Badminton & Table Tennis - Quiz #1

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Smash

Question 2

It is a shot usually done with the stroke below the head about waist-level, the shuttle travelling up.

Answer 2

Lob

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Push

Question 4

This shot is normally done with the stroke below the head, the shuttle travelling just barely touching the net and landing near.

Answer 4

Net drop/shot

Question 5

What is the former name of table tennis?

Answer 5

Ping-pong

Question 6

This footwork is used to return the ball faster when it is coming out too wide from your forehand stroke.

Answer 6

Crossover

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Table Tennis

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Backhand Grip

Question 9

Badminton was believed to be originated from India with its initial name. What is the initial name?

Answer 9

Poona

Question 10

This is the most common footwork in table tennis.

Answer 10

Basic Sideways

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

High and deep

Question 12

What are the equipment used in table tennis?

Answer 12

1.) Table Tennis Racket & Ball
2.) Table & Net

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

Low and short

Question 15

The shot is usually made with the stroke above the head, the shuttle travelling up but dropping just near the net.

Answer 15

Drop

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

Forehand/Handshake Grip

Question 17

It is a badminton equipment that is hit back and forth by players using a racket. It is also called a “bird”.

Answer 17

Shuttlecock

Question 18

This footwork is usually used to return the ball to the opponent in short service and short return.

Answer 18

In and Out

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Forehand Grip

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

Badminton

Question 21

It is a shot in badminton usually done with the stroke above the head, the shuttle travelling

Answer 21

Clear

Question 22

What are the basic badminton strokes or hits?

Answer 22

1.) Clear
2.) Lob
3.) Drop
4.) Net drop/shot
5.) Drive
6.) Smash
7.) Serve
8.) Receive

Question 23

What are the three kinds of serves?

Answer 23

1.) High and deep
2.) Low and short
3.) Drive or flick

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Backhand Grip

Question 25

What are the two badminton gripping techniques

Answer 25

1.) Forehand/Handshake Grip
2.) Backhand Grip

Question 26

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,

Answer 26

Block

Question 27

It is a stroke to respond to a serve

Answer 27

Receive

Question 28

Where did table tennis originate from?

Answer 28

England

Question 29

When did badminton become an Olympic Sport?

Answer 29

1992

Question 30

It is a stroke that starts a rally.

Answer 30

Serve

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

Drive

Question 32

This shot is made with the stroke about the level of the head, the shuttle travelling straight or flat over the net.

Answer 32

Drive

Question 33

What are the basic table tennis hits?

Answer 33

1.) Serve
2.) Receive
3.) Push
4.) Drive
5.) Block

Question 34

What are the equipment used in badminton?

Answer 34

Badminton Racket, Badminton Court & Net, and Shuttlecock

Question 35

What are the basic table tennis footwork?

Answer 35

1.) Basic Sideways
2.) In and Out
3.) Crossover

Question 36

Where did badminton originate from?

Answer 36

India

Question 37

It is a kind of serve where the shuttlecock travels in a direct line at the receiver.

Answer 37

Drive/Flick

Question 38

What are the two basic grips in table tennis?

Answer 38

1.) Forehand Grip
2.) Backhand Grip