gym Flashcards
What game did badminton evolve from?
Badminton evolved from an Indian game called Poona.
When was badminton brought to England?
British officers brought it to England in the 17th century.
When did the first official badminton club open?
The first official badminton club opened in New York in 1878.
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.
How many games are played in a badminton match?
Matches are best of 3 games.
How many points does a game go to in badminton?
A game is played to 21 points, but must be won by 2 points.
What happens if the score reaches 29-29?
If the score reaches 29-29, the first to 30 wins.
What is rally scoring?
Rally scoring means either the serving or receiving side can score points.
Who serves first in the next game?
The winning team serves first in the next game.
What type of serve is required in badminton?
The serve must be underhand.
What must the server’s feet do during a serve?
The server’s feet must be stationary and in contact with the floor.
Where must the shuttle land during a serve?
The shuttle must land diagonally in the opposite service court.
Where must the serve land in singles?
In singles, the serve must land in the long and narrow service court.
Where must the serve land in doubles?
In doubles, the serve must land in the short and wide service court.
How many service attempts are allowed per point?
Only one service attempt is allowed per player per point.
What is a fault in badminton?
A fault is an action that results in losing a point.
What is one example of a fault?
Striking the shuttle above the waist on a serve.
This results in losing a point.
What happens if the shuttle is hit outside the court boundaries?
Hitting the shuttle outside the court boundaries results in losing a point.
What is a backhand in badminton?
Backhand is hitting the shuttle with the back of your racket.
What is a clear shot?
A clear is a high, deep shot pushing the opponent to the back.
What is a drop shot?
A drop shot is a soft shot that lands close to the net.
What is a smash?
A smash is a powerful, downward shot used to finish a rally.
What is a rally?
A rally is continuous play between a serve and a fault.
What does ‘love’ mean in badminton scoring?
‘Love’ means zero points.
What are odd/even courts?
Serve from the left if your score is odd, right if even.
What distinguishes singles and doubles courts?
Singles and doubles courts have different boundary lines.
What marks where a serve must land in doubles?
The short service line marks where a serve must land in doubles.
What is a long high serve?
A long high serve is a deep serve to push the opponent back.
What is a short low serve?
A short low serve is a gentle serve that barely clears the net.
What is a quick tip for serving?
Always keep your racket below your waist when serving.
What is a strategy for pushing your opponent back?
Use clear shots to push your opponent back.
What should you do when your opponent sends a weak return?
Smash aggressively when your opponent sends a weak return.
What is important for court coverage?
Stay on your toes and move quickly to cover the court.
