Midterm Flashcards
Badminton is the most popular sport in the world.
False
The return of the serve should open up the court and reduce the possible angle of return by your opponent.
True
The service return should make your opponent move the least distance possible.
False
The Flick serve resembles the short,serve but is delivered by quickly uncocking your wrist
True
If a serve hits the top of the net, but doesn’t go over that will result in a re-serve.
False
The lines in badminton are considered in.
True
Badminton doesn’t require a certain level of fitness
False
Always try to hit the bird as soon as possible so your opponent has less time to get his or her shot.
True
Your hand and wrist allow your racket arm to follow through naturally.
True
The offensive clear has a high and deep trajectory and the defensive clear is faster.
False
You hit the crosscourt drop shot with the same overhead motion except tilt the racket face slightly to hit more across the bird.
True
Complete the drop shot by pushing off and propelling yourself back to midcourt with your dominant foot.
True
The overhead stroke is the most important tactical stroke in badminton play.
True
When doing the backhand overhead stroke contact the shuttle at the highest possible point.
True
The overhead smash requires little energy and will not tire you out.
True
Which of these should NOT be done during the warm up process
Start with smashes
The service area for doubles is
Short and fat
What is an advantage of the handshake grip
Enables you to hit all shots without changing your grip
What is an advantage of the ready position
Enables you to move quickly in any direction
What is it called when you feet are moving forward toward the net or backward toward the non-dominant side?
Shuffle step
The most often recommended strategy to gain time to return to center court is the high deep
Clear
When hitting a backhand clear contact the shuttle
In front of your body
What is the primary value of the clear during competition?
To keep the shuttle away from your opponent
WHat is the intention of the forehand overhead drop shot?
To imply you’re about to hit an overhead clear or smash
Where are overhead strokes usually made from
Back half of the court
The drive is a
Flat in a horizontal trajectory
As your racket arm swings forward on the backhand drive transfer you body weight
Dominant foot
What is probably the most important single stroke?
Serve
What are the characteristics of a drive serve?
Low and flat
Where should a flick serve land?
Backhand side of your opponents service court
In doubles, the return of serve should be directed toward
Either side alley near mid court
LIST 3 DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR A SERVE TO BE LEGAL
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
LIST 5 DIFFERENT SINGLES STRATEGIES
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.
LIST THE 4 TYPES OF BADMINTON SHOTS
Clear
Smash
Dropshot
Drive
HIt the shuttle with a lifting motion from the shoulder with ____follow through
Very little
The Thomas Cup is for ____. The Uber Cup is for____.
Men , women
Around the head
Requires a player to hit the shuttle over his or her non dominant shoulder
Jump Smash
Overhand shot that forcefully goes down while jumping in the air
Half Smash
A shot that falls between a full smash and drop shot
Backhand Smash
A vigorous shot that is hit from your non dominant side.
Slice Crosscourt Drop Shot
A fast shot that travels downward and deeper into the opponent’s court, you hit the shuttle from left to right
Jump Drop Shot
Over hand shot that is slowed down prior to the hit while jumping in the air.
Attacking Clear
The shuttle takes a flatter trajectory but one that is high enough so that the opponent cannot intercept
Tumblr Drop Shot
Hit with a sideway motion which makes it more difficult to hit cleanly.
Fast
A fast shot that travels downward and deeper into the opponent’s court, you hit the shuttle from left to right.
Reverse Slice Crosscourt Drop Shot
Hit over your dominant shoulder with the racket slightly tilted across the tip of the shuttle.
