecock, step slightly forward with your right or left leg, and let go of the shuttlecock.
Low and short
The shot is usually made with the stroke above the head, the shuttle travelling up but dropping just near the net.
Drop
It is a badminton gripping technique that positions the thumb and pointing fingers wrapped around the handle forming a letter V while the rest of the fingers are supporting bottom part of the handle.
Forehand/Handshake Grip
It is a badminton equipment that is hit back and forth by players using a racket. It is also called a “bird”.
Shuttlecock
This footwork is usually used to return the ball to the opponent in short service and short return.
In and Out
It is a basic grip that is done by placing the thumb and pointing the finger on opposite sides of the blade, at the top of the handle.
Forehand Grip
It is a sport that is played in a net on a regular court where players volley the shuttlecock using a racket over the net.
Badminton
It is a shot in badminton usually done with the stroke above the head, the shuttle travelling
Clear
What are the basic badminton strokes or hits?
1.) Clear
2.) Lob
3.) Drop
4.) Net drop/shot
5.) Drive
6.) Smash
7.) Serve
8.) Receive
What are the three kinds of serves?
1.) High and deep
2.) Low and short
3.) Drive or flick
It is a badminton gripping technique that is used to hit shuttle at the non-dominant side of the body. From the forehand grip position, the fingers are moved slightly to place the thumb pressing flat on the flat side of the handle while the rest of the fingers are positioned together.
Backhand Grip
What are the two badminton gripping techniques
1.) Forehand/Handshake Grip
2.) Backhand Grip
It is a stroke wherein the racket is positioned slightly vertical, striking the ball at the bottom portion of the racket making the ball travel straight,
Block
It is a stroke to respond to a serve
Receive
Where did table tennis originate from?
England
When did badminton become an Olympic Sport?
1992
It is a stroke that starts a rally.
Serve
It is a stroke where in the racket is moved forward and upward at an angle, striking the ball to impart fast forward spinning motion.
Drive
This shot is made with the stroke about the level of the head, the shuttle travelling straight or flat over the net.
Drive
What are the basic table tennis hits?
1.) Serve
2.) Receive
3.) Push
4.) Drive
5.) Block
What are the equipment used in badminton?
Badminton Racket, Badminton Court & Net, and Shuttlecock
What are the basic table tennis footwork?
1.) Basic Sideways
2.) In and Out
3.) Crossover
Where did badminton originate from?
India
It is a kind of serve where the shuttlecock travels in a direct line at the receiver.
Drive/Flick
What are the two basic grips in table tennis?
1.) Forehand Grip
2.) Backhand Grip
