Short Answer

Question 1

How many points do men play to?

Answer 1

15

Question 2

How many points do women play to?

Answer 2

11

Question 3

Where did Badminton originate?

Answer 3

In England. Played the game (called Poona at the time) at the Duke of Beaufort’s estate, called Badminton House.

Question 4

Rotation for service during doubles play?

Answer 4

Each player from both teams will serve before giving it up to the other team. Every even number (including 0), you’ll serve from the right side of the court and serve diagonally to the next team. At the odd numbers, you’ll serve from the left court. If the person who started the serve messes up, the other team gets to serve (if this starts out the game).

Question 5

What/when is the back-scratch position (used)?

Answer 5

During the overhead shots. Use to hit the shuttlecock behind the opponent but still within the lines.

Question 6

What should one do after every shot?

Answer 6

Return to midcourt, racket up.

Question 7

Legal serves?

Answer 7

1. If it touches the net and lands in proper serving area

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Question 8

When to use each serve?

Answer 8

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