Badminton Basics

Badminton became an Olympic sport in

• 1892
• 1992
• 2003
• 1954

A shot hit diagonally into the opposite court.

• Crosscourt
• Forehand
• Fault
• Double HIt

A birdie can leave the racket at a speed nearing__________.

• 50 mph
• 100 mph
• 200 mph
• 250 mph

An official badminton game is played to the score of ________.

• 15
• 20
• 21
• 25

When the server has a score of 0 or 2, the birdie should be served from which back box?

• Right
• Left
• Either one

When the server has a score of 1 or 5, the birdie should be served from which back box?

• Right
• Left
• Either one

A rally starts with a serve, and ends with a fault.

• True
• False

It is fine if a player reaches over the net to play the birdie as long as the player does not touch the net.

• True
• False

The birdie may be served overhand or underhand.

• True
• False

At the end of the game, what should players do to show good sportsmanship?

• Walk away 

• Shank hands and say, "Good game"

• Call your opponent a cheater and argue about the score