Badminton

Name the hard, overhead shot which forces the shuttle sharply downward.

• clear

• drive

• drop

• smash

On a return service, the birdie lands directly on the end line.  What is the ruling?

            

• the birdie landed in play

• the birdie landed out of play

• replay, too close

• keep playing

When serving, where must contact with the shuttle be made?

 

• overhead

• above the waist

• belowthe waist

• doesn't matter as long as the shuttle goes over the net

In diagram 1, what type of shot has been made by player A?

• clear

• drive

• drop

• smash

In diagram 1, Player C is the server.  Which player should return the serve?

• player D

• player B

• player A

• either A or B

.  In diagram 1.  If player A is serving, what would players C and D be called?      

          

• offensive players

• defensive players

• shuttle players

• sideline players

.  In diagram 2, Player C uses what type of shot to return the serve?

• clear

• drive

• drop

• smash

In diagram 2, Player A serves to player C.  During the rally Player D never joins in the play, but Players C and D win the rally.  What is the ruling?

• In bounds, point awarded to the opponent

• point awarded to player C and D's team

• Re-serve

• Depends if the opponent called "out" before the shuttle landed

In diagram 2, Player A serves the birdie, player C hits the birdie, and then player D makes contact with the birdie.  What is the ruling?

           

 

• point for team A and B

• point for team C and D

• let serve

• both teams awarded a point

On a serve, if the birdie hits the net and lands past the service line is the serve legal?

          

 

• yes, one point is awarded to the serving team

• yes, one point is awarded to the defensive team

• No, no point is awarded to either team

• yes, three points are awarded for the difficulty of the shot