Midterm

Question 1

Badminton is the most popular sport in the world.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The return of the serve should open up the court and reduce the possible angle of return by your opponent.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The service return should make your opponent move the least distance possible.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The Flick serve resembles the short,serve but is delivered by quickly uncocking your wrist

Answer 4

True

Question 5

If a serve hits the top of the net, but doesn’t go over that will result in a re-serve.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The lines in badminton are considered in.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Badminton doesn’t require a certain level of fitness

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Always try to hit the bird as soon as possible so your opponent has less time to get his or her shot.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Your hand and wrist allow your racket arm to follow through naturally.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The offensive clear has a high and deep trajectory and the defensive clear is faster.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

You hit the crosscourt drop shot with the same overhead motion except tilt the racket face slightly to hit more across the bird.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Complete the drop shot by pushing off and propelling yourself back to midcourt with your dominant foot.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The overhead stroke is the most important tactical stroke in badminton play.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

When doing the backhand overhead stroke contact the shuttle at the highest possible point.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The overhead smash requires little energy and will not tire you out.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which of these should NOT be done during the warm up process

Answer 16

Start with smashes

Question 17

The service area for doubles is

Answer 17

Short and fat

Question 18

What is an advantage of the handshake grip

Answer 18

Enables you to hit all shots without changing your grip

Question 19

What is an advantage of the ready position

Answer 19

Enables you to move quickly in any direction

Question 20

What is it called when you feet are moving forward toward the net or backward toward the non-dominant side?

Answer 20

Shuffle step

Question 21

The most often recommended strategy to gain time to return to center court is the high deep

Answer 21

Clear

Question 22

When hitting a backhand clear contact the shuttle

Answer 22

In front of your body

Question 23

What is the primary value of the clear during competition?

Answer 23

To keep the shuttle away from your opponent

Question 24

WHat is the intention of the forehand overhead drop shot?

Answer 24

To imply you’re about to hit an overhead clear or smash

Question 25

Where are overhead strokes usually made from

Answer 25

Back half of the court

Question 26

The drive is a

Answer 26

Flat in a horizontal trajectory

Question 27

As your racket arm swings forward on the backhand drive transfer you body weight

Answer 27

Dominant foot

Question 28

What is probably the most important single stroke?

Answer 28

Serve

Question 29

What are the characteristics of a drive serve?

Answer 29

Low and flat

Question 30

Where should a flick serve land?

Answer 30

Backhand side of your opponents service court

Question 31

In doubles, the return of serve should be directed toward

Answer 31

Either side alley near mid court

Question 32

LIST 3 DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR A SERVE TO BE LEGAL

Answer 32

Has to be served in the diagonal court of your opponent

Serve has to land past gray/first court line

Has to be hit below your waist

Question 33

LIST 5 DIFFERENT SINGLES STRATEGIES

Answer 33

Changing the pace during play

Emphasizing placement and depth rather than speed on returns

Hit it to your opponents backhand

Never change a winning strategy always change a losing strategy

Hit the birdie on the courtside side to side and up and down.

Question 34

LIST THE 4 TYPES OF BADMINTON SHOTS

Answer 34

Clear
Smash
Dropshot
Drive

Question 35

HIt the shuttle with a lifting motion from the shoulder with ____follow through

Answer 35

Very little

Question 36

The Thomas Cup is for ____. The Uber Cup is for____.

Answer 36

Men , women

Question 37

Around the head

Answer 37

Requires a player to hit the shuttle over his or her non dominant shoulder

Question 38

Jump Smash

Answer 38

Overhand shot that forcefully goes down while jumping in the air

Question 39

Half Smash

Answer 39

A shot that falls between a full smash and drop shot

Question 40

Backhand Smash

Answer 40

A vigorous shot that is hit from your non dominant side.

Question 41

Slice Crosscourt Drop Shot

Answer 41

A fast shot that travels downward and deeper into the opponent’s court, you hit the shuttle from left to right

Question 42

Jump Drop Shot

Answer 42

Over hand shot that is slowed down prior to the hit while jumping in the air.

Question 43

Attacking Clear

Answer 43

The shuttle takes a flatter trajectory but one that is high enough so that the opponent cannot intercept

Question 44

Tumblr Drop Shot

Answer 44

Hit with a sideway motion which makes it more difficult to hit cleanly.

Question 45

Fast

Answer 45

A fast shot that travels downward and deeper into the opponent’s court, you hit the shuttle from left to right.

Question 46

Reverse Slice Crosscourt Drop Shot

Answer 46

Hit over your dominant shoulder with the racket slightly tilted across the tip of the shuttle.